Adult

Carol Ann Duffy became the Poet Laureate of the UK, succeeding Andrew Motion and Ted Hughes, in 2009.  She was the first woman to hold the post in its 350-year history.  Find out why, when Circle of Voices discusses this amusing Scottish poet on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30p.m on Zoom.  Poems to be discussed may be either picked up at the Help Desk or emailed.  Don’t see your favorite?  April is National Poetry Month!  Bring a poem of hers to share; ask at the Help Desk for assistance.  Laurie Byro has 6 books of poetry published between 2015 and 2020.  All may be checked out at AWPL, or bor

This course will include an in-depth exploration of mindfulness, with an emphasis on how the practice of mindfulness can help steady us when life feels unstable.  With a steadier mind, we can begin to relax into each moment, free from regret and worry.  Each class will include guided meditation practice, teaching and Q & A, as well as optional homework.  It is recommended, though not required, that you attend all three classes if possible.  Please register for each session separately. 

This course will include an in-depth exploration of mindfulness, with an emphasis on how the practice of mindfulness can help steady us when life feels unstable.  With a steadier mind, we can begin to relax into each moment, free from regret and worry.  Each class will include guided meditation practice, teaching and Q & A, as well as optional homework.  It is recommended, though not required, that you attend all three classes if possible.  Please register for each session separately. 

Nadia Hashimi is a pediatrician-turned-novelist who draws on her Afghan roots to craft internationally bestselling books for adults and young readers.  Her novels span generations and continents, taking on themes like forced migration, conflict, poverty, misogyny, colonialism and addiction.  Nadia is no stranger to Warwick:  her family owned Larry's Deli for years.  She will join us on Wednesday, May 12 to discuss her new novel,

Irving Berlin’s music does not have the rhythmic or harmonic complexities of a Gershwin tune. His music does not have the sly naughtiness of a Cole Porter hit.

The five major sects of Judaism in Orange County will be represented by rabbis of each denomination and an academic scholar of Judaism.

The story of the first Jewish people to arrive in the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries, told with archival documents, objects, and portraits.  Presented by the New-York Historical Society's Curator of Decorative Arts, Debra Schmidt Bach.

The Science Book Club reads A Crack in Creation by Jennifer A. Doudna. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the libraty.