2024 marks 125 years of service to the Essex community! Join the $125 Club and help us celebrate this milestone with your donation of $125. Your support will help launch us into another 125 years of service.
You’ll receive our thanks and a special tote bag, designed with a drawing of the library by Jim Van Hoven. This is an ongoing effort throughout our anniversary year. Donors will be gratefully acknowledged in our Fall newsletter.
| Cary Grant: Handsome, elegant gentleman, and superb actor. Comedy, romance, action, suspense—Grant handles it all with incomparable grace and a wry grin. We’re kicking off our new Friday Films series on October 4 with one of Grant’s funniest and most famous films, “His Girl Friday.” |
| The program will get underway at 7:00 pm with a short introduction by David Tisdale. Free “concession stand type” snacks will be provided. |
| Fall is a great time to get outdoors and explore with our new Empire Parks Pass! The pass permits vehicle access to most facilities operated by the NY State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. |
| The pass may be borrowed for up to three days and must be presented upon entry to the facility. Without the pass, you will be required to pay the vehicle entry fee. The pass is good for free admission to the parks listed on the NYS Parks website and day use areas listed on the NYS DEC website. For more information and a list of our local borrowing rules, stop in or visit our web site. Suggestion: Pick up the Empire Pass and have a park picnic during your library crawl tour! |
This October, we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage with a Loteria themed scavenger hunt. Loteria, Spanish for lottery, is a traditional Mexican board game similar to Bingo.
We have hidden the Loteria card deck all over the first floor of the library. Search, find, and win a small prize. Children and caregivers are welcome to join us in this self-directed activity. The scavenger hunt will be available from September 28 – October 12.
Come in for brick-snapping fun! We’ll supply the Legos – you bring the creativity! Each session will include “free” and “themed” builds that will be announced during the program.
Kids age 6-12 can let their imaginations run wild on Saturday, October 5 and Saturday, October 19 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A themed build will start at 3:30.
Duplos and/or The Lego movie will be available for children under six. Please note that adult supervision is required for children under six. All ages are welcome.
Note: Are you looking to lighten your Lego load? We can use a few new-to-us Legos, including people (“minifigs”) and parts (wheels, bases, etc.). Email us call (518) 963-8079, or stop in to arrange a time to bring them in.
Did You Know? Your library card is your golden ticket to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and now digital magazines. It’s easy to use the Libby free library reading app on a phone or tablet, access in a web browser (libbyapp.com), listen with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, transfer to an e-reader, and more.
Learn how to get started or get a refresher on Saturday, October 5. Individual appointments will be available from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Call the library at (518) 963-8079 or send us an email (beldennoblelibrary@gmail.com) for more details and to book a spot.
On August 22 at 1:00pm, will be dabbling in watercolor painting with guidance from Jessie Furnia. This FREE workshop is geared to adults age “55 and better” and we ask you to let us know you are coming by Saturday, August 17.
The free 8/22 watercolor painting workshop is made possible courtesy of the CEF Library System and a grant from the Essex County Arts Council Cultural Assistance Program Grant with funding provided by Essex County.
The Library will hold a book sale during Essex Day from 10:00 am to 3:00 PM.
After 2:00PM, fill a bag for $5.00.
Allison Pataki will give a talk on her latest book, Finding Margaret Fuller. Ms. Pataki’s book delves into the remarkable friendships of Margaret Fuller and her legacy as a journalist, writer and feminist. We are fortunate to have this opportunity to chat with the author.
Everyone has a lifetime of stories to tell! Find the best path to writing impactful memoirs and personal essays with award-winning memoirist Christopher Locke. This small, individualized class will meet once a week on Thursday, August 8,15, and 22 after the library closes at 4:00 for an hour and a half.
With Chris’ caring and guidance, you will have the opportunity to transform your ideas into powerfully constructed prose. Whether you’re looking to begin the journey of crafting your own memoir, or if you’re just curious about how to write the best personal essay possible, let Chris’ proven approach of compassionate listening, detailed guidance, and unyielding support bring your memories to the page. No prior writing experience is required. Bring yourself, a pencil, and your stories. Light
refreshments will be served.
Though the series is free and open to the 18+ year old public, sign up is necessary as limited enrollment allows close, supportive attention in this safe and encouraging environment. Please register before Saturday, August 3. One spot
has been claimed so don’t delay. Call the library at (518) 963-8079, or send an email to
beldennoblelibrary@gmail.com.
This series is made possible by generous support from a Generous Act grant awarded to BNML.
