Hey! Remember those long winter Saturday afternoons when there was nothing to do but play board games with the neighbor kids? Get back into that competitive spirit at our Bored Game” afternoons. We’re refereeing games for all ages here at the library on each remaining Saturday in January and February from 12:00 to 4:00. And yes, all games have instruction sheets: no making up the rules as you go along!
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Adirondack Center for Writing offers Wild Words Teen Program
The Adirondack Center for Writing has recently opened submissions for a new project – a print anthology of creative writing by teens living in the North Country. Any teen (13-19) living in the North Country is welcome to submit writing before the deadline of March 10, 2023.
Click here for more information.
2022 SILENT AUCTION – November 16 – December 3
This year’s donors are listed at the bottom of this page – THANK YOU!
The Silent Auction is our main fundraiser for the year. We have collected many unique items for the 2022 auction including gift certificates to local businesses.
The auction begins on Wednesday, November 16 at 9:00 am and ends on Saturday, December 3 at 3:00 pm. If you are not able to come in to the library to bid, you may call to get your bid number and to place your bid at 518-963-8079.
Items already in the auction are listed below. More will be added as they arrive, so check back soon. Belden Noble Memorial Library - 2022 Silent Auction
ITEM #1 | ITEM #2 | ITEM #3 |
| Children's Bedtime Items Opening Bid $5.00 | Children's Toy Basket Opening Bid $5.00 | Baskets and Garden Items Opening Bid $15.00 |
ITEM #4 | ITEM #5 | ITEM #6 |
| Two Laura Ashley Twin Quilts Opening Bid $25.00 | Green Crinkle Poncho/Cape Opening Bid $15.00 | Hand knit Children's Slippers and Hat Opening Bid $15.00 |
ITEM #7 | ITEM #8 | ITEM #9 |
| Marigold and Grey Honey Products Opening Bid $15.00 | Alice Wand Artwork 'Old Cedar' Opening Bid $15.00 | Board Game Trio Opening Bid $15.00 |
ITEM #10 | ITEM #11 | ITEM #12 |
| Fishin'opoly Board Game Opening Bid $10.00 | Two Men's Golf Shirts Size XL from Willsboro Golf Opening Bid $15.00 | Woman's Golf Shirt Size XL from Willsboro Golf Opening Bid $10.00 |
ITEM #13 | ITEM #14 | ITEM #15  |
| MacMan Gift Certificate One hour of computer technical assistance with Ken Hughes Opening Bid $45.00 | Snack Basket Opening Bid $40.00 | Champlain Ferry Tickets two passes included, each good for a one way trip including car and all passengers. Opening Bid - $20.00 |
| ITEM #16 | ITEM #17 | ITEM #18 |
| Champlain Ferry Tickets two passes included, each good for a one way trip including car and all passengers. Opening Bid - $20.00 | Whimsical Metal Santa Decoration Opening Bid $15.00 | 1/2 Gallon Maple Syrup Opening Bid $15.00 |
ITEM #19 | ITEM #20 | ITEM #21 |
| Wine Caddy - Handmade by Keith Prosk with 2 bottles of wine and 4 wine goblets Opening Bid $100.00 | Handmade Glass Vase by Helen Goetz Opening Bid -25.00 | Seated Elliptical Trainer for use while reading, knitting, watching TV, etc Opening Bid -$50.00 |
ITEM #22 | ITEM #23 | ITEM #24 |
| Classic Crockpot Slow Cooker Opening Bid - $10.00 | Zamy Steinovitz "Pianist in Blossom' Screenprint. Signed and Numbered Opening Bid $50.00 | Bento Box Lunch Box Opening Bid $15.00 |
ITEM #25 | ITEM #26 | ITEM #27 |
| Griddle with Warming Tray and Goodies Opening Bid - $50.00 | 'The Hidden Pool' etching by James VanHoven signed and numbered Opening Bid -$100.00 | $50 Gift Certificate to the Essex Inn Opening Bid $25.00 |
ITEM #28 | ITEM #29 | ITEM #30 |
| Pink Pig $25 Gift Certificate Opening Bid $15.00 | Sid Couchey Print 'Champ on the Lake' Signed by the artist Opening Bid -$25.00 | Peg People Nativity Opening Bid $25.00 |
ITEM #31 | ITEM #32 | ITEM #33 |
| Library Items Basket Includes T-shirt, mug, Note cards and History of Essex Book. Opening Bid $15.00 | Library Items Basket Includes T-shirt, mug, Note cards and History of Essex Book. Opening Bid $15.00 | $50 Gift Certificate to the Village Meat Market Opening Bid $25.00 |
ITEM # 34 | ITEM #35 | ITEM #36 |
| Handmade Quilt by Luvie Tuller Opening Bid - $35.00 | 'Red Wing' Brushed Ware Bulb Bowl Planter Vintage 1920’s” with paper white bulbs Opening Bid $40 | Snowy Mountain Scene Opening Bid $15.00 |
ITEM # 37 | ITEM # 38 | ITEM # 39 |
| Activism Wall Hanging Opening Bid - $10.00 | Horse Painting Opening Bid - $15.00 | Live Well Wall Hanging Opening Bid - $10.00 |
ITEM # 40 | ITEM # 41 | ITEM # 42 |
| Antique Kashmiri Shawl Opening Bid $150.00 | Champlain Peony Company Basket of Bulbs Opening Bid $100.00 | Appraisal Service: One Object by James McElhinney of Needlewatcher Arts Advisory. Opening Bid - $75.00 |
| ITEM # 43 | ITEM # 44 | ITEM # 45 |
| Appraisal Service: One Object by James McElhinney of Needlewatcher Arts Advisory. Opening Bid -$75.00 | Women In the Dark: Female Photographers in the US 1850 - 1900. by Katherine Manthorne Opening Bid - $20.00 | Log Cabin Doll House Opening Bid - $50.00 |
ITEM #46 | ITEM #47 | ITEM #48 |
| Italian Feast Basket Starting Bid $40.00 | Coffee Treat Basket Starting Bid - $45.00 | Children's Coloring Books and Colored Pencils Starting Bid - $5.00 |
ITEM #49 | ITEM #50 | ITEM # 51 |
| 1. Tac Light 3 pack Lantern AND 2.Measuring Tape (String Mode, Sonic Mode & Roller Mode) Starting Bid - $25.00 | Tiger Blanket Starting Bid $10.00 | 3 Month Unlimited Fitness Room Membership for one to Lake Champlain Yoga and Wellness Starting Bid - $60.00 |
ITEM # 52 | ITEM #53 |
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| Handmade Ceramic Pot by Joe DiNapoli of New Moon Pottery Starting Bid - $20.00 | Archival Pigment Print Camel's Hump from Westport by James McElhinney Starting Bid $150.00 |
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| MORE ITEMS COMING CHECK BACK SOON! |
THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 SILENT AUCTION DONORS!
Champlain Ferry
Champlain Peony Farm
Donald Christian
Maureen & Kevin DeLaughter
Dick and Leanna DeNeale
Mo Ecclesine
Essex Inn
Rinda Foster
Helen Goetz
Peggy Harris
Ken Hughes
Ron Jackson
Lake Champlain Yoga and Wellness
Dianne Lansing
Tom and MaryAnne Mangano
Kathie Manthorne
James McElhinney
Jan Moran
Kathy and Ben Nadire
New Moon Pottery
Barbara Page
Pink Pig
Keith Prosk and Sally Minich Prosk
Renew
Monica Rumsey
Donna Sonnet
Joyce Sukel
Luvie Tuller
Jim and Colleen Van Hoven
James Van Hoven
Village Meat Market
Julie & Kevin Wever
Willsboro Golf
Cider and Cookies on December 3rd
We invite you to visit us in the library between 9:00 am and 3:00pm during Holidays in Essex on December 3rd. We will be serving cider and cookies all day for those who visit.
This will be your last day to place a bid on our auction items. The auction will close at 3:00 pm that day.
Hope to see you at the library!
POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Drop in on to make a holiday craft that can be
used as a decoration, given as a present, or kept for yourself.
This activity is suitable for adults and children over 12. We will have lots of holiday books to keep younger children busy while you’re crafting, and treats for everyone.
Story Time Kits Available
Thanks to a generous grant from the Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts Grant, the library now has 11 themed story time kits available for borrowing.
Each kit is designed around a theme such as Letters, Numbers, Vehicles, Colors, etc. Each kit has 4 or 5 books, a sheet of fingerplay activities, an educational toy, and a flannelboard or magnetic board story.
The kits may be checked out by visiting the library.
Meet Your Neighbors—Bob and Carol Harsh -September 1 at 7:00 pm
The Harshes have lived in Reber for many years. They are both very involved in their church and in social justice work in the region. Come learn about their time in our community.
The program will begin at 7:00 PM. A donation of $5.00 per person is suggested. Refreshments will be served following the program.
Picnic and Stories at Beggs Park Saturday, August 13 at 11:30 am REGISTER BEFORE AUG 11.
Bring your picnic blanket and basket full of lunch and join us for this family event with stories and songs about Adirondack animals. The library will provide lemonade and dessert. Please call the library at 518-963-8097 to register for this program. Registration is required before August 11.
Tom Mangano: Library Adventures and Acknowledgements 2011-2019 Thursday, August 18 at 7:00pm
Tom Mangano will share some highlights of his time as Library Director, during which much transformation of the library occurred. He will share stories about his favorite moments in this adventure .
Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the event.
Library of Things -Available to Borrow
You might not expect to walk into your local library to find that they have a camera you can check out, or a large assortment of baking equipment, or VR headsets. But libraries and the System as a whole have been bucking traditions to house more than just books in their buildings. Take a look at some of the things you can check out at your library by visiting the CEFLS Website. Place a request, just like a book and pick it up at Belden Noble!
Baking Pans
BiFolkal Remembering Kits
Big Idea Kits
Book Clubs in a Bag
Coding Kits
Empowering Girls Kits
Experience Kits
Flannel Board Kits
GamesJump Start
Early Literacy Kit
Let’s Make Music Kits
Maker Kits
Museum Passes
Photography Kit
Prep for Success Kit
Sensory Kits
VR Headsets
Wonderbooks