Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, April 5, 2023
On April 17 at 7 p.m., Master Gardener Judith Fetterly will present a Garden Design Program. This presentation would be perfect for the home gardener creating a new garden or one thinking about redesigning an existing garden.
It covers fundamental principles of garden design such as choosing plants based on sun and shade patterns in your garden, your garden size and soil type, and color and seasonality of plants. The presentation also covers key concepts for planting once your design is established and tips and tools for maintaining your garden design as it matures. With this information at hand, it is possible for every gardener to have a well-designed garden for the long haul.
Art in the library
The artist on exhibit for the months of March and April is AnnMarie Plass. AnnMarie works in an abstract style with mixed media. You can view her work during regular library hours.
On April 13 at 4 p.m., AnnMarie will demonstrate collage art. Stop in and make some collage art for yourself!
April programs
The library is having programs every Wednesday in April. All programs are at 1 p.m. On the 5th, we have an in-person Medicare program. The 12th is a virtual presentation on advance care planning (wills and health-care proxies). April 19 is a virtual presentation about lowering prescription costs, and the 26th is a virtual program about identity theft and how to avoid it. Give us a call at 518-797-3415 to get more information.
Bakers needed
A sure sign of spring is the ramp-up to the Annual Mother’s Day Bake Sale. The bake sale happens on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of baked goods are needed to make this event happen. Call the library at 518-797-3415 or email to sign up to help.
Become a 36er
The Upper Hudson Library System is having a Library Expedition once again. Pick up a map at any Upper Hudson Library and get your map stamped at each of the 36 libraries and branches. The expedition starts April 3 and goes to July 31.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club next meets on April 20 at 4 p.m. Read “The Magnolia Palace” by Fiona Davis and join in the discussion. Copies are available at the circulation desk.
Shoe drive
The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Class of 2025 is raising funds by holding a shoe drive. You can drop off your gently used or new shoes in the collection box at the Westerlo Public Library now through April 24.
Food drive
The Westerlo Library has a collection box for the Helderberg Family and Community Organization Spring Food Drive. Drop off some non-perishable food items or personal care items to help your neighbors until April 8.
April spice
The spice for the month of April is Mace. Pick up a spice sampler and three recipes using Mace. This month’s recipes are Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup, Grandma’s Pumpkin Tea Bread, and Tasso Ham.
Tech help
If you need help setting up a new device or learning how to use software, we can help. Drop in on Mondays from 2 to 7 p.m. for one-on-one instruction. Or call 518-797-3415 for an appointment.