Library to celebrate 80th anniversary this Sunday

Warwick - In 1927, Annie Furniss Wisner donated $100,000 to build and maintain a library in memory of her husband, Albert Wisner and in doing so, provided Warwick with an important community resource and a legacy of personal philanthropy. Since then the library has been the recipient of many generous gifts, including the gift of land on McFarland Road for the news library. On Sunday, Sept. 9, at 4:30 p.m. the library will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a reception honoring of its “Library Champions 2006/2007.” Library champions are those who have donated their time or treasure to the Albert Wisner Public Library. At this event a plaque will be dedicated to the “Literary Underwriters” of the 2006 annual appeal and all volunteers and donors will be awarded pins in recognition of their service. The reception will feature a musical performance by the Middle School String Quartet and special historical displays including a small collection of new editions of now classic books published in 1927. The community is invited. Refreshments will be served.