Over the river and through the woods to Westerlo Library we’ll go! The librarian knows the way to spell sleigh and where all the books go!
Holiday
The Westerlo Library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observation of Christmas. The library will also be closed Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observation of the New Year.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
Dog therapy
Now that you are all done with retail therapy and many of you are ready to spend two full weeks off from school, the library has just what you need!
Shorty, the therapy dog will be at the library to offer a quiet, lovable, companion who enjoys being petted. Having a tough day, week or month, then come spend some time with Shorty and relax for a bit. He will be here 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30.
Lego Club
Yes! Lego Club will be happening on Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. Drop in on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with LEGOs. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Winter break
Two weeks of no school! Look what you can do at the library.
Do you enjoy playing board games and putting together puzzles? The library has a selection of both for you to enjoy here in our Hannay Community room.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while working on a puzzle. Come play a game or two with your friends. The community room is a great place to spend time together.
Homebound Delivery Service
Can’t make it to the library? Let the library Come to you! Maybe you’ve had surgery or just don’t drive anymore. If you would like to take advantage of borrowing books, movies and audiobooks, your public library is standing by to help!
Our Homebound Delivery Service is a free library delivery service provided to the residents of the Town of Westerlo who are unable to visit the library. If you think this service might be right for you — or a friend or family member — call (or visit) the library during regular business hours at 518-797-3415.
More info
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
The stockings are hung by the fire with care in hopes that you will come read all snug in a chair. The library awaits with books, audios, and DVDs. Let’s not forget the wifi is always free. So stop by and join us for story time, Lego Club, or a cup of warm tea. You are always warmly welcome at Westerlo Library
Board games and puzzles
Do you enjoy playing board games and putting together puzzles? The library has a selection of both for you to enjoy here in our Hannay Community room. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while working on a puzzle. Come play a game or two with your friends. The community room is a great place to spend time together.
Memoir Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet Saturday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. This group provides its members a safe and supportive place to learn together. Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all who are interested in self-expression through the art of writing. The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of each month and new members are welcome.
Book talk
Do you love reading? Then come share the books that you have been reading this month with the group. The Library’s books discussion group will meet Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. No assigned reading for this Books Discussion Group. New members are always welcome! We meet in the Hannay Community Room.
Artists’ Group
The Artists Group will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 2:15 to 4 p.m. This group provides its members an opportunity to make art together in a spirit of fun and support. Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group meets the third Tuesday of the month in the Library’s Hannay Community Room, which is also an art gallery.
Beginners are welcome. Bring paper and pencil. If you can sign your name, you can learn to draw! Experienced artists bring your favorite medium.
Dog therapy for all ages
Shorty, the therapy dog will be at the library to offer a quiet, lovable, companion who enjoys being petted. Having a tough day, week or month, then come spend some time with Shorty and relax for a bit. He will be here 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to five years old. Storytime is a great opportunity for caregivers and young children to meet new friends and start on the road of a lifelong love of reading.
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero? Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? Need to brush up on your computer skills — or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Homebound Delivery Service
Can’t make it to the library? Maybe you’ve had surgery or just don’t drive anymore. If you — or a friend or family member — would like to take advantage of borrowing books, movies and audiobooks, your public library is standing by to help!
Our Homebound Delivery Service is a free library delivery service provided to the residents of the Town of Westerlo who are unable to visit the library. If you think this service might be right for you, call (or visit) the library during regular business hours at 518-797-3415.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
A warm winter welcome! The Westerlo Library is a great place to come get warmed by the fireplace, enjoy our free WiFi, and borrow some great holiday DVDs! We are also here to help with printing out forms or sending a fax.
Board games and puzzles
Do you enjoy playing board games and putting together puzzles? The library has a selection of both for you to enjoy here in our Hannay Community room. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while working on a puzzle. Come play a game or two with your friends. The community room is a great place to spend time together.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
Memoir Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet Saturday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. This group provides its members a safe and supportive place to learn together.
Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all who are interested in self-expression through the art of writing. The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of each month and new members are welcome.
New time for book talk
Do you love reading? Then come share the books that you have been reading this month with the group.
The library’s books discussion group will meet Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. No assigned reading for this Books Discussion Group. New members are always welcome! We meet in the Hannay Community Room.
Artists’ Group
The Artists Group will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 2:15 to 4 p.m. This group provides its members an opportunity to make art together in a spirit of fun and support. Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group meets the third Tuesday of the month in the Library’s Hannay Community Room, which is also an art gallery.
Beginners are welcome. Bring paper and pencil. If you can sign your name, you can learn to draw! Experienced artists bring your favorite medium.
Dog therapy for all ages
Shorty, the therapy dog will be at the library to offer a quiet, lovable, companion who enjoys being petted. Having a tough day, week or month? Then come spend some time with Shorty and relax for a bit. He will be here 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to 5 years old. Story time is a great opportunity for caregivers and young children to meet new friends and start on the road of a lifelong love of reading.
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero? Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? Need to brush up on your computer skills –—or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Homebound Delivery Service
Can’t make it to the library? Maybe you’ve had surgery or just don’t drive anymore. If you — or a friend or family member — would like to take advantage of borrowing books, movies and audiobooks, your public library is standing by to help!
Our Homebound Delivery Service is a free library delivery service provided to the residents of the town of Westerlo who are unable to visit the library. If you think this service might be right for you, call or visit the library during regular business hours at 518-797-3415.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
There is a chill in the air but the Westerlo Library is always a warm and welcoming place to come and enjoy quiet time by our fireplace in our reading room or social time in our community room.
We have laptops that you can borrow to use in the library, printers, and a fax machine. You can also read a magazine, newspaper, or put together a puzzle. We have free Wi-Fi for you to connect to.
Holiday
On Thursday, Nov. 28 the library will be closed.
Wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! The library is open on Friday, Nov. 29 so be sure to come in and borrow some of our free books, movies, CDs, magazines. The library is the best place to be on Black Friday!
Board games and puzzles
Do you enjoy playing board games and putting together puzzles? The library has a selection of both for you to enjoy here in our Hannay Community room. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while working on a puzzle. Come play a game or two with your friends. The community room is a great place to spend time together.
New time for book talk
Do you love reading? Then come share the books that you have been reading this month with the group. The library’s books discussion group will meet Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. No assigned reading for this Books Discussion Group. New members are always welcome! We meet in the Hannay Community Room.
Dog therapy for all ages
Shorty, the therapy dog will be at the library to offer a quiet, lovable, companion who enjoys being petted. Having a tough day, week or month, then come spend some time with Shorty and relax for a bit. He will be here 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to five years old. Storytime is a great opportunity for caregivers and young children to meet new friends and start on the road of a lifelong LOVE of READING.
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero? Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? Need to brush up on your computer skills – or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Homebound delivery service
Can’t make it to the library? Maybe you’ve had surgery or just don’t drive anymore. If you – or a friend or family member – would like to take advantage of borrowing books, movies and audiobooks, your public library is standing by to help!
Our Homebound Delivery Service is a free library delivery service provided to the residents of the Town of Westerlo who are unable to visit the library. If you think this service might be right for you – or a friend or family member – call (or visit) the library during regular business hours at 518-797-3415.
Art exhibit
Something for everyone! ”I enjoy depicting atypical subjects or looking at typical subjects from unusual angles.” Peter Keitel’s exhibit which includes painting of parts of vehicles, vibrant florals and geometric shapes from urban buildings are currently on display in the Hannay Room. The show will be at the library through the end of January, and can be seen during regular library hours.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
You are invited to a Family Story Time Picnic on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. Bring along your favorite stuffed animal or blanket for a fun fall family story time in the Westerlo Library’s Community Room. We will have snacks. We can’t wait to see you there!
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero?
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Memoir Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet Saturday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. This group provides its members a safe and supportive place to learn together.
Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all who are interested in self-expression through the art of writing. The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of each month and new members are welcome.
Board games and puzzles
Do you enjoy playing board games and putting together puzzles? The library has a selection of both for you to enjoy here in our Hannay Community Room.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while working on a puzzle. Come play a game or two with your friends. The community room is a great place to spend time together.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? Need to brush up on your computer skills — or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
Thank you!
Both the Helderberg Kiwanis Club and the Westerlo Public Library had donation boxes in the library during the month of October. Thank you to everyone in our community who donated to Coats for Kids and The Great Give Back. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
The story time for toddlers at the Westerlo Library has been rescheduled.
You are invited to a Family Story Time Picnic on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. Bring along your favorite stuffed animal or blanket for a fun, fall, family story time in the Community Room.
We will have snacks. We can’t wait to see you there!
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero?
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Memoir Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. This group provides its members a safe and supportive place to learn together.
Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all who are interested in self-expression through the art of writing. The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of each month and new members are welcome.
Board games and puzzles
Do you enjoy playing board games and putting together puzzles? The library has a selection of both for you to enjoy here in our Hannay Community room.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while working on a puzzle. Come play a game or two with your friends. The community room is a great place to spend time together.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? Need to brush up on your computer skills — or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m.and 1 p.m. for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
Thank you!
Both the Helderberg Kiwanis Club and the Westerlo Public Library had donation boxes in the library during the month of October. Thank you to everyone in our community who donated to Coats for Kids and The Great Give Back. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
Have you met Shorty? He is a registered therapy dog who will be visiting the Westerlo Library on Oct. 21 and 28 at 4 p.m.
He loves to listen to you read to him, have you pet him, or just be with you after a long day. Come stop by and say hello to Shorty.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
The Great Give Back
The library has a collection box located in front of the checkout desk, for personal hygiene items that will be donated to the Hilltowns Community Resource Center. Donated items such as shampoo, soap and feminine care items would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Kiwanis Children’s Coat Donation Box
The library has a box for the Kiwanis Children’s Coat Collection. As the weather gets cooler, please be sure to pass along your gently-used coats to the collection box that the library has in front of the checkout desk. The Kiwanis are also collecting warm-item gear such as hats, gloves, and scarves.
New parking lot
Thank you for your patience! We now have a newly paved parking lot and a handicap van accessible parking space near the Hannay Community Room entrance.
This project has been made possible thanks to donations and a grant from the New York State Department of Education.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays:
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? Need to brush up on your computer skills — or obtain basic skills?
See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Board games and puzzles
Do you enjoy playing board games and putting together puzzles? The library has a selection of both for you to enjoy here in our Hannay Community room.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while working on a puzzle. Come play a game or two with your friends. The community room is a great place to spend time together.
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero?
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to 5 years old. Story time is a great opportunity for caregivers and young children to meet new friends and start on the road of a lifelong love of reading.
More info
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
We appreciate your patience as we continue the parking-lot project. The Westerlo Library looks forward to having a smooth, paved parking lot very soon.
Please check our website and Facebook page for a notice that the library will be closed for one day during the actually paving. As soon as we know that day we will publish it.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? Need to brush up on your computer skills – or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Memoir Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. This group provides its members a safe and supportive place to learn together. Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all who are interested in self-expression through the art of writing. The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of each month and new members are welcome.
Artists’ Group
The Artists Group will meet Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 2:15 to 4 p.m. This group provides its members an opportunity to make art together in a spirit of fun and support. Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group meets the third Tuesday of the month in the library’s Hannay Community Room, which is also an art gallery.
Beginners are welcome. Bring paper and pencil. If you can sign your name, you can learn to draw! Experienced artists bring your favorite medium.
Open Book Discussion Group
The library’s book discussion group will meet Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. No assigned reading for this Open Book Discussion Group. Come share the books that you have been reading this month with the group. New members are welcome!
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero? Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with LEGOs. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to five years old. Story time is a great opportunity for caregivers and young children to meet new friends and start on the road of a lifelong LOVE of READING.
Dog-tober
Shorty, a registered therapy dog, will be visiting the library on the following Mondays Oct. 7, 21, and 28 at 4 p.m. Come celebrate Dog-tober and relax with Shorty. He loves to be petted, is a great listener and a very sweet dog.
Columbus Day
The Westerlo Public Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14.
More Information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
The heavy equipment was at the Westerlo Library all day Friday and Saturday to prepare the library for its improved parking lot. We had some hearty patrons that made their way to our side entrance and were able to check out materials.
Thank you to everyone for your patience as we are under construction. The outcome of more and improved parking will be well worth the wait. This work would not be possible without a New York State construction grant that the library received.
Board meets
The board of trustees will be holding a special meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the library. The meeting is open to the public.
Dog-tober
Shorty, a registered therapy dog, will be visiting the library on the following Mondays Oct. 7, 21, and 28 at 4 p.m. Come celebrate Dog-tober and relax with Shorty. He loves to be petted, is a great listener and a very sweet dog.
Fall display
It is officially fall! We have our fall and Halloween children’s books and videos on display. Come check out an old favorite or find a new holiday favorite to share with your family.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? Need to brush up on your computer skills – or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero?
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to five years old. Storytime is a great opportunity for caregivers and young children to meet new friends and start on the road of a lifelong love of reading.
Closed
The Westerlo Public Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, Columbus Day.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, or visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
Exciting improvements are coming to the Westerlo Library. Thanks to a construction grant from New York State, we will begin work on our parking lot over the next couple of weeks.
This will mean the library will soon have two more parking spaces out front and a van handicap-accessible spot in the back. The library will be closed one day during the paving with the date yet to be decided.
We will notify the public of any closings on our Facebook page and website (see below for more information) Having accessible and more parking for our patrons will allow us to better serve you.
New-to-Westerlo Shelf
Thanks to some generous donations we now have a New-ish shelf at the library. These books are new to our library but not hot off the presses.
We want to make sure our patrons get to discover them and check them out before they get shelved with the other books. Browse the end shelf next to our New Books display and discover our New-to-Westerlo books.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? Need to brush up on your computer skills — or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero?
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to five years old. Story time is a great opportunity for caregivers and young children to meet new friends and start on the road of a lifelong love of reading.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.