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New Lebanon Library October Events

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The New Lebanon Library announces the following October events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• October 12 – Swap, Not Shop! Halloween Costume Exchange – 6:30 pm. Bring a bag of gently used, clean clothing and accessories suitable for Halloween costumes and an additional empty bag. After the swap, you’ll leave with a bag of “new to you” items. Any left over items will be donated to Goodwill.
• October 14 – Coffeehouse Night – 6 pm; features the music of singer/songwriter Linda Worster. Light refreshments will be served.
• October 15 – Paws-to-Read – 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.
• October 17 – Family Feed Topical Food & Recipe Swap – 6:30 pm. Bring a family-friendly recipe of this month’s topic and a sample to share! This month, bring your favorite healthy Halloween treats that your kids love.
• October 20 – New York State Legends, Folklore and Ghost Stories with author David Pitkin – 7 pm. Join us for researched tales of New York hauntings with this noted regional author and storyteller.
• October 21 – Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm. A current film suitable for the whole family will be shown. Call 518-794-8844 for the title. Snacks will be provided.
• October 27 – Family Crafts Night – 6 pm. Make Halloween mummy eggs. All materials will be provided. This activity is suitable for the whole family.
Ongoing Events
• October 12, 19, 26 (Wednesdays) – Tales for Tots Story Hour – 11 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.
• October 12, 19, 26 (Wednesdays) – Hug-A-Bye Babies – noon. Age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
• October 13, 20, 27 (Thursdays) – Bright Beginnings Story Hour and Play Group – 11 am. Meet other parents and care providers while your child hears a story, then socializes with other children in an unstructured, educational setting. This is free and open to everyone who cares for children up to age 5.
For further information on any of these events, please contact Jeannie Bogino at 518-794-8844.