Altamont Library Notes for Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Unfortunately, the Altamont Free Library had to postpone the Indian Music Caravan concert that had previously been scheduled for Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m., due to an injury to one of the musicians. We wish him a speedy recovery and we’ll let you know when we reschedule.

Tai Chi lessons

We’ve had a ton of interest in our Tai Chi classes, so sign up for them now. Tai Chi chuan (often simply called Tai Chi) is a form of Chinese martial arts used not for fighting but to encourage mental and physical relaxation. Please join us on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. from June 17 to July 22, for a series of free Tai Chi classes with Kyoshi Joe Mansfield. Prior experience is not necessary. All ability levels are welcome. Please stop by or call the library at 861-7239 to register in advance.

Father’s Day card craft

Father’s Day is coming up. Please join us on Thursday, June 18, at 4 p.m., to make a Father’s Day card that your dad or grandpa is sure to love. We’ll have all the materials you need to make a unique handcrafted gift for your favorite guy.

Chicken barbecue

Get your tickets now for our ever-popular chicken barbecue, with servings at 5 and 6 p.m., on Friday June 19.  Every ticket gets you a dinner, which includes a half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, drink, and brownie. There’s also a vegetarian option is available for pre-order, if you prefer. Once you’ve got your dinner, you can either take it home with you or spread out on the lawn in Orsini Park with your friends and neighbors.

Book discussion

Join the Penultimate Monday Book Group for a discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel “The Great Gatsby.” Set in the Roaring Twenties amidst all of the glitz and glamour of what Fitzgerald termed the Jazz Age, Gatsby is the classic story of Jay Gatsby a mysterious and wealthy man and the lengths he goes to, to win back his old flame. Whether you’ve read it before or not, join us on Monday, June 22, at 7 p.m., for what will no doubt be a great discussion.

Running the River Concert

Join us for the first of six free concerts in Orsini Park on consecutive Tuesdays through August 11. First up on Tuesday June 30, at 7 p.m., Running the River, a band whose unique blend of classic country, rock, folk, Irish, blues, and fiddle tunes provides entertainment for all.