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Event

Library Crawl June 3rd

Saturday, June 3

Did you know that there are 30 libraries in the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System? Each
library reflects its community, so we are all unique, like snowflakes. On Saturday, June 3,
BNML and 24 partner libraries are taking part in a Library Crawl. This is your chance to see
what the neighbors are up to and win a prize while you’re at it.
Follow these easy steps and then be prepared to roam at will.

  1. Stop by the library and pick up a passport, or download it here.
  2. Visit as many participating libraries as you like.
  3. At each stop, ask the librarian to stamp or sign your passport.
  4. Visit three or more libraries during the day to be eligible to enter a drawing.
  5. Turn in your completed passport to any participating library.
  6. The draw will be held on June 24, and winners will be notified by phone and/or
    email.
    A list of libraries and the activities the are offering are listed here.
Event

Coronation Day Tea June 6 9:00am to 2:00pm

You are cordially invited to tea in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III.

Join us at Belden Noble Memorial Library on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Wear your finest hat and
enjoy the coronation as you partake of finger food and refreshing teas. This event is free, courtesy of the BNML Board of Trustees and director. Raffle tickets for a souvenir item will be available to purchase. All proceeds will benefit the library’s tea and coffee cart service (and isn’t that appropriate?)

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Mother’s Day Events

Saturday, May 13
11:00am-2:00pm
Nothing says “I love you” like a ball of mud!

Create a ball of native wildflower seeds
To toss and spread in your yard. Support the bees and our local ecology! All ages are
welcome!

Kids: Make Your Own Mother’s Day craft! From Wednesday, May 3 to May 13, stop in to
pick up a card to cut and color and a small pack of colored pencils.

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Weekly Old-Time Fiddle Jam Sessions Sundays at 2:00 pm

Are you a beginning to intermediate musician who would like to work on tunes you already know, or learn new tunes while playing with other local musicians? Beginning Sunday, March 5 at 2:00 pm you are invited to join us weekly at the library for a relaxed slow jam session.
This program will focus on acoustic, instrumental old time fiddle tunes learned by ear. For a sense of the type of music we will explore, click here. This will be a relaxed and inviting space to work on tunes as a group. Note that the library also hosts a once a month jam session for more advanced players. For more information about either program, please contact us by e-mail All acoustic instruments welcome.

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Browse our Seed Library – Free Seeds!

To support sustainability and access for home gardeners, we have a small seed library. You’ll find classics, best sellers, recent prorogations, and Indie varieties now in our starter collection. We have (and are accepting donations of) heirloom varieties, certified organic, open-pollinated, and non-GMO seeds to share. As spring progresses, we will happily accept starter plants.

Patrons throughout the three-county library system have participated enthusiastically in free seed exchanges. We hope gardeners of all ages and skill levels will donate and cultivate! Patrons throughout the three-county library system have participated enthusiastically in free seed exchanges. We hope gardeners of all ages and skill levels will donate and cultivate!
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Little-Effort Library Advocacy!

Did You Know?
53% of New Yorkers are registered public library users, however New York State libraries have been underfunded for more than a decade. Without your help the trend may continue this year. 
Despite support for increasing Library Operating Aid last year, the Executive Budget proposal for FY2024 includes a $3.5M cut in Library Operating Aid. Libraries will struggle to serve their communities and students with the proposed budget.

Please help us advocate for funding that complies with Education Law. You can advocate for libraries in many different ways. One option is to contact our elected officials by using pre-printed postcards that are available at the library, or by clicking here to send an e-postcard.

A few “factoids” that will be of interest to north country residents are:
* Since 2011, there have been an average of 159.4 million library visits per year. Yearly attendance at Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and New York Giants games averages 3.4 million.
* 63.6% of New York public libraries are the ONLY free access to computers/Internet in their communities. Over 17,300 public terminals are connected to the Internet.
* 98.4% of New York State public libraries have wireless availability. New Yorkers logged in for 21.9 million sessions last year.
Advocacy for libraries happens year-round. Please stop in to pick up this year’s advocacy materials and a brochure full of eye opening facts about the value of New York libraries to the people of New York State. 

Please, also contact your state representatives. The New York State Library Association makes contacting your representatives regarding library advocacy very easy. Visit this link, fill out your contact information, and it will automatically send a message to your representative that you want them to support libraries in New York State.
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Blind Date with a Book – win chocolates for your Valentine!

Come to the library beginning Wednesday, January 25th and take a look at the books we’ve wrapped. Each book has a few hints about its ‘personality’ and hopefully you will find one you like and you will enjoy your ‘date’.
When your date is over, return the book review slip to be entered into our drawing on February 18th for a box of chocolates. We have ‘playdate’ books for kids too!