| Find the pumpkins that are hidden around the library! Rinda the Good Witch (no guarantees!) and her familiar, Petey the pet snake will be here to read spooky stories at selected intervals between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Halloween Trivia Saturday, October 26 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Come with a pre-made team of 3-5 people or join a team once here. We need at least two teams of 2-4 adult contestants to play. Call the library at (518) 963-8079 or send send us an email for details. We’re racking our brains all week to come up with questions, so pre-registration is appreciated but not required. |
Category Archives: Event
Short Story Book Club
| November’s short story book club pick is Night of the Living Rez (2022) by Morgan Talty. In 12 linked stories, all narrated by a character named David, Talty’s debut collection provides an unsparing perspective on the harsh reality of life in the Panawahpskek (Penobscot) Nation of Maine. Ranging from grim to tender, these stories reveal the hardships facing a young Native American in contemporary America. This collection has won awards that are too numerous to list, and was named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, NPR, Esquire, Oprah Daily, and more. |
| The short story book club is perfect for busy people, especially at this time of the year. There’s no need to attend a meeting or make snacks for anyone other than yourself. Stop in for a copy of the book and enjoy reading the chapter(s) you have time for. When you return the book, shareyour impressions and recommendations or December in a notebook at the desk if you choose.We would love to hear what you think! |
Loteria Scavenger Hunt, Hispanic Heritage Month, September 28 – October 12
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.
Friday Film Night, October 4 at 7:00 PM
| 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. |
Book Sale Satruday, August 3 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
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.
Drop-In Holiday Craft
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.
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.
- Stop by the library and pick up a passport, or download it here.
- Visit as many participating libraries as you like.
- At each stop, ask the librarian to stamp or sign your passport.
- Visit three or more libraries during the day to be eligible to enter a drawing.
- Turn in your completed passport to any participating library.
- 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.
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?)