Upcoming Events

Stories, songs and trick-or-treating in the library! Please come in costume.

For Families with children ages 0-8.

The Book & Nook and The Albert Wisner Public Library are excited to present "The Cozy Mysteries Panel!" Join us as we celebrate Katie Siegel's latest release, Charlotte Illes is Not a Teacher, and discuss cozy mysteries with Kensington authors Christin Brecher and Patrice McDonough! This will be a fun discussion moderated by Candace Rivera, owner of The Book & Nook. There will be time for audience Q&A and book signings from each author. The latest releases from Katie, Christin, and Patrice will be available for sale. 

About the Authors:

KATIE SIEGEL

Katie Siegel is a former wannabe child detective who eventually realized that writing mysteries was more fun than trying (and failing) to solve them. In addition to writing the Charlotte Illes books and creating content for @KatieFliesAway on Tiktok, Instagram, and Youtube, she writes and produces the fantasy radio advice show podcast, Dear Liisphyra.  She graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in journalism and currently lives in New Jersey. Visit her online at KatieFliesAway.com.

CHRISTIN BRECHER

Christin Brecher is the author of the Shapshot of NYC Mysteries and the Nantucket Candle Maker Mystery Series. Born and raised in New York City, she lived in London, Connecticut, and Massachusetts before moving back to the city that will always have her heart. She previously worked in television production at the A&E Network, HBO and PBS before moving into business development and marketing at Time Incorporated. Visit her online at ChristinBrecher.com.

PATRICE MCDONOUGH

Patrice McDonough is a former educator who taught history for more than three decades. A member of the Historical Writers of America, the Mystery Writers of America, and the Historical Novel Society, she splits her time between New Jersey and the Florida Gulf Coast. Please visit her online at PatriceMcDOnough1789.com.

It’s almost Halloween! Come decorate a pumpkin. Make something scary, silly or totally bananas (it will still be a pumpkin).

Ages 8 - 11

Join the Teen Advisory Board and earn volunteer hours! Make suggestions for teen programs while also working on creating programs for the library!

We provide the LEGOS; you provide the imagination! Your creations will be displayed in the Children's Room.

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED.

Dan Garcia’s program features compositions from the Americas and Spain, as he soulfully presents works by Villa-Lobos, Agustín Barrios, Jose Luis Merlín, Antonio Ruiz-Pipó, Albéniz, Tárrega, and Brower, and more.

Steeped in tradition and the sounds of old Segovia records, Dan’s love of Spanish guitar began right at home in his birthplace of Madrid, Spain. From the romantic compositions of Francisco Tárrega to the memorable melodies of Agustín Barrios, Dan’s program of Spanish and South American songs is an authentic offering of personal heritage.

Dan holds a Master’s Degree from the College Conservatory of Music-University of Cincinnati. His studies included master classes with guitar virtuosi Ernesto Bitetti, Oscar Gihglia, Jason Vieaux and Alvaro Pierri.  Dan has performed countless gigs in New York City’s most revered clubs including Joe’s Pub, (le) Poisson Rouge, SOBs, Zinc Bar, Drom, The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, and Cafe Wha? and is the lead guitarist of the mesmerizing Santana tribute band, Black Magic. He is also the creator of three guitar technique books as well as two bilingual learning apps for aspiring guitarists and teachers. In addition to a thriving performance career, Dan is a professor of music at Manhattan College in NYC.

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

Music, medi"play"tion + bubbles = fun!

3 - 5 years w/caregiver

Clue (1985): Murder, madness, mystery, and mayhem. More fun than you can imagine.  Black comedy, based on the board game of the same, stars Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull and Lesley Ann Warren. Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.  Rated PG: 1 hour 34 minutes.

We’ll provide the chess sets, you drop-in to play with your family.

For children and their caregivers.

Ages 4-12

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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