Come to the Westerlo Public Library and read to Angus the dog. Angus will be back this Friday, June 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. Contact the library to register your child for a 15-minute reading session, or just drop in to “Check it out!” (Librarians love saying, “check it out.”)
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 children get from being around a dog. Angus is a registered therapy dog. Our thanks to Laura Tenney for volunteering her time and sharing Angus with us.
Quilting group
The library’s quilting group will meet on Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. Members show and share techniques, gadgets, projects and ideas — you may get help with problems or inspiration. Bring any fabric or fiber (knit, crochet, weaving, etc.) project to show. We would love to see what you can do.
Lead by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all crafters who use fibers and textiles at all skill levels. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month and new members are welcomed.
After School @ The Library
Our last after school session was on Monday, June 22. (There will be no after school session on June 29.) Now that school is out for summer, watch this space for the activities we have planned for the 2015 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Every Hero Has a Story.” We plan to explore the heroes that are all around us. These unsung heroes make a difference in the lives of others every day. Their stories of quiet heroism will inspire us all.
Story time
Join Miss Lee on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 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.
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.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in this ongoing fund-raiser for capital projects at the Westerlo Public Library. Our Memorial Brick fund-raiser is a great opportunity to honor your friends and family, memorialize a loved one, or promote your business or organization with a commemorative brick. Your personalized, engraved brick will be displayed in the walkway and landscaped area to be built in 2015 in front of the library.
For more information, pick up a brochure at the library, or visit www.polarengraving.com/WesterloLibrary.
Quilting group
The library’s quilting group will meet on Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. Members show and share techniques, gadgets, projects and ideas — you may get help with problems or inspiration. Bring any fabric or fiber (knit, crochet, weaving, etc.) project to show. We would love to see what you can do.
Lead by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all crafters who use fibers and textiles at all skill levels. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month and new members are welcomed.
Book discussion
The library book discussion group will meet on Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m., at the library. We will discuss “Saratoga: Turning Point of America’s Revolutionary War,” by Richard M. Ketchum. With clear, vigorous prose and well-drawn portraits of famous and obscure personalities, Ketchum captures a stirring time in American history, producing what should be the definitive study of Burgoyne's defeat for many years to come. Please join us. New members are welcome.
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, magic, hands-on demonstrations, and visits from special guests. She is also available on Thursdays from 3 to 8 p.m., for homework help.
Story time
Join Miss Lee on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m., for stories, songs, and movement activities designed for infants and 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
Calling All Bakers! The Westerlo Public Library’s annual bake sale will be held on Saturday, May 9 — the day before Mother’s Day — from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library. Donations of baked goods are welcomed. A sign-up sheet is at the circulation desk.
Everyone else mark your calendars, 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.
We couldn’t do it without the support of our community. Thanks to our friends and patrons who support our book and bake sales and allow us to keep the change when paying for fines or photocopies. Every penny makes a difference.
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, magic, hands-on demonstrations, and visits from special guests.
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.
The Westerlo Public Library’s quilting group will meet on Saturday, April 25, at 11 a.m. Members show and share techniques, gadgets, projects and ideas. You may get help with problems or inspiration. Bring any fabric or fiber (knit, crochet, weaving, etc.) project to show. We would love to see what you can do.
This week’s meeting will feature tips for starting your first quilt or improving your technique.
Lead by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all crafters who use fibers and textiles at all skill levels. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month and new members are welcomed.
Calling all bakers
The library’s annual bake sale will be held on Saturday, May 9, the day before Mother’s Day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the library. Donations of baked goods are welcomed. A sign-up sheet is at the circulation desk.
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, magic, hands-on demonstrations, and visits from special guests.
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.
Tax Day is almost here! The Westerlo Public Library has reproducible copies of most of the state and federal tax forms that we will copy for you at no cost. Can’t find it? Ask at the desk and we’ll help you locate the right forms online.
Library trustee vacancy
The library is seeking community-spirited town residents to fill a full five-year term on the Board of Library Trustees. Applicants should have an appreciation for and understanding of library service; commitment to the informational, educational and recreational needs of the community; and a willingness to actively work to accomplish the library's goals and objectives. Interested applicants must be at least 18 years of age, reside or own property within the town of Westerlo, and cannot be employed by or do business with the library. Applicants must also be available to meet on the second Monday of each month.
Please submit a letter of interest indicating why you wish to serve, your previous library involvement, and any specific qualifications and/or experience you have that would be of benefit to the library and the board of trustees. Send letters of interest to: Board of Trustees, P. O. Box 267, Westerlo, New York 12193. This vacancy will be filled by appointment of the town board.
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.
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
A new catalogue is coming on March 31. Please see the feature article about our Westerlo Public Library’s new catalog elsewhere in this newspaper for details.
Quilting group
The library’s Quilting Group will meet on Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. Members show and share techniques, gadgets, projects, and ideas. You may get help with problems or inspiration. This week’s meeting will feature a demonstration of iron-on interfacing to back difficult fabrics such as silk, t-shirts, etc. Bring any fabric or fiber for example knit, crochet, or weaving projects to show. We would love to see what you can do.
Lead by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all crafters who use fibers and textiles at all skill levels. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month and new members are welcomed.
Display case
For the month of March we are displaying Ryan Smith’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection. Six-year-old Ryan is in good company collecting TMNT action figures, playsets, and accessories.
The TMNT are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, named after four Renaissance artists — Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello — who were trained in the art of ninjutsu.
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.
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.
Happy 200th anniversary, Westerlo!
On March 16, 1815, the township of Westerlo was formed from Coeymans and Rensselaerville. The first town meeting was held on April 4, 1815 at the home of William Beardsley. John Gibbons moderated the meeting, and town officers were elected.
The first town supervisor was Moses Smith, merchant, tavern keeper, and producer of potash, here on the site of your Westerlo Public Library.
Thank you Stewart’s
The library is proud to announce a $500 grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program. This grant will continue to help us develop an outdoor area for children’s programs, as well as for use as a community space when the library is not open for business.
It is through the support of individuals and local charitable organizations, like Stewart’s Foundation and their very generous customers, that we are able to strengthen our existing programs and develop new and innovative library projects to serve our patrons and the community at large.
Over the past 28 years, Stewart’s Foundation and their Holiday Match customers have awarded over $20 million to thousands of community organizations that serve children’s recreation and education. Thank you, Stewart’s!
Read to Angus the Dog
Angus will be back this Friday, March 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. Contact the library to register your child for a 15-minute reading session, or just drop in to “Check it out!” (Librarians love saying, check it out.)
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 children get from being around a dog. Angus is a registered therapy dog. Our thanks to Laura Tenney for volunteering her time and sharing Angus with us.
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.
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.
The Westerlo Public Library’s quilting group will meet on Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m. Members show and share techniques, gadgets, projects, and ideas and you may get help with problems or inspiration.
Lead by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all crafters who use fibers and textiles at all skill levels. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month and new members are welcomed.
Book discussion
The library book discussion group will meet on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m., at the library. We will discuss Henry Christman’s “Tin Horns and Calico”, a nonfiction account of New York’s anti-rent revolt. Join us; new members are welcomed.
Tax forms
Tax Day is almost here. Unfortunately, due to cuts in federal funding we have very few paper forms and instructions on hand. However, we do have reproducible copies of most of the state and federal tax forms that we will copy for you at no cost. Can’t find it? Ask at the desk and we’ll help you locate the right forms on the Internet.
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.
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.
The Westerlo Public Library Quilting Group will meet on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. Members show and share techniques, gadgets, projects and ideas — you may get help with problems or inspiration.
Lead by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all crafters who use fibers and textiles at all skill levels. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month and new members are welcomed.
Digital magazines
Upper Hudson Library System is now offering digital magazines through our e-book vendor, OverDrive. 88 titles are currently available ranging from Outdoor Life to Vogue. Any cardholder at any public library in Albany or Rensselaer counties can check out digital magazines online. Check the “Download Magazines” link on our website.
OverDrive uses the Nook app for its magazine reader, so you will have to set up a Barnes & Noble account and download the Nook app to your computer or mobile device.
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.
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.
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.
The Westerlo Public Library’s board of library trustees will meet on Monday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., at the library. This meeting is rescheduled from Feb. 9, cancelled due to inclement weather. This meeting is open to the public
Read to Angus the Dog
Angus will be back this Friday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. Contact the library to register your child for a 15-minute reading session, or just drop in to “Check it out!” (Librarians love saying, “check it out.”)
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 children get from being around a dog. Angus is a registered therapy dog. Our thanks to Laura Tenney for volunteering her time and sharing Angus with us.
Display case
For the month of February the library has been displaying Ottilie Millson’s cast-iron doorstops. Perhaps the only thing more welcoming than an open door is a brightly colored cast-iron doorstop holding it ajar. These seemingly indestructible household objects are as visually appealing as they are practical, adding a bit of charm and whimsy to any home. Her collection ranges from pastoral elegance to slapstick comic.
Doorstops made of cast brass first appeared in England in the late 1700s. The earliest doorstops had wooden handles so they could be easily moved. Handles disappeared in the 19th Century, and by then, cast iron had replaced brass. Most doorstops you’ll find today were likely made in America sometime between the turn of the last century and 1940. They hit their peak of popularity during the 1920s and ’30s.
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 magic, storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, and visits from special guests.
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.