Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, June 23, 2021
When Georgia Hunter was 15 years old, she learned that she came from a family of Holocaust survivors. Her first novel, “We Were the Lucky Ones” was born of her quest to uncover her family’s staggering history. The Westerlo Library’s Third thursday Book Club will discuss Hunter’s work on July 15.
Our first summer program will be July 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Westerlo Town Park Pavilion. Join the Westerlo Public Library and Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County for a fun, hands-on series that will bring STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and fairy tales together!
Registration is encouraged. Please call the library at 518-797-3415 or email to register. The next two programs with the cooperative extension are July 14 and 21.
Summer Reading
school assignments
Come see us at the library to help you find your Summer Reading assignment materials.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The July book club picks are “We Were the Lucky Ones” by Georgia Hunter and “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. Request one or both of the books and then join us on July 15 at 6 p.m. to discuss. There are a few reserved copies in the library. We will meet outdoors weather permitting.
Spice Take-and-Make
The spice for July is dill. Pick up a sample of dill and three recipes to try. This month’s recipes are Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup, Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad, and Easy One Pan Dill Lemon Baked Salmon.
Pandemic Globe Project
Calling all artists, writers, and poets!
The Pandemic Globe project is ongoing. The library has received some beautiful and interesting submissions and would love to have more. The plan is to keep taking submissions up until Labor Day. Then the globe will be assembled. If you would like to participate, stop by the library and pick up a plate (or more!) to create on.
STEAM kits
We have free STEAM (science, technology, engineering art, math) take and make kits available at our library. The theme for July and August is “Tails and Tales” to go along with the Summer Reading Program.