Westerlo Library Notes for Thursday, August 15, 2013

Instead of taking our usual summer hiatus, we’re going to keep on reading.  But, we’re going to lighten up and read for pure pleasure.  The Westerlo Public Library’s book discussion group for the month of August’s selection takes us down Tara Road with Maeve Binchy.  Two women, one in Dublin, Ireland, the other in Connecticut, exchange houses for the summer (there’s that summer theme again!) with extraordinary consequences.  At the end of the summer, they finally meet face-to-face and find that they have become, firmly and forever, good friends.  Please join us on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m.  New members are welcomed.

Supply drive

Your donations of school supplies will help kids start the new school year ready to learn.  Donations will be accepted at the library during regular business hours for the Hilltowns Community Resource Center back to school supply drive. 

Children’s programs

Join us for our Dig Into Reading! with our summer reading program every Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., through Aug. 29.  Weekly activities include stories, music, crafts and more for readers of all ages.  Copies of our full calendar of events are available on our website and at the library.

Toddler and preschool story time meets on 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 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, hands-on instruction on how to work the mouse, navigate the Internet, set up an e-mail account, use office automation programs, and more.  If Wednesday mornings are not convenient, please contact us to schedule an appointment.

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