Altamont Library Notes for Friday, January 29, 2016
The Altamont Free Library’s annual I Love My Library! Gala is quickly approaching. Our biggest fund-raiser of the year is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 6.
As of Monday morning, there are still seats available, but it sells out every year, so send in your responses or pick up an invitation at the library now, while there are still some left.
The I Love My Library! Gala takes place at the Altamont community room at village hall from 5 to 9:30 p.m., and will feature a fantastic dinner and dessert, entertainment, neighborly camaraderie, and live and silent auctions.
This year, we’ll be honoring Jim and Wanda Gardner, longtime publishers of The Altamont Enterprise and owners of the Enterprise Print and Photo. Our community's involvement is what makes AFL unique among libraries, so please come on down to support your library. See you there.
Book signing
On Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m., we will be hosting a very special event. Authors Everett Rau and Laura Shore will be discussing and signing copies of their new book, "Stand Tall Against the Odds."
Rau was born in Altamont in 1919 and has seen many changes here in his 96 years. He was nearly 90 when he designed and supervised construction of a Dutch barn on his farm using antique tools and old techniques and has much to teach us about the important farming heritage that made this area what it is.
Co-author Laura Shore worked with Rau for two years to preserve his stories and memories and this book is the result of their efforts. Please join us for this unique and exciting event.
Book talk
On Monday, Feb. 1, the First Monday book group will be meeting at noon to discuss "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. This novel has the distinction of being the world’s most widely translated book by a living author.
Many of you may have already read it, so please join us. There is lots of interesting stuff in this book to discuss.
Take Your Child to the Library Day
This is going to be fun! Saturday, Feb. 6, is Take Your Child to the Library Day here at AFL. This is a great opportunity to bring your young folks to the library and let us introduce them or reintroduce them to all the library has to offer.
Festivities kick off at 10 a.m., as we stretch our muscles and our minds with adult kid yoga led by the fabulous Christine Carpenter. We’ll also have crafts and story times throughout the day. It’ll be a hoot and a great way to start off a library filled day, ending with the I Love My Library! Gala.
Trustee opening
The library’s board of trustees is looking for a few new members. Anyone in Altamont, Knox, Guilderland Center, and the surrounding area high school age and older is eligible. You just have to have community spirit, a few spare hours per month and the willingness to roll up your sleeves. For more information, please contact the library at 861-7239 or email us at before Feb. 1.