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.

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.

From March 1 to March 17, the Library Leprechaun will make a flying visit. He will have a new hiding spot each day. A picture of his hiding spot will be posted on our Instagram page daily.

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!

On Wednesday, January 25, we’re celebrate Library Shelfie Day. This is a day for book lovers to share their favorite books and library shelves with the world in a fun way. After all, the world belongs to those who read! Readers of all ages are encouraged to take a selfie with their most beloved library shelf showcasing the books that stand out for them. Book stores, libraries, schools, and individuals from all over the world celebrate the day by sharing their favorite books or shelves on social media. Make your shelf (and your hair!) as pretty as can be, snap a shelfie, and share it with all who wish to see it. We suggest these three easy steps: Visit a library (preferably BNML!) and explore the stacks, or get reacquainted with your library at home. Find a shelf with some great reads and take a shelfie. Just stack up some books and snap away! Share your shelfie with other book lovers using the hashtag #libraryshelfie. You’ll be part of a community of book lovers – plus you can see what everyone else is reading!

On Wednesday, January 25, we’re celebrate Library Shelfie Day. This is a day for book lovers to share their favorite books and library shelves with the world in a fun way. After all, the world belongs to those who read! Readers of all ages are encouraged to take a selfie with their most beloved library shelf showcasing the books that stand out for them. Book stores, libraries, schools, and individuals from all over the world celebrate the day by sharing their favorite books or shelves on social media. Make your shelf (and your hair!) as pretty as can be, snap a shelfie, and share it with all who wish to see it. We suggest these three easy steps: Visit a library (preferably BNML!) and explore the stacks, or get reacquainted with your library at home. Find a shelf with some great reads and take a shelfie. Just stack up some books and snap away! Share your shelfie with other book lovers using the hashtag #libraryshelfie. You’ll be part of a community of book lovers – plus you can see what everyone else is reading!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.