Westerlo Library Notes for Thursday, March 7, 2019
“Let’s Face It,” an exhibit of 17 portraits by Rensselaerville artist Bruce Robert Barker will be on display at the Westerlo Library through the end of April..
Seventeen of Rensselaerville artist Bruce Robert Barker’s charcoal and pastel portraits are on display in the Hannay Room at the Westerlo Library.
These finely rendered portraits hint at veiled secrets and emotions in their subjects. What stories lie behind the features captured in historical figures, a veritable rogue’s gallery of instantly recognizable politicians, and seemingly ordinary folk?
Born and raised in Albany County, Bruce earned a bachelor of arts degree in studio art (sculpture) from the State University of New York College at Geneseo, completed graduate study in sculpture at the University at Albany and the University of Iowa (under the tutelage of Richard Stankiewicz and Julius Schmidt respectively), and received a master of arts degree in education from The College of Saint Rose.
Bruce has worked as a custom cabinet maker and architectural woodworker, civil engineering draftsman, architectural project manager, and machine component designer with several local and international companies. He has taught technical drawing, computer-aided design and solid modelling, woodworking, welding, and metal casting in three area school districts.
He also plays guitar and bass in various bands and is a builder of string instruments.
The show will be at the library during the months of March and April, and can be seen during regular library hours.
Our thanks to Peter Keitel, former President of the Bethlehem Art Association, for curating the exhibit.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
GOP meets
The Town of Westerlo Republican Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 12, at 6 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
Coffee & Conversation
After you’ve enjoyed a hearty Firemen’s Breakfast at Woodman Hall this Saturday, March 9, stop by the library for a cup of coffee. Check out the new art exhibit and chat with your neighbors.
No shushing. We’re about way more than books!
Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with LEGO. We supply the blocks; you bring the imagination. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to 5 years old.
In addition to developing pre-reading skills, singing, moving to music, and playing instruments all help foster a sense of rhythm and timing that are essential elements in developing the part of a child’s brain that shapes math skills.
Story times are also a great opportunity to meet other parents of small children in Westerlo.
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.
More information
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.