Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The spice for January at the Westerlo Library is cardamom. Pick up a sample of cardamom and three suggested recipes in the library vestibule during regular library hours.

Share your opinion on the recipes by dropping a note in the book-drop, emailing , commenting on the Westerlo Library Facebook page, or joining our GoToMeeting on Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. using the link on the library website (click on Adult Programs).

Book Club

Third Thursday Book Club books are available. Choose one or more of the following selections: “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin, “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman, or “Where Did You Go, Bernadette?” by Maria Semple.

You may order them through the Upper Hudson Library System or call the library. Discuss and share your opinions on the books by writing a note and placing it in the book-drop, by emailing us at , by commenting on the Westerlo Library Facebook page, or by joining our GoToMeeting on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. using the link on the library website (click on Adult Programs).

STEAM kits: Art

Our January STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-make theme is Paper Toys That Move. These kits are available for curbside pickup. (Unless noted otherwise, all programs/activities provided by the Westerlo Library are free to the public.) Please email for more information.

Special collections

We have recently added new material to our collections. In the coming weeks, we’ll share information on our new material here as well as through our website and facebook. In the meantime, since we are currently providing curbside service only, if you are looking for a particular book or DVD, call the library at 518-797-3415 to see if we have it available.