The Westerlo Public Library is not just a place to take out books. You can also borrow magazines, DVDs, and audiobooks — and your library card offers you access to materials at 29 other Upper Hudson Libraries.
We also have laptops that you can use in the library. The library offers fax, printer, and copy services as well. Did you know we have free Wi-Fi access
Come stop by, have a cup of coffee, have a seat in one of our comfy chairs and enjoy what Westerlo Public Library is all about.
Heldercon
Make sure to stop by the Westerlo Public Library’s table at the Heldercon on Saturday, Sept. located at the Berne Town Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come make a Superhero craft and touch the plasma globe. Reading is your superpower!
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
Lego Club
Do you like playing with Legos? How tall of a tower can you make? Can you design a secret hideaway for your favorite superhero? Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Legos. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to five years old. Storytime is a great opportunity for caregivers and young children to meet new friends and start on the road of a lifelong love of reading.
More Information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Did you know that your free library card not only allows you to check out materials at our Westerlo Library but you also have access to materials at each of the 29 libraries in the Upper Hudson Library System.
Here at Westerlo Library, we have a large selection of DVDs, audiobooks, books and magazines. Your library card also gives you free access to databases, Flipster (magazines from Popular Mechanics to Country Living) and Mango Languages which helps you learn a language. Links are available on our website www.westerlolibrary.org.
Memoir-Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. This group provides its members a safe and supportive place to learn together. Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all who are interested in self-expression through the art of writing. The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of each month and new members are welcome.
Artists’ Group
The Artists’ Group will meet Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 2:15 to 4 p.m. This group provides its members an opportunity to make art together in a spirit of fun and support.
Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group meets the third Tuesday of the month in the library’s Hannay Community Room, which is also an art gallery. Beginners are welcome.
Bring paper and pencil. If you can sign your name, you can learn to draw! Experienced artists, bring your favorite medium.
Book talk
Have you been reading this month? Come join us and share your favorites and maybe not-so-favorites with the group. The library’s book discussion group will meet Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. Please join us. New members are always welcome.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Lego. Lego uses play to open up the world of math, science and cooperative problem-solving to young minds. The colorful blocks ignite natural curiosity and build confidence as children bring their ideas to life. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for 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.
Trustees meet
The Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
As August comes to end, I want to remind everyone that Lego Club will continue after school on Mondays.
Museum passes
Did you know that you can borrow museum passes from the library? With Columbus Day weekend ahead, why not plan an outing to one of the following fabulous museums for free (some limitations apply)?
The Clark in Williamstown, Massachusetts; miSci in Schenectady; CMOST in Troy; and the Firemen's Association of the State of New York Museum of Firefighting in Hudson.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Lego. Lego uses play to open up the world of math, science and cooperative problem-solving to young minds. The colorful blocks ignite natural curiosity and build confidence as children bring their ideas to life. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for 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.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
As August comes to an end, I want to remind everyone that Lego Club will continue after school on Mondays. Remember that the Westerlo Library will be closed on Labor Day.
Museum passes
Did you know that you can borrow museum passes from the library? With Labor Day weekend coming up and planning ahead for Columbus Day weekend, why not plan an outing to one of the following fabulous museums for free (some limitations apply):
The Clark in Williamstown, Massachusetts; miSci in Schenectady; CMOST in Troy; and the Firemen's Association of the State of New York Museum of Firefighting in Hudson.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Lego. Lego uses play to open up the world of math, science and cooperative problem-solving to young minds. The colorful blocks ignite natural curiosity and build confidence as children bring their ideas to life. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings beginning at 11 a.m. for 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.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
As the new director of the Westerlo Public Library, I want to thank everyone for the warm welcome. Sue Hoadley, the staff, and the board of trustees have been wonderful showing me around and sharing the history of the library.
I appreciate everyone’s kindness. I look forward to getting to know the current patrons of the library as well as inviting new people to stop in and check out all that we have to offer.
Lefty and George
This past weekend was a very busy one for the Westerlo Library! Our Read-To-Me dog, Lefty, visited the library last Friday, and brought his baby “brother,” George, who has recently passed his Therapy Dogs International test to be a therapy dog! Lefty will continue to visit each month with George as his backup. Lefty’s next visit will be on Friday, Sept. 27.
Books in the Barnyard
On Saturday, the Library participated in the Altamont Fair’s Books in The Barnyard. John Gray read his book, “Keller’s Heart,” and signed copies, which the fair gave away to his fans.
Fair-goers seemed to enjoy our Goldfish Aquaponics display — “What To Do With That Goldfish Your Child Wins” — and the fish had a lot of fun watching the people and animals as they came by.
Shorty, the Therapy Dogs International therapy dog who visits us every other Monday, brought his handler, Kelli, and provided stress relief to everyone who stopped by to visit with him.
We gave away lots of books that the Altamont Fair provided — and had a great time reading; speaking to people; and petting the snakes, goats, and chickens that stopped by!
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
Summer Reading
Our 2019 Summer Reading Program is still underway! With the theme “A Universe of Stories,” we offer a range of activities for all ages that encourage us to explore our world and those beyond with books, art and craft projects, science experiments, and special events.
In addition to our regular weekly programs, we will offer a drop-in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Lab on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Family Game Night is back on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.
Stop in, sign up, and get the calendar of programs and special events planned for August. The calendar is also available at the Summer Reading link on our website.
Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Lego. Lego uses play to open up the world of math, science and cooperative problem-solving to young minds.
The colorful blocks ignite natural curiosity and build confidence as children bring their ideas to life. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. (summer hours) for 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.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
Enterprise file photo — Melissa Hale-Spencer
Books in the Barnyard: Could these goats be looking for a story time? Librarians from Altamont, Berne, Guilderland, Schenectady, Voorheesville, and Westerlo will read books about barnyard animals every day at the Altamont Fair, from Aug. 13 to 18, at noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. While supplies last, children who listen to the books will get a free copy.
I am pleased to announce that the Westerlo Library Board of Trustees have appointed Debbie Scott as the new library director. (See related story.)
Prior to this appointment, Debbie served as a librarian at Veeder Elementary School in South Colonie. She began her career as the library director at Heermance Memorial Library in Coxsackie. Debbie officially began her duties on Monday, Aug. 5. Please join me in welcoming her!
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
GOP meets
The Town of Westerlo Republican Committee will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. his is an open public meeting.
Memoir Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet this Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. This group provides its members a safe and supportive place to learn together. Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all who are interested in self-expression through the art of writing.
The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of each month and new members are welcome.
Book Discussion Group
The Summer Reading Program is not just for kids! The library’s book discussion group will meet Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m., to explore our own “Universe of Stories.” Read for pure pleasure and share your favorites with the group. Please join us. New members are welcome!
Read to Lefty
Lefty will be back Friday, Aug. 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Drop in to “Check it out!” and read with Lefty. (Librarians love saying, “Check it out.”)
Lefty is a registered therapy dog. Our thanks to Eric Markson for volunteering his time and sharing Lefty with us.
Summer Reading Program
Our 2019 Summer Reading Program is well underway! With the theme “A Universe of Stories,” we will offer a range of activities for all ages that encourage us to explore our world and those beyond with books, art and craft projects, science experiments and special events.
In addition to our regular weekly programs, we will offer a drop-in STEAM Lab on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Family Game Night is back on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m..
Stop in, sign up and get the calendar of programs and special events planned for July and August. The calendar is also available at the Summer Reading link on our website.
Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with LEGO. LEGO uses play to open up the world of math, science and cooperative problem-solving to young minds. The colorful blocks ignite natural curiosity and build confidence as children bring their ideas to life. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. (summer hours) for 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.
Story times are also a great opportunity to meet other parents of small children in Westerlo.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
Why should kids have all the fun? Stock up on your adult summer reading with the August edition of BookPage!
Discover your next great book with a free copy. BookPage is a monthly book review and selection guide to the best new books published every month.
The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries. All of the content from the print edition is also posted on BookPage.com each month. Did you miss last month’s issue? Check our “free shelf” for back issues.
Summer Reading
Our 2019 Summer Reading Program is underway! With the theme “A Universe of Stories,” we offer a range of activities for all ages that encourage us to explore our world and those beyond with books, art and craft projects, science experiments, and special events.
In addition to our regular weekly programs, we will offer a drop-in STEAM [science, technology, engineering, arts, and math] Lab on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Family Game Night is back on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.
Stop in, sign up, and get the calendar of programs and special events planned for July and August. The calendar is also available at the Summer Reading link on our website.
Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Lego. Lego uses play to open up the world of math, science, and cooperative problem-solving to young minds.
The colorful blocks ignite natural curiosity and build confidence as children bring their ideas to life.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to 5 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.
Story times are also a great opportunity to meet other parents of small children in Westerlo.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will hold a special workshop meeting on Monday, July 29, at 1 p.m. at the library. This is an open public meeting.
Special 4-H programs
Are you ready to explore new worlds? Sarah Jones, 4-H program educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County, will present two special programs this week:
— On Monday, July 29, at 2:30 p.m., she will lead budding young astronauts in Designing a Space Mission, and
— On Wednesday, July 31, at 11:30 a.m., she will show us how to build a Space Video Game!
Westerlo Summer Recreation Program
The Town of Westerlo Summer Recreation Program will run from Monday, July 29, through Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the town park.
The program is open to Westerlo residents, aged 6 to 10 years of age. Daily activities will include games, arts and crafts, playground, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and archery.
It’s not too late to join the fun. Registration forms will be accepted on Monday, July 29. Registration forms are available at the library.
Summer Reading
Our 2019 Summer Reading Program is underway! With the theme “A Universe of Stories,” we will offer a range of activities for all ages that encourage us to explore our world and those beyond with books, art and craft projects, science experiments, and special events.
In addition to our regular weekly programs, we will offer a drop-in STEAM [science, technology, engineering, art, and math] Lab on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Family Game Night is back on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.
Stop in, sign up, and get the calendar of programs and special events planned for July and August. The calendar is also available at the Summer Reading link on our website.
Summer Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Lego. Lego uses play to open up the world of math, science, and cooperative problem-solving to young minds.
The colorful blocks ignite natural curiosity and build confidence as children bring their ideas to life.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to 5 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.
Story times are also a great opportunity to meet other parents of small children in Westerlo.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
Meet a world traveler and art collector, Roberta Villanova Nunn, at the Westerlo Library.
You can chat with Roberta on Monday, July 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. Fourteen paintings and multimedia works collected from her journeys are currently on display in the Hannay Room gallery. She will also talk about her travels at 2:30 p.m., as part of our Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories.
Roberta has a passion for education and she has traveled to the ends of the Earth to learn about the geography, history, and culture of the peoples of the world. As she traveled, she collected representative examples of the arts and crafts of each country she visited.
Most recently, she trekked to Ecuador and Peru (2014); Tanzania (2015); Australia and New Zealand (2018); Chile, Brazil and Argentina (2018); and Morocco (2019). This exhibit is comprised of items collected from those three continents: Africa, Australia and South America.
“I’ve experienced how much all people have in common: family, beliefs, and living each day to the best of one’s ability,” she says of her travels. “There is so much beauty in the world both in geography and in the human spirit.”
The exhibit includes a Berber Rug from Morocco, Aboriginal paintings from Australia and multimedia works from Ecuador and Peru. Smaller items and memorabilia are exhibited in the display case.
A long-time resident of Westerlo, Roberta Nunn is a retired teacher of Italian, Spanish, and French. Her exploration of the world began at age 6, when her mother took her on an ocean voyage to visit family in Italy. When she isn’t working in her garden, she serves as a trustee of the Westerlo Public Library.
The show will run through the end of August and can be seen during regular library hours. Our thanks to Peter Keitel, former President of the Bethlehem Art Association, for curating this series of exhibits.
Summer Reading
Our 2019 Summer Reading Program is underway! With the theme “A Universe of Stories,” we will offer a range of activities for all ages that encourage us to explore our world and those beyond with books, art and craft projects, science experiments and special events.
In addition to our regular weekly programs, we will offer a drop-in STEAM Lab on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Family Game Night is back on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m .
Stop in, sign up and get the calendar of programs and special events planned for July and August. The calendar is also available at the Summer Reading link on our website.
Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Lego. Lego uses play to open up the world of math, science and cooperative problem-solving to young minds.
The colorful blocks ignite natural curiosity and build confidence as children bring their ideas to life. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon for 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.
Story times are also a great opportunity to meet other parents of small children in Westerlo.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.
The Westerlo Library’s Memoir Writing Group will meet this Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. This group provides its members a safe and supportive place to learn together.
Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all who are interested in self-expression through the art of writing. The group meets once a month on the second Saturday of each month and new members are welcome.
Artists’ Group
The Artists’ Group will meet Tuesday, July 16, from 2:15 to 4 p.m. This group provides its members an opportunity to make art together in a spirit of fun and support.
Led by Lila Hollister Smith, the group meets the third Tuesday of the month in the library’s Hannay Community Room, which is also an art gallery.
Beginners are welcome. Bring paper and pencil. If you can sign your name, you can learn to draw! Experienced artists bring your favorite medium.
Book talk
The Summer Reading Program is not just for kids! The library’s book discussion group will meet Thursday, July 18, at 6 p.m., to explore our own “Universe of Stories.”
Read for pure pleasure and share your favorites with the group. Please join us. New members are welcome!
Summer Reading
Our 2019 Summer Reading Program has begun! With the theme “A Universe of Stories,” we will offer a range of activities for all ages that encourage us to explore our world and those beyond with books, art and craft projects, science experiments and special events.
In addition to our regular weekly programs, we will offer a drop-in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Lab on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Family Game Night is back on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.
Stop in, sign up and get the calendar of programs and special events planned for July and August. The calendar is also available at the Summer Reading link on our website.
Lego Club
Drop in on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to play and create with Lego. Lego uses play to open up the world of math, science and cooperative problem-solving to young minds.
The colorful blocks ignite natural curiosity and build confidence as children bring their ideas to life. Miss Lee is also available for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants to children up to 5 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.
Story times are also a great opportunity to meet other parents of small children in Westerlo.
Technology Walk-In Wednesdays
Do you have a new smartphone or tablet, but don’t know how to download digital materials? 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.
More information
All library programming is free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 518-797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary.