Rensselaerville Library Notes for Monday, December 7, 2015
The annual greenery sale at the Rensselaerville Library is on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 to 2 p.m., with wreaths, trees, and local vendors. There will be fresh-cut trees from Medusa, a homemade cookie sale, cookie decorating for kids, and a used book sale. Please contact the library if you are interested in being a vendor. Vendors may also go to this link and fill out the form HYPERLINK "http://goo.gl/forms/U5ORh4e1vH" http://goo.gl/forms/U5ORh4e1vH.
Poetry
Poetry Tuesday evenings are at 7 p.m., on Dec. 8 and 22. Come share your work, receive feedback, and spend time working on your own project. The poetry group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month downstairs in the library. For questions please contact Tom Corrado at HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" .
Writing group
On Thursday, Dec. 10, join the writing group at 7 p.m. to share your work and receive feedback or just spend a few hours working on your own project. The group meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month downstairs in the library.
Learn about essential oils
On Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m., join us and learn more about essential oils with Karen Chenel and doTERRA. Essential oil use has spiked in popularity as many people have made the choice to use natural products.
Essential oils have become common in household products, treating everything from: anxiety, allergies, digestive ailments, and chronic pain. Their multiple uses have added to their popularity; potentially benefiting users physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. All participants will make a headache blend to take with them. This program is free but please register so we can plan accordingly with supplies.
Board meets
The library’s board of trustees meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. Please note that due to the holiday this is a change to the regular third Monday schedule. All board meetings are held at the library and are open to the public.
Coloring book club
The library’s coloring book club for adults will meet on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. Coloring is a great way to relax and give our creativity a boost. Coloring books designed especially for adults have more intricate designs and patterns. Coloring pages, colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be available or bring your own.
Holiday schedule
The library will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday, and then on Thursday, Dec. 31 and Friday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday. We will open regular hours on Saturday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 2.
Reptile adventure
On Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 3 p.m. join us for Reptile Adventure an educational organization that brings live animals into libraries. This program is free thanks to funds raised at the Lemonade Stand during the 2014 Cycling Festival. The library will open early for this program.
Holiday gifts
Did you miss out on the IndieGoGo Haiku Project campaign? Well the shipment of bandannas for $20, and dish towels for $30 has arrived at the library. Those of you who ordered items, they will be on their way to you shortly.
These are great ideas, for holiday gifts and you are supporting the library 100 percent with every purchase.
Library plan
The Board of Trustees of the library is updating the long-range plan that will guide future development of the library. In order for the plan to reflect your ideas and interests, we ask that you take a few minutes to complete the survey. Follow this link to complete the survey online HYPERLINK "https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RensselaervilleLibrary" https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RensselaervilleLibrary. The survey is also being mailed to the residents of the town of Rensselaerville. Please complete your survey online or return the print version at one of the drop boxes located at the library, town hall or Hilltown Café. We will collect responses until Dec. 31.
Museum pass
The library has a museum pass to the Clark. The pass is good for one adult admission to the Clark. Check it out with your library card.
Amazon Smile Foundation
Are you shopping on Amazon this holiday season? Consider supporting the library through Amazon’s Smile Program. Visit smile.amazon.com and select the charity you would like to support. The Amazon Smile Foundation donates 0.5 percent of the eligible purchase price. Thank you to all who have already selected the library.