At their regularly scheduled 3/17/20 meeting the Board of the Albert Wisner Public Library voted unanimously to ” Cancel 3/31/20 Public Hearing on the Proposed Fy 2020/2021 Budget and the 4/14/20 Library Levy and Trustee vote and to reschedule both sometime before June 30, 2020.”

FOLLOWING THE DECISION OF THE WARWICK VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 16 AND WILL REMAIN CLOSED THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 13. THE OUTDOOR BOOK DROP WILL BE CLOSED DURING THIS PERIOD. PLEASE KEEP YOUR LIBRARY MATERIALS UNTIL THE LIBRARY REOPENS;…[Read more]

Job search expert Gregg Knowles is available for one hour private consultations at the Albert Wisner Public Library. Gregg can assist with resume writing, interviewing, networking skills, and finding or creating job opportunities. Call the library at 986-1047 ext 3 to make an appointment. Upcoming dates are Saturday November 16, Monday December 9,…[Read more]

Library Multi-Media Technician
Part-time position available 15 hours per week $16 per hour
Evening and weekend work required.
Albert Wisner Public Library is seeking a part time Library Multi-Media Technician to provide technical assistance to library staff and customers as well as general customer service to the public. Knowledge of…[Read more]

Come out to see the Arm of the Sea Theater during Earthfest! Stanley Deming Park, Saturday, May 4 at 3pm. FREE!

The Albert Wisner Library is looking for information on the children’s author, Jane Little who may have retired in Warwick. She would be quite elderly by now. If anyone knows of her or how to contact her, please reply to this post. Many thanks.

The Albert Wisner Public Library, located at 1 McFarland Dr. in Warwick, will present “Remembering the Armistice” on Sun., Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. The program will include history, poetry and music to honor those who served in World War I. Participants will include Warwick Town Historian Dr. Richard Hull, the Jubilate Youth Choir, dramatist Linda Ric…[Read more]

Award-Winning Photographers and Journalists Produce Documentary Exhibition “Hadza: The Roots of Equality”

On October 26 at 7:00 pm the Albert Wisner Public Library will host the opening reception of a multimedia exhibition documenting the Hadza tribe of Tanzania. Produced by award-winning documentarians and academics Jon Cox, Katrin Redfern, and…[Read more]

Library Multi-Media Technician
Part-time position available 15 hours per week $16 per hour
Evening and weekend work required.
Albert Wisner Public Library is seeking a part time Library Multi-Media Technician to provide technical assistance to library staff and customers as well as general customer service to the public. Knowledge of…[Read more]

Libraries Rock! is the theme for the 2018 Adult Summer Reading Challenge running from July 2 – August 31st. Come to the Help Desk and pick up a hand-crafted gift when you register. Read anything you’d like or we can provide suggestions. Keep a log of your hours and books. For each hour logged, receive a raffle ticket and a chance to win exciting…[Read more]

Introduction to Non-Violent Communication Workshop
Saturday, April 7, 10am-12:30pm in the Community Room

Tired of disagreements? Ready to look at conflict in a new way? Strengthen your communications skills? Join us for an introduction to Non-Violent Communication (NVC), a transformative practice developed by Marshall Rosenberg, that’s changing…[Read more]

The table has been taken!

Oak hexagonal table previously used in the Library book store. Sitting in front of the library next to the entry door. Must haul away. First come, first served.

Thanks to everyone who brought items for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief. Wow, the bin was overflowing with water, flashlights, diapers, blankets, canned goods all in original packaging and so much more. I just dropped off items at Orange County collection point, but we are collecting until Oct 11th.

Warwick Children’s Book Festival this Saturday Oct 7, 11am-4pm Railroad Avenue
Over 60 authors and illustrators. Don’t miss this Free celebration of reading. For more info go to http://www.warwickchildrensbookfestival.org

Are you a student at Don Bosco HS? There were two textbooks dropped off in error at the library. I have made numerous calls to the school but have not heard back. If these were yours, please contact Lenore 986-1047 X2.

Our parking lot expansion and outdoor improvement projects is moving along, a bit slower than hoped due to weather and a few other unanticipated challenges, but we should be finished soon. Thanks so much for you patience…it will be worth the wait.

The Mahjong group that meets Mondays in the Library gallery from 9:00-10:30am are looking for another player. If interested please phone Liz at 845-988-7762.