The Westerlo Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, July 8, 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, July 9, at 6 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
Memoir Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet next 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.
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.
Our 2019 Summer Reading Program at the Westerlo Library 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, 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.
Pet Care
Come and meet some pets and learn to care for them on Monday, July 1, at 2:30 p.m., in a program presented by Emily Lapinel, 4-H Program Educator from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County.
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 information404
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.
— Photo from Sue Hoadley
“A big thank you to Eric Markson and “Lefty” and Kelli McDermott and “Shorty” for another successful Dog-Gone Read-A-Thon on June 8,” says Westerlo librarian Sue Hoadley. Lefty and Shorty are registered therapy dogs.
The late Anna Dewdney’s beloved picture-book character Llama Llama will make a special visit to the Westerlo Library on Tuesday, June 25, at 4:30 p.m.
Llama Llama loves the library and he wants to meet you! Children of all ages are welcome. Miss Lee will share llama-inspired stories, activities, crafts and more.
This event marks the beginning of our 2019 Summer Reading Program, “A Universe of Stories,” which will run through the last week of August. Visit the library or our website for a complete calendar of programs and events.
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 Artists Group will meet at the Westerlo Library on Tuesday, June 18, 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
It’s summertime and the reading is easy! The library’s book-discussion group will meet Thursday, June 20, at 6 p.m.
Read for pure pleasure and share your favorites with the group. Please join us. New members are welcome.
BookPage
Are you looking for the perfect beach book? The June edition of BookPage is here!
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.
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.
This Saturday, June 8, starting at 9 a.m., drop in at the Westerlo Library to read to Lefty and his canine friends, Shorty and George. (If the weather is nice, we’ll be outside.) This is the library’s Third Annual Dog-Gone Read-A-Thon!
If your child is self-conscious about reading aloud or reluctant to read at all — he or she may feel more comfortable reading to a dog. Because dogs aren’t judgmental, the child relaxes, pats the attentive dog, and focuses on the reading. Another benefit is the joy that children — all of us! — get from simply being around a dog.
Lefty, Shorty, and George are registered therapy dogs. Our thanks to Eric Markson and others for volunteering their time and sharing their dogs with us!
Memoir-Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet this Saturday, June 8, 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.
Westerlo Heritage Museum
Town-Wide Garage Sale
The 14th annual town-wide garage sale will also be held this Saturday, June 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The town museum board sponsors this annual event to raise funds for our sister organization, the Westerlo Heritage Museum.
The museum will sell refreshments, baked goods, and maps to sale sites on the day of the sale at the Westerlo Town Park Pavilion on County Route 401, starting at 8 a.m. Call Diane at 518-966-5829 for more information.
Library trustees meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, June 10, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
Westerlo Republican Committee meets
The Town of Westerlo Republican Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
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.
The Westerlo Library is hosting the Second Annual Dog-Gone Read-A-Thon! Next Saturday, June 9, starting at 9 a.m., drop in to read to Lefty and his canine friends, Shorty and George. (If the weather is nice, we’ll be outside.)
If your child is self-conscious about reading aloud — or reluctant to read at all — he or she may feel more comfortable reading to a dog. Because dogs aren’t judgmental, the child relaxes, pats the attentive dog, and focuses on the reading. Another benefit is the joy that children — all of us! — get from simply being around a dog.
Lefty, Shorty, and George are registered therapy dogs. Our thanks to Eric Markson and others for volunteering their time and sharing their dogs with us!
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.
Spring Flowers: Fourteen of South Westerlo artist Virginia Cantarella’s vibrant floral still-life paintings are currently on display in the Westerlo Library’s Hannay Room. The show will be at the library through the end of June, and can be seen during regular library hours.
The Westerlo Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
Read It Forward Teen Reading Program
Free copies of the 2019 Read It Forward selection, “Miles Morales: Spider-Man,” by Jason Reynolds, are now available at the library on the Young Adult shelf.
No due dates, no late fees, just Read It Forward! It’s easy. Read the book, write your comments in the back, and pass it on to someone else. If you need help passing a copy forward, drop it off at the library.
Read It Forward is a collaborative project of the Upper Hudson and Mohawk Valley Library Systems to foster teen reading, call attention to quality teen literature, and encourage parents to read and discuss books with teens.
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.
Have you been waiting for April showers to bring May flowers? They’re here!
Fourteen of South Westerlo artist Virginia Cantarella’s vibrant floral still-life paintings are currently on display in the Westerlo Library’s Hannay Room. The show will be at the library through the end of June, and can be seen during regular library hours.
Our thanks to Virginia for sharing her work and to Peter Keitel, former president of the Bethlehem Art Association, for curating these exhibits.
Read to Lefty
Lefty will be back this Friday, May 17, 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.
Artists’ Group
The Artists’ Group will meet Tuesday, May 21, 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.
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 annual Book & Bake Sale will be held this Saturday, May 11 – the day before Mother’s Day – from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of baked goods are welcomed and may be dropped off on Friday, May 10, and Saturday morning.
This is your chance to treat Mom to something sweet on her special day! There will also be a selection of books, music, and videos for sale, along with our lightweight book bags.
Meet the candidates
Republican candidates for Westerlo town offices will be on hand again this Saturday, May 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library. Stop in, say, “Hello,” and get to know them better. They will answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and take note of your suggestions for the future of Westerlo.
Memoir Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet this Saturday, May 11, 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.
Trustees to meet
The Westerlo Board of Library Trustees will meet on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
GOP committee meets
The Town of Westerlo Republican Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. in the Hannay Room at the library. This is an open public meeting.
Book discussion group
The library’s book discussion group will meet Thursday, May 16, at 6 p.m. Read for pure pleasure and share your favorites with the group. Please join us. New members are welcome!
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 annual Book & Bake Sale will be held next Saturday, May 11, the day before Mother’s Day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations of baked goods are welcomed and may be dropped off on Friday, May 10, and Saturday morning.
This is your chance to treat Mom to something sweet on her special day! There will also be a selection of books, music, and videos for sale, along with our new lightweight book bags.
Meet the candidates
Candidates for Westerlo town offices will be on hand again next Saturday, May 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library. Stop in, say, “Hello,” and get to know them better.
They will answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and take note of your suggestions for the future of Westerlo.
Memoir Writing Group
The Memoir Writing Group will meet next Saturday, May 11, 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.
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.