Westerlo Library Notes for Friday, October 30, 2015

Two new creative support groups will be forming at the Westerlo Public Library and we’re looking for members.   

The Artists’ Group will provide support to its members’ work and growth as artists — beginner or professional.  It’s about encouraging creativity, not critique. It is not about competition, shows, or sales.

The Memoir Writing Group will provide its members a safe place to learn together with people that are accepting and supportive.  The group is about creating, not criticism. It is about the practice of remembering and writing.  It is not about publishing, polishing, or picking out the problems.

Both of these new groups will be led by Lila Hollister Smith. Smith is a founding member of the Capital District Textile Artists group and leads the library’s quilting group. She also teaches, gives trunk shows, talks, and exhibits in art galleries. 

The library is a great place to meet like-minded individuals.  If you are interested in joining any of these groups, please contact the library.

After school

at the library

Join Miss Lee on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for homework help, games, crafts, puzzles, music, and a lot more. Programs will also include storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, and visits from special guests. Lee is also available on Thursdays from 3 to 8 p.m. for homework help  

Story time

On Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. Miss Lee presents 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.