New Lebanon

In observance of Women’s History Month, acclaimed short story author Lydia Davis will speak at the New Lebanon Library on Tuesday, March 31. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Davis, a MacArthur fellow and winner of the 2013 Man Booker International Prize, is a professor of creative writing at the University at Albany. She was a Lillian Vernon Distinguished Writer-in-Residence at New York University in 2012. The “extremely short short stories” she is known for were described by The New Yorker as “probably unique in American writing, in its combination of lucidity, aphoristic brevity, formal originality, sly comedy, metaphysical bleakness, philosophical pressure, and human wisdom.” Davis’s most recent collection, “Can’t and Won’t: Stories,” features stories in miniature — complaint letters, reflections on dreams, and small dilemmas. Davis is also a novelist, essayist, and translator from French and other languages, and has produced several new translations of French literary classics.

All are welcome at this event. For more information, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, 1/4 mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

The Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Friday,  March 13,  at  7 pm. This event is free and open to the public, although donations for the performers are appreciated.

Formed in 1994, The Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra includes songwriter and educator Bernice Lewis, and educator Bernie McMahon, as well as surprise guests. They perform both originals and reinvented standard favorites. Close-cropped harmonies and unrestrained ukulele strumming produce a highly original sound. Their sets boast something from every era, ranging from Mozart to Radiohead, all of which benefit from fresh arrangements and a vocal delivery with tongues buried firmly in cheeks. Nothing is sacred in the Ladies’ quest for suitable material.

For further information, please call the library at (518) 794-8844. The library is located at 550 State Route 20, 1/4 mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Berkshire musician Robin O’Herin will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, March 20, from 6:30 to 8 pm. This event is free and open to the public, although donations for the performer are appreciated.

A 2013 Boston Blues Challenge Finalist, Robin O’Herin is a touring blues and gospel musician, specializing in historically rich, often interactive concerts og blues, gospel, and traditional American music. Her performances are warm, affirming experiences which explore the music of the Delta and Piedmont regions of the South. Song selections may include Robert Johnson, Blind Willie Johnson and O’Herin’s own original blues and fingerstyle ballads.

The New Lebanon Library announces the following March events. All of these events are free and will take place at the library which is at 550 State Route 20. New Lebanon, NY. Phone is (518) 794-8844.

March 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays) – Kid’s Stuff

Small Wonders Storytime – 10 am. Songs, movement activities and age-appropriate stories for our younger patrons and their caregivers. For toddlers up to 35 months.

March 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays) – Kid’s Stuff

Preschool Story Hour – 11 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs, and movement activities. For 35 months to 5 yrs.

March 10, 24 – Film

Oscar Film Series – 6:30 pm. Free screening of one of this years Best Picture nominees. Call for title.

March 6 – Music

Coffeehouse Night with Linda Worster – 6 pm. An evening of acoustic music with this Berkshire favorite. Donations for the performer appreciated.

March 9, 23 (every other Monday) – Community

Study the Constitution – 7 pm. Bi-weekly discussion group focusing on the study of the Constitution. Interested participants should bring their questions and be ready to share their opinions.

March 12 – Film

Afternoon Movie for Kids – 1 pm. Join us for a screening of the current film suitable for the whole family. Call for title.

March 13 – Music

The Ladies’ Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra – 7 pm. Berkshire musicians Bernice Lewis and Berni McMahon as well as surprise guests perform ukulele music ranging from Mozart to Radiohead. Donations for the performers appreciated.

March 17, 18 – Art

Learn to Draw Still Life – 7 pm. Two part workshop in which participants will explore the techniques and methods used in creating still life and will work from a single subject supplied by the instructor. Participants should bring their own pencil, charcoal, oil pastel or other medium (no paint, please) and also should supply their own drawing paper.

March 19 – Crafts

Family Crafts Night – 6:30 pm. Join us and make your own duct tape catchall. All materials provided. For ages 5 and up.

March 20 – Music

Robin O’Herin in concert– 6:30 pm. A historically rich, interactive concert that includes original and traditional American music that explores the music of the Delta and Piedmont regions of the South. Donations for the performer appreciated.

March 26 – Crafts

Adult Crafts Night – 6:30 pm. Join us and make a decoupage bracelent. All materials provided. For adults and teens.

March 27 – Film

Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm. Join us for a screening of a current film suitable for the whole family. Call for title.

March 28 – Kid’s Stuff

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 to register.

March 31 – Kid’s Stuff

Block Party: Legos in the Library! – 4 to 5:30 pm. Lego club for kids. We provide the Legos and will display all creations until the next club.

For further information on any of these events, please contact Jeannie Bogino at (518) 794-8844.