Westerlo Library Notes for Monday, February 16, 2015
By Sue Hoadley
The Westerlo Public Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observation of President’s Day.
Quilting group
The library’s quilting group will meet on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. Members show and share techniques, gadgets, projects and ideas — you may get help with problems or inspiration.
Lead by Lila Hollister Smith, the group is open to all crafters who use fibers and textiles at all skill levels. The group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month and new members are welcomed.
Book discussion
The library book discussion group will meet on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., at the library. We will discuss Graeme Simsion’s romantic comedy novel, The Rosie Project. Join us; new members are welcomed.
Read to Angus the Dog
Angus will be back on Friday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. Contact the library to register your child for a 15-minute reading session, or just drop in to “Check it out!” (Librarians love saying, “check it out.”)
If your child is self-conscious about reading aloud or reluctant to read at all, he or she may feel more comfortable reading to a dog. Because dogs aren’t judgmental, the child relaxes, pats the attentive dog, and focuses on the reading. Another benefit is the joy children get from being around a dog. Angus is a registered therapy dog. Our thanks to Laura Tenney for volunteering her time and sharing Angus with us.
After school
at the library
Join Miss Lee on Monday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for homework help, games, crafts, puzzles, music, and a lot more. Programs will also include storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, and visits from special guests.
Technology Walk-In Wednesday
Do you have a new Kindle or Nook, but don’t know how to download books? Need to brush up on your computer skills or obtain basic skills? See Amy on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., for free, personalized, one-on-one instruction.
Library info
All library programming is free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. For more information, contact the library during business hours at 797-3415, visit westerlolibrary.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/westerlolibrary