The New Lebanon Library announces the following December events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20, New Lebanon. For further information, please contact Jeannie Bogino at 518-794-8844.
• December 8 – New Lebanon Book Group – 11 am. The book to be discussed is Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain. Newcomers are welcome.
• December 11, 18 (event is on Wednesdays) – Tales for Tots Story Hour – 10:30 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.
• December 11, 18 (event is on Wednesdays) – Hug-A-Bye Babies – noon. This includes age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
• December 11 – Eat Smart New York – 1 pm. This is a free nutrition program for families, presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn ways to stretch your food dollars, prepare quick and healthy meals and snacks and receive food safety tips.
• December 12 – Tor Krautter in concert – 6:30 pm. The popular Berkshire musician performs a wide variety of folk / rock classics and original tunes. Donations for the performer are appreciated.
• December 13 – Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm. A current film suitable for the whole family will be shown. Call for the title. Popcorn and juice will be provided.
• December 19 – Family Crafts Night and Cookie Swap – 6:30 pm. Join us and make clay dough ornaments. All materials are provided. Following the craft, we will hold a cookie swap. Participants should bring four dozen cookies, a recipe and a container to hold your cookie haul. The swap will take place at 7 pm. This is suitable for the whole family.
• December 20 – Community Holiday Celebration – 6:30 pm. The celebration will include pot luck, caroling, crafts for kids, a tree lighting and a visit from Santa. Participants are encouraged to bring treats or a covered dish to share. Music will be provided by jazz duo DBX2, which features bassist Dan Broad and pianist David Bartley. All are welcome.
• December 21 – 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.
• December 27 – David Grover and Linda Worster Together in Concert – 6:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of delightful acoustic music with these two Berkshire favorites.
• December 30 – Bingo for Kids – 1:30 pm. There will be Bingo, prizes and fun for kids aged 5-12.