Stony Creek Free Library

Stony Creek Free Library         Spring/Summer Newsletter 2019

As the snow melts and the sap is no longer running and as the trees are budding the library is gearing up for a busy and exciting spring and summer.

We had a blast with our winter Paint and Sips- some of which continue through April…if you haven’t attended there is still room for you for the April programs- of course with the weather so nice don’t be surprised if the classes are canceled due to “nice weather” (see our website or facebook page) and Casey has been busy with Art projects for the Children’s & Teen’s art Table.

Casey received a grant from Warren County Soil and Water to rebuild our planters and plant a traditional native 19 century garden. Ask Casey for info as we will plant as soon as the ground thaws!

Our collection of Books and DVD’s continues to grow and we carry some of the most current titles!

We hope to have our grand opening of the Artirondacks Gallery/ Studio/Shop this spring.  Stay tuned for more info!

Sat. May 11^th 12-4 “Prop Building Workshop” with Erik Johnsen.  $20/Adults- $10/Teens- ask Casey about this great workshop!  Sign up now!

ARBOR Day Event!   We will again be planting a “Library Sugar Maple” at the Rec. field this year.  Warren County Soil and Water will be on hand with a beautiful tree that we will plant next to last year’s tree.  Then back to the library for a short lecture on the history of Arbor Day and refreshments!  Join us on Sat. May 18^th at 11:00  – meet at the Rec. Field!

We will be having the Children’s/Teen’s Summer Reading Club again this summer.  The Theme is “A Universe of Stories”.  We will have giveaways and an awards party the end of August.  Sign up will begin sometime in early June. Space is limited depending on funding!

We have gotten a Grant from LARAC and will be having 3 wonderful workshops through the summer months.  We are only charging for materials for all the workshops (material fees go directly to the instructor).

June 29 + 30^th – Birch Bark Frame/Mirror with Jim Schreiner  – time TBA -this is a two day workshop at the library

July 20^th – Mountain Gathering Basket with Barbara Boughton  – time TBA at the library

August 24^th – Tinsmithing with Art Thorman –time TBA – workshop held at town hall!

Space is very limited  – so sign up soon! – materials fee is due no later than two weeks before workshops.  Contact the library for more info!

We are planning a “If it is raining at 5:00 on Thursdays Movie Showing”  So if it is lousy outside on Thursday, come to the library and we’ll put on a movie and pop popcorn.  Movie titles TBA- call the library to let us know you’ll be coming!

Check out our website for new arrivals and events as well as our Facebook page!

Cheers,

Filomena, Sharon & Denise

Stonycreekfreelibrary.sals.edu                               518 696-5911

 

Holiday Cards & Tags Crafting Workshop with Casey Beal

December 6th from 5-7:00PM

Come to the Library and join us for a fun evening of Card Crafting!  Our own Casey Beal will teach and lead you in making beautiful one of a kind holiday cards and tags.

Hot beverages and refreshments will be served!  Please RSVP to the library 518 696-5911

Ages 14 and up.   @ 5.00 donation is appreciated to support this and future workshops.

Stony Creek Free Library

Fall/Winter Newsletter 2018

 

Dear patrons,

As the weather cools and thoughts go to picking apples, stacking wood and picking pumpkins, the library is gearing up for a busy and productive season.

We kicked everything off with our “Fall in the Creek” festivities.

We will have a movie night on Thur. October 24^th at 6:00 with a pre-Halloween showing of “Transylvania 3”- refreshments will be served!

Saturday Oct. 27^th 12-2 at the Town Hall – Wildlife Alive with Kelly Martin of NY Wildlife Rescue.

On Halloween the 31^st from 4-5:00, we will have a mini-party with treats, refreshments and prizes for the best kids costumes.  Judging starts at 4:30- with prizes awarded at 5:00.

November 10^th 3-4 at the Town Hall- ADK wildlife rescue’s program with porcupine and opossum.

November 17^th 12-1 at the library- “Enchanted Creatures Workshop” (sign up required).

December 8^th 12-1 at the library-Storyteller James Bruchac- with Native American tales.

Come by often and check out our bulletin board for all the events and what Casey, our Art Director, has planned.

We have received a grant from the Pearsall Foundation and will be purchasing supplies for our “Winter Paint and Sip”  On some Saturday afternoons, over the course of the winter months we will be painting and sipping (Wine and/or Tea) and creating masterworks in watercolor or acrylic.  Some dates will have instructors and some will be “ Themed Painting”.  A small donation and RSVP’s will be appreciated.  Stay tuned for more info.

Our website now lists “New Arrivals” to our collection, just click on that heading on the home page.  Newest acquisitions are listed at the top of each sub-heading.

Always check out our FaceBook page for new and upcoming events and to see photos of all the past activities.

We will now be listed on the “School Closing Network”.  During severe weather and hazardous road conditions the library might be closed.  When possible this information will appear on the “crawl” on your local TV stations.  As always, we ask that you phone the library before venturing out in such conditions.

Come by and say hi!

Filomena, Sharon and Denise.