Walk in the Westerlo Town Park and read “Sheep in a Jeep” by Nancy Shaw.
Come see the Westerlo Public Library’s StoryWalk in the Westerlo Town Park. Walk in the park and read “Sheep in a Jeep” by Nancy Shaw.
Come see
our gallery space
The library is delighted to announce Eleanor Patton is exhibiting her work in the Hannay Community Room Gallery Space. Eleanor, a resident of Westerlo, works in pastels, pencil, watercolors and collages. Her exhibit will be displayed for the months of May and June.
The gallery space is open during regular library hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 pm to 7 p.m., and Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book for June is “Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder and a Woman’s Search for Justice in Indian Country” by Sierra Crane Murdoch. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Join the discussion on June 16 at 6 p.m. in the library.
June Spice
Take-and-Make
The June spice is lavender. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Lavender Honey Iced Coffee, Homemade Fudgy Lavender Brownies, and Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookie.
STEAM ahead
June’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Nature” There are new kits every week.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, June 15, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.
Eleanor Patton is exhibiting her artwork in the Hannay Community Room Gallery Space of the Westerlo Library.
The Westerlo Library is delighted to announce Eleanor Patton is exhibiting her work in the Hannay Community Room Gallery Space.
Eleanor, a resident of Westerlo, works in pastels, pencil, watercolors and collages. Her exhibit will be displayed for the months of May and June.
The gallery space is open during regular library hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 to 7 p.m., and Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book for June is “Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder and a Woman’s Search for Justice in Indian Country” by Sierra Crane Murdoch. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Join the discussion on June 16 at 6 p.m. in the library.
May Spice
Take-and-Make
The May spice is marjoram. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Green Peas Soup without Meat, Turkish Chickpea Salad and Turkey Meatloaf. June’s spice sampler is Lavender. It will be available June 1.
STEAM ahead
May’s theme for STEAM(science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring-Part 2!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email or call the library at 518-797-3415
Memorial Day
weekend hours
The Westerlo Library will be open Saturday, May 28, as usual, and closed Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, June 15, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.
The Westerlo Library is delighted to announce Eleanor Patton is exhibiting her work in the Hannay Community Room Gallery Space. Eleanor, a resident of Westerlo, works in pastels, pencil, watercolors, and collages.
Her exhibit will be displayed for the months of May and June. The gallery space is open during regular library hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 to 7 p.m., and Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club will meet on May 19 at 6 p.m., in the library, to discuss “The Children’s Blizzard” by Melanie Benjamin. Copies are available at the library. Come join the discussion.
May Spice
Take-and-Make
The May spice is marjoram. Pick up a sample and 3 recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are green peas soup without meat, Turkish chickpea salad and turkey meatloaf.
Garden program
The seeds are ready for pick up.The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a collection of easy to grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. It’s almost time to plant the warm weather crops.
STEAM ahead
May’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring-Part 2!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email or call thelLibrary 518-797-3415.
The Westerlo Library is delighted to announce Eleanor Patton is exhibiting her work in the Hannay Community Room Gallery Space. Eleanor, a resident of Westerlo, works in pastels, pencil, watercolors, and collages.
Her exhibit will be displayed for the months of May and June. The gallery space is open during regular library hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thank you
Many thanks to our volunteer bakers and all those who purchased baked goods. The Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Bake Sale was a resounding success!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club will meet on May 19 at 6 p.m. to discuss “The Children’s Blizzard” by Melanie Benjamin. Copies are available at the library. Come join the discussion.
May Spice
Take-and-Make
The May spice is marjoram. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Green Peas Soup without Meat, Turkish Chickpea Salad, and Turkey Meatloaf.
Garden program
The seeds are ready for pick-up. The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a collection of easy to grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. It’s almost time to plant the warm weather crops. Really!
STEAM ahead
May’s theme for STEAM take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring-Part 2!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email or call the library 518-797-3415.
Mom deserves some treats. May 7 is the date for the Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Bake Sale! Stop in and get some goodies to celebrate Mom. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (regular library hours).
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club will meet on May 19 at 6 p.m. to discuss “The Children’s Blizzard” by Melanie Benjamin. Copies are available at the Library. Come join the discussion.
May Spice
Take-and-Make
The May spice is marjoram. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Green Peas Soup without Meat, Turkish Chickpea Salad, and Turkey Meatloaf.
Garden program
The seeds are ready for pick-up. The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a collection of easy to grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea planting starts now!
STEAM ahead
May’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring-Part 2!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email or call the library 518-797-3415
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees meet on May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.
Mom deserves some treats. May 7 is the date for the Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Bake Sale at the Westerlo Library. Stop in and get some goodies to celebrate Mom from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m .(regular library hours).
Volunteer bakers are still welcome. Email or call 518-797-3415 to be a volunteer baker.
May Spice
Take-and-Make
The May spice is marjoram. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Green Peas Soup without Meat, Turkish Chickpea Salad, and Turkey Meatloaf.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Third Thursday Book Club will meet on May 19 at 6 p.m. in the library, to discuss “The Children’s Blizzard” by Melanie Benjamin. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Westerlo Library and join the discussion.
Garden program
The seeds are ready for pick-up. The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a collection of easy-to-grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea planting starts now!
STEAM ahead
May’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring-Part 2!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email or call the library 518-797-3415
Can you tell that the library staff is very excited to see spring arriving?
— Photo from Amy Powarzynski
The Welcoming Library, a rotating collection from the Upper Hudson Library System, is now at the Westerlo Library
Bakers wanted! May 7 is the date for the Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Bake Sale! Volunteer bakers are needed. The library provides containers. Email or sign up in the library to support programs.
Peep!
Join us for the Second Annual Peep-a-thon! Stop by the library and pick up your Peeps. Make a sculpture or diorama using the Peeps to represent your favorite book.
Submit your work by bringing it by the library to have it photographed or send a picture via email to until April 23. Photos will be displayed on the library website and Facebook page.
New picture
book collection
The library has a new rotating collection of picture books. Come see the Welcoming Library! The collection contains picture books about different experiences of new neighbors in our communities.
Garden program
The seeds are ready for pick-up. The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a collection of easy-to-grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea planting starts now!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix Harrow. National Public Radio says Harrow’s debut novel “is one for the favorites shelf.” You can pick up a copy at the library. The book club will meet April 21 at 6 p.m., in the library to discuss the book.
STEAM ahead
April’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email .
April Spice
Take-and-Make
The April spice is mustard. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Creamy Green Cauliflower Soup with Parsley Sauce, Cheddar Zucchini Pie, and Juicy Pork Burgers with Dried Apricots and Grainy Mustard.
Bakers wanted! May 7 is the date for the Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Bake Sale. Volunteer bakers are needed. The library provides containers. Email or sign up in the library to support programs.
Peep!
Join us for the Second Annual Peep-a-thon! Stop by the Library and pick up your Peeps. Make a sculpture or diorama using the Peeps to represent your favorite book. Submit your work by bringing it by the Library to have it photographed or send a picture via email to until April 23rd. Photos will be displayed on the library website and Facebook page.
New Picture
Book Collection
The library has a new rotating collection of picture books. Come see the Welcoming Library! The collection contains picture books about different experiences of new neighbors in our communities.
Garden program
The seeds are ready for pick-up. The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a collection of easy to grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea planting starts now!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix Harrow. National Public Radio calls her debut novel “one for the favorites shelf.” You can pick up a copy at the library. The book club will meet April 21 at 6 p.m., in the library to discuss it.
STEAM ahead
April’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email .
April Spice
Take-and-Make
The April spice is mustard. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Creamy Green Cauliflower Soup with Parsley Sauce, Cheddar Zucchini Pie, and Juicy Pork Burgers with Dried Apricots and Grainy Mustard.
Bakers wanted! May 7 is the date for the Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Bake Sale. Volunteer bakers are needed. The library provides containers. Email or sign up in the library to support programs.
Peep!
Join us for the Second Annual Peep-a-thon! Stop by the Library and pick up your Peeps. Make a sculpture or diorama using the Peeps to represent your favorite book. Submit your work by bringing it by the library to have it photographed or send a picture via email to until April 23. Photos will be displayed on the library website and Facebook page.
Garden program
The seeds are ready for pick-up. The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a collection of easy to grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea planting starts now!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix Harrow. NPR says “Harrow's debut novel is one for the favorites shelf.” You can pick up a copy at the library. The book club will meet April 21 at 6 p.m., in the library to discuss.
STEAM ahead
April’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email .
April Spice
Take-and-Make
The April spice is mustard. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Creamy Green Cauliflower Soup with Parsley Sauce, Cheddar Zucchini Pie, and Juicy Pork Burgers with Dried Apricots and Grainy Mustard.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room of the Westerlo Library. The public is welcome.
Peep!
Join us for the Second Annual Peep-a-thon! Stop by the library and pick up your Peeps. Make a sculpture or diorama using the Peeps to represent your favorite book.
Submit your work by bringing it by the library to have it photographed or send a picture via email to until April 23. Photos will be displayed on the library website and Facebook page.
Food drive
The Westerlo Library is a collection point for a food drive for the Helderberg Family and Community Organization. Drop off nonperishable food items when the library is open. The drop box will be at the library until April 2. This food drive is to benefit local Hilltown food pantries.
Garden program
The seeds are ready for pick-up. The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a collection of easy-to-grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea planting starts now!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix Harrow. National Public Radio says Harrow’s debut novel “is one for the favorites shelf.” You can pick up a copy at the library. The book club will meet April 21 at 6 p.m., in the library to discuss the book.
STEAM ahead
April’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email .
April Spice
Take-and-Make
The April spice is mustard. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Creamy Green Cauliflower Soup with Parsley Sauce, Cheddar Zucchini Pie, and Juicy Pork Burgers with Dried Apricots and Grainy Mustard.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room of the Westerlo Library. The public is welcome.