Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Come to the Westerlo Public Library and read to Angus the dog. Angus will be back this Friday, June 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. Contact the library to register your child for a 15-minute reading session, or just drop in to “Check it out!” (Librarians love saying, “check it out.”)
If your child is self-conscious about reading aloud or reluctant to read at all, he or she may feel more comfortable reading to a dog. Because dogs aren’t judgmental, the child relaxes, pats the attentive dog, and focuses on the reading. Another benefit is the joy children get from being around a dog. Angus is a registered therapy dog. Our thanks to Laura Tenney for volunteering her time and sharing Angus with us.
Quilting group
The library’s quilting group will meet on Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. Members show and share techniques, gadgets, projects and ideas — you may get help with problems or inspiration. Bring any fabric or fiber (knit, crochet, weaving, etc.) project to show. We would love to see what you can do.
Lead by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all crafters who use fibers and textiles at all skill levels. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month and new members are welcomed.
After School @ The Library
Our last after school session was on Monday, June 22. (There will be no after school session on June 29.) Now that school is out for summer, watch this space for the activities we have planned for the 2015 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Every Hero Has a Story.” We plan to explore the heroes that are all around us. These unsung heroes make a difference in the lives of others every day. Their stories of quiet heroism will inspire us all.
Story time
Join Miss Lee on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up 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.