Rensselaerville Library Notes for Friday, September 4, 2015

Do you have overdue Rensselaerville Library books, audiobooks, movies, or magazines? Now through Sept. 5 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.

Trip to Sharon Springs

On Thursday, Sept. 3, we have a joint program with the Rensselaerville Historical Society;  it is a  trip to Sharon Springs to take the one hour tour of Adelphi Paper Hangings. Adelphi produces block-printed wallpapers using the same techniques employed in the 18th and 19th centuries. The carpool will depart the library at 9:45 a.m. Reservations are required and there are only five spots left, Call the library to reserve a space. For more information go to http://www.adelphipaperhangings.com/.

Author showcase

On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Festival of Writers presents A Local Author Showcase at Stonecrop, Carey Institute for Global Good from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Authors include John Gordon, Reinhold Scholz, and Rensselaerville Historical Society. Tickets are $10. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the authors.

Fund-raiser

Saturday, Sept. 5 is the library’s annual lawn party fund-raiser, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Palmer House Café Courtyard, under the tent. Tickets are $20 available in advance or at the door. Your ticket includes one beverage and additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Children 12 and under are free. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

Songwriter showcase

On Saturday, Sept. 5 the Festival of Writers Presents A Songwriter Showcase. Olivia Quillio displays a commendable lyrical guile — able to articulately transform her own experience into something not only universally applicable but enjoyably so. Quillio arms herself with her vulnerability, her emotional honesty deployed with graceful aplomb. With sophomore record “Get Down and Pray,” Quillio chronicles her year of emotional tumult and all the life lessons she's learned during and after, in her intimate yet accessible brand of heartbreak pop leveled up by her maturity.

Meet-the-artist at the library cocktail party from 4 to 7 p.m., and the show is at 7:30 p.m., at the Palmer House Café. Tickets are $10. Quillio will be staying in Rensselaerville to provide a songwriting workshop on Sunday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $20 and there is a minimum of five participants for the workshop to go; please register. Tickets are available online or at the door.

Poetry evening

Poetry Tuesday evenings are at 7 p.m. on Sept. 8 and 22. Come share your work. Any questions please contact Tom Corrado at tjc123@midtel.net

Writing group

On Thursday, Sept. 10 join the writing group at 7 p.m., to share your work and receive feedback or just spend a few hours working on your own project. The group meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month downstairs in the library.

Fire safety

On Sunday, Sept. 13 the Rensselaerville Historical District Association, Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Department, and the library are offering a Citizen Fire Safety presentation for our neighbors. Children and adults will participate in the program at 3:30 p.m., in the Rensselaerville fire department.

Author reading

On Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m., there will be an author reading with Marni Graff. Graff returns to Rensselaerville with the first title in her Trudy Genova series, “Death Unscripted.” 

Movie

On Friday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m., representatives from the Capital Region chapter of the Empire State Lyme Disease Association will share the movie “Under Our Skin” and discuss what resources are available for those interested in learning more about Lyme and its treatment. The chapter will have books for sale on Lyme Disease.

Farm and artisan tour

On Saturday, Sept. 19 the library will be participating in the Discover the Hilltowns: Farm and Artisan Tour from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library will have used books, bottles of water, and gift shop items for sale. For more information visit http://www.hilltowns.org/farms-and-artisans-tour.html.

Board meets

The library’s board of trustees annual meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., with a regular meeting to follow. All board meetings are open to the public.

Borrow a pole

Want to go fishing but don’t have a pole? Use your library card to borrow one for a week.  Hooks and bobbers  are provided. Anyone 16 and over needs a fishing license. The program is made possible with assistance from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Museum pass

The library has a museum pass to the Clark. The pass is good for one adult admission to the Clark. Check it out with your library card.