Altamont Library Notes for Thursday, February 28, 2019
On Monday, March 3, the First Monday Book Club will meet at noon to discuss “There There,” the acclaimed first novel by Tommy Orange. A New York Times story about the book was headlined “Yes, Tommy Orange’s New Novel is Really That Good,” and you can’t really get better than that.
It is the fascinating collection of interwoven stories about Native Americans living in present-day Oakland, and their struggles in coping with their heritage. It’s a quick enough read, and we still have a few copies on hold, so please join us for what will certainly be a fascinating conversation.
Moth Photo Exhibit
Pictures of moths? Ew, right? Not at all, actually!
Come visit a wonderful exhibit of photos by Knox-based naturalist Catherine Klatt of the hundreds of species of moths found on her property. The moths and the photos of them are fascinating, surprising, and in many cased beautiful. The photos will be up for a few weeks, so come have a look.
Story Time!
One of the best ways of getting our youngest friends to become strong readers is by exposing them to a wide variety of readers and reading environments. For that reason, and also just because it’s just fun, we have two Story Times each week on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday Story Times with Miss Ann are targeted at preschoolers, while our Wednesday StoryTimes with Miss Erika are for toddlers (but we don’t mind older or younger friends on either day). Please join us for mornings of stories, songs, and bubbles.
Bags 4 My Cause
Here’s a great way to support your library, while at the same time doing a good turn for the environment: Throughout the month of February, for every “Bags 4 My Cause” reusable shopping bag sold at the 5239 Western Turnpike, Guilderland Hannaford, Altamont Free Library will receive a portion of the proceeds. Thanks, Hannaford!
Fine freedom
Have you heard? For all of 2019, we’ll be trying something new: No overdue fines on any children’s books! No matter whether you’re a kid, a parent, a teacher, or anyone else, children’s books checked out here (even if we have to get them from another library) will not accrue overdue fines.
In addition, if you have existing overdue fines on an AFL youth card, we’ll clear them. Patrons with overdue children’s books will still be notified through their normal channels, and after 28 days, the book will be considered lost and the borrower responsible for the cost of the item, but if it comes back after that, the fine will be cleared.
We hope that many of our friends take advantage of this experiment, so spread the word.