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Albert Wisner Public Library is the community’s favorite place to meet, discover, learn and connect.

An extensive menu of programs for children, teens, adults, including books, ideas, lectures, movies, visiting authors, exhibits, art galleries, and much more!

Library Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday:  10am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  10am-7pm
Sunday:  12pm-4pm
Curbside Pickup available daily:  please call: (845) 986-1047

We offer large collections of books, in print, audio and digital form, as well as movies, television shows and music, streaming or in hard copy. Our programming and collections are carefully curated to meet the needs of our community. Programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Address
P. O. Box 1139
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Phone
845-477-8377

Hours

Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Monday:  9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Albert Wisner Public Library is the community’s favorite place to meet, discover, learn and connect.

An extensive menu of programs for children, teens, adults, including books, ideas, lectures, movies, visiting authors, exhibits, art galleries, and much more!

Library Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday:  10am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  10am-7pm
Sunday:  12pm-4pm
Curbside Pickup available daily:  please call: (845) 986-1047

April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day.

What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry on the movement’s traditions:

Saturday, April 20

Treecycle 2024: Earth to Warwick! A free, one-day event celebrating art, community, and environmental action.

Just in time for Earth Day, this year’s festival is centered around the theme of climate-smart living, and aims to inspire visitors to make a positive impact on the planet. From striking installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists to interactive workshops, Treecycle 2024 offers something for everyone. Participants can dance alongside larger-than-life puppets and explore information booths to discover practical ways to adopt greener lifestyles. There will be food, music, and craft vendors for visitors to enjoy.

At 1.30pm award-winning author K.L. Going will enchant audiences with a special story-hour featuring her latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live.” Attendees will have the opportunity to take home signed copies, courtesy of the Albert Wisner Public Library.

Set to captivate attendees with a dynamic fusion of creativity and sustainability, this free, one-day event celebrates art, community, and environmental action centered around the theme of climate-smart living, including installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists, interactive workshops, puppets, hands-on sustainable crafts, and informational booths hosted by Sustainable Warwick highlighting ways to adopt greener lifestyles. Learn more about Climate Smart programs initiated by the Village of Warwick, including the Community Choice Aggregation project and the Earth to Warwick! Green Calendar initiative. Transformation Trails will share insights into Warwick’s latest eco-friendly park, while volunteers can sign up for “Too Good To Toss,” Warwick’s community swap. The Albert Wisner Public Library will feature signed copies of K.L. Going’s latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live,” following a story from the author herself. There will also be live music and entertainment, vendors to shop from, and food to eat from 1 to 6 p.m. at Stanley Deming Park in Warwick. Rain date is April 21.

Highlands Earth Day Celebration: Celebrate Earth Day with the Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Beginning at 9 a.m., join “Hike the Highlands” where participants will be able to choose from three different hikes. The “Hike & Play,” led by a nature educator, is a family friendly hike perfect for little ones. The “Field & Forest Ramble,” led by a nature center naturalist, is an interpretive hike that focuses on what you’ll see on the trail that day. Get better acquainted with the world around you and learn what plants and animals are active during April in the Hudson Valley. The “Hearty Hike,” is a moderately strenuous 2.2-mile guided hike on the McKeon Loop Trail which connects the Outdoor Discovery Campus to the Black Rock Forest, showcasing two views of the Hudson River. This hike takes around two hours to complete. Hike check-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. and pre-registration is required. Tickets cost $15/person ages 3+ and include admission to the Earth Day celebration. Proceeds support the HHNC’s educational programming and care of their animal ambassadors. Cost includes admission to the “Earth Day Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center’s Outdoor Discovery Campus, 120 Muser Drive in Cornwall, filled with interactive games and activates including live animals, hayrides, candle making, food trucks, and more. Non-hiking tickets for the celebration are $20/car (max six people).

Electronics Recycling: Visit the Computer Guy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to safely recycle your old computers and electronics at 2 Overlook Drive in Warwick.

Sunday, April 21

Composting Strategies: Visit Common Ground, Greenwood Lake’s community garden located at 13 Poplar St., Greenwood Lake, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a demonstration on the best strategies for managing a three-bin pallet system to create beautiful compost for your garden. Register at growlocalgreenwoodlake.org/events/composting-strategies.

Introduction to Permaculture with Chris Harrison: Learn about permaculture, an approach to land management that uses whole-systems thinking, applying principles including long-range planning, resilience and utilizing agriculture systems modeled from natural ecosystems. Christopher Harrison, principal of Harrison Regen, is a unique design firm that integrates the landscape and built environment by consciously mimicking natural patterns and principles while meeting human needs. Register at albertwisnerlibrary.org/content/building-resilience-and-regeneration-through-permaculture. 1 p.m. Albert Wisner Library, One McFarland Drive, Warwick, NY.

Monday, April 22

Zoom Garden Plot (Online): Gardeners of all levels are welcome to join the fifth annual Zoom Garden Plot season. Learn about gardening from local experts and share your gardening questions, thoughts and solutions. Email garden@sustainablewarwick.org if you would like to receive the invitation for the next Zoom session. They meet twice a month through the growing season, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Motor Oil Collection: Drop off your used motor oil at Leo Kaytes Ford in Warwick, N.Y., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, April 26

Arbor Day Celebration: The Village of Warwick will hold a tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day from 9 to 10 a.m., Roger Metzger Arboretum in Stanley Deming Park, Warwick, N.Y.

Saturday, April 27

Warwick’s Operation Clean Sweep: Warwick residents are encouraged to participate in this community cleanup event. Visit the Chase parking lot in Warwick from 9 a.m. to noon for bags, gloves, and materials provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Take advantage of recycling opportunities like paper shredding at $7 per box and the collection of sneakers and rubber cleats by the Warwick Lions Club. Cell phone collection will be offered by the National Collation Against Domestic Violence. Prescription drugs drop off will also be available through the Warwick Valley Prevention Coalition and the Warwick Police Department. For more information, call 845-986-2720 or email info@warwickcc.org.

Arbor Day Celebration: The Town of Warwick will hold its annual tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day at 10 a.m., Mountain Lake Park, 46 Bowen Road, Warwick, N.Y.

Rainwater Catchment and Home Composting Workshop: Learn how to harvest rainwater for garden use, reduce flooding, and establish, build, and maintain a composting system. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, NY. Instructors are Jim Hall, organic and biodynamic gardener, and Peter Lai, agronomist and certified permaculture instructor. The $55 fee includes a rain barrel. For more info contact Peter Lai at 845-313-4246 or orangeenvironment@gmail.com. To register for the workshop, go to https://orangeenvironment.square.site/.

Ongoing Events:

Refrigerant Recycling: Between April 22 and 27, Sustainable Warwick will collect and recycle refrigerant-containing appliances including items such as window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, mini-fridges and canisters of refrigerants. Full-size refrigerators will only be accepted at the drop-off events by Warwick DPW. Warwick Valley residents and businesses may bring appliances to the following drop-off events: on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Road, Warwick; Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Florida Village Barn on Maple Ave. in Florida; Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Rd., Warwick; and Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Greenwood Lake Village DPW, 70 Elm St., Greenwood Lake. Throughout the rest of the year, Orange County residents can take appliances to one of the county transfer stations and pay $15/appliance for proper recycling. For those who cannot deliver, email Sustainable Warwick at cleanenergy@sustainablewarwick.org or visit their website to register for a pickup (sustainablewarwick.org/coolest-recycling).

We offer large collections of books, in print, audio and digital form, as well as movies, television shows and music, streaming or in hard copy. Our programming and collections are carefully curated to meet the needs of our community. Programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Address
P. O. Box 1139
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Phone
845-477-8377

Hours

Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Monday:  9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS (unless indicated otherwise)

• Open Mic: every Saturday sign-up 6-6:30PM;  starts at 7PM
• Edenville Trivia: Friday Night 7-9PM
• Tony Sky Blues Jam: 1-4PM
  • April 20, 2024
  • May 5, 2024
  • June 9, 2024
  • July 14, 2024
  • August 11, 2024
• Song Writers Showcase (3rd Sunday of the month) 1-4PM
  • April 21, 2024
  • May 19, 2024
  • June 16, 2024
  • July 21, 2024
  • August 18, 2024
  • September 15, 2024
• RJR Car & Bike Show, every Thursday 4:20 until dusk; starting May 2, 2024

Albert Wisner Public Library is the community’s favorite place to meet, discover, learn and connect.

An extensive menu of programs for children, teens, adults, including books, ideas, lectures, movies, visiting authors, exhibits, art galleries, and much more!

Library Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday:  10am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  10am-7pm
Sunday:  12pm-4pm
Curbside Pickup available daily:  please call: (845) 986-1047

April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day.

What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry on the movement’s traditions:

Saturday, April 20

Treecycle 2024: Earth to Warwick! A free, one-day event celebrating art, community, and environmental action.

Just in time for Earth Day, this year’s festival is centered around the theme of climate-smart living, and aims to inspire visitors to make a positive impact on the planet. From striking installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists to interactive workshops, Treecycle 2024 offers something for everyone. Participants can dance alongside larger-than-life puppets and explore information booths to discover practical ways to adopt greener lifestyles. There will be food, music, and craft vendors for visitors to enjoy.

At 1.30pm award-winning author K.L. Going will enchant audiences with a special story-hour featuring her latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live.” Attendees will have the opportunity to take home signed copies, courtesy of the Albert Wisner Public Library.

Set to captivate attendees with a dynamic fusion of creativity and sustainability, this free, one-day event celebrates art, community, and environmental action centered around the theme of climate-smart living, including installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists, interactive workshops, puppets, hands-on sustainable crafts, and informational booths hosted by Sustainable Warwick highlighting ways to adopt greener lifestyles. Learn more about Climate Smart programs initiated by the Village of Warwick, including the Community Choice Aggregation project and the Earth to Warwick! Green Calendar initiative. Transformation Trails will share insights into Warwick’s latest eco-friendly park, while volunteers can sign up for “Too Good To Toss,” Warwick’s community swap. The Albert Wisner Public Library will feature signed copies of K.L. Going’s latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live,” following a story from the author herself. There will also be live music and entertainment, vendors to shop from, and food to eat from 1 to 6 p.m. at Stanley Deming Park in Warwick. Rain date is April 21.

Highlands Earth Day Celebration: Celebrate Earth Day with the Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Beginning at 9 a.m., join “Hike the Highlands” where participants will be able to choose from three different hikes. The “Hike & Play,” led by a nature educator, is a family friendly hike perfect for little ones. The “Field & Forest Ramble,” led by a nature center naturalist, is an interpretive hike that focuses on what you’ll see on the trail that day. Get better acquainted with the world around you and learn what plants and animals are active during April in the Hudson Valley. The “Hearty Hike,” is a moderately strenuous 2.2-mile guided hike on the McKeon Loop Trail which connects the Outdoor Discovery Campus to the Black Rock Forest, showcasing two views of the Hudson River. This hike takes around two hours to complete. Hike check-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. and pre-registration is required. Tickets cost $15/person ages 3+ and include admission to the Earth Day celebration. Proceeds support the HHNC’s educational programming and care of their animal ambassadors. Cost includes admission to the “Earth Day Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center’s Outdoor Discovery Campus, 120 Muser Drive in Cornwall, filled with interactive games and activates including live animals, hayrides, candle making, food trucks, and more. Non-hiking tickets for the celebration are $20/car (max six people).

Electronics Recycling: Visit the Computer Guy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to safely recycle your old computers and electronics at 2 Overlook Drive in Warwick.

Sunday, April 21

Composting Strategies: Visit Common Ground, Greenwood Lake’s community garden located at 13 Poplar St., Greenwood Lake, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a demonstration on the best strategies for managing a three-bin pallet system to create beautiful compost for your garden. Register at growlocalgreenwoodlake.org/events/composting-strategies.

Introduction to Permaculture with Chris Harrison: Learn about permaculture, an approach to land management that uses whole-systems thinking, applying principles including long-range planning, resilience and utilizing agriculture systems modeled from natural ecosystems. Christopher Harrison, principal of Harrison Regen, is a unique design firm that integrates the landscape and built environment by consciously mimicking natural patterns and principles while meeting human needs. Register at albertwisnerlibrary.org/content/building-resilience-and-regeneration-through-permaculture. 1 p.m. Albert Wisner Library, One McFarland Drive, Warwick, NY.

Monday, April 22

Zoom Garden Plot (Online): Gardeners of all levels are welcome to join the fifth annual Zoom Garden Plot season. Learn about gardening from local experts and share your gardening questions, thoughts and solutions. Email garden@sustainablewarwick.org if you would like to receive the invitation for the next Zoom session. They meet twice a month through the growing season, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Motor Oil Collection: Drop off your used motor oil at Leo Kaytes Ford in Warwick, N.Y., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, April 26

Arbor Day Celebration: The Village of Warwick will hold a tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day from 9 to 10 a.m., Roger Metzger Arboretum in Stanley Deming Park, Warwick, N.Y.

Saturday, April 27

Warwick’s Operation Clean Sweep: Warwick residents are encouraged to participate in this community cleanup event. Visit the Chase parking lot in Warwick from 9 a.m. to noon for bags, gloves, and materials provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Take advantage of recycling opportunities like paper shredding at $7 per box and the collection of sneakers and rubber cleats by the Warwick Lions Club. Cell phone collection will be offered by the National Collation Against Domestic Violence. Prescription drugs drop off will also be available through the Warwick Valley Prevention Coalition and the Warwick Police Department. For more information, call 845-986-2720 or email info@warwickcc.org.

Arbor Day Celebration: The Town of Warwick will hold its annual tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day at 10 a.m., Mountain Lake Park, 46 Bowen Road, Warwick, N.Y.

Rainwater Catchment and Home Composting Workshop: Learn how to harvest rainwater for garden use, reduce flooding, and establish, build, and maintain a composting system. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, NY. Instructors are Jim Hall, organic and biodynamic gardener, and Peter Lai, agronomist and certified permaculture instructor. The $55 fee includes a rain barrel. For more info contact Peter Lai at 845-313-4246 or orangeenvironment@gmail.com. To register for the workshop, go to https://orangeenvironment.square.site/.

Ongoing Events:

Refrigerant Recycling: Between April 22 and 27, Sustainable Warwick will collect and recycle refrigerant-containing appliances including items such as window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, mini-fridges and canisters of refrigerants. Full-size refrigerators will only be accepted at the drop-off events by Warwick DPW. Warwick Valley residents and businesses may bring appliances to the following drop-off events: on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Road, Warwick; Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Florida Village Barn on Maple Ave. in Florida; Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Rd., Warwick; and Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Greenwood Lake Village DPW, 70 Elm St., Greenwood Lake. Throughout the rest of the year, Orange County residents can take appliances to one of the county transfer stations and pay $15/appliance for proper recycling. For those who cannot deliver, email Sustainable Warwick at cleanenergy@sustainablewarwick.org or visit their website to register for a pickup (sustainablewarwick.org/coolest-recycling).

We offer large collections of books, in print, audio and digital form, as well as movies, television shows and music, streaming or in hard copy. Our programming and collections are carefully curated to meet the needs of our community. Programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Address
P. O. Box 1139
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Phone
845-477-8377

Hours

Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Monday:  9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS (unless indicated otherwise)

• Open Mic: every Saturday sign-up 6-6:30PM;  starts at 7PM
• Edenville Trivia: Friday Night 7-9PM
• Tony Sky Blues Jam: 1-4PM
  • April 20, 2024
  • May 5, 2024
  • June 9, 2024
  • July 14, 2024
  • August 11, 2024
• Song Writers Showcase (3rd Sunday of the month) 1-4PM
  • April 21, 2024
  • May 19, 2024
  • June 16, 2024
  • July 21, 2024
  • August 18, 2024
  • September 15, 2024
• RJR Car & Bike Show, every Thursday 4:20 until dusk; starting May 2, 2024

Mary’s Meals Help Mary’s Meals feed even more children! $21 feeds a child for the school year! Mary’s Meals are now providing more than 2 million children in some of the world’s poorest communities with a nutritious meal every day they attend school. Please consider giving nourishment to one of the poorest of the poor through St. Stephen’s. Ways to Help This Lent You may send your donations to St. Stephen’s Religious Ed, 75 Sanfordville Rd, Warwick, NY 10990 with checks made out to Mary’s Meals.

Continue to Drop off NY deposit bottles and cans behind the school in the Mary’s Meal Shed! Every penny counts towards another meal served! Knights of Columbus Council 2952 also collects deposit cans and bottles in the bin next to the clergy parking on the side of the church. All of the proceeds will be donated to Mary’s Meals. Bottles & Cans with NY deposit only! No Gatorade, iced tea, or Tropicana! No food cans or jars!

Albert Wisner Public Library is the community’s favorite place to meet, discover, learn and connect.

An extensive menu of programs for children, teens, adults, including books, ideas, lectures, movies, visiting authors, exhibits, art galleries, and much more!

Library Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday:  10am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  10am-7pm
Sunday:  12pm-4pm
Curbside Pickup available daily:  please call: (845) 986-1047

April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day.

What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry on the movement’s traditions:

Saturday, April 20

Treecycle 2024: Earth to Warwick! A free, one-day event celebrating art, community, and environmental action.

Just in time for Earth Day, this year’s festival is centered around the theme of climate-smart living, and aims to inspire visitors to make a positive impact on the planet. From striking installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists to interactive workshops, Treecycle 2024 offers something for everyone. Participants can dance alongside larger-than-life puppets and explore information booths to discover practical ways to adopt greener lifestyles. There will be food, music, and craft vendors for visitors to enjoy.

At 1.30pm award-winning author K.L. Going will enchant audiences with a special story-hour featuring her latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live.” Attendees will have the opportunity to take home signed copies, courtesy of the Albert Wisner Public Library.

Set to captivate attendees with a dynamic fusion of creativity and sustainability, this free, one-day event celebrates art, community, and environmental action centered around the theme of climate-smart living, including installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists, interactive workshops, puppets, hands-on sustainable crafts, and informational booths hosted by Sustainable Warwick highlighting ways to adopt greener lifestyles. Learn more about Climate Smart programs initiated by the Village of Warwick, including the Community Choice Aggregation project and the Earth to Warwick! Green Calendar initiative. Transformation Trails will share insights into Warwick’s latest eco-friendly park, while volunteers can sign up for “Too Good To Toss,” Warwick’s community swap. The Albert Wisner Public Library will feature signed copies of K.L. Going’s latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live,” following a story from the author herself. There will also be live music and entertainment, vendors to shop from, and food to eat from 1 to 6 p.m. at Stanley Deming Park in Warwick. Rain date is April 21.

Highlands Earth Day Celebration: Celebrate Earth Day with the Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Beginning at 9 a.m., join “Hike the Highlands” where participants will be able to choose from three different hikes. The “Hike & Play,” led by a nature educator, is a family friendly hike perfect for little ones. The “Field & Forest Ramble,” led by a nature center naturalist, is an interpretive hike that focuses on what you’ll see on the trail that day. Get better acquainted with the world around you and learn what plants and animals are active during April in the Hudson Valley. The “Hearty Hike,” is a moderately strenuous 2.2-mile guided hike on the McKeon Loop Trail which connects the Outdoor Discovery Campus to the Black Rock Forest, showcasing two views of the Hudson River. This hike takes around two hours to complete. Hike check-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. and pre-registration is required. Tickets cost $15/person ages 3+ and include admission to the Earth Day celebration. Proceeds support the HHNC’s educational programming and care of their animal ambassadors. Cost includes admission to the “Earth Day Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center’s Outdoor Discovery Campus, 120 Muser Drive in Cornwall, filled with interactive games and activates including live animals, hayrides, candle making, food trucks, and more. Non-hiking tickets for the celebration are $20/car (max six people).

Electronics Recycling: Visit the Computer Guy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to safely recycle your old computers and electronics at 2 Overlook Drive in Warwick.

Sunday, April 21

Composting Strategies: Visit Common Ground, Greenwood Lake’s community garden located at 13 Poplar St., Greenwood Lake, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a demonstration on the best strategies for managing a three-bin pallet system to create beautiful compost for your garden. Register at growlocalgreenwoodlake.org/events/composting-strategies.

Introduction to Permaculture with Chris Harrison: Learn about permaculture, an approach to land management that uses whole-systems thinking, applying principles including long-range planning, resilience and utilizing agriculture systems modeled from natural ecosystems. Christopher Harrison, principal of Harrison Regen, is a unique design firm that integrates the landscape and built environment by consciously mimicking natural patterns and principles while meeting human needs. Register at albertwisnerlibrary.org/content/building-resilience-and-regeneration-through-permaculture. 1 p.m. Albert Wisner Library, One McFarland Drive, Warwick, NY.

Monday, April 22

Zoom Garden Plot (Online): Gardeners of all levels are welcome to join the fifth annual Zoom Garden Plot season. Learn about gardening from local experts and share your gardening questions, thoughts and solutions. Email garden@sustainablewarwick.org if you would like to receive the invitation for the next Zoom session. They meet twice a month through the growing season, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Motor Oil Collection: Drop off your used motor oil at Leo Kaytes Ford in Warwick, N.Y., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, April 26

Arbor Day Celebration: The Village of Warwick will hold a tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day from 9 to 10 a.m., Roger Metzger Arboretum in Stanley Deming Park, Warwick, N.Y.

Saturday, April 27

Warwick’s Operation Clean Sweep: Warwick residents are encouraged to participate in this community cleanup event. Visit the Chase parking lot in Warwick from 9 a.m. to noon for bags, gloves, and materials provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Take advantage of recycling opportunities like paper shredding at $7 per box and the collection of sneakers and rubber cleats by the Warwick Lions Club. Cell phone collection will be offered by the National Collation Against Domestic Violence. Prescription drugs drop off will also be available through the Warwick Valley Prevention Coalition and the Warwick Police Department. For more information, call 845-986-2720 or email info@warwickcc.org.

Arbor Day Celebration: The Town of Warwick will hold its annual tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day at 10 a.m., Mountain Lake Park, 46 Bowen Road, Warwick, N.Y.

Rainwater Catchment and Home Composting Workshop: Learn how to harvest rainwater for garden use, reduce flooding, and establish, build, and maintain a composting system. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, NY. Instructors are Jim Hall, organic and biodynamic gardener, and Peter Lai, agronomist and certified permaculture instructor. The $55 fee includes a rain barrel. For more info contact Peter Lai at 845-313-4246 or orangeenvironment@gmail.com. To register for the workshop, go to https://orangeenvironment.square.site/.

Ongoing Events:

Refrigerant Recycling: Between April 22 and 27, Sustainable Warwick will collect and recycle refrigerant-containing appliances including items such as window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, mini-fridges and canisters of refrigerants. Full-size refrigerators will only be accepted at the drop-off events by Warwick DPW. Warwick Valley residents and businesses may bring appliances to the following drop-off events: on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Road, Warwick; Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Florida Village Barn on Maple Ave. in Florida; Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Rd., Warwick; and Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Greenwood Lake Village DPW, 70 Elm St., Greenwood Lake. Throughout the rest of the year, Orange County residents can take appliances to one of the county transfer stations and pay $15/appliance for proper recycling. For those who cannot deliver, email Sustainable Warwick at cleanenergy@sustainablewarwick.org or visit their website to register for a pickup (sustainablewarwick.org/coolest-recycling).

We offer large collections of books, in print, audio and digital form, as well as movies, television shows and music, streaming or in hard copy. Our programming and collections are carefully curated to meet the needs of our community. Programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Address
P. O. Box 1139
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Phone
845-477-8377

Hours

Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Monday:  9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Albert Wisner Public Library is the community’s favorite place to meet, discover, learn and connect.

An extensive menu of programs for children, teens, adults, including books, ideas, lectures, movies, visiting authors, exhibits, art galleries, and much more!

Library Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday:  10am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  10am-7pm
Sunday:  12pm-4pm
Curbside Pickup available daily:  please call: (845) 986-1047

We offer large collections of books, in print, audio and digital form, as well as movies, television shows and music, streaming or in hard copy. Our programming and collections are carefully curated to meet the needs of our community. Programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Address
P. O. Box 1139
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Phone
845-477-8377

Hours

Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Monday:  9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Albert Wisner Public Library is the community’s favorite place to meet, discover, learn and connect.

An extensive menu of programs for children, teens, adults, including books, ideas, lectures, movies, visiting authors, exhibits, art galleries, and much more!

Library Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday:  10am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  10am-7pm
Sunday:  12pm-4pm
Curbside Pickup available daily:  please call: (845) 986-1047

We offer large collections of books, in print, audio and digital form, as well as movies, television shows and music, streaming or in hard copy. Our programming and collections are carefully curated to meet the needs of our community. Programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Address
P. O. Box 1139
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Phone
845-477-8377

Hours

Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Monday:  9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Albert Wisner Public Library is the community’s favorite place to meet, discover, learn and connect.

An extensive menu of programs for children, teens, adults, including books, ideas, lectures, movies, visiting authors, exhibits, art galleries, and much more!

Library Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday:  10am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  10am-7pm
Sunday:  12pm-4pm
Curbside Pickup available daily:  please call: (845) 986-1047

We offer large collections of books, in print, audio and digital form, as well as movies, television shows and music, streaming or in hard copy. Our programming and collections are carefully curated to meet the needs of our community. Programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Address
P. O. Box 1139
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Phone
845-477-8377

Hours

Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Monday:  9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Albert Wisner Public Library is the community’s favorite place to meet, discover, learn and connect.

An extensive menu of programs for children, teens, adults, including books, ideas, lectures, movies, visiting authors, exhibits, art galleries, and much more!

Library Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday:  10am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  10am-7pm
Sunday:  12pm-4pm
Curbside Pickup available daily:  please call: (845) 986-1047

April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day.

What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry on the movement’s traditions:

Saturday, April 20

Treecycle 2024: Earth to Warwick! A free, one-day event celebrating art, community, and environmental action.

Just in time for Earth Day, this year’s festival is centered around the theme of climate-smart living, and aims to inspire visitors to make a positive impact on the planet. From striking installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists to interactive workshops, Treecycle 2024 offers something for everyone. Participants can dance alongside larger-than-life puppets and explore information booths to discover practical ways to adopt greener lifestyles. There will be food, music, and craft vendors for visitors to enjoy.

At 1.30pm award-winning author K.L. Going will enchant audiences with a special story-hour featuring her latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live.” Attendees will have the opportunity to take home signed copies, courtesy of the Albert Wisner Public Library.

Set to captivate attendees with a dynamic fusion of creativity and sustainability, this free, one-day event celebrates art, community, and environmental action centered around the theme of climate-smart living, including installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists, interactive workshops, puppets, hands-on sustainable crafts, and informational booths hosted by Sustainable Warwick highlighting ways to adopt greener lifestyles. Learn more about Climate Smart programs initiated by the Village of Warwick, including the Community Choice Aggregation project and the Earth to Warwick! Green Calendar initiative. Transformation Trails will share insights into Warwick’s latest eco-friendly park, while volunteers can sign up for “Too Good To Toss,” Warwick’s community swap. The Albert Wisner Public Library will feature signed copies of K.L. Going’s latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live,” following a story from the author herself. There will also be live music and entertainment, vendors to shop from, and food to eat from 1 to 6 p.m. at Stanley Deming Park in Warwick. Rain date is April 21.

Highlands Earth Day Celebration: Celebrate Earth Day with the Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Beginning at 9 a.m., join “Hike the Highlands” where participants will be able to choose from three different hikes. The “Hike & Play,” led by a nature educator, is a family friendly hike perfect for little ones. The “Field & Forest Ramble,” led by a nature center naturalist, is an interpretive hike that focuses on what you’ll see on the trail that day. Get better acquainted with the world around you and learn what plants and animals are active during April in the Hudson Valley. The “Hearty Hike,” is a moderately strenuous 2.2-mile guided hike on the McKeon Loop Trail which connects the Outdoor Discovery Campus to the Black Rock Forest, showcasing two views of the Hudson River. This hike takes around two hours to complete. Hike check-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. and pre-registration is required. Tickets cost $15/person ages 3+ and include admission to the Earth Day celebration. Proceeds support the HHNC’s educational programming and care of their animal ambassadors. Cost includes admission to the “Earth Day Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center’s Outdoor Discovery Campus, 120 Muser Drive in Cornwall, filled with interactive games and activates including live animals, hayrides, candle making, food trucks, and more. Non-hiking tickets for the celebration are $20/car (max six people).

Electronics Recycling: Visit the Computer Guy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to safely recycle your old computers and electronics at 2 Overlook Drive in Warwick.

Sunday, April 21

Composting Strategies: Visit Common Ground, Greenwood Lake’s community garden located at 13 Poplar St., Greenwood Lake, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a demonstration on the best strategies for managing a three-bin pallet system to create beautiful compost for your garden. Register at growlocalgreenwoodlake.org/events/composting-strategies.

Introduction to Permaculture with Chris Harrison: Learn about permaculture, an approach to land management that uses whole-systems thinking, applying principles including long-range planning, resilience and utilizing agriculture systems modeled from natural ecosystems. Christopher Harrison, principal of Harrison Regen, is a unique design firm that integrates the landscape and built environment by consciously mimicking natural patterns and principles while meeting human needs. Register at albertwisnerlibrary.org/content/building-resilience-and-regeneration-through-permaculture. 1 p.m. Albert Wisner Library, One McFarland Drive, Warwick, NY.

Monday, April 22

Zoom Garden Plot (Online): Gardeners of all levels are welcome to join the fifth annual Zoom Garden Plot season. Learn about gardening from local experts and share your gardening questions, thoughts and solutions. Email garden@sustainablewarwick.org if you would like to receive the invitation for the next Zoom session. They meet twice a month through the growing season, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Motor Oil Collection: Drop off your used motor oil at Leo Kaytes Ford in Warwick, N.Y., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, April 26

Arbor Day Celebration: The Village of Warwick will hold a tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day from 9 to 10 a.m., Roger Metzger Arboretum in Stanley Deming Park, Warwick, N.Y.

Saturday, April 27

Warwick’s Operation Clean Sweep: Warwick residents are encouraged to participate in this community cleanup event. Visit the Chase parking lot in Warwick from 9 a.m. to noon for bags, gloves, and materials provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Take advantage of recycling opportunities like paper shredding at $7 per box and the collection of sneakers and rubber cleats by the Warwick Lions Club. Cell phone collection will be offered by the National Collation Against Domestic Violence. Prescription drugs drop off will also be available through the Warwick Valley Prevention Coalition and the Warwick Police Department. For more information, call 845-986-2720 or email info@warwickcc.org.

Arbor Day Celebration: The Town of Warwick will hold its annual tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day at 10 a.m., Mountain Lake Park, 46 Bowen Road, Warwick, N.Y.

Rainwater Catchment and Home Composting Workshop: Learn how to harvest rainwater for garden use, reduce flooding, and establish, build, and maintain a composting system. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, NY. Instructors are Jim Hall, organic and biodynamic gardener, and Peter Lai, agronomist and certified permaculture instructor. The $55 fee includes a rain barrel. For more info contact Peter Lai at 845-313-4246 or orangeenvironment@gmail.com. To register for the workshop, go to https://orangeenvironment.square.site/.

Ongoing Events:

Refrigerant Recycling: Between April 22 and 27, Sustainable Warwick will collect and recycle refrigerant-containing appliances including items such as window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, mini-fridges and canisters of refrigerants. Full-size refrigerators will only be accepted at the drop-off events by Warwick DPW. Warwick Valley residents and businesses may bring appliances to the following drop-off events: on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Road, Warwick; Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Florida Village Barn on Maple Ave. in Florida; Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Rd., Warwick; and Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Greenwood Lake Village DPW, 70 Elm St., Greenwood Lake. Throughout the rest of the year, Orange County residents can take appliances to one of the county transfer stations and pay $15/appliance for proper recycling. For those who cannot deliver, email Sustainable Warwick at cleanenergy@sustainablewarwick.org or visit their website to register for a pickup (sustainablewarwick.org/coolest-recycling).

We offer large collections of books, in print, audio and digital form, as well as movies, television shows and music, streaming or in hard copy. Our programming and collections are carefully curated to meet the needs of our community. Programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Address
P. O. Box 1139
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Phone
845-477-8377

Hours

Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Monday:  9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Albert Wisner Public Library is the community’s favorite place to meet, discover, learn and connect.

An extensive menu of programs for children, teens, adults, including books, ideas, lectures, movies, visiting authors, exhibits, art galleries, and much more!

Library Hours

Monday, Friday, Saturday:  10am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday:  10am-7pm
Sunday:  12pm-4pm
Curbside Pickup available daily:  please call: (845) 986-1047

April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day.

What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry on the movement’s traditions:

Saturday, April 20

Treecycle 2024: Earth to Warwick! A free, one-day event celebrating art, community, and environmental action.

Just in time for Earth Day, this year’s festival is centered around the theme of climate-smart living, and aims to inspire visitors to make a positive impact on the planet. From striking installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists to interactive workshops, Treecycle 2024 offers something for everyone. Participants can dance alongside larger-than-life puppets and explore information booths to discover practical ways to adopt greener lifestyles. There will be food, music, and craft vendors for visitors to enjoy.

At 1.30pm award-winning author K.L. Going will enchant audiences with a special story-hour featuring her latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live.” Attendees will have the opportunity to take home signed copies, courtesy of the Albert Wisner Public Library.

Set to captivate attendees with a dynamic fusion of creativity and sustainability, this free, one-day event celebrates art, community, and environmental action centered around the theme of climate-smart living, including installations crafted from upcycled materials by local eco-artists, interactive workshops, puppets, hands-on sustainable crafts, and informational booths hosted by Sustainable Warwick highlighting ways to adopt greener lifestyles. Learn more about Climate Smart programs initiated by the Village of Warwick, including the Community Choice Aggregation project and the Earth to Warwick! Green Calendar initiative. Transformation Trails will share insights into Warwick’s latest eco-friendly park, while volunteers can sign up for “Too Good To Toss,” Warwick’s community swap. The Albert Wisner Public Library will feature signed copies of K.L. Going’s latest book, “This is the Planet Where I Live,” following a story from the author herself. There will also be live music and entertainment, vendors to shop from, and food to eat from 1 to 6 p.m. at Stanley Deming Park in Warwick. Rain date is April 21.

Highlands Earth Day Celebration: Celebrate Earth Day with the Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Beginning at 9 a.m., join “Hike the Highlands” where participants will be able to choose from three different hikes. The “Hike & Play,” led by a nature educator, is a family friendly hike perfect for little ones. The “Field & Forest Ramble,” led by a nature center naturalist, is an interpretive hike that focuses on what you’ll see on the trail that day. Get better acquainted with the world around you and learn what plants and animals are active during April in the Hudson Valley. The “Hearty Hike,” is a moderately strenuous 2.2-mile guided hike on the McKeon Loop Trail which connects the Outdoor Discovery Campus to the Black Rock Forest, showcasing two views of the Hudson River. This hike takes around two hours to complete. Hike check-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. and pre-registration is required. Tickets cost $15/person ages 3+ and include admission to the Earth Day celebration. Proceeds support the HHNC’s educational programming and care of their animal ambassadors. Cost includes admission to the “Earth Day Celebration” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nature Center’s Outdoor Discovery Campus, 120 Muser Drive in Cornwall, filled with interactive games and activates including live animals, hayrides, candle making, food trucks, and more. Non-hiking tickets for the celebration are $20/car (max six people).

Electronics Recycling: Visit the Computer Guy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to safely recycle your old computers and electronics at 2 Overlook Drive in Warwick.

Sunday, April 21

Composting Strategies: Visit Common Ground, Greenwood Lake’s community garden located at 13 Poplar St., Greenwood Lake, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a demonstration on the best strategies for managing a three-bin pallet system to create beautiful compost for your garden. Register at growlocalgreenwoodlake.org/events/composting-strategies.

Introduction to Permaculture with Chris Harrison: Learn about permaculture, an approach to land management that uses whole-systems thinking, applying principles including long-range planning, resilience and utilizing agriculture systems modeled from natural ecosystems. Christopher Harrison, principal of Harrison Regen, is a unique design firm that integrates the landscape and built environment by consciously mimicking natural patterns and principles while meeting human needs. Register at albertwisnerlibrary.org/content/building-resilience-and-regeneration-through-permaculture. 1 p.m. Albert Wisner Library, One McFarland Drive, Warwick, NY.

Monday, April 22

Zoom Garden Plot (Online): Gardeners of all levels are welcome to join the fifth annual Zoom Garden Plot season. Learn about gardening from local experts and share your gardening questions, thoughts and solutions. Email garden@sustainablewarwick.org if you would like to receive the invitation for the next Zoom session. They meet twice a month through the growing season, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Motor Oil Collection: Drop off your used motor oil at Leo Kaytes Ford in Warwick, N.Y., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, April 26

Arbor Day Celebration: The Village of Warwick will hold a tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day from 9 to 10 a.m., Roger Metzger Arboretum in Stanley Deming Park, Warwick, N.Y.

Saturday, April 27

Warwick’s Operation Clean Sweep: Warwick residents are encouraged to participate in this community cleanup event. Visit the Chase parking lot in Warwick from 9 a.m. to noon for bags, gloves, and materials provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Take advantage of recycling opportunities like paper shredding at $7 per box and the collection of sneakers and rubber cleats by the Warwick Lions Club. Cell phone collection will be offered by the National Collation Against Domestic Violence. Prescription drugs drop off will also be available through the Warwick Valley Prevention Coalition and the Warwick Police Department. For more information, call 845-986-2720 or email info@warwickcc.org.

Arbor Day Celebration: The Town of Warwick will hold its annual tree planting ceremony for Arbor Day at 10 a.m., Mountain Lake Park, 46 Bowen Road, Warwick, N.Y.

Rainwater Catchment and Home Composting Workshop: Learn how to harvest rainwater for garden use, reduce flooding, and establish, build, and maintain a composting system. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, 114 Little York Rd., Warwick, NY. Instructors are Jim Hall, organic and biodynamic gardener, and Peter Lai, agronomist and certified permaculture instructor. The $55 fee includes a rain barrel. For more info contact Peter Lai at 845-313-4246 or orangeenvironment@gmail.com. To register for the workshop, go to https://orangeenvironment.square.site/.

Ongoing Events:

Refrigerant Recycling: Between April 22 and 27, Sustainable Warwick will collect and recycle refrigerant-containing appliances including items such as window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers, mini-fridges and canisters of refrigerants. Full-size refrigerators will only be accepted at the drop-off events by Warwick DPW. Warwick Valley residents and businesses may bring appliances to the following drop-off events: on Monday, April 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Road, Warwick; Thursday, April 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Florida Village Barn on Maple Ave. in Florida; Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Warwick DPW, 63 Public Works Rd., Warwick; and Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Greenwood Lake Village DPW, 70 Elm St., Greenwood Lake. Throughout the rest of the year, Orange County residents can take appliances to one of the county transfer stations and pay $15/appliance for proper recycling. For those who cannot deliver, email Sustainable Warwick at cleanenergy@sustainablewarwick.org or visit their website to register for a pickup (sustainablewarwick.org/coolest-recycling).

We offer large collections of books, in print, audio and digital form, as well as movies, television shows and music, streaming or in hard copy. Our programming and collections are carefully curated to meet the needs of our community. Programs are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Address
P. O. Box 1139
79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Phone
845-477-8377

Hours

Sunday: 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Monday:  9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM- 9:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM