Altamont Library Notes for Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Last week was National Libraries Week, as I was reminded by a group of young folks that brought us a beautiful sign saying “Altamont Cooperative Preschool Loves Their Library!”
We are lucky, here at the Altamont Free Library, to be in a community that so values its library and to have such a wonderful staff and crew of dedicated volunteers that keep the library running. Many thanks to you all, for continuing to support us in big ways and small year after year.
The Dojo
On Friday, April 28, our old friend Ryan Black will be back to lead our teen gaming program, The Dojo at 6 p.m. From board games to card games to video games, we’ll have something for every high schooler (or near high schooler) to get into.
Earth Day craft
Celebrate Earth Day and the spring season at the library. Join us on Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m., to make a small greenhouse garden called a terrarium.
Please bring a small glass jar with a lid (mustard, pickle or small mason jar-sized) — preferably something that was headed for the recycling bin — a tiny glass or plastic figurine or two that can adorn the garden you create — gnomes and kittens love terrarium living, and your creativity.
Please pre-register to ensure that we have ample garden-making materials for all by calling the library at 861-7239, e-mailing at [email protected] or stop by the library and sign up in person.
This workshop will be led by Christine Carpenter, who loves exploring the natural world, and has been making terrariums and other tiny habitats since she was a very young girl.
Jamaican potluck
This is exciting! This month’s ever-popular Eat Around the World Potluck will focus on the food and drinks of sunny Jamaica. Please join us at 6 p.m., on Monday, April 27, for this always fun event and please bring a dish to share. If you don’t have any Jamaican recipes in your recipe box, we’ve got a few Caribbean cookbooks you can check out.
Book and garage sale
On Saturday, May 2, the library will hold our annual book sale in conjunction with the PTA’s village-wide garage sale. In additon, this year, we will hold a garage sale to raise funds for the library. From noon on Wednesday, April 29 until the day of the sale, we will be very grateful to accept your books which will either be added to the library’s collection or sold to raise money for library programs and services.
We will begin accepting donations of garage sale items in good condition (no clothes, please!) on Thursday, April 30. We will be happy to make up a receipt for you for tax purposes if you like. Please don’t forget to visit us during the sale to find your next favorite book.
The Children Act
The first Monday book group will meet at noon on Monday, May 4, to discuss “The Children Act” by Ian McEwan. This new novel touches on several issues that have been widely debated recently, including the intersection of religious faith and modern medicine and the ability of young adults to make their own health care decisions. Please join us for what will undoubtedly be a fascinating conversation.