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Libary Notes 2/21

2008-02-25T15:38:00.000-05:00

Library Notes

Storytime

The Cat in the Hat, and a special guest, County Executive Michael Breslin, will be featured guests at storytime Thursday February 28^th at 10:15. Toddler storytime Wednesday at 10:15.

Kids Book Club

Join us to discuss Maniac MaGee Monday February 25^th at 4:00 p.m. and Rules Wednesday the 27^th at 4:15 p.m.

Tapping into your Best-even when you feel tapped out.

Dr. Stephen “Bird” Birchak is a professor, author and reformed class clown. He is also a widely known authority on character education, aggression and relationships. Dr. Bird is the author of a new book titled How to Build a Child’s Character – by tapping into your own, and the co-author of Champions of Dignity. He’ll speak at the Altamont Library Monday February 25^th at 7:00 p.m.

Read to a Dog

Jane is taking vacation week off but will be back 2/28. Come on in and read to Jane, the Portuguese water dog who loves to listen to stories. Jane is at the Library Thursday 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.

Amnesty Week

Search your closets, dare to look under your bed, left up the cushions of your couch. Your efforts will be well rewarded. The Library will charge no fines the last week in February. Return any and all items and your fines on those items will be absolved.

Library Joke

We supply the title; you supply a “punny” author. Last week’s challenge went unmet, and I’d like to think it wasn’t because it was too simple: Gardening with the President

Library Notes 1/17

2008-01-18T10:52:00.000-05:00

Library Notes

Storytime

Got a bee in your bonnet? We can let it out at our storytime about bees. We’ll buzz and bumble our way through books and a craft. Toddlers’ storytime Wednesday at 10:15, Preschool storytime Thursdays at 10:15.

MLK DAY
The Library will be open 10-5 Martin Luther King Day. Observe the holiday by reading up on the civil rights leader.

Freckle Juice

Kids are invited to join our discussion of Judy Blume’s Freckle Juice Monday January 21st at 4:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided!

The Winter 2008 version of the Librarys quarterly newsletter is hot off the press. Stop by to pick up your copy today.

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 Thursday 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.

Blogs, RSS, and online calendars- fancy new ways to keep in touch - January 23^rd 4:00 p.m. Registration Required

Library Joke

We supply the title; you supply a “punny” author. This week’s title in search of an author: Human Resources Manager: Last week’s title: Guide to Mixology: The official answer is: Bart Ender. A toast to our contestants Claire Battista for her entries Brandy Alexander, Ben Schook, Ken Blendwell and Able Tublend and to Phyllis Smith for Howie Stirrit.

Library Notes 1/10/08

2008-01-08T15:38:00.001-05:00

Storytime

Is there a polar bear in your fridgidaire? We’ll be looking there and in other unlikely places in this sometimes-artic themed storytime. Toddlers’ storytime Wednesday at 10:15, Preschool storytime Thursdays at 10:15.

Candy Sushi

Something fishy’s going on with our sushi rolls. You won’t find fish anywhere near them. Kids are invited to join us as we create rolls out of fruit roll ups, marshmallow, gummy worms, licorice and other delectable ingredients. Wednesday, January 16^th at 4:00 p.m. Please register by January 14^th. 861-7239.

Veggie Sushi

For those with a hankering for less sugar (and perhaps more authenticity), we’ll be rolling the nori and rice kind of sushi. In place of raw fish, we’ll use cucumbers, pears, avocados and other fruits and veggies. Don’t forget your appetite, as we’ll end the program by eating our creations. January 16^th, 6:30 p.m. Please register by January 14^th. 861-7239.

Read to a Dog

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Altamont Free Library Board of Trustees will be held Monday, January 14^th at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome.

Blogs, RSS, and online calendars- fancy new ways to keep in touch - January 23^rd 4:00 p.m. Registration Required

Computer Classes for Adults

Back for the New Year, this series of classes for adults teaches everything you want to know about computers but were afraid to ask. Over the course of five weeks, we’ll cover basic computer skills, web searching (2 weeks), email, and word processing. Classes meet Tuesdays at 10:15, starting January 15^th. No prior experience is assumed. Call 861-7239 to register. Classes are capped at three participants and are filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Library Joke

We supply the title; you supply a “punny” author. This week’s title in search of an author: Human Resources Manager: Last week’s title: Off Balance: The official answer is: Eileen Dover and Phil Down. Commendations to our contestants Claire Battista for her entries Nada Straight, T. Tering and Lil' Tilt, and to Phyllis Smith for Eileen Wright (my fave), Peg Legg and Tip C. Mann.

2007-11-30T14:04:00.001-05:00

Storytime

Getting chilly out there? Our dragon stories are sure to warm you up. Whether you go for the fire breathing type or more cuddly varieties, we have a dragon story for you. All ages are welcome. Toddler storytime (shorter stories, simpler crafts) is Wednesday at 10:15; preschool storytime (slightly longer stories, more involved craft) is Thursday at 10:15. Drop-ins welcome.

Joint Health

Have your joints ever given cause for pause? If so, join Altamont Physical Therapist Brian Thornton for an informative session on your joints and what you can do to keep them healthy. Wednesday, December 5^th at 7:00 p.m.

Read to a Dog

Kids’ Book Clubs

Without Hugo Cabret, none of the clocks in the magnificent Paris train station he lives in would work. Though he's only a kid, Hugo tends to the clocks every day. But there's something even more important in the boy's life than gigantic mechanics. This novel, an artful blending of narrative, illustration and cinematic technique, is a story as tantalizing as it is touching. Monday, December 17^th at 4:00 p.m.

Library Joke

We supply the title; you supply a “punny” author. This week’s title in search of an author: Great Tennis Matches. Email your answer to winesj@uhls.lib.ny.us by Tuesday at noon. Last week’s title: Tasteful Vegetable Arrangements. The official answer is Arty Choke. Congratulations to Jonathan Cooper for coming very close with Artie Chokes and his answers Brock O'Lee and Sue Keeney and to Claire Battista for Dee L'ectable and Amber Osia.

Library Notes 5/31

2007-05-29T16:16:00.001-04:00

Library Notes

Story time

Tiiki Tikki Tembo No Sarimbo may not be your brother’s name but he’s part of the cast of characters for our story time about brothers. We’ll talk about rotten red haired Ralph, big brothers, little brothers and, scariest of all, little brothers. Wednesday at 10:15. All are welcome.

Senior Housing Continuum: What are the differences?

Are you considering different senior housing or retirement options? Perhaps you

are helping a parent make life choices and would like information on the issues

and options involved? Join us for a presentation by Doug Miller, Executive Director of Beverwyck, a not-for-profit, independent retirement and assisted living community.

Monday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m

The Sandwich Generation: When caring for family leaves you in the middle

Issues, Resources and how-to at home and at work

Many members of the baby-boomer generation are feeling the crunch of caring both for their children and their parents. Diane Cameron, Director of Community Caregivers, is an award winning writer and journalist. Her newspaper columns on history and popular culture have appeared across the region. Her essays on caregiving-- and the challenges of the Sandwich Generation-- have been heard on National Public Radio. Ms. Cameron will address this topic Tuesday, June 12th at 7:30 p.m.

Library Notes 5/24

2007-05-29T16:15:00.001-04:00

Library Notes

Storytime

Humpty Dumpty was one, a certain lobbying board would lead us to believe that they are both incredible and edible, and we have them here at the Library. You can boil, scramble, fry, poach and bake them. Eggs will be the subject of our next story time. We’ll read Horton Hatches an egg and Max’s Breakfast and Too Many Chickens, and make an eggceptional craft. Join us Wednesday at 10:15 for 2 and 3 year olds and Thursday at 10 for 4 and 5 year olds.

Chicks

The Library has always been a breeding ground for ideas but now we are also incubating baby chicks. The eggs were set May 21^st and will hatch Monday June 11^th.

Senior Housing Mini Series

Are you considering different senior housing or retirement options? Perhaps you

are helping a parent make life choices and would like information on the issues

and options involved? The Library is hosting two local experts on these issues.

We hope you can join us.

Monday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Senior Housing Continuum: What are the differences?

Doug Miller is Executive director of Beverwyck, a not-for-profit, independent

retirement and assisted living community.

Tuesday, June 12th at 7:30 p.m.

The Sandwich Generation: When caring for family leaves you in the middle

Issues, Resources and how-to at home and at work

Diane Cameron, is Director of Community Caregivers, Inc.

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 Notes, 5/17

2007-05-17T15:59:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

Storytime

Do you like to ride your bike? We’ll celebrate bike month with a May story time starring everyone’s favorite form of two-wheeled transportation. From Bears on Wheels to Ducks on a Bike, this storytime will be forward rolling. Join us Wednesday at 10:15 for 2 and 3 year olds and Thursday at 10 for 4 and 5 year olds.m

Book and rummage sale

Thanks to all for their support at the book sale – those who donated books and household items, and those who purchased them. We appreciate your support.

FlickR

Can’t get enough of those pictures from the Library? Want to see color versions of the ones the enterprise prints? The Library has a FlickR account. To check it out, go to altamontfreelibrary.org>pictures and click on the link that says Library Pictures on FlickR. If you really like the library pictures, you can sign up for the RSS feed.

Read to a Dog.

2007-05-10T16:48:00.000-04:00

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.

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.

Library Notes 5/3/2007

2007-05-01T11:29:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

Storytime

May brings Mother’s Day and Mother’s Day is perhaps the quintessential storytime/craft opportunity. Kids: bring your mothers to the Library and we’ll read them Is your Mama a Llama, My Monster Mama Loves Me So, and What Moms Can’t Do. Then we’ll be sure to make them something appropriately sentimental in nature and send them home with our crafts. Join us Wednesday at 10:15 for 2 and 3 year olds and Thursday at 10 for 4 and 5 year olds.

Book Sale

The Big Read

Computer Classes for Adults:

The next series of computer classes for adults will begin Tuesday, May 8^th at 10:30 a.m. This five part series assumes no prior knowledge. Classes are limited to three people and registration is required. Call 861-7239 for more information.

Kids’ Book Club

An adventure-quest with a hip edge: At first glance, Perseus Jackson seems like a loser (readers meet him at a boarding school for troubled youth), but he's really the son of Poseidon and a mortal woman. As he discovers his heritage, he also loses that mother and falls into mortal danger. The gods (still very active in the 21st-century world) are about to go to war over a lost thunderbolt, so Percy and sidekicks Grover (a young satyr) and Annabeth (daughter of Athena) set out to retrieve it. Join us for a discussion of the Lightening Thief, by Rick Riordan, Wednesday, May 30^th at 4:15. Request your copy today.

Read to a Dog.

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. Last week’s contest: Exercise on Wheels. Congratulations to Edward Ruxton for his entry: Dr. Spin. The official answer: Cy Kling.

Library Notes 12/07

2006-12-07T13:56:00.001-05:00

Holiday Craft

Need a little inspiration for your holiday decorating? Join Julia Fuentes at the Library and craft a holiday star. Monday, December 18^th at 7 p.m. This program is open to ages 12 and up.

Story Times

This Librarian hopes that food and books and are pretty high on your list of things you wouldn’t live without. We’ll combine the two at story times this week when we read books about things that are yummy. (And while food and books both belong in that category of good things, we don’t recommend merging them completely. Book glue and the human digestive tract don’t mix well.) Toddlers: Wednesdays 10:15-10:45 OR Pre-schoolers: Thursdays 10:00-10:45.

Read to a Dog.

Come on in and read to Jane, the Portuguese Water Dog who loves to listen to stories. Jane is back 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.

Display Case

December’s display case features Christmas pop-up books by the artist Robert Sabuda from the collection of Margaret Gardam, and a selection of the pop-up books from the Altamont Library’s collection.

Library Joke

This week’s book in search of an author: Dirty Harry is… Email your best answer to winesj@uhls.lib.ny.us before Tuesday at noon. The author to last week’s joke: Where to Put Your Money by Bill Fold .Congratulations to Jonathan Cooper for the best patron entry.

Library Notes 11/30

2006-12-07T13:56:00.000-05:00

Victorian Holidays

Join us at the Train Station on Victorian Holidays as storyteller Nancy Payne weaves holiday tales for listeners of all ages. The train station will be decked with era-appropriate decorations, complete with a Lionel train set going around the Christmas tree. Sunday, December 3^rd at 3:00.

Storytimes

While the Antarctic winds may never howl through Altamont, that doesn’t mean we can’t share in the current penguin craze. Come to Storytime on Wednesday or Thursday and celebrate this popular polar bird. We’ll read stories likeThe Emporer Penguin’s New Clothers and Penguin Pete, Ahoy!, do a penguin shuffle and create a craft to match our dinner-jacketed friend’s elegance. Wednesday, 2-4 year olds 10:15-10:45. Thursday, 3-5 year olds 10:00-10:45. Drop-ins welcome.

Read to a Dog.

Library Joke

This week’s book in search of an author: Where to Put Your Money: Email your best answer to winesj@uhls.lib.ny.us before Tuesday at noon. The author to last week’s joke: The Miracle Drug. Congratulations to Gail Hein for her right-on-the-money answer, Penny Sillen. Honorable mention goes to Linda Masullo for her answer, Justin Thyme.

Library notes 11/22

2006-12-07T13:55:00.000-05:00

Holiday Hours

The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22^nd and be closed all day on Thanksgiving, the 23^rd. We will be open 10:00-5:00 on Friday, and 9:00-12:00 on Saturday, as per normal.

Library Lights

The lighting of the Library Lights will take place November 26 at 4:00 This annual ceremony honors loved ones with the lighting of lights and a reading of names at the Village Gazebo.

Victorian Holidays

Storytimes

G’iddy up young cowboys and girls. Gallup down to the Library for a rip-roaring roundup of the wild West. From the Armadillo Rodeo to Pecos Bill, we’ll explore the land of the cowherd with stories and activities. Wednesday from 10:15-10:45 for two and three year olds or Monday and/or Thursday from 10:00-10:45 for four and five year olds. Ten-gallon hats optional.

Read to a Dog.

Book Club meetings

Both Kids Book Clubs will meet next week. We will discuss Mr. Popper’s Penguins on Monday, 11/27 at 4:00 and the Conch Bearer Wednesday the 29^th at 4:15. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Library Joke

This week’s book in search of an author: The Miracle Drug. Email your best answer to winesj@uhls.lib.ny.us before Tuesday at noon. The author to last week’s joke: Spies Like Us. S. P. O'Nage. Congratulations to Joe Hein for the best patron answer: Hugh Tu.

Library Notes 11/16/06

2006-11-16T13:17:00.000-05:00

Library Notes

By Judith Wines

Holiday Hours

The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22^nd and be closed all day on Thanksgiving, the 23^rd. We will be open 10-5 on Friday, as per normal.

Library Notes on-line.

After a period of neglect, Library Notes are returning to their online home after two readers noted their absence last week. To read the column online, go to the Library’s homepage at altamontfreelibrary.org and click on the clink that says What’s Doing at the Library.

Bake Sale

Thank you to all who cooked for and bought from the Library bake sale on Election Day. It was a great success.

Story Time

Gooble, Gooble. Come one, come all to the Library to wiggle your wattle over stories and crafts about Thanksgiving. Toddler Storytime is Wednesday, from 10:15 to 10:45. Pre-school storytime will be Monday from 10-10:45.

Read to a Dog.

Library Joke

This week’s book in search of an author: Spies Like Us. Email your best answer to winesj@uhls.lib.ny.us before Tuesday at noon. The author to last week’s book: A Compendium of Useless Tidbits by S. O. Terrick.

Library Notes 8.17

2006-08-22T15:57:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

By Judith Wines

Peace and Quiet

By the time you read this, the summer reading club will be over and done with. Come to the Library and enjoy a little (relative) peace and quiet.

Reading Club Certificates

Did you (or one of your offspring) keep a reading record this summer? Come on in and pick it and your reading certificate up at the Library.

Fly Fishing Rods

In addition to our regular lending collection of reel fishing rods, the Library now haw two fly fishing poles. If you’d like to bring out your inner Norman Maclean, come down to the Library and borrow one. Thanks to Jim Matejka for the donation.

The Little Engine that Could

The Altamont Library will participate in Read for the Record on August 24^th at 2 p.m. We’ll be joining thousands of others as we show support for early learning, engage in the very practice that helps young children thrive, and, hopefully set a world record for the largest number of people reading a book in one. Join us for this special reading of The Little Engine that Could.

Library Joke

The Library Joke has been in receipt of comments that this summer’s pirate themed jokes are insufficiently literary in nature. Here’s an attempt to remedy the transgression: Which ancient Greek lyric poet do pirates like the best? Email your answers to winesj@uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…The answer to last week’s joke: What do you call a pirate that skips class? Captain Hooky!

Library Notes 8.10

2006-08-22T15:56:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

By Judith Wines

Summer Reading club is drawing to a close – be sure to come to the Library and fill in those reading logs by August 15th.

End of Summer Reading Party!

Join us Thursday, August 17^th at 1:30 p.m. in the Village Community Room. J Ernie McHale, magician and balloonist extraordinaire will give a “treasure-filled” show. Fill in those reading charts and stay tuned!

Book Club

Join us for a discussion of Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. Peter, because he's the oldest, must deal with his brother Fudgie's disgusting cuteness, his constant meddling with Peter's stuff, and other grave offenses, one of which is almost too much to bear. All these incidents are presented with the unfailing ear and big-hearted humor of the masterful Judy Blume. Monday, August 28^th at 4 p.m. Request your copy at the Library today.

Board Openings

Library Trustees are taking resumes and letters of interest from people in our service area (Guilderland Center, the Altamont area and the Knox area) to serve on the Board of Trustees. This is a three-year term of service with the opportunity to serve a second three-year term if so desired. We encourage anyone who is interested in the future of the library and has the time and commitment to its vision and mission to apply.

Pirate Craft

On this last day of salty crafts, we’ll read The Treasure Hunt by Bill Cosby and have our own Library show and tell of treasures. All elementary school students are welcome. Wednesday at 2.

Story Time

The Library is going to the dogs – join Old Mother Hubbard at the Library for a story time session sure to be visited by Spot and BINGO. We’ll read of canine capers, assemble a craft almost as cute as that doggy in the window and try to avoid sending folks barking up the wrong tree. Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Caterpillars

Come check out our very own Very Hungry Caterpillar! Matilda the monarch is metamorphisizing on the circulation desk as you read this.

Library Joke:

What do you call a pirate that skips class? Email your answers to winesj@uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…The answer to last week’s joke: What has 8 arms and 8 legs? Eight pirates!

Library Notes 8/3

2006-08-04T15:39:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

Our library has just received a gift of 100 new children's books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers. These books were a donation from the Brownstone Books Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books and encouraging parents and children to read together.

Book Club

The fourth grade and up book club will discuss The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. In this Historical fiction/ adventure yarn, a 12 year old, on a long, grueling journey from England to Rhode Island in 1802, changes from a prim and proper girl to a swashbuckling mate of a mutinous crew and is accused of murder by the captain. We’ll meet to talk about this book Tuesday August 29th at 4 p.m. Ask the Library for your copy today…

Pirate Craft

Have you accumulated lots of loot over the summer? Do you need a case to store it? Clearly, you are in need of a treasure chest. Charge down to the Library to assemble a treasure chest of your own (you can use it to store all your summer reading prizes). Come on in Wednesday, August 9^th at 2 p.m. This drop in program is for kids in elementary school.

Storytime

Running simultaneously with the Pirate Craft, a less motor-skills intensive story time will feature the perennial favorite topic of dinosaurs. Children under 5 are welcome. Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Save the Date

The end-of-summer reading party will be Thursday, August 17^th at 1:30 p.m. J Ernie McHale, magician and balloonist extraordinaire will give a “treasure-filled” show. The location will be either Orsini Park or the Village Community Room. Fill in those reading charts and stay tuned!

Pirate Joke

What has 8 arms and 8 legs? Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…The answer to last week’s joke:

What's really a pirate's favorite letter? P! Because it's an R, but it's missing a leg! ...

Library Notes 7.27

2006-08-01T16:24:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

By Judith Wines

Pirate Crafts

What is a pirate without his ship? Come build your selves a pirate craft at the Library. Come on in Wednesday, August ^2nd at 2 p.m. This drop in program is for kids in elementary school.

Toddlers Storytime

For those who haven’t yet developed their sea legs, this toddler story time will feature stories about boats that require no actual nautical abilities. Join us for simple stories songs and a craft to take home. Wednesday, August ^2nd at 2 p.m. This drop in program is for two and three year olds.

Book Club

Despereaux is a mouse who reads stories about knights, loves music, falls in love with a princess, and is sentenced to death for communicating with humans. A charming story of unlikely heroes whose destinies entwine to bring about a joyful resolution. We’ll discuss this charming story Monday the 31^st at 4:15.

Summer Reading Joke

What’s a Pirate’s favorite letter? (Hint – it’s not “R”) Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…The answer to last week’s joke: Which king felt like a fraction of his former self? Henry the Eight!

Library notes 7/13

2006-07-18T18:02:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

By Judith Wines

Toddler Storytime

Join us Wednesday afternoon at 2 for a Toddler Story time celebrating all things porcine. We’ll listen to simple stories, make a piggy craft and have one toe go to market, one stay home, one have roast beef… The program is geared to two and three year olds but attention spans of all lengths are welcome.

Royal Crafters

Calling all treasure seekers! Join us Wednesday at 2 for a pirate filled session that will set us on course to create our own treasure map. This program is for elementary school students. Younger siblings are welcome to hang out at the concurrent story time.

Pre-School Story time

Monday at 10 join us for story time, just like all year long. This week’s topic of consideration will be rodents and all their cute and creepy ways.

Summer Reading Club

It’s not too late to join the Summer Reading Club. Stop by the Library any time and we’ll set you up with this program that rewards all the reading we know you kids are doing anyway.

Adult Computer Classes

Our next five part series of computer classes for adults will commence Thursday July 27^th and continue on Thursdays at 10:30. Each of the five classes covers a topic ranging from the internet to email to word processing. No prior experience is assumed. Registration is required as class size is limited. Call the Library at 861-7239.

Powerpoint Class

Want to learn this presentation software? The Library will hold a class for those new to this Microsoft product Tuesday, the 18^th at 2 p.m. Registration is required. Call 861-7239.

Map Making

Join us Tuesday Morning at 10:30 for adventures in cartography as begin to draw our not-quite-lifesize map of the world.

Library Joke

When does a prince get very wet? Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…The answer to last week’s joke: What's a pirate's favorite kind of socks? Arrrgyle!

Library Notes 6/22/06

2006-06-27T17:15:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

By Judith Wines

Reading Club Registration

Registration for the Summer Reading starts Monday, June 26^th. Come in to fill in your reading chart and get ready for a summer of fun.

Book Clubs

Both kids’ book clubs meet this coming week. Come in on Monday at 4 to discuss How to Eat Fried Worms and on Tuesday at 4:15 for Julie of the Wolves.

Storytime

In storytime this week, we’ll be seeking respite from the summer heat with a visit to our Antartic friends, the penguins. Join us Monday or Wednesday at 10. (n.b. this will be the last twice weekly storytime before we switch to a summer schedule of once weekly storytimes Mondays at 10 for 4-6⁺ year olds.)

Toddler Storytime

Row, Row, Row your boats to the Library for toddler story time Tuesday at 10:30. Join us for ½ an hour of stories, song and silliness. Starting in July, this program will switch to 2:00.

Chicken BBQ

Thanks to everyone who came out for our chicken BBQ on the 16^th. We really appreciate the support of the community.

Map of the World

Calling all geography fans. Do you know where Djibouti is? You will after you help the Library make a huge world map. This summer project is for kids who have patience for detailed painting (no particular artistic ability required) and an interest in Geography. We’ll meet Tuesdays at 10:30 through out the summer. Call the Library at 861-7239 for more information.

Summer Reading Joke:

When is a piece of wood like a king? Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner! And the answer to last week’s joke: How much do pirates pay for their earrings? A buccaneer!

Library Notes 5/15

2006-06-20T16:57:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

Judith Wines

Preschool story time

Do you see Sally sharing stories by the seashore? While Altamont may be a long shot from the coast, we’ll be transported by tales of the coast during pre-school story time. Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Toddler Story time

Do you know a toddler with an attention span that makes getting through a full verse of head and shoulder knees and toes all but impossible? Bring them to toddler storytime, where we do stuff in short doses. Tuesdays at 10:15.

Literally Speaking

Come by the Library to pick up the latest edition of Literally Speaking, our quarterly newsletter, hot off the Library’s photocopier. The summer edition includes all the steamy details about our Summer Reading Program, Books: A Treasure.

Chicken BBQ
The chicken Barbeque is Friday, June 16^th The last day for advance sales is Thursday the 15th . $7.50 will get you half a chicken with fixings (baked potato, cole slaw, biscuit, brownie and drink) and $5.50 buys you a quarter chicken with fixings. What a deal! Day-of BBQ sales will run you a dollar more per meal. Meals may be taken out or you can picnic in the park with the melodic accompaniment of Traditional Strings.

Library Joke

In anticipation of our summer reading program, which will be filled with pirates and kings and, because, I, dear reader, am running out of library jokes, the jokes will take a turn toward the royal and piratey. Drum roll, please: How much do pirates pay for their earrings? Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…

Why is that library book you're trying to find always in the last place you look? Because when you find it you stop looking.

Library Notes 6/8

2006-06-13T16:33:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

By Judith Wines

Painting Donated

The Library is the recipient of an art donation by Laura Provo-Parker. The oil on canvas painting, completed in 2002, portrays St. Rose’s Brubacher Courtyard. The painting is an abstraction of the view from the artist’s graduate studio, painted as if you just caught a glimpse of it. Provo-Parker noted the abstraction is indicative of the way we often look, seeing only a part of the whole. Painted with palette knives, which results in an impasto surface, the painting is almost three dimensional, causing the viewer to want to reach out and touch it (we’re sorry, you’ll have to resist the temptation). Come check out this colorful addition to the Library’s collection.

Chicken BBQ
Chicken Little must think the sky is falling. Advanced sales for the annual chicken barbeque on June 16th run at the library between June 9^th and15th. $7.50 will get you half a chicken with fixings (baked potato, cole slaw, biscuit, brownie and drink) and $5.50 buys you a quarter chicken with fixings. What a deal! Day-of bbq sales will run you a dollar more per meal.

Pre-school Storytime

Something funny happened on the way to the Library. Join us Monday and Wednesday at 10. for picture books that will make you laugh

Toddler Storytime

Are you wound tight as a jack-in-the box? Seek relief Tuesday mornings at 10:15 when we go round and round the mulberry bush, read simple stories and create a craft to bring home with us. This informal program runs about half an hour.

Computer Classes for Adults.

Our next five part series of computer classes for adults will commence Thursday June 22ndand continue on Thursdays at 10:30. Each of the five classes covers a topic ranging from the internet to email to word processing. No prior experience is assumed. Registration is required as class size is limited. Call the Library at 861-7239.

Kids’ Book Cubs

How to Eat Fried Worms has happily repulsed children since its original publication in 1973. Billy must eat 15 worms in 15 days--but the reward will be worth it: $50 for a shiny new minibike. Luckily, Billy's friends cook up these fat juicy grubs in a variety of appetizing ways--drenched in ketchup and mustard, fried in butter and cornmeal. Read the book before the movie comes out in August and come to our book discussion on Monday, June 26^th at 4 p.m.

Library Joke

Why is that library book you're trying to find always in the last place you look? Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…The answer to last week’s joke: Why did the computer sneeze? It had a virus!

Library Notes 6/1

2006-06-01T17:36:00.000-04:00

Kids book Club

While running away from home and an unwanted marriage, a thirteen-year-old Eskimo girl becomes lost on the North Slope of Alaska and is befriended by a wolf pack. During her long and arduous journey, Miyax comes to appreciate the value of her Eskimo heritage, learns about herself, and wins the friendship of a pack of wolves. Join us Tuesday, June 27^th at 4 p.m. for a discussion of Julie of the Wolves.. Request your copy at the Library today. Recommended for grades four and up.

Author! Author!

Join us Wednesday June 7^th at 7:30 for a talk by local writer Raymond Blanchard. Mr. Blanchard will discuss his new book, Unforeseen, and take questions about the authorial process.

Preschool story time

Join us Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. for a hopping good time. We’ll read books about frogs and other creatures of both sea and land.

Toddler Story time

Join us for this informal program. We meet for about half an hour Tuesdays at 10:15 for simple stories, songs and crafts. Children and their caregivers are welcome to stay afterwards to socialize.

Library Joke

Why did the computer sneeze? Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…The answer to last week’s joke: What does the chicken say at the Library circulation desk? Bok, bok, bok, book.

Library Notes 5.25

2006-05-24T15:49:00.000-04:00

Holiday Hours

The Library will be closed Monday, May 29^th in observance of Memorial Day. Stock up on books in advance.

Pre-School Story time

Fiesta! Join us Wednesday at 10 for a south-of-the-border celebration at the Altamont Library. We’ll read stories that explain why the coyote howls at the moon and a folktale about a cuckoo. A party without dancing isn’t a party at all so we’ll make some maracas, throw in a cd and dance to La Raspa.

Toddler Story Time

Whether your two-three year old is jumpy like a frog or a toddles like a turtle, bring him (or her) to our toddler story time on the aforementioned amphibians and reptiles. We meet for about half an hour Tuesdays at 10:15 for simple stories, songs and a crafts.

Whipping Boy Discussion

Our second and third grade book club will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday May 30^th for a discussion of The Whipping Boy, by Sid Fleishman. All are welcome.

Successful book and bake sale

Thank you to all who contributed to and patronized our sale at the Altamont Yard Sale. We appreciate your support.

Library Joke

What does the chicken say at the Library circulation desk?

Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…

The answer to last week’s joke:

Why did Dr. Jekyll cross the road in front of the library? To get to the other Hyde!

Library Notes 5/4

2006-05-04T15:46:00.000-04:00

Nature Program

Native Plants – Are they really what’s in your back yard? Join Laurel Tormey Cole at the Altamont Library. The presentation will include topics such as terms to use, how to understand botanical names, and where to obtain native plants. This will be followed by a quick slide presentation of some native perennials and shrubs, and a q & a session. Wednesday, May 10^th at 7 p.m.

Pre-School Story time

Does your heart go pitter-patter at the prospect of the manufacture of cutesy crafts for Mothers Day? Come to story time at the Altamont Library on Monday or Wednesday at 10 a.m. for maternal stories and craft assembly.

Kids’ Book Club

Join us May 23^rd at 4:15 p.m. as we discuss The Giver, by Lois Lowry. In this futuristic novel, Jonas becomes the receiver of memories, and as such, discovers the terrible truth about the society in which he lives. Request your copy at the Library.

Toddler Story Time

Hi-ho, the derry-o, the toddlers are at the library. Join us Tuesday at 10:15 as we sing songs, learn rhymes and finger plays, read stories and work on a craft. This informal program runs for about half an hour.

Display Case

Come check out the May display case - Alex Brecht’s Dinosaurs are marauding across both levels of the case.

Library Joke

Why did Dr. Jekyll cross the road in front of the library? Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…The answer to last week’s joke:What did the spider do inside the library computer? To spin a Web Page.

Lib Notes 4.27

2006-04-27T16:01:00.000-04:00

Library Notes

By Judith Wines

Riverway Storytelling Festival

Join us at the Library for the kickoff of the Riverway Storytelling Festival, a regional event celebrating all forms of stories. Storytellers Fran Combs Berger and Kent Busman will be at the Altamont Library to regale us with stories for families on the theme Spring has Sprung. Join us for this exciting free event Monday May 1^st at 7 p.m. Questions? Call 861-7239.

Pre-School Story time

May Day is upon us at the Altamont Free Library. We’ll celebrate at story time with a festive (but not quite bacchanalian) celebration involving flowers, spring stories, and, perhaps, some dancing around the Maypole. Monday at 10 a.m.

Toddler Story Time

Toddler story time has moved up in the world – by a whole 15 minutes. We will now be starting at 10:15 in order to help folks get home in time to help kindergarteners on and off the bus. Join us Tuesday as we sing songs, learn rhymes and finger plays, read stories and work on a craft. This informal program runs for about ½ an hour.

Display Case

Looking for a gas efficient way to enjoy some sporty cars? Come check out the collection of matchbox cars gracing out display case until the end of the month. Jared Capuano’s collection ranges from race cars that could grace the track at Lime Rock park to ladder trucks to bulldozers. Come check it out before they speed off!

Kids’ Book Club

Our 2-4^th grade book club selection for the month of May is The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleishman. Join us Wednesday May 22^nd at 4 p.m. as we discuss this adventure which stars Jemmy, an orphan who is kept at the royal palace to be thrashed whenever the royal heir, Price Brat, misbehaves. Call the Library today to request your copy - 861-7239.

Library Joke

What did the spider do inside the library computer?

Email answers to winesj@mail.uhls.lib.ny.us. Something cool to the winner…

The answer to last week’s joke:

Why does the dragon keep turning around in a circle? He wants to read a long tale.

Library Doings

Libary Notes 2/21

Storytime

Amnesty Week

Library Joke

Library Notes 1/17

Storytime

MLK DAYThe Library will be open 10-5 Martin Luther King Day. Observe the holiday by reading up on the civil rights leader.

Newsletter

Library Joke

Library Notes 1/10/08

Storytime

Candy Sushi

Veggie Sushi

Annual Meeting

Computer Classes for Adults

Library Joke

Storytime

Joint Health

Kids’ Book Clubs

Library Joke

Library Notes 5/31

Library Notes

Story time

Library Notes 5/24

Library Notes

Storytime

Chicks

Library Notes, 5/17

Library Notes

Storytime

Book and rummage sale

FlickR

Library Notes

Storytime

Display case exhibit

Book Sale

The Big Read

Kids’ Book Club

Library Notes 5/3/2007

Library Notes

Storytime

Book Sale

The Big Read

Kids’ Book Club

Library Notes 12/07

Holiday Craft

Story Times

Display Case

Library Notes 11/30

Victorian Holidays

Storytimes

Library notes 11/22

Holiday Hours

The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22nd and be closed all day on Thanksgiving, the 23rd. We will be open 10:00-5:00 on Friday, and 9:00-12:00 on Saturday, as per normal.

Library Lights

Victorian Holidays

Storytimes

Book Club meetings

Library Joke

Library Notes 11/16/06

Library Notes

Holiday Hours

The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22nd and be closed all day on Thanksgiving, the 23rd. We will be open 10-5 on Friday, as per normal.

Library Notes on-line.

Bake Sale

Library Joke

Library Notes 8.17

Peace and Quiet

Reading Club Certificates

Fly Fishing Rods

Library Joke

Library Notes 8.10

Summer Reading club is drawing to a close – be sure to come to the Library and fill in those reading logs by August 15th.

End of Summer Reading Party!

Book Club

Pirate Craft

Story Time

Caterpillars

Library Notes 8/3

MLK DAY
The Library will be open 10-5 Martin Luther King Day. Observe the holiday by reading up on the civil rights leader.

The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22^nd and be closed all day on Thanksgiving, the 23^rd. We will be open 10:00-5:00 on Friday, and 9:00-12:00 on Saturday, as per normal.

The Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22^nd and be closed all day on Thanksgiving, the 23^rd. We will be open 10-5 on Friday, as per normal.

Join us Wednesday June 7^th at 7:30 for a talk by local writer Raymond Blanchard. Mr. Blanchard will discuss his new book, Unforeseen, and take questions about the authorial process.