Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Lisa Wingate brings to life stories from actual “Lost Friends” ads that appeared in Southern newspapers after the Civil War, as newly freed slaves desperately searched for loved ones who had been sold away. The Westerlo Library’s Third Thursday Book club will discuss the novel.
Wanted: Public-spirited residents of Westerlo to serve on the Westerlo Library Board of Trustees.
The library needs board members who have a deep appreciation for and understanding of library service; who are committed to the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the community; and who are willing to actively work to accomplish the library’s mission, goals, and objectives.
Interested applicants must be 18 years old, citizens of the United States, residents of the town of Westerlo, and cannot be employed by or do business with the library.
Applicants must be available to meet on the second Monday of each month.
Letters of interest should indicate why you wish to serve, your previous library involvement, and any specific qualifications and/or experience you have that would be of benefit to the library and the board of trustees.
Please send letters of interest to: Board of Library Trustees, Post Office Box 267, Westerlo, NY 12193-0267.
Browsing
The Westerlo Library is open for limited browsing. There is a limited capacity of 4 patrons at a time and a time limit of 30 minutes. Face coverings and social distancing are still required.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Porch pick-up is still available.
Succession Gardening
Take-and-Make Program
The library has a new program. Try a succession garden. We have seed kits and instructions for a 4-by-8-foot garden bed. There are limited quantities, so get yours soon!
STEAM Kits
We have free STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) take-and-make kits available at our library. April’s theme is “Plant Science”- there are new kits available weekly.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Third Thursday Book Club is reading “The Book Of Lost Friends” by Lisa Wingate. Get your copy and join our discussion on April 15 at 6 p.m. The GoToMeeting link is on the library website under adult programs.
Spice Club
The spice for April is fennel. Pick up a sample of fennel and three suggested recipes in the library vestibule during regular library hours starting April 1. The three recipes are Cucumber, Apple Mint Smoothie with fennel seeds and flax seeds, Fennel Orange Roasted Beets and Fennel Seed Crusted Salmon with zucchini and garlic.
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 April 27 at 6 p.m. using the link on the library website (click on Adult Programs).