August 17th, Wednesday at 10am in the back garden. Let’s talk food!! Let’s try out these tasty choices!! Going green is rapidly becoming the norm and the kitchen is a great place to start. Join Chef Linda Romeo in the beautiful NC Free Library garden for a for a delightful … Read more
90+ degrees didn’t keep 50+ folks from sitting in the shade in the back garden of the library enjoying the message & music of internationally known singer-songwriter Reggie Harris in concert. Mr. Harris last sang for us in 2018 and drew the largest in-person audience we have ever had. He … Read more
What an absolute joy it is to have Chris Evers back with us!! This ever popular (26 kids & 24 adults) program really shows how important it is to our children to learn about wildlife conservation and how eager they are to learn. Chris says ‘these aren’t my pets, it’s … Read more
Summer Programming has begun with a splash and a bang. Mad Meredith from Mad Science of the Capital District shared hands on science activities related to Black & Blue Oceans. How does oil get into the ocean, is it a problem? Does it disperse and cause no more problems? The … Read more
Our summer enrichment events are inter-generational and now open for registration. Most programs that the kiddos will enjoy are happening each Thursday at 4pm. Mad Science of the Capital District will kick off July 7. Add a fun, educational element to your week. Kids devise and test techniques to handle … Read more
Strength Training – Thrive Saturday June 11 from 12 to 1 PM Derek Gelato is a man on a mission. He wants people of all ages to be strong, but he especially wants “older” folks to regain muscle strength lost over the course of aging. He knows getting stronger will … Read more
Members of the Live & Learn (formerly know as ELIK – Enriching Life, Increasing Knowledge) enrichment program for adults are looking fro greater community input: Join a dedicated committee working on both our traditional enrichment program and our newer initiative “How to Be More Eco-Friendly.” Help the library and our … Read more
Jenifer Rosete, Conservation Education Coordinator Columbia Land Conservancy led us to the Siegel-Kline Kill. The water was high – still, look at these waders she put the kids into and off they went into the stream. They had a Wonderful and educational time looking under rocks and identifying bugs. This … Read more
Planting time has begun. Here is very important information on the invasive jumping worms from our ‘Know Before You Grow’ program March 16th. PRISM also provided the library with a copy of “Invasive Animals” and “Invasive Plants.” For an in depth discussion consider viewing that full program on NCFL youtube … Read more
is easy once you know how. Since learning any new thing takes a bit of time, it sometimes helps to have someone to show you how to do this. If you are having trouble connecting with Libby or Overdrive to the UHLS, stop in with your phone or laptop and … Read more