Library Notes 10/27

Zinc Monument Tour

On Saturday, October 29, historian Raymond W. Smith, who has done extensive research into the design, manufacture and distribution of Zinc cemetery monuments, popular in the half century prior to the First World War, will lead a slide discussion and cemetery tour among the markers. The program will begin at the Altamont Free Library, at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and pastries followed by a slide talk. Participants will then go to the Fairview Cemetery, a short distance outside of the Village of Altamont to tour the zinc monuments there and learn of their significance. A charge of $10.00 for participants, $8.00 for Friends of the Library will go to the Library Building Fund.

Infant Lap-sit

Tuesday mornings at 10:30, Parents and their children aged 24 months and younger are invited to a story time incorporating stories, songs and playtime at the Altamont Free Library. (Older siblings are welcome too).

Read to a Dog

Jane, a Portuguese Water Dog, will be visiting the Library on Friday afternoons beginning in November. Sign up for a one-on-one read between 3:30 and 4 or stop by between 4:00 and 4:30 for open reading time.

Phantom Tickets

The Altamont Free Library is organizing a group ticket purchase to see Phantom of the Opera on Sunday February 19^th at 2pm. Call the Library. The group purchase results in a 10% discount on ticket prices. The discounted cost is 60.33 per ticket. Call the Library at 861-7239 for more info or to reserve your ticket.

Story Hour

Are you a pre-schooler? Do you know any one who is? Get thee to Preschool storytime, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 AM.

Social Stichers

Whether you’re nuts for knitting, crazy about crochet, frenzied over felting or merely curious about crafting, the library has the group for you. Join us Wednesday afternoons at 2 at the library for the opportunity to stitch and share hints and company with other crafters. Bring a project craft and a friend

Joke of the Week:

Where are there more nobles than in the royal court?

Email your answer to winesj@uhls.lib.ny.us or stop by the Library and drop your answer off. Ice Cream cone to the best answer!

Last week’s Joke:

What does the librarian say when she has to leave?

I’ve got to book it!