Westerlo Library Notes for Wednesday, September 3, 2014

By Sue Hoadley

Angus the Reading Dog will visit the Westerlo Public Library again on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. Contact the library to register your child for a 15-minute reading session. 

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.

Children’s fall

programming

We will be reaching out to you soon with a survey for your input on children’s programming this fall. We want to provide age-appropriate activities on a schedule that meets your needs.  We are ready to offer programs for infants (Mommy & Me), preschoolers, school-aged children (after school) and teens.  But with our limited resources, we want to reach as many children as possible and give you the best value for your investment in town services.  Please don’t hesitate to contact Lee or me with your suggestions.

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.