New Lebanon

The Columbia Land Conservancy will present “Animal Tracks” on Thursday, February 21, at 2 pm at the New Lebanon Library.  The program is oriented to school-aged children.
Tracks and traces can provide a glimpse into the lives of animals whose actions are otherwise hidden. Participants will learn about track patterns, identify the animals that made them and make plaster casts of local animals to take home.
To register, please contact the New Lebanon Library at 518-794-8844 or email leb@taconic.net. The New Lebanon Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

submitted by Colleen Teal, New Lebanon Town Clerk
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Berkshire band The Limb Shakers will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, February 8, at 6:30 pm.  They will perform a program of old time jazz and swing music at this event, which is free and open to the public although donations for the performers are appreciated.
The Limb Shakers have played swing dances at Club Helsinki and given concerts throughout western Massachusetts and New York. The band features Allen Livermore on saxophone and clarinet, bassist Seth Travins and Alfred Brewer on trombone. Allen Livermore has performed at clubs, restaurants, resorts, colleges and arts spaces throughout New England and New York. “Sauerkraut Seth” Travins has toured extensively as bassist for Hudson Valley band The Wiyos. Berkshire-based Alfred Brewer performs on alto, tenor and bass trombones and euphonium. He currently studies with Norman Bolter at the New England Conservatory
For further information on this event, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Local favorites David Grover and Linda Worster will be performing together at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, February 15, from 6 to 8 pm.  The public is welcome and the event is free.
David Grover has earned countless awards including a Grammy nomination and Artist of the Year. He spent many years as Arlo Guthrie’s lead guitarist and band leader. Grover and his Big Bear Band have performed at the White House, opened the Goodwill Games, appeared on The Today Show, performed with the Detroit Symphony for their Youth Series and played for the delegates of the United Nations.
Linda Worster has toured as a solo musician throughout New England, New York and New Jersey performing in many coffee houses, colleges, churches, healing centers, cafés and clubs. She has opened for many well known artists including Livingston Taylor, Harry Chapin, Paul Stookey, Leo Kotke, David Bromberg, Bill Staines, Dave Mallett, Jonathan Edwards, Joan Baez, Richie Havens and Taj Mahal.
For further information, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

The New Lebanon Library will hold the following February events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• February 13, 20, 27 (event is on Wednesdays) – Tales for Tots Story Hour – 10:30 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.
• February 13, 20, 27 (event is on Wednesdays) – Hug-A-Bye Babies – noon. This involves age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
• February 14, 21, 28 (event is on Thursdays) – Bright Beginnings Story Hour and Play Group – 11 am to 2 pm. Meet other parents and care providers while your child aged 0-5 hears a story then socializes with other children in an unstructured, educational setting.
• February 14 – Valentine Movie Night – 6:30 pm. Come enjoy a free screening of the romantic classic Casablanca.
• February 15 – David Grover and Linda Worster in Concert Together – 6 pm. Enjoy an evening of exceptional acoustic music with these two Berkshire favorites.
• February 19 – Bingo for Kids – 1:30 pm.
• February 21 – Animal Tracks – 2 pm. This wildlife program is  presented by the Columbia Land Conservancy. Please call 518-794-8844 to register.
• February 22 – Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm. See a current film suitable for the whole family. Popcorn will be provided. Call for title.
• February 23 – 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.
• February 28 – Community Film Night – 6:30pm. A current documentary film will be shown with a discussion to follow. Call for title.
• March 1 – Coffeehouse Night – 6 pm. Enjoy singer/songwriter Linda Worster in concert. Light refreshments will be served.
For further information on any of these events, please contact Jeannie Bogino at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, New Lebanon.