Altamont Library Notes for Thursday, August 23, 2018
— Photo from Joe Burke
Hugs for a masked mammal: Eve West won The Altamont Free Library’s Rocky Raccoon raffle by locating Rocky in several locations around the village over the past seven weeks so she gets to have Rocky live with her.
The Altamont Free Library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. To all of you whose work makes our community thrive, thank you. You’ve earned a day off.
Summer Concert Survey
I’ve still got the warm fuzzies thinking about what a great time we had all summer long at the Summer Concert Series in Orsini Park. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we all did.
At our last concert of the year, we sent around a short survey, asking folks what performers they’d enjoyed and what they’d like to hear more of in the future. If you missed that concert, we’ still love to hear your opinion.
Please stop by the library and fill out our short survey. It’ll only take a few minutes, and your participation will help us plan a wonderful series for next year. Thanks!
Mystery Book Club
Speaking of input, on Thursday, Oct. 18, we’ll have the first meeting of a new book club dedicated to mysteries!
If you’re a mystery reader, let us know what authors or genres you’d like us to tackle: Hard-boiled or cozies? Louise Penny, Janet Evanovitch, James Lee Burke, or all of the above?
Let us know, save the date, and keep an eye on this space for our inaugural choice!
Summer Reading Roundup
We thank each of the young friends who participated in the Summer Reading Program — a record number. We’re so proud of all of the exploring, crafting, and especially reading that you’ve all done all summer long!
Our friend Rocky Raccoon has a new owner in Eve West, and we’ve run the raffle for all of our prizes. We still have some of our prizes here, so if we’ve gotten in touch with you to let you know that you’ve won, come on in and pick up your prize!
Book bingo for teens
Teens, are you feeling nostalgic about the Summer Reading Bingo and want in on the fun?
If so, you can participate the library’s first-ever Teen Summer Bingo. Stop in for a bingo card, read the books on the squares to get bingo, and get entered to win cool prizes. For further questions and rules, call or stop in the library and ask a staff member. Happy reading!
Farmers’ market
The Altamont Farmers Market is back. This year, the market is here on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have two excellent farms running the market this year, Fort Hunter Farms on Mondays and Altamont Orchards on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Come on out and support local farmers while at the same time bringing home fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables. It’s a win-win! Thanks to Fort Hunter Farms and Altamont Orchards for making this happen.
Medicare Seminar
On Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m., we’ll be hosting a seminar on Medicare, led by Michael G. Stanton of Halliday Financial.
If you or someone you know is turning 65, getting ready to retire, or may be losing an employer plan, this course will help you understand Medicare. From Part A (in-patient care like that received in a hospital or skilled nursing facility) to IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount), learn the fundamentals of how each section of Medicare works in this class aimed at making complex information easy to understand.
Please call us at 518-861-7239 to reserve your spot.