Altamont Library Notes for Friday, December 12, 2014

It is hard to believe but some of the books checked out this week at the Altamont Public Library aren’t due back until 2015. Where has this year gone?

The lighting of the Library Lights was once again a beautiful and touching ceremony.  Thank you to everyone who made a donation to the library in the name of a loved one.

Victorian Holiday

The village will be filled with merriment this Sunday as the Victorian Holiday festivities take place on Sunday. Stop in between 2 and 4 p.m., and enjoy music by local favorite David Warner.  While you are there take a chance on the beautiful quilt on display. The drawing will be that afternoon. Once you see it, you will want to grab the quilt, a book, a cup of hot cocoa, and get cozy on the couch. Note: The library is open from 2 to 5 p.m. for usual business.

Book talk

Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock and The Rosie Project are next in line for the adult book discussions. Leonard isn’t scheduled for Dec. 15 as originally reported. How could I forget the evening discussion is on the penultimate Monday? The correct date is Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. We’ll have to go some to beat last week’s lively discussion of Lolita. The teens will be discussing The Circle in early January.  Copies of all the books are available at the library.

Journey to Norway

This month’s potluck dinner delights will be coming from Norway. Dinner is served at 6 p.m., on Dec. 29. We won’t be able to see the aurora borealis but the food will be just as amazing.

Holiday schedule

The library will be closing at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, closed on Christmas Day Dec. 25, and closed the day after Dec. 26.  We will open again on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m.

Save the date

The annual Gala is set for Feb. 7, 2015. The live auction is guaranteed to get exciting as attendees bid on two pieces of artwork by Ed Cowley.  More details to come.