Altamont Library Notes for Thursday, April 19, 2018
— Photo from Joe Burke
Irena Frinta, holds her book, “The Lives and Loves of Three Women.” The Altamont Free Library will hold a book release party for her on Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m.
We are surrounded here in Altamont by extraordinary individuals, and we are always lucky when some of them share their talent with us. At 95 years old, longtime Altamont resident Irena Frinta has just published her first novel, “The Lives and Loves of Three Women.”
On Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m., Irena will be reading from her novel and discussing her life and work. Join us to celebrate her achievement; buy a copy and have it signed. Light refreshments will be served.
Juice & Jammies & Yoga
It’s been a little while since we’ve done one of these: On Friday, April 20, at 7 p.m., put on your pj’s and join Ms. Erika for a pre-bedtime story, snack, and craft!
This low-key story time will be just the thing to prepare your young folks to count some sheep. This month, we’ll be adding some stretching and bedtime yoga into the mix.
Earth Day craft
Celebrate Earth Day and the spring season with us at the library on Sunday, April 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. We’ll be making cool sculptures out of recycled and repurposed everyday materials.
Please register in advance by calling the library at 518-861-7239.
Art Night for Teens
Do you need to unwind from the stresses of middle school or high school? Or maybe you just love to color!
If so, join us for our first ever Teen Art Night on Saturday, April 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. We’ll supply the pictures to color, the tools to draw with, and the snacks and drinks to enjoy while you color.
All you have to bring is your creativity and maybe a friend. Register in advance by calling 518-861-7239.
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.
To get answers to any questions, please email us at or come in and see us. Happy reading and good luck!
Book sale and donations
On Saturday, May 5, Altamont Free Library will hold our annual book sale in conjunction with the 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, and 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.