Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Back to Hogwarts: Sept. 1 is the first day of school at Hogwarts. Join us at the Westerlo Library to celebrate the return to school during regular library hours, from 2 to 7 p.m.  Have a treat, make a house craft, try some Harry Potter trivia. Extra points to your house if you come in costume! 

Coming in September!

Story Time, Lego Club, and Homework Club are returning to the library in September. Starting Sept. 12, Lego Club will be 3:30 to 5 pm.. on Mondays, Story Time will be at 10:30 a.m .on Wednesdays and Homework Club and STEM (science activities will be on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

August Spice

Take-and-Make

The August spice is garlic powder. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Homemade Teriyaki Marinade, Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Pimento Cheese Macaroni Salad. 

Third Thursday

Book Club

September’s book club meets Sept. 15. The book is “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner. Copies are available at the circulation desk. 

New StoryWalk

The StoryWalk in the Town of Westerlo Veterans Memorial Park has changed. Now posted is “I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato” by Lauren Child. Come take a walk and read a book! 

Artist 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 the rest of August. The gallery is open during regular library hours.

Trustees meet  

The board of trustees will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.