Happy New Year!
Starting this month, there will be a survey available regarding services at the Westerlo Library. It will be available on our website and Facebook page as well as on good old paper. Please take a few minutes to let us know how we are doing and what you would like to see at the Westerlo Library.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Book Club is reading “As Bright As Heaven” by Susan Meissner for the month of January. You can pick up a copy at the library. The discussion will be Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in the library.
January spice
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
Take-and-Make
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.
Post date:
January 12, 2022
“As Bright As Heaven,” a novel by by Susan Meissner, is set in Philadelphia during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918. The Third Thursday Book Club at the Westerlo Library will discuss the book on Jan. 20.
The Third Thursday Book Club is reading “As Bright As Heaven” by Susan Meissner for the month of January. You can pick up a copy at the library. The discussion will be Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in the library.
January spice
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 Take-and-Make
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 Library Board of Trustees will meet Monday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. in the library. This meeting is open to the public.
Post date:
January 5, 2022
— Photo from Amy Powarzynski
From the War of 1812 to the inner world of Mars: Westerlo Library patrons can check out new nonfiction DVDs to learn about a wide variety of subjects.
Do you ever wonder where your donations of change go for Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match program? The Westerlo Library received a grant in 2021 to expand our nonfiction DVD collection for educational enrichment. The library has educational DVDs for multiple age groups covering language arts, history, various sciences, and math. Come check them out!
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “As Bright As Heaven” by Susan Meissner for the month of January. You can pick up a copy at the library. 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.
Trustees to meet
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. in the library. This meeting is open to the public.
Holiday closings
The Westerlo Library will be closed on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Post date:
December 29, 2021
The Third Thursday Book Club is reading “As Bright As Heaven” by Susan Meissner for the month of January. You can pick up a copy at the library. The discussion will be Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in the library.
December Spice
Take-and-Make
The December spice is sage. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Parsnip Chowder with Crispy Sage; Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon, Gouda, and Fried Sage; and Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi with Sage.
STEAM ahead
December’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is optical illusions. There are new kits every week. homework-help packets are still available too.
Holiday closings
The Westerlo Library will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and again on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Post date:
December 22, 2021
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees is meeting Monday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the library. This meeting is open to the public.
December spice
The December spice is sage. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Parsnip Chowder with Crispy Sage; Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon, Gouda, and Fried Sage; and Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi with Sage.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “The Huntress” by Kate Quinn for the month of December. You can pick up a copy at the library. The discussion will be on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the library.
STEAM Take-and-Make
December’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering art, math) take-and-makes is optical illusions. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too.
Holiday closings
The Westerlo Library will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and again on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Post date:
December 15, 2021
This month, the Westerlo Library's Third Thursday Book club is reading “The Huntress” by Kate Quinn. The novel tells the story of Russian Nina Markova, who, during World War II, joins the “Night Witches,” a group of female bomber pilots who attack the Germans.
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees is meeting Monday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room at the Library. This meeting is open to the public.
December Spice
Take-and-Make
The December spice is sage. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Parsnip Chowder with Crispy Sage; Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon, Gouda, and Fried Sage; and Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi with Sage.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “The Huntress” by Kate Quinn for the month of December. You can pick up a copy at the library. The discussion will be on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the library.
STEAM ahead
December’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, aart, math) take-and-makes is optical illusions. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too.
Holiday closings
The Westerlo Library will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Post date:
December 8, 2021
On Friday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 p.m., Senior Services of North America will give a presentation about Medicare and supplemental insurance options at the Westerlo Library. Bring your questions.
Tree-lighting
The library will be participating at the Town of Westerlo Tree Lighting on Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westerlo Town Hall at 933 County Route 401 in Westerlo. Come have some hot cocoa and cookies by the campfire, visit Santa, sing some carols, decorate an ornament for the town tree, and write a letter to Santa to kick off the holiday season.
December spice
The December spice is sage. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. This month’s recipes are Parsnip Chowder with Crispy Sage; Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon, Gouda, and Fried Sage; and Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi with Sage.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees is meeting on Monday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room. This meeting is open to the public.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “The Huntress” by Kate Quinn for the month of December. You can pick up a copy at the library. The discussion will be on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the library.
STEAM
Take-and-Make
December’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering art math) take-and-makes is optical illusions. There are new kits every week. Homework-help packets are still available too.
Post date:
December 1, 2021
On Friday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 p.m., Senior Services of North America will give a presentation about Medicare and supplemental insurance options at the library. Bring your questions.
Tree lighting
The library will be participating at the Town of Westerlo Tree Lighting on Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westerlo Town Hall at 933 County Route 401 in Westerlo. Come have some hot cocoa and cookies by the campfire, visit Santa, sing some carols, decorate an ornament for the Town tree and write a letter to Santa to kick off the Holiday Season.
Trustees meet
The Westerlo Library Board of Trustees is meeting Monday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Hannay Community Room. This meeting is open to the public.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The Book Club is reading “Huntress” by Kate Quinn for the month of December. You can pick up a copy at the Library. The discussion will be on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the library.
STEAM
Take-and-Make
November’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) take-and-makes is Life Science. There are new kits every week. Homework Help packets are still available too.
Post date:
November 24, 2021
The Library will be participating at the Town of Westerlo Tree Lighting on Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westerlo Town Hall at 933 County Route 401 in Westerlo. Come have some hot cocoa and cookies by the campfire, sing some carols, decorate an ornament for the town tree, and write a letter to Santa to kick off the holiday season.
Medicare info
On Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m., Senior Services of North America will give a presentation about Medicare and supplemental insurance options at the library. Bring your questions.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “Huntress” by Kate Quinn for the month of December. You can pick up a copy at the library. The discussion will be on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the library.
Spice Take-and-Make
The spice for November is allspice. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. The recipes are Apple Butter, Roasted Carrots with Allspice, and Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
STEAM
November’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) take-and-makes is life science. There are new kits every week.
Post date:
November 17, 2021
Westerlo Library’s book club members are reading “Educated,” a memoir in which Tara Westover ecounts overcoming her survivalist Mormon family to go to college. The discussion will be on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in the library.
Many thanks to all our bakers and purchasers of baked goods. Our second annual Election Day Bake Sale was a success! Next up, is the Mother’s Day Weekend Bake Sale. Lookfor it in May!
Medicare info
On Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m., Senior Services of North America will give a presentation about Medicare and supplemental insurance options at the library. Bring your questions.
Third Thursday
Book Club
The book club is reading “Educated” by Tara Westover. You can pick up a copy at the library. The discussion will be on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in the library.
Spice take-and-make
The spice for November is allspice. Pick up a sample and three recipes at the library. The recipes are Apple Butter, Roasted Carrots with Allspice, and Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
Full STEAM ahead
November’s theme for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) take-and-makes is life science. There are new kits every week.
Card expired?
If your library card has expired, give the library a call at 518-797-3415 or email director@westerlolibrary.org to update your information and we will get you back in business.
Post date:
November 10, 2021