Westerlo Library Notes for Friday, August 15, 2014

For the month of August the Westerlo Public Library is displaying Trudy Smith’s “C.T.” porcelain collection. What is “C.T.” porcelain? Just the finest porcelain produced in Germany by Carl Tielsch, Trudy’s great-grandfather. 

The pieces on display were manufactured between 1870 and 1900.  Some are marked Altwasser, which was the name of the region before it was annexed by Poland after World War II.  Others are marked Germany or Made in Germany.  A few are marked Silesia. But all include the eagle symbol with the initials C.T. below it, making it very easy to identify.

Trudy’s mother, Martha Tielsch Elpel, was not able to bring any porcelain with her when she immigrated to America. But she later learned about its availability from an antiques article in a newspaper and was very excited when Trudy found some. Now her sisters and nieces all collect C.T., too.

Trudy is very proud of her collection. Take a look and you’ll know why. All of the pieces were purchased at local antique shops or were gifts from friends who knew about her passion for collecting them.

Fizz, Boom, READ

Our 2014 Summer Reading Program is full of activities for readers of all ages. Sign up and explore how science influences almost every aspect of our lives, as we “Fizz, Boom, READ!”  Weekly activities will feature age-appropriate science and technology programs and activities. The full calendar of events is available on our website and at the library.  Registration is now open during regular library hours.

School supplies

Hilltowns Community Resource Center Back-to-School Supply Drive is now on. Your donations of school supplies will help kids start the new school year ready to learn.  Donations are accepted at the library during regular business hours. 

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.