May Events At The New Lebanon Library

All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• May 1 – New Lebanon Book Group – 11 am. The book to be discussed is Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls. Newcomers welcome.
• May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 (event is on Tuesdays) – Crochet & Knitting Group at 6:30 pm – crochet instruction for beginners and good company for the advanced.
• May 4, 11, 18 and 25 (event is on Wednesdays) – Tales for Tots Story Hour at 11 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.
• May 5, 12, 19 and 26 (event is on Thursdays) – Hug-A-Bye Babies at noon – age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
• May 5 – Community Film Night at 7 pm – showing of a current documentary with discussion to follow. Call 518-794-8844 for title. Snacks provided.
• May 6 – Coffeehouse Night at 6 pm  features the music of singer/songwriter Linda Worster. Light refreshments will be served.
• May 7 – Paws-to-Read at 9 am. Therapy dogs come to the Library, and children read to their furry friends. And, of course, the dogs listen! Please call 518-794-8844 to register.
• May 12 – 18th Century Medicine presented by re-enactor Stuart Lehman at 7:30 pm. From herbs and medicines to bloodletting leeches and surgical tools, patrons will be invited to learn the techniques used for healing during the 18th Century.
• May 13 – Family Crafts Night at 6 pm. Make a popsicle stick house. All materials provided; suitable for the whole family.
• May 16 – Poetry Group at 6 pm. Poets and aspiring poets are invited to share their work. Newcomers are welcome.
• May 19 – Travelogue – a multimedia presentation about local resident Doreen Forney’s trip to Baffin Island and Greenland.
• May 20 – Preschool Pajama Party at 6 pm featuring a story and short movie for preschoolers; older children also welcome. Wear your PJs, bring your blankie; snacks provided.
• May 21 – Chess Instruction for Kids at 6:30 pm. Players of all ages and levels are welcome.
• May 26 – Music: The Rev Tor Solo Show at 7 pm. Acoustic folk and rock is performed by Berkshire musician Tor Krautter.
• May 27 – Family Movie Night at 6:30 pm. A current film suitable for the whole family will be shown. Call for title. Snacks will be provided.
For more information on any of these events, please contact Jeannie Bogino at 518-794-8844.