Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, March 4, 2020

March is here and with it many programs that offer you the opportunity to express yourself, meet with others, learn something new, and have fun. Spring on into the library and check out our new books, DVDs and programs.  

New Artists Exhibit

Welcome Cathy (LeFevre) Shuter and her beautiful photographs on display in the Hannay Community Room. “I have always been inspired by the beauty that exists all around us; but all too often, we don’t have or take time to appreciate it,” she said. The beauty that she has captured in her photography will be on display during March and April. 

Memoir Writing Group

The Memoir Writing Group will meet Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m. This group provides its members a safe and supportive place to learn together.  Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all who are interested in self-expression through the art of writing. The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of each month and new members are welcome. 

Artists Group 

The Artists Group will meet Tuesday, March 17, from 2:15 to 4 p.m. This group provides its members an opportunity to make art together in a spirit of fun and support. Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group meets the third Tuesday of the month in the Library’s Hannay Community Room, which is also an art gallery.

Beginners are welcome.  Bring paper and pencil. If you can sign your name, you can learn to draw!  Experienced artists bring your favorite medium.  

Book Discussion Group  

Read for pure pleasure and share your favorites with this group. The Open Book Discussion Group meets on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m.New members are welcome!

Fireside Book Club

Come join us for a brand new book club! Our first book will be “Elizabeth is Missing,” by Emma Healey. This book was selected because it is a mystery and has a woman who has dementia as its main character. Many of us care for people who have dementia or Alzheimer’s.

This book will give readers an opportunity to follow along as the mystery is solved and get to know Maude as she tries to remember and put the pieces together as to what happened to her childhood friend. This book club is sponsored by the Get Cozy at the Library grant from the Upper Hudson Library System. 

Coffee Connect

The first Coffee Connect met on Saturday, Feb. 29. This group is for parents, guardians and caregivers of individuals who have challenges. We connect, support each other, and share experiences.

Despite snowy weather, we had a great turnout. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, March 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 

Technology Walk-In Wednesdays 

Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials?  Need to brush up on your computer skills – or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for free,  personalized, one-on-one instruction. 

Story time   

Do your little ones love to hear a story and need some space to move around? Join us Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for toddlers to children up to five years old.   

Lego Club 

Lego Club is a great time where kids can relax and learn at the same time. Drop in on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Come join the fun!

Homebound Delivery Service

Can’t make it to the library? Let the library Come to YOU!  Maybe you’ve had surgery or just don’t drive anymore. If you would like to take advantage of borrowing books, movies and audiobooks, your public library is standing by to help!   

Our Homebound Delivery Service is a free library delivery service provided to the residents of the Town of Westerlo who are unable to visit the library.  If you think this service might be right for you — or a friend or family member — call (or visit) the library during regular business hours at 518-797-3415.  

Trustees meet

The monthly Library Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room. This meeting is open to the public. 

GOP meets 

The Westerlo GOP will be meeting Tuesday, March 10,  from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room in the Library. This meeting is open to the public. 

More info 

All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.