Rensselaerville Library Notes for Saturday, August 30, 2014
On Saturday, Aug. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m., the Rensselaerville Library will be hosting the Annual Lawn Party fund-raiser, at the Palmer House Café Courtyard (New Location). Tickets are $20 and available at the door. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
Fine amnesty
Do you have overdue Rensselaerville Library books, audiobooks, movies, magazines? Starting Aug. 26 through Sept. 2 is fine amnesty. So dig through the closets, book bags and drawers, search the bookcases, and family car, and recover those library items. Fine amnesty does not apply to damaged or lost items.
Library meeting
The library’s annual meeting is on Monday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. The regular board meeting to follow.
Tours
The library will be participating in the Discover the Hilltowns – Farm and Artisans Tours on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a used book sale. If you have books to donate please bring them to the library during operating hours by Sept. 12.
Sign up month
Getting ready for back to school? We know every parent wants their child to succeed, and one of the simplest ways you can ensure your child’s academic success is by making a quick trip to the library.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Rensselaerville Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that every student has the most important school supply of all – a free library card.
Fishing
Going Fishing? Stop into the library and check out a fishing rod. The library has five rods to loan. Just remember if you are over 16 you need a fresh water-fishing license. The program is made possible with assistance from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Museum passes
The library has museum passes to the Clark and a 50 percent discount pass to the Adirondack Museum.
New website
The library’s website has been redesigned. Come visit www.rensselaervillelibrary.org.
Poetry group
The library’s poetry group will resume meeting on Sept. 9 and 23, at 7 p.m. If you have questions please contact Tom Corrado at [email protected].
Writing group
The library’s writing group will resume meeting on Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. This informal and supportive writing group is designed for writers of all interests, backgrounds, and abilities. Participants have time to write, share works in progress, and receive the support needed. If you have questions please call Linda Miller at 936-4402.