Altamont Library Notes for Thursday, August 9, 2018

Even though there’s plenty of summer left to enjoy, the Altamont Free Library Summer Concert Series will be winding down next week.

We’ve had some of the biggest crowds we’ve ever had, great luck with the weather and a ton of phenomenal music, and so we have a bunch of folks to thank. First and foremost, our Summer Concert committee chair and organizer extraordinaire, Lori McCutcheon.

Lori books all of the wonderful performers we bring to you and she’s outdone herself this year! Thanks, Lori!

Our concert series wouldn’t be possible without the support of the village of Altamont, both financial and logistical. Jeff Muller and Larry Adams and the rest of the crew at the Village Department of Public Works do a tremendous job of keeping up Orisini Park.

Most importantly, we have to thank you, the folks who come out every week. Your contributions keep this concert series going and your support gives us a reason to put in the hard work that makes it all come together every year.

We hope that you’ve enjoyed yourselves as much as we have over the past five Tuesdays and we hope to see you in the park one last time this coming Tuesday.

Final Park Concert

Loose Change is an acoustic rock band that has played all over upstate New York. The band performs covers of everything Eric Clapton, the Beatles, the Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller, and more.

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 for a beautiful night of great neighbors and great music.

Summer Reading Celebration

The annual Summer Reading Program is winding down, I’m sorry to say. There’s still time to bring in your bingo sheets to get raffle tickets for awesome prizes before we wrap up the program on Friday, Aug. 17.

Please join us at 5 p.m. on the 17th in Orsini Park for our raffle drawing, prize pickup, and to celebrate all of the reading, digging, crafting, and learning you’ve done all summer with a Stewart’s ice cream sundae. To qualify to the prize drawing, all bingo sheets must be in by 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, so get reading!

But before that: This week, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 9 and 10, we’ve got one last week of crafting to do! Drop in on Thursday and/or Friday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We can’t wait to see what you’ll make!

YA Book Bingo

Teens, are you feeling nostalgic about the Summer Reading Bingo and want in on the fun?

If so, you can participate the library’s first-ever Teen Summer Bingo! Stop in for a bingo card, read the books on the squares to get bingo, and get entered to win cool prizes. For further questions and rules, call or stop in the library and ask a staff member. Happy reading!

Thatcher Geology Tour

For everyone who missed a great presentation last Friday by Thacher Park geologist Tom Cummings, we’ve got another opportunity for you to learn from him on his home turf.

On Friday, Aug. 10, we’ll be taking a trip up to Thacher to take a guided walk along the famous and beautiful Indian Ladder Trail to learn all about the geology that surrounds us. Meet us at the visitors’ center for what’s sure to be a fascinating one-hour walk.

History Scavenger Hunt

We’ve extended the deadline to enter the Altamont History Scavenger Hunt we announced a few weeks ago!

In this scavenger hunt, you must use the information contained in the Museum in the Streets plaques scattered around the village to answer questions. Stop into the library for a clue sheet.

When you’re done, sheets may be returned to Altamont Free Library no later than Monday, Aug. 13. Prizes will be awarded to the first three entrants to return their forms.

If all of the questions are answered correctly, you will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize. The winners will be announced at the Tuesday, Aug. 14, concert in Orsini Park at 7 p.m. Good luck and have fun!

Farmers’ market

The Altamont Farmers Market is back! This year, the market is here on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have two excellent farms running the market this year, Fort Hunter Farms (Mondays) and Altamont Orchards (Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays).

Come on out and support local farmers while at the same time bringing home fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables. It’s a win-win! Thanks to Fort Hunter Farms and Altamont Orchards for making this happen!