Altamont Library Notes for Wednesday, February 25, 2015

As the absolutely ridiculous weather of this past month continues unabated, it is, maybe, some consolation that, over the past week or two, we here at the Altamont Free Library have started thinking ahead to planning our Summer Reading Program. Some might say that planning so far in advance is a kind of coping mechanism, to help us focus on warm thoughts to get us through this cold spell.

I, on the other hand, think that we are just super enthused by the theme of the Summer Reading Program: Every Hero Has a Story. I invite you to start thinking about it, too.

Who are your heroes? What makes a person a hero? Do you have a story of heroism to tell? Which would you choose: flight, invisibility, or weather control?

If you’d like to be involved in our Summer Reading Program, please get in touch to let us know what your super library power is.

Until then, we’ve got some great programs and events coming up at the library.

T(w)een Night

On Friday, Feb. 27, we’ve got a double header of events for teens and tweens. First up, our old friend Ryan Black will be in to lead out 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.

After that, Erika Peterson will be leading our teen book discussion group in a dialog about Dave Egger’s The Circle at 8 p.m. Come on in and bring a friend.

Staff Appreciation Day

Here’s a note from my bosses: On Sunday, March 1, the library board of trustees will host a staff appreciation reception from 2 to 4 p.m.  Everyone in our community is invited to join us at the library on that afternoon to visit with our staff and thank them for all they do to help make the library such a vibrant and welcoming place.

Refreshments will be served. We look forward to spending time with you on March 1.

Well that’s very nice, isn’t it? To add my own thanks to the trustees’, I’d just like to say that the staff here at the library is the best I’ve ever worked with. Deserving special praise is Mary Beth Mulligan, our wonderful assistant director. I hope to see you all there.

Book discussion

At noon on Monday, March 2nd, the library will host a discussion of The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. This beloved 1997 novel tells the story of Dinah, portrayed as an almost insignificantly minor figure in the Old Testament, but whose story is expanded and brought vividly to life along with the stories of many other women who appear at the periphery of famous Bible stories.

Our noon book discussion group always has an interesting spin on the books we read, so even if you’ve read The Red Tent already, you’ll be sure to leave with a new perspective on an old story. 

Felting

Originally scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25, our Pinterest Craft Night will now be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Jan Hornbach will demonstrate and assist us in the very cool technique of felting. Please join us.