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.

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.

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The Belden Noble Memorial Library is 125 Years Old This Year!
We will celebrate with an ANNIVERSARY
AUCTION on Saturday, July 13, from 3:00—6:00 PM, at the Essex Theater in the Masonic Lodge across the street from the library. It will be both a silent and live auction with our good neighbor Wayne Bailey at the mic as auctioneer, ensuring a fun fundraiser. We are both celebrating our anniversary and preparing to get our beloved library back in shape, following the tree disaster in September.

The library board has been busy sending out letters of request to many, many potential donors both far and near. We are aiming for dozens of goods and services. Can you contribute? Perhaps offer your services stacking a woodpile; or maybe digging out an offering from that closet/drawer of good gifts at home; or an antique?
We have set up a page on our Website showing the items we will have up for auction at the event. Please visit essexlibrary.org/auction and note that new items will be added as they arrive so check the page often. We hope to add your donation to this list! This program is free to attend and refreshments will be served.
Call Sally (Auction Organizer) at 518-837-1800 with your donation information, or stop in the library to fill out a donation form, and she will contact you. COMMUNITY SPIRIT will make this event a success. Please join us!