Teen

The Pretty Committee will show you how to turn an old baking sheet into unique message board!  Participants MUST bring in an old baking tray (or pick up one at the dollar store; they sometimes sell metal serving trays which would work as well.)  We will also make some magnets!

Throughout the history of human settlement, people have sought to protect their living spaces both practically and magically.  Walter Wheeler, Senior Architectural Historian of Hartgen Associates, looks at the inclusion of objects in buildings as protective charms, with focus on Hudson Valley region Dutch dwellings.  This program will be virtual on Zoom.  Registration is required; those who register will be sent the Zoom meeting link on 10/17. 

Come to the Library to pick up a tree seedling provided by the Dept. of Environmental Conservation's State Tree Nursery in Saratoga Springs.  Plant it in your yard and watch it grow through the years.

"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit."   - Nelson Henderson

A reading and discussion of Jerry's new novel, CONVERGENCE will take us thirty-two years in to the near future.  This dystopian/sci-fi warning will provoke, entertain and energize us to consider what kind of world we want to inhabit.

An author signing will follow the discussion with copies of the book available for purchase. 

Jerry Sander is the author of the novels PERMISSION SLIPS and UNLIMITED CALLING (CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY).

Join Audubon's Pam Golben for a  multi-medium program begins with an illustrated slide show. Become familiar with the frog and toad species of New York State and learn to identify them by sight and sound. We will also discuss frog conservation issues and Citizen Science opportunities.  Following the presentation, take a walk to the wetlands behind the library where we will practice identifying frogs by their vocalizations.