Westerlo
By Amy Powarzynski
Wanted!
The Westerlo Library is seeking a public-spirited resident of Westerlo to serve on the board of trustees. The library needs board members who have a deep appreciation for and understanding of library service; who are committed to the informational, educational and recreation needs of the community; and who are willing to actively work to accomplish the library’s goals and objectives.
Applicants must live in the town of Westerlo and cannot be employed by or do business with the library. Mail a letter of interest indicating why you wish to serve, previous library involvement, and any specific qualifications and/or experience that would be of benefit to the library and board of trustees. Send letters of interest to: Board of Trustees, Post Office Box 267, Westerlo, NY 12193.
Book Club
The Third Thursday Book Club will meet Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. to discuss “This Time Tomorrow” by Emma Straub. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Have a good read and join the discussion!
Author signing
On Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jessica Barcomb of Kno, will be talking about and signing her book “Letting Go.”
StoryWalk
For October the StoryWalk posted in the Town of Westerlo Veterans Memorial Park will be “Pumpkin Heads!” by Wendell Minor. Come take a walk and read a book!
After school
and story time
Lego Club will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Mondays. Come create with Lego!
Story time is at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Join Miss Lee for stories, music, and movement.
Homework Club and STEM activities are on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Get some help with homework and do some STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) activities.
Artist exhibit
For the months of September and October, Laura Tenney will be exhibiting her art quilts in the gallery space of the Hannay Community Room at the Westerlo Library. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
October Spice
Take-and-Make
The spice for October is curry powder. Pick up a sample and three recipes to try something new. The recipes for October are chickpea and vegetable coconut curry soup, curry broccoli salad, and curry pork chops.
Trustees meet
The next meeting of the Westerlo Library Board of Trustees is Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.
— Photo from the author
Jessica Perrin Barcomb, who lives in the Hilltowns, will speak about her debut novel, “Letting Go,” at the Westerlo Library on Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wanted!
The Westerlo Library is seeking a public-spirited resident of Westerlo to serve on its board of trustees. The library needs board members who have a deep appreciation for and understanding of library service; who are committed to the informational, educational, and recreation needs of the community; and who are willing to actively work to accomplish the library’s goals and objectives.
Applicants must live in the town of Westerlo and cannot be employed by or do business with thelLibrary. Mail a letter of interest indicating why you wish to serve, previous library involvement, and any specific qualifications and/or experience that would be of benefit to the library and board of trustees. Send letters of interest to: Board of Trustees, Post Office Box 267, Westerlo, NY 12193
October programs
The Westerlo Library is offering these October programs:
— Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m.: Youth Opioid Program — Information on opioids and training for Narcan. There will also be information on internships and scholarships for healthcare careers; and
— Oct. 26 at 11 a.m.: Wills and Healthcare Proxies- What you need to know about wills and healthcare proxies.
Give the library a call at 518-797-3415 to register for any of these programs. All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
Author signing
On Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 .pm., Jessica Barcomb of Knox will be talking about and signing her book “Letting Go.”
StoryWalk
For October, the StoryWalk posted in the Town of Westerlo Veterans Memorial Park will be “Pumpkin Heads!” by Wendell Minor. Come take a walk and read a book!
After school
and story time
Lego Club will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Mondays. Come create with Lego!
Story time is at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Join Miss Lee for stories, music, and movement.
Homework Club and STEM activities are on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Get some help with homework and do some STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) activities.
Artist exhibit
For the months of September and October, Laura Tenney will be exhibiting her art quilts in the gallery space of the Hannay Community Room at the Westerlo Library. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
October Spice
Take-and-Make
The spice for October is curry powder. Pick up a sample and three recipes to try something new. The recipes for October are chickpea and vegetable coconut curry soup, curry broccoli salad, and curry pork chops.
Trustees meet
The next meeting of the Westerlo Library Board of Trustees is Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.
Westerlo
By Amy Powarzynski
The Westerlo Library is offering these October programs:
— Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.: Opioid/Narcan program- Information on opioids and training for the use of Narcan;
— Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.: Chair Yoga — bring a scarf or yoga band and learn some yoga;
— Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.: Identity Theft — Learn the signs and how to reduce the risk of identity theft;
— Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m.: Youth Opioid Program — Information on opioids and training for Narcan. There will also be information on internships and scholarships for healthcare careers; and
— Oct. 26 at 11 a.m.: Wills and Healthcare Proxies- What you need to know about wills and healthcare proxies.
Give the library a call at 518-797-3415 to register for any of these programs. All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
StoryWalk
For October the StoryWalk posted in the Town of Westerlo Veterans Memorial Park will be “Pumpkin Heads!” by Wendell Minor. Come take a walk and read a book!
After school
and story time
Lego Club will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Mondays. Come create with Lego!
Story time is at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Join Miss Lee for stories, music, and movement.
Homework Club and STEM activities are on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Get some help with homework and do some STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) activities.
Artist exhibit
For the months of September and October, Laura Tenney will be exhibiting her art quilts in the gallery space of the Hannay Community Room at the Westerlo Library. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
October Spice
Take-and-Make
The spice for October is curry powder. Pick up a sample and three recipes to try something new. The recipes for October are chickpea and vegetable coconut curry soup, curry broccoli salad, and curry pork chops.
The Westerlo Library is offering these October programs:
— Oct. 12 at 11 a.m.: Medicare Program — Find out what your options are for Medicare;
— Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.: Opioid/Narcan program- Information on opioids and training for the use of Narcan;
— Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.: Chair Yoga — bring a scarf or yoga band and learn some yoga;
— Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.: Identity Theft — Learn the signs and how to reduce the risk of identity theft;
— Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m.: Youth Opioid Program — Information on opioids and training for Narcan. There will also be information on internships and scholarships for healthcare careers; and
— Oct. 26 at 11 a.m.: Wills and Healthcare Proxies- What you need to know about wills and healthcare proxies.
Give the library a call at 518-797-3415 to register for any of these programs. All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
StoryWalk
For October the StoryWalk posted in the Town of Westerlo Veterans Memorial Park will be “Pumpkin Heads!” by Wendell Minor. Come take a walk and read a book!
Programs are Back!
Storytime, Lego Club and Homework Club returned to the library in September. Starting Sept. 12, Lego Club will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Mondays, StoryTime will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and Homework Club and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities will be on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Artist exhibit
For the months of September and October, Laura Tenney will be exhibiting her art quilts in the gallery space of the Hannay Community Room at the Westerlo Library. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
October Spice
Take-and-Make
The spice for October is curry powder. Pick up a sample and three recipes to try something new. The recipes for October are chickpea and vegetable coconut curry soup, curry broccoli salad, and curry pork chops.
Book Club
October’s book club meets Oct. 13 (the second Thursday). The book is “Eternal” by Lisa Scottoline. Copies are available at the circulation desk.
The Westerlo Library is offering these programs in October:
— Oct. 12 at 11 a.m.: Medicare Program — Find out what your options are for Medicare;
— Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.: Opioid/Narcan program- Information on opioids and training for the use of Narcan;
— Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.: Chair Yoga — bring a scarf or yoga band and learn some yoga;
— Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.: Identity Theft — Learn the signs and how to reduce the risk of identity theft;
— Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m.: Youth Opioid Program — Information on opioids and training for Narcan. There will also be information on internships and scholarships for healthcare careers; and
— Oct. 26 at 11 a.m.: Wills and Healthcare Proxies- What you need to know about wills and healthcare proxies.
Give the library a call at 518-797-3415 to register for any of these programs. All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
StoryWalk
For October the StoryWalk posted in the Town of Westerlo Veterans Memorial Park will be “Pumpkin Heads!” by Wendell Minor. Come take a walk and read a book!
Programs are Back!
Storytime, Lego Club and Homework Club returned to the library in September. Starting Sept. 12, Lego Club will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Mondays, StoryTime will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and Homework Club and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities will be on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Artist exhibit
For the months of September and October, Laura Tenney will be exhibiting her art quilts in the gallery space of the Hannay Community Room at the Westerlo Library. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
October Spice
Take-and-Make
The spice for October is curry powder. Pick up a sample and three recipes to try something new. The recipes for October are chickpea and vegetable coconut curry soup, curry broccoli salad, and curry pork chops.
Book Club
October’s book club meets Oct. 13 (the second Thursday). The book is “Eternal” by Lisa Scottoline. Copies are available at the circulation desk.
The Westerlo Library is offering these October programs:
— Oct. 12 at 11 a.m.: Medicare Program — Find out what your options are for Medicare;
— Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.: Opioid/Narcan program — Information on opioids and training for the use of Narcan;
— Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.: Chair Yoga — bring a scarf or yoga band and learn some yoga;
— Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.: Identity Theft — Learn the signs and how to reduce the risk of identity theft.;
— Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m.:Youth Opioid Program — Information on opioids and training for Narcan. There will also be information on internships and scholarships for health-care careers; and
— Oct. 26 at 11 a.m.: Wills and Healthcare Proxies — What you need to know about wills and healthcare proxies.
Give the library a call at 518-797-3415 to register for any of these programs. All programs are free unless otherwise noted.
Programs are back!
Story Time, Lego Club, and Homework Club returned to the library in September. Starting Sept. 12, Lego Club will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Story Time will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and Homework Club and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities will be on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Artist exhibit
For the months of September and October, Laura Tenney will be exhibiting her art quilts in the gallery space of the Hannay Community Room at the Westerlo Library. The exhibit is open during regular library hours.
September Spice
Take-and-Make
The spice for September is tarragon. Pick up a sample and three recipes to try something new. The recipes for September are Green Beans with Tarragon Vinaigrette, Tarragon Chicken Salad with Almonds, and Grilled Salmon with Tarragon Mustard Sauce.
Book club
October’s book club meets Oct. 13 (the second Thursday). The book is “Eternal” by Lisa Scottoline. Copies are available at the circulation desk.
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!
— Photo from Amy Powarzynski
Laura Tenney will be exhibiting her art quilts — like this one, titled "The Other Side of the Fence" — in the gallery space of the Hannay Community Room at the Westerlo Library in September and October. There will be a “Meet the Artist” reception at the library Sept. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Story Time, Lego Club, and Homework Club are returning to the library in September. Starting Sept. 12, Lego Club will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Story Time will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and Homework Club and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities will be on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Artist exhibit
For the months of September and October, Laura Tenney will be exhibiting her art quilts in the gallery space of the Hannay Community Room at the Westerlo Library. There will be a “Meet the Artist” reception at the library Sept. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
September Spice
Take-and-Make
The spice for September is tarragon. Pick up a sample and three recipes to try something new. The recipes for September are Green Beans with Tarragon Vinaigrette, Tarragon Chicken Salad with Almonds, and Grilled Salmon with Tarragon Mustard Sauce.
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!
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Library 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.
For the months of September and October, Laura Tenney will be exhibiting her art quilts in the gallery space of the Hannay Community Room at the Westerlo Library. There will be a “Meet the Artist” reception at the library Sept. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Coming in September!
Story Time, Lego Club, and Homework Club are returning to the library in September. Starting Sept. 12, Lego Club will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Story Time will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and Homework Club and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities will be on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
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!
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Library 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.
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.
Story time, Lego Club, and Homework Club are returning to the Westerlo Library in September. Starting Sept. 12, Lego Club will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Mondays, story time will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, and Homework Club and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) 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!
STEAM ahead
August’s theme for STEAM take-and-makes is “Oceans of Possibilities” to go along with the Summer Programs. There are new kits every week.
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 Westerlo Library 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.