Altamont Library Notes for Thursday, March 29, 2018
— Photo from Joe Burke
World artists: Amelia, Zade, and Elliot Saam display their contributions to the biannual Global Art Project for Peace, which they made on Saturday, March 10. Their artwork will be on display at Altamont Free Library until it is exchanged with art from a group in another country.
Throughout the year, we’re frequently asked if we accept book donations, and normally, we have to say that we don’t have enough room for donations. But there is one time a year when we can accept donations, and it’s coming up fast!
On Saturday, May 5, the Altamont Free Library will hold its annual book sale in conjunction with the Altamont Elementary School PTA’s village-wide garage sale. From noon on Wednesday, May 2, until Friday, May 4, we will be very grateful to accept book, CD, or DVD donations, which will either be added to the library’s collection or sold to raise money for library programs and we will be happy to make up a receipt for you for tax purposes if you like.
Sorry, but we will not be running a garage sale this year, so household goods will not be accepted. Please don’t forget to visit us during the sale to find your next favorite book!
Egg decoration
Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than by dying Easter eggs? Please join us this Friday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to noon for some colorful Easter fun.
We’ll boil the eggs and provide all the supplies, so all you have to bring is your creativity! Please give us a call at 518-861-7239 to register in advance.
Whispering Tree Concert
Please join on Friday, April 6, at 7 p.m. for the next installment of the SongTeller Sessions concert series. Our performer this month will be The Whispering Tree.
Based in Beacon, New York, the Whispering Tree duo has traveled the world, honing their contemporary folk sound. This show is certain to be one that you don’t want to miss! These concerts are free and all-ages appropriate, so bring your whole crew!
“Homegoing”
On Monday, April 9, the First Monday Book Club will meet at noon to discuss “Homegoing” by debut Ghanaian-American novelist Yaa Gyasi. (Yes, I know that April 9 is the second Monday of the month, but we’re meeting a little later than usual in April.)
This highly-praised and much-awarded novel follows the lives of the descendants of an Asante woman, across decades and continents. This is sure to be a fascinating discussion, so please join us.
Young Adult Reading Contest
Attention teen readers! Are you interested in winning some Teen books or book swag?
If so, check out our new Teen Reading Contest. Here is it how it works: come check out a book from our young-adult section that you have never read before, read it, then come back and fill out a short review of the book.
You will then be entered into our raffle to win some bookish prizes! For any questions please email us at or come in and see us! Happy reading and good luck!