Upcoming Events

How do we know what we know about history? Many times it all comes down to the documents. How do others know us, and our family history? For Constitution Day weekend, join us as we look at how handwritten words have communicated so much of what shapes our identity, and our daily lives-- then do some hands-on experience with writing tools of the past. Explore the sensory and thoughtful art of cursive. What does your signature say?

Join us for an afternoon of vintage hot jazz, blues and ragtime music from 1900-1929. Miss Maybell and the Jazz Age Artistes source their tunes from dusty old 78rpm records and antique sheet music and give new life to songs created over 100 years ago!

Funded by a generous gift to the AWPL Foundation by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes

AWPL Classic Monday - Chinatown (1974) Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown.  Roman Polanski’s neo-noir thriller film stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston. Los Angeles 1937: Jake 'J.J.' Gittes, a private detective, is hired to expose an adulterer, but finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder. With exquisite period sets and costumes, and exceptional dialogue (Robert Towne would win Best Screenplay Oscar for his brilliant filmic writing), Chinatown is a 70’s masterpiece.  Rated R: 2 hours  10 minutes.

Nurturing Resilience and Self-regulation During Early Childhood
Discover the ways in which contemporary neuroscience, brain research, and the wisdom of Waldorf early childhood education align and support healthy social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Explore the critical connections between self-directed play and the capacity to walk in the world as resilient young adults, with self-knowledge, self-control, self-compassion, and self-respect.

Presented by Lisa Miccio, Founder/Director of The Berry Basket Early Childhood & Family Programs, Warwick. Lisa has years of experience teaching at several Waldorf Schools and is both a faculty member and board trustee at Sunbridge Institute, a Waldorf teacher education institution in Rockland County and on the faculty of Sophia’s Hearth in Keene, NH. She holds a BA in English from the College of Charleston, an MS in Elementary Education from CW Post, Long Island University, and an MS in Waldorf Education from Sunbridge College. 

Come and meet new friends and join in on a game that is played all over the world.  Mahjong enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to play every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm. The sessions are open-ended and participants can play as many or as few games as they wish.  Players with mahjong sets are encouraged to bring them, as the Library has only a limited number to loan. This program is free, ongoing and open to players from all communities.

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Local artist Sarah McHugh will guide you throug the basics of watercolor painting in an informal, relaxed setting. All materials provided. Registration opens September 5th. 

Come for a night of Magic the Gathering! New and experienced players welcome. We will have cards on hand for new players, but bring your decks if you have them! 

Photo credit: Southern Charm East Texas

Join us as we make veggie sushi and watch How to Keep a Mummy! This is the rescheduled date from the original program on 9/16/23.