Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Peep!

Join us for the Second Annual Peep-a-thon! Stop by the library and pick up your Peeps. Make a sculpture or diorama using the Peeps to represent your favorite book.

Submit your work by bringing it by the library to have it photographed or send a picture via email to until April 23. Photos will be displayed on the library website and Facebook page.

Food drive

The Westerlo Library is a collection point for a food drive for the Helderberg Family and Community Organization. Drop off nonperishable food items when the library is open. The drop box will be at the library until April 2. This food drive is to benefit local Hilltown food pantries.

Garden program

The seeds are ready for pick-up. The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a collection of easy-to-grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea planting starts now!

Third Thursday

Book Club

The book club is reading “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix Harrow. National Public Radio says Harrow’s debut novel “is one for the favorites shelf.” You can pick up a copy at the library. The book club will meet April 21 at 6 p.m., in the library to discuss the book.

STEAM ahead 

April’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is “Welcome Spring!” There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email .

April Spice

Take-and-Make

The April spice is mustard. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Creamy Green Cauliflower Soup with Parsley Sauce, Cheddar Zucchini Pie, and Juicy Pork Burgers with Dried Apricots and Grainy Mustard.

Trustees meet

The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees will meet Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room of the Westerlo Library. The public is welcome.