— Photo by Amy Powarzynski
At the Westerlo Library, you can pick up a package of easy-to-grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors.
Peep!
Join us for the Second Annual Peep-a-thon!
Stop by the Library and pick up your Peeps. Make a sculpture or diorama using the Peeps to represent your favorite book.
Submit your work by bringing it by the library to have it photographed or send a picture via email to until April 23. Photos will get displayed on the library website and Facebook page.
Garden program
The seeds are ready for pick-up. The garden program theme is “Color.” You can pick up a package of easy-to-grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea planting starts soon!
Food drive
The Westerlo Library is a collection point for a food drive for the Helderberg Family and Community Organization. Drop off nonperishable food items when the library is open. The drop box will be here until April 1.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix Harrow. NPR says, “Alix E. Harrow’s debut novel is one for the favorites shelf.” You can pick up a copy at the library. The book club will meet April 21 at 6 p.m., in the library to discuss the novel.
STEAM ahead
March’s theme for STEAM )science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is Engineering Challenges. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email .
March Spice
Take-and-Make
The March spice is cloves. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Simple Chickpea Curry with Rice, Best Moist Orange Zucchini Bread, and Brazilian Roasted Pork.
Planning
The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the library, and what we can improve on. The survey is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and the library’s Facebook page as well as on good old paper.
Stop in, have a warm drink, and fill one out. We really want to know! The survey completes March 31.
There will be a garden program again this year. The theme is “Color.” You can pick up a package of easy-to-grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea planting starts soon!
Calling all bakers!
It’s time to start planning for the annual Mother’s Day Weekend Bake Sale. Sign up at the Library, or email to bake something to help raise funds for programs.
STEAM ahead
March’s theme for STEAM (science, technology engineering, arts, math) take-and-makes is Engineering Challenges. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email .
March Spice
Take-and-Make
The March spice is cloves. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Simple Chickpea Curry with Rice, Best Moist Orange Zucchini Bread, and Brazilian Roasted Pork.
Planning for the future
The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the Library, and what we can improve on.It is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and the Library Facebook page as well as good old paper. Stop in, have a warm drink and fill one out. We really want to know! The survey completes March 31.
Westerlo Library
Community Room
The Westerlo Library has a lovely community room for use by groups, for meetings. Stop by for an application for use, or email, , for more information.
There will be a garden program at the Westerlo Library again this year. The theme is “Color.” You can pick up a package of easy-to-grow seeds for vegetables and flowers in unusual colors. Pea-planting starts soon!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “Normal People” by Sally Rooney. The book club will meet March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day!) at 6 p.m. in the library.
STEAM ahead
March’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is Engineering Challenges. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email .
March Spice
Take-and-Make
The March spice is cloves. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Simple Chickpea Curry with Rice, Best Moist Orange Zucchini Bread, and Brazilian Roasted Pork.
Planning for
the future
The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the library, and what we can improve o
It is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and on the library’s Facebook page as well as on good old paper. Stop in, have a warm drink, and fill one out. We really want to know!
Community Room
The Westerlo Library has a lovely community room for use by groups, for meetings. Stop by for an application for use, or email for more information.
The Third Thursday Book Club is reading “Normal People” by Sally Rooney.
The Guardian has this to say about the book: “Published in 2018 and longlisted for a Booker prize in the same year, Sally Rooney’s tale of fractured hearts and minds crosses class structure and Ireland from the west coast to Dublin.”
The book club will meet March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day!) at 6 p.m. in the Westerlo Library.
STEAM ahead
March’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is Engineering Challenges. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too. If there are any topics you need help with, email .
March Spice
Take-and-Make
The March spice is cloves. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Simple Chickpea Curry with Rice, Best Moist Orange Zucchini Bread, and Brazilian Roasted Pork.
Digital update
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed ebooks to your Kindle ereader (in the United States only)!
It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users. Learn more at overdrive.com/apps/libby/. If you currently use the legacy OverDrive app and need assistance, visit https://help.overdrive.com.
The future
The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the library, and what we can improve on. It is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and on the library Facebook page as well as on good old paper. Stop in, have a warm drink, and fill one out. We really want to know!
Community Room
The Westerlo Library has a lovely community room for use by groups, for meetings. For more information, stop by for an application for use, or email director@westerlolibrary.org.
— Photo from Amy Powarzynski
These new books have arrived at the Westerlo Library.
The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the library, and what we can improve on.
The survey is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and on the Library Facebook page as well as on good old paper. Stop in, have a warm drink, and fill one out. We really want to know!
New items
The library is still getting new books and movies. The supply chain did slow down over the last two years, but deliveries are picking back up!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “Normal People” by Sally Rooney. The Guardian writes, “Published in 2018 and longlisted for a Booker prize in the same year, Sally Rooney’s tale of fractured hearts and minds crosses class structure and Ireland from the west coast to Dublin.” The book club will meet March 17 at 6 p.m. in the library.
STEAM ahead
March’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) take-and-makes is Engineering Challenges. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too.
March Spice
Take-and-Make
The March spice is cloves. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Simple Chickpea Curry with Rice, Best Moist Orange Zucchini Bread, and Brazilian Roasted Pork.
Community Room
The Westerlo Library has a lovely community room for use by groups, for meetings. For more information, stop by for an application for use, or email: director@westerlolibrary.org.
Over the winter break from school, the Hilltown libraries are presenting a virtual program with 4-H about polar science. There are four programs from Feb. 22 to 25 at 2 p.m. each day via Zoom. Kits are available to do the program independently. Email to register for the program.
STEAM ahead
February’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is bugs. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too.
Planning
for the future
The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the Library, and what we can improve on. It is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and the Library Facebook page as well as good old paper. Stop in, have a warm drink and fill one out. We really want to know!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Book Club is reading “Daisy Jones &The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. “Daisy Jones & The Six is a gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous break up. It was the Goodreads Choice 2019 winner.” The book club will meet Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in the library.
February Spice
Take-and-Make
The February spice is paprika. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are simple weeknight soup, best roasted cabbage steaks, and paprika bacon skillet chicken.
Over the winter break from school, the Hilltown libraries are presenting a virtual program with 4-H about polar science. There are four programs from Feb. 22 to 25 at 2 p.m. each day via Zoom. Kits are available to do the program independently. Email to register for the program.
STEAM ahead
February’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is bugs. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too.
Planning
for the future
The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the Library, and what we can improve on. It is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and the Library Facebook page as well as good old paper. Stop in, have a warm drink and fill one out. We really want to know!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Book Club is reading “Daisy Jones &The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. “Daisy Jones & The Six is a gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous break up. It was the Goodreads Choice 2019 winner.” The book club will meet Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in the library.
February Spice
Take-and-Make
The February spice is paprika. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are simple weeknight soup, best roasted cabbage steaks, and paprika bacon skillet chicken.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its February meeting on Monday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.
February’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) take-and-makes is bugs. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too.
Planning for the future
The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the library, and what we can improve on. It is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and the library Facebook page as well as good old paper. Stop in, have a warm drink and fill one out. We really want to know!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Book Club is reading “Daisy Jones & The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. “Daisy Jones & The Six” is a gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous break-up. It was the Goodreads Choice 2019 winner. The book club will meet on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in the library.
February Spice
Take-and-Make
The February spice is paprika. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Simple Weeknight Soup, Best Roasted Cabbage Steaks, and Paprika Bacon Skillet Chicken.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its February meeting on Monday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.
The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the library, and what we can improve on.
The survey is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and on the library Facebook page as well as good old paper. Stop in, have a warm drink, and fill one out. We really want to know!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Book Club is reading “Daisy Jones &The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. “Daisy Jones & The Six is a gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous break up. It was the Goodreads Choice 2019 winner.” The book club will meet Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in the library.
January Spice
Take-and-Make
The January spice is cocoa powder. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate, Old-Fashioned Hard Fudge, and Best Chili Ever.
STEAM ahead
January’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is Winter Arts and Crafts. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its February meeting on Monday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.
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The Westerlo Library is conducting a survey to plan for the future. We want to know what you like about the library, and what we can improve on.
The survey is available on our website (westerlolibrary.org) and on the Library Facebook page as well as on good old paper. Stop in, have a warm drink, and fill one out. We really want to know!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Book Club is reading “As Bright as Heaven” by Susan Meissner for the month of January. The discussion will be Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in the library.
January Spice
Take-and-Make
The January spice is cocoa powder. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate, Old-Fashioned Hard Fudge, and Best Chili Ever.
STEAM ahead
January’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is Winter Arts and Crafts. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too.