Into December

Renovation continues on the second floor as daily we hear the pitter-patter of hammers and saws. Story Time will be held at 10 am on Dec 3 and 18. We will be closed on Christmas Day only. There are many Christmas books, videos, and music cds for borrow.

ANNUAL COOKIE SALE

The Friends of the Library's Annual Cookie Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, December 6; 9 am to 1 pm when pre-ordered cookies may be picked up. $6 for 4 dozen.

VALUING SACANDAGA PARK

Don't miss this interesting program by Willem Monster!!!
Tues, Oct 28 at 7 pm in the Hamm Room

What was the value of Sacandaga Park properties and how did
the FJG and HRRD have a part in it?

RENOVATION PROJECT

The library was award two state grants in August, totalling nearly $133,000.
We plan to move ahead with bids on the project in October.
Watch for further updates.

Book Discussions

SUMMER BOOK DISCUSSIONS

"Gilead"

Tues, Aug 12; 7 pm

"The Book Thief"

Tues, Aug 26; 7 pm

AUGUST PROGRAMS

Sat, Aug 2; 5 -8 pm - Ice Cream Social & Raffle
Tues, Aug 5; 1 pm - "I've Got the Bug": reading club finale
Tues, Aug 5; 6:30 pm - "Sacandaga Families": genealogy database
Thur, Aug 7; 1 pm - movie: "Across the Universe"
Tues, Aug 12; 7 pm - Book Discussion: "Gilead"
Thur, Aug 14; 1 pm - movie: "La Vie En Rose"
Tues, Aug 26; 7 pm - Book Discussion: "The Book Thief"
Thur, Aug 28; 1 pm - movie: "The Bucket List"

JULY SUMMER PROGRAMS

Thur, July 10; 1 pm - movie: The Great Debaters
Tues, July 15; 630 pm - magic show: Melvin the Magnificent
Thur, July 17; 1 pm - movie: August Rush
Mon, July 21; 10 am @ NCS Gym - High Peaks Juggling
Tues, July 22; 6:30 pm - Science in the Summer: hands-on experiments
Thur, July 24; 1 pm - movie: The Kite Runner

LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE PASSES

Many thanks to all of you who came out to support the library at our annual budget vote on May 20. The budget was approved by a vote of 301 to 226, and both trustees on the ballot were elected to new five year terms which will begin in July. The bond proposition passed by 2 votes. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of the library let me express our heartfelt appreciation for the community’s continued support of our library and we look forward to serving all of you in numerous ways in the coming year.

KIDS AT THE LIBRARY

Remember reading is a skill that needs to be practiced over the summer. It's the same as bike riding, swimming, baseball, and other activities. Plan the library into your summer schedule!!!

Summer Reading Club: "Catch the Reading Bug" starts June 23

Keep track of your reading time on-line!!

and check out these programs......

• Tues, July 8; 630 pm - Water Bugs: Life in a Pond
• Tues, July 15; 630 pm - Melvin the Magician
• Mon, July 21; 10 am (NCS Gym) - High Peaks Juggling
• Tues, July 22; 630 pm - Science in the Summer: hands-on experiments
• Tues, Aug 5; 1 pm - awards party; raffle

ADIRONDACKS IN JUNE

Two programs at the library:

Adirondack Great Camps

Wed, June 4; 7 pm

Civilian Conservation Corps in the Adirondacks

Tues, June 10; 7 pm

LIBRARY VOTE

On Tuesday, May 20 from noon to 8 pm at NCS, voting will take place for the library budget, trustees, and bond proposition.

• Library Budget - increase of about $3,700. (less than 2 cents/1000)
• Trustees - Gordan Gaiser & Janis Serfis
• Bond Proposition - allows library to borrow UP TO $100,000 for the second floor renovation project

THERE IS NO EFFECT ON TAXES FOR THE BOND PROPOSITION.

Library will borrow only what is needed after state construction grants are received.

ANTARCTICA PASSAGE

View the world of Antarctica with a presentation

by nature photographer - Gerry Lemmo

Tues, May 6
6:30 pm !!!!!!!!
at the library

***absolutely FREE****

SEE WHAT'S POURING IN !!!!!!!!!!!

Friends of the Library's

"MARY KAY" NITE

Tues, Apr 8 - 7 pm

at the library

+++++

April's "STORY TIME"

Wed, Apr 16

930 am

bring your toddlers

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Keep your eyes out for

new DVDs

Spring into March

Story Time - Wed, Mar 19; 9:30 am

New Titles from - James Patterson, Martha Grimes, Robert Parker, Jack Higgins, John Grisham, JD Robb, Lisa Scottoline, Michael Palmer, and more

Tax Forms

COOL FOR FEBRUARY

Movie: "Evening" - Thur, Feb 14; 1 pm

Genealogy Workshop: Tues, Feb 19; 1 - 2:30 pm & 6 - 7:30 pm

Story Time: Wed, Feb 20

PENGUINS!!! PENGUINS!!!!!

Read all about 'em

at

Story Time

Wed, Jan 16

9:30 am

****MOVIE*****

Astronaut Farmer

Thursday, Jan 10

1 pm

one man's dream fulfilled