Altamont Library Notes for Wednesday, July 17, 2019
The Summer Reading Program is rolling on here at Altamont Free Library! If your young folks haven’t signed up yet and would like to participate, come on in any time the library is open to get registered.
The Summer Reading Program is a super fun series of programs and events that encourage kids to keep reading through the summer vacation and to use their creativity and imaginations and to explore topics they may not have read about before.
This year, the Summer Reading Program our theme is “A Universe of Stories!” and our programs are all centered around space, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Every Thursday and Friday throughout the Summer Reading Program, we’ll have drop-in crafts from 10 to 11:30 a.m., where you can learn and craft all about a different space subject each week.
While you’re here, make sure to pick up the Summer Reading Program schedule for more information and grab a Summer Reading Bingo Card to keep track of your reading and win fabulous prizes!
Orsini Park Concerts
We had a fabulous kickoff to the 2019 Altamont Free Library Summer Concert Series, and the series continues on Tuesday, July 23, with the classic rock and oldies of Doug Lieby & Anthony Verrigni, which can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages.
After that, on July 16, we’ll hear from last year’s favorite act Shades of Grey! We’ll have a concert every Tuesday evening through Aug. 6. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and will be moved to Bozenkill Park pavilion in the event of rain. Mark it on your calendar and join us in the park a beautiful night of great neighbors and great music.
Empire & Museum Passes
With summer here, it’s time for an adventure. Why not hop in your car and head out to one of our beautiful New York State Parks or Beaches?
With nearly 150 to choose from, from Niagara Falls to the Adirondacks and from Jones Beach to the Catskills, there are wonders to be found everywhere. To get you started on your adventure, check out an Empire Pass that can grant you free admission to the parks and beaches, which you can check out just like a museum pass!
Keep it for three days and return it when you’re done. You can even use it at Thatcher Park if you like. (Just leave it on your dashboard and you won’t have to pay for parking!) Summer adventures are just a checkout away!
Brock cards
Back in 2009, while the library renovation was still ongoing, the library held a bicycle race as a fundraiser, and esteemed local artist Mary-Ann Brock created a beautiful, and colorful painting of it!
Ten years later, we’re pleased to be able to offer note cards featuring a reproduction of that painting, made up for us Jim Gardner of Enterprise Printing and Photo and donated by the Honorable James Gaughan. These cards, which we’re selling for four for $5, will brighten anyone’s day, while benefiting your favorite library. It’s a win-win!