Upcoming Events At Stephentown Memorial Library

• Batik Inspired Accent Pillow – On Monday, February 21, at 12:30 pm, Casey Southard will show you how to make your own batik inspired accent pillow.  The beauty of batik has inspired fabric artists throughout the ages. Learn a little about Batik’s rich history in Africa and Asia.  By using an alternative medium, we will eliminate the hazards and time investment of the traditional hot-wax method without losing the special batik appearance. Each participant will receive a plain muslin pillow.  Guidance and materials will be provided to insure that the pillow you take home will be anything but plain. You create the simple design for your own unique batik. This is a free program, all materials will be provided.  Enrollment is limited so call to reserve your spot.
• Go Batty with Jerry Schneider – Join us on Wednesday, February 23, at 1 pm for a wonderful program about bats.  Jerry Schneider, a Vermont native, has performed nature programs for the past ten years throughout the Northeast, the Midwest and along the Atlantic Seaboard.  Since 2003, he has done presentations about bats in schools and libraries, using wonderful slide photographs by Merlin D. Tuttle and Bat Conservation International.  This program introduces audiences to local and tropical bats. Via slides and taped bat calls, the audience moves beyond old stereotypes to understand the vital role of bats, which help control pesky insects, pollinate night blooming flowers and are valuable dispersers of seeds.  Audiences learn about bats in our attics, building bat houses, vampire bats, migration and hibernation.  Registration is limited, so please sign up in advance.
• SML Annual Meeting – Please join us on Thursday, February 24, at 7 pm for our Annual Meeting.  The public is invited and encouraged to come and enjoy some refreshments and hear about the state of the Library, how we are doing and what is planned for the year to come.
• Vacation Week Family Movie – On Friday, February 25, at 7 pm we will show the just released Megamind on our large screen. Super villain Megamind’s dreams have come true when he conquers the city’s protector Metro Man, gaining control of Metro City. But when a new villain is created and chaos runs rampant, the world’s biggest “mind” and his comic sidekick Minion might actually save the day. The animated Megamind is packed with high-flying action and non-stop laughs and is rated PG.  Popcorn and drinks will be served.  This event is free and all are welcome!
• Youth Book Discussion Group – We are starting a new book discussion group for students in grades 6 thru 9.  The group will meet monthly on Saturdays at 1 pm, beginning on February 26.  We want your input on which books you’d like to read and discuss.  Stop by the Library anytime and add your suggested titles to the box at the front desk.  Our first book will be I so don’t do mysteries by Barrie Summy. Sherry (short for Sherlock) wants more mall time, less homework and a certain cute boy. Instead, she’s recruited by her mother’s ghost to prevent a rhino heist at San Diego’s Wild Animal Park. Copies of the book are available now at the Library.
Tween Game Time – Come join us for an afternoon of gaming for 10 to 14 year olds, featuring Guitar Hero with two guitars and other Wii games, board games, pizza and refreshments. Bring your friends and show off your skills on Saturday, February 26, at 2 pm at the Library. This event is free, but we ask that you register in advance.
Events will be at the Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 State Route 43, Stephentown.  For more information on any of these programs or to register for programs, call the Library at 518-733-5750 or check our website at www.stephentownlibrary.org.