Community Reads and more virtual programs @ Your Library

Community reads

The Albert Wisner Public Library is happy to announce its first virtual Community Reads: "Washington Square" by Henry James.

The Library invites you to read this classic American novel and participate in a virtual discussion on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m., presented online via Zoom video conferencing.

"Washington Square," one of Henry James’s most intriguing books, is a story full of romance and emotion, but also deals with serious issues of loyalty, faith and pain. The story is set in the Washington Square section of Manhattan, circa 1850.

Dr. Austin Sloper, a wealthy and highly successful physician, lives with his only child, Catherine, a sweet-natured young woman who is a great disappointment to her father, being physically plain and, he believes, dull in terms of personality and intellect.

The plot of the novel is based upon a true story told to James by his close friend, Fanny Kemble.

Find a free digital copy of Washington Square on hoopla (no waiting!), Kindle Unlimited or on Project Gutenberg.

To register visit www.albertwisnerlibrary.org and click on “Virtual Library”, scroll down to the program listing. Click on the registration link.

An email address is necessary for registration and participation. Registrants will be sent an invitation to participate in the Zoom virtual discussion of Washington Square.

Virtual programs for teens

The library is also offering variety of Virtual programs for teens. All programs are listed on the Library website albertwisnerlibrary.org. Here are a few that teens can join. To participate, please email Karen Lee at klee@recls.org for your Zoom invitation.

Babysitting 101 online, Saturday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m.

For boys and girls ages 11 and older.

Through this Zoom meeting, you will be introduced to the world of babysitting by learning about the responsibilities of a sitter; emergencies and safety; infant care; playing; and how to secure a babysitting job. There will be a simple true/false test given at the end of the class. All participants will receive a certificate of completion. The class is three-hours long and all should be prepared to take notes.

Dungeons & Dragons for teens on Zoom

Twice weekly on Mondays, 3 to 5 p.m., and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.

Join our expert Dungeon Master and band of unique adventurers on awesome quests via Zoom. Become a wizard, bard, druid, barbarian, ranger, sorcerer or more. Beginners welcome.

Teen craft and chat on Zoom

Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m.

Join us to craft together via Zoom. Share a project you are working on, learn a new skill, or just hang out and connect with others.