Altamont Library Notes for Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Do you love reading? Do you love talking about reading?
In the midst of winter, we’re continuing our book club meetings in the digital realm. If you would like to join us for our next meeting, please call us at 518-861-7239 or email us at and we’ll make sure that you get the Zoom meeting connection details for our next meeting on at noon on Monday, March 7.
At that meeting, we’ll be discussing the funny, and warm-hearted English mystery series opener “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. There will be plenty to discuss, so call today to reserve your copy and join us!
“Wintering”
Book Club
Speaking of book clubs, we still have a seat or two left for an exciting new program. Amidst all of the tumult and anxiety that surrounds us all in our daily lives, many people have found some solace in a recent book by the English journalist and essayist Katherine May called “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.”
We’re starting a small weekly book club to slowly read through “Wintering” and discuss it, a few chapters at a time. Participation is limited to five readers, and if you want to be involved, you must be able to commit to a schedule of virtual meetings on Thursdays at noon starting March 3 and lasting seven weeks. (If you have to miss one or two, we’ll understand.) Please get in touch with me at or by phone at 518-861-7239 to reserve your copy today!
Masks on!
Please continue to wear a face mask when visiting the Altamont Library! As you may have seen, the Governor has rescinded the New York State indoor masking requirement. Nevertheless, at Altamont Free Library, we’ve required all patrons over the age of two to wear a face mask since the beginning of the pandemic, and we continue to do so. The library leadership team will continue to monitor the situation and will update our rules as circumstances dictate.
If you prefer not to wear a mask or if you just prefer this kind of service, we continue to offer Grab & Go service that you are more than welcome to use. The Board and I will review this policy at each board meeting going forward. If you have any questions about this, give me a call at 518- 861-7239 or send me an email at . On behalf of the entire staff and Board, we appreciate your patience and support.