Library Notes

Storytime

Wiggly, wonderful worms. When’s the last time you paid homage to a helminth. As we dig up our gardens, or check out the sidewalks after a spring rain, these tubular wonders are hard to miss. Rather than step over them or leave them for the robins, we’ll celebrate these inveterate invertebrates at storytime. Join us Wednesday at 10:15 for 2 and 3 year olds and Thursday at 10 for 4 and 5 year olds.

Display case exhibit

Has lady luck smiled down at you recently? Come check out our display case featuring Rob Curtiss’ collection of lucky charms from around the world. Bats from Japan, black cats from England and an Egyptian Scarab should all help boost your fortunes. The display will be available for viewing intil the end of the month.

Book Sale

The Altamont Library’s spring book sale is coming soon. If you have any books you’d like to donate (no encyclopedias or condensed books, please), kindly bring them to the train station Friday, May 11^th between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m, or call the Library to make other arrangements to bring the books to the station. We’re expanding our sale this year to include household items – if you’re not having a garage sale of your own, this is a great way to combine spring-cleaning and helping the Library.

The Big Read

Join the Big Read by picking up your copy of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. Copies of the book are available at the Library and are yours to keep. We’ll discuss the book Tuesday, May 15^th at 3:30 p.m.

Kids’ Book Club

Billy and his precious coonhound pups romp relentlessly through the Ozarks, trying to "tree" the elusive raccoon. In time, the inseparable trio wins the coveted gold cup in the annual coon-hunt contest, captures the wily ghost coon, and bravely fights with a mountain lion. When the victory over the mountain lion turns to tragedy, Billy grieves, but learns the beautiful old Native American legend of the sacred red fern that grows over the graves of his dogs. Monday May, 21 4:00 p.m.

Read to a Dog.

Come on in and read to Jane, the Portuguese water dog who loves to listen to stories. Jane is at the Library Wednesday afternoons from 3-4. Reading to Jane is a great way for kids to gain confidence in their reading abilities while having fun. Call 861-7239 to sign up for a 15-minute time slot or just drop in.

Library Joke:

This week’s book in search of a title: Scottish Kilt Patterns. Email your best answer to winesj@uhls.lib.ny.us by Monday at noon.