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Our ‘Branch’ Library Is Now Open W 9-3 -Th 11-4 – F11-4 -S 9-4

Branch library is Open for “Fall” Fun!
The Belden Noble “branch library” is open for business! We resumed regular hours on Wednesday, October 4, and we’re ready to welcome the entire family. Thanks to the generosity of the Essex Community Church and many volunteers, we are able to create a welcoming space for everyone. All services, including inter-library loan, are (pretty much) up and running. We have lugged over a great collection of books, DVDs, and audiobooks for kids and adults. We even have one Internet access computer. Come check them out!

Please note: If you tried and failed to borrow from another library during our hiatus and were told that you have fines, please let Julie know. The library police will not track you down. We are in the process of clearing fines on the accounts of our most regular patrons, but will miss some along the way.

BELDEN NOBLE LIBRARY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Dear Patrons,
Unfortunately our beautiful library was damaged extensively in the recent storm and will be closed until further notice. The library board was meeting upstairs when the tree fell and, though shaken, no one was hurt.
We are thankful to Ken Hughes and Brad French who were on site within minutes and organized a plan.
At this time, we have no idea how much damage there is to the structure or to materials inside, and obviously we will be closed until further notice.
Thank you to all our loyal patrons. We hope to be serving you again soon.

Bake Sale: Saturday, August 12 9:00 am

Bake sales have returned! Find us in front of the post office beginning at 9:00 am with lots of goodies for sale. This is a tasty fund raiser to benefit the library.

We welcome donations of cookies, cakes, pies and other treats. Please drop them off the morning of the event, or call the library at
518-963-8079 to schedule a pick up.

Free Batik Workshop July 21, 1:00 pm

Join us at the library to learn more about,  and to create a batik painting. From 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Friday, July 21, Jessie Furnia will help us explore this beautiful and historic art form. Please let us know you are planning to attend by Wednesday, July 19 so we can accommodate and provide materials for you.  Call the library at (518) 963-8079 or email us at beldennoblelibrary@gmail.com.

What is a batik painting? Batik art is a textile technique that uses wax and dye to create stunning patterns on a piece of fabric, such as cotton, silk, linen, or rayon. All materials will be provided. We are pleased to offer this FREE and fun workshop courtesy of the CEF Library System, Plattsburgh.  The project is made possible by a 2023 CAP grant to CEFLS by the Essex Arts Council

Meet Your Neighbors – Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 PM

The Essex Community Church has generously offered space for us to present our last Meet Your Neighbors program for this year. Join us Thursday the 28th to spend an hour with Lee and Heather Maxey.

Lee Maxey is President and Founder of MindMax llc, a marketing and sales service company that creates a channel to market for organizations’ learning content. MindMax provides additional revenue streams for Higher Education Institutions, Associations, and Publishers through the use of retail marketing and sales of their courseware.

Prior to launching MindMax, Lee was Chief Executive Officer for Acadient – an online marketing and sales retail organization. Lee is known nationally as a thought leader in the learning technology field presenting annually at several conferences, and is currently on the CLO Magazine Editorial Board, The NE Learning Association Board, and is an ASTD Best Awards Judge. 

Interests:  Paddle Tennis, Sailing, Gardening, Photography, Beekeeping and Golf.  Lee has climbed most of the 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks, and has been camping in the Adirondacks for almost 40 years.

Heather moved to the Adirondack coast a few years ago from her hometown of 50 years Duxbury,Mass.  She fell in love with Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks while studying theatre at at Lawrence university.   Her husband and three children spent their summers vacationing in the area for the past twenty years.   With so many businesses going completely remote during Covid, it  gave them the opportunity to move up here full-time.   

Her professional background includes 20 years as an executive at high-tech market in firms, 10 years as a professional lacrosse coach, and prior to moving North a producer and Director of musicals for middle school students.     

The transition  to ADK was smooth one for all involved especially their herd of Alpacas who had never seen such expansive green pastures. Heather quickly adapted to small Adirondack town living and is now fully immersed in a variety of non-profits and activities. She was instrumental in bringing some new life to the Essex Theatre Company this past year by producing their first annual Talent Show as well as joining their board of directors. And this past August produced the original musical production ‘Sounds Like’

Heather works for Berkshire Hathaway as a licensed real estate based in Keene Valley.   When  she’s not with buyers or sellers; you can spot her at The Grange’s Thursday night Jam sessions, strumming her Ukulele and sometimes storytelling at Whitcombs open mike.   During summer months she dedicates most of her spare time to producing or performing various shows at the Essex Theatre.  If weather permits  she enjoys to sail her tiny boat around Lake Champlain.  She’s known to eat an entire dogwood pizza in one sitting.

A $5.00 donation is suggested. Refreshments will be served.

Genealogy Assistance: July 28

*registration required*

Are you ‘stumped’ while climbing your family tree? We are offering FREE appointments with genealogist Judith Harper.
Judith will be at the library on Friday, July 28 from 11:30am —1:30pm. We will be booking a limited number of 15 minute appointments. During your free, individual session, you’ll get started tracing your roots, or learning pro tips to
help you ‘root out’ the mysteries of your family tree.