Altamont Library Notes for Wednesday, May 29, 2019
We’re so lucky here in Altamont to be surrounded by extraordinary artistic talent, and this week we have some new artwork that we get to show off.
First of all, in our vestibule we are featuring a beautiful collection of wooden bowls and dishes, all handcrafted by local woodturner Bob Bernardi. These one-of-a-kind pieces are minimally adorned to show off the beauty of the wood itself. They’ll be on display for a few weeks so come check them out.
We have also received a new donation of a painting from renowned artist and longtime Altamont resident, the late Bob Cartmell. His painting, entitled “Lightning,” is on display above our audiobook shelves and makes a striking addition to the building.
Finally, we continue to feature an exhibit of pastels by Christine Capuano in our community room, which will be hanging for the next few weeks. Thanks to all of our local artists for letting us enjoy the fruits of your creativity, talent, and hard work.
Note cards
Speaking of great local artists, here’s another: Mary-Ann Brock!
In 2009, while the library renovation was still ongoing, the library held a bicycle race as a fundraiser, and out friend Mary-Ann Brock created a beautiful, and colorful painting of it. Ten years later, we’re pleased to be able to offer note cards featuring a reproduction of that painting, made up for us Jim Gardner of Enterprise Printing and Photo, and donated by the Honorable James Gaughan.
These cards, which we’re selling for four for $5, will brighten anyone’s day, while benefiting your favorite library. It’s a win-win!
Chicken BBQ
Save the date! We’re approaching June, which means that it’s almost time for our famous annual chicken barbecue fundraiser on Friday June 14 from pickup from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Our regular crew of volunteer chefs will not be cooking this year, instead leaving the hard work to Wagon Train BBQ, but we’ll still be breaking out the library’s chicken costume for the occasion.
We’ve already had a ton of people in at the library asking for tickets, which are now available. Every ticket gets you a dinner which includes a half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, drink, and a cookie. Once you’ve got your dinner, you can either take it home with you or spread out on the lawn in Orsini Park with your friends and neighbors and listen to the always enjoyable Traditional Strings.
If you’d like to help us serve the meals, we can always use an extra set of hands, so give a call to 518-429-8354 or send an email to director@altamontfreelibrary.org.
Juice and Jammies Story Time
On Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m., put on your pj’s and join Ms. Erika for a pre-bedtime story, snack and craft! This low-key storytime will be just the thing to prepare your young folks to count some sheep.
“Behold the Dreamers”
Please join the First Monday Book Club at noon on June 3 for a discussion of the wonderful novel “Behold the Dreamers” by Imbolo Mbue! Set during the 2008 financial crisis, this novel follows two families, one headed by a high-powered financial services executive, the other of recent immigrants to the United States from Cameroon.
This wonderful novel was a pick for Oprah Winfrey’s book club, and if it’s good enough for her, it’s good enough for us. There are plenty of copies still available and plenty of time to finish, so grab your copy today.