Westerlo Library Notes for Monday, May 1, 2017

Calling all bakers! The library’s annual Book & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, May 13 — the day before Mother’s Day — from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library.  Donations of baked goods are welcomed.  A sign-up sheet is at the circulation desk.

Everyone else — mark your calendars!  This is your chance to treat Mom to something sweet on her special day!  There will also be a selection of books, music and videos for sale.

We couldn’t do it without the support of our community.  Thanks to our friends and patrons who support our book and bake sales and allow us to “keep the change” when paying for fines or photocopies.  Every penny makes a difference!

After school

Join Miss Lee on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for homework help, games, crafts, puzzles, music, and a lot more.

Programs will also include storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, and visits from special guests. Lee is also available on Thursdays from 3 to 8 p.m. for homework help.

STEAM Arts and Crafts

New! Wednesday mornings, from 10 to 11 a.m., Miss Lee will present a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math program aimed at a variety of age groups.

Each week will feature a different STEAM-based activity with hands-on crafts and demonstrations.

Story time

New! Due to popular demand, story time is moving to Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  One Friday per month, Miss Lee will present 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.