Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
As part of the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program by Westerlo Public Library there will be Messy Play in the Westerlo Town Park on July 26, and Aug. 2, 9 and 16 (please note the added August dates) at 10:30 a.m. followed by Coffee Connect for parents at 11:30 a.m.
On July 27 and Aug. 3, 10, and 17 at 6 p.m., there will be STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) activities. See you at the Westerlo Town Park pavilion!
New art exhibit
Come see the work of Bente Hirsch in the gallery space in the Hannay Community Room. Bente works in oils and pastels, and her favorite subjects are the Hilltowns. Her work will be on exhibit for July and August. The gallery is open during regular library hours.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Third Thursday Book Club will meet on July 21 at 6 p.m. to discuss “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell” by Robert Dugoni. Copies are available at the library. August’s book club meets Aug. 11 (the second Thursday). The book is “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel
Walking Group
The Westerlo Library has a Walking Group. We meet at the library, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m.. All are welcome to walk! Bring a water bottle and book suggestions
July Spice
Take-and-Make
The July spice is black pepper. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are lemon dill orzo with snap peas, black pepper culture butter biscuits, and black pepper beef stir fry.
STEAM ahead
July and August’s theme for STEAM take-and-makes is “Oceans of Possibilities” to go along with the Summer Programs. There are new kits every week.
ZOOM Art program
Check our website (westerlolibrary.org) for the link to register for a virtual art program, Paint the Sound: Music and Art, on Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. The program can be done remotely on Zoom or at the library in the community room on the big screen.
How can you paint the rhythm of a drum or the sound of a piano? This live Zoom tour and workshop will explore the ways in which modern artists such as Pollock, Matisse, Bearden, and others were inspired by the Jazz Age. Following a presentation and tour of the barn studio, work alongside an art educator as she demonstrates techniques for creating abstract art inspired by music. Have paint, drawing, or collage supplies on hand.