Rensselaerville Library Notes for Wednesday, July 31, 2019
— Photo from Kimberly Graff Zimmer
Paul Grondahl leads a discussion following the screening of “American Creed,” sponsored in part by the Rensselaerville Library on July 28.
On July 28, Paul Grondahl, director of the New York State Writers Institute, moderated a discussion after the free screening of “American Creed,” a documentary examining the values and beliefs that hold Americans together.
Over 55 people came to the program. The event was made possible by support from Citizen Film, the NYS Writers Institute, the Carey Institute for Global Good, and WMHT.
Parade and Block Party
On Aug. 3 the annual Parade and Block Party fundraiser for the library and Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Department will take place on Main Street in Rensselaerville. A pig roast, buffet, live music, bounce house, face painter, ice cream, raffles and more. Tickets are on sale at https://www.rensselaervillelibrary.org/block-party.html.
Writing Group
The Rensselaerville writing group will meet on Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. Writers of all interests, backgrounds, and abilities are welcome. Come put pen to paper in a "free-write" or responding to a prompt and be surprised, amused and even inspired by what you and others at the monthly session come up with.
Story Time
Thursday mornings at 10:30 s.m. Miss Judy will host a drop in Universe of Stories themed story time. Then family STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) themed programs on Friday afternoons at 3 p.m.
More information on our programs can be found at www.RensselaervilleLibrary.org.