Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, June 11, 2014
The Westerlo Public Library will conduct a month-long silent auction featuring six beautiful quilted table runners. These unique, handcrafted specimens of textile arts have been donated by the Westerlo Quilting Group. All proceeds of the auction will benefit the library.
This month-long event will begin Saturday, June 14, during the Westerlo Museum’s town wide garage sale, and will continue through Thursday, July 3. The quilts are currently on display at the library. You may also preview the quilts and get information about the bidding procedures at the library’s website www.westerlolibrary.org.
All bids must be submitted at the library during regular business hours to be considered. Winners will be notified by phone and arrangements made for payment and pick-up.
Heritage Museum
town-wide garage sale
The 9th annual town-wide garage sale will be held this Saturday, June 14. The town museum board sponsors this annual event to raise funds for our sister organization, the Westerlo Heritage Museum.
The museum will sell refreshments, baked goods, and maps to sale sites on the day of the sale at the Westerlo town park on County Route 401, starting at 8:30 a.m. Call Kate at 797-3295 for more information.
BookPage
Pick up your free copy of the June edition of BookPage. BookPage is a monthly book review and selection guide to the best new books published every month. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries. All of the content from the print edition is posted on BookPage.com each month.
Quilting group
The quilting group will meet on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. Lead by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all skill levels. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month and new members are welcome.
Children’s program
Toddler and preschool story time meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Join Miss Lee for stories, songs, games, and movement activities designed for children ages two to five 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.
Technology Walk-In Wednesday
Do you have a new Kindle or Nook, but don’t know how to download books? 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.
Library info
All library programming is free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.