The New Lebanon Library announces the following August events. All of these events are free and will take place at the library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• August 15, 22, 29 (event is on Wednesdays) – Tales for Tots Story Hour – 10:30 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.
• August 15, 22, 29 (event is on Wednesdays) – Hug-A-Bye Babies – noon; age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
• August 16, 23, 30 (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.
• August 10 – Chickens from Around the World – 2 pm. Chickens visit the Library.
• August 10 – Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm; a current film suitable for the whole family. Call for title.
• August 12 – New Lebanon Book Group – 11 am. Newcomers welcome.
• August 13 – Community Drum Circle – 6:30 pm. Join musician and educator Allen Livermore for a community drum circle. Bring your own drums or percussion instruments or borrow ours.
• August 14 – Bingo for Kids – 1:30 pm.
• August 16 – Family Crafts Night – 6:30pm. Make your own T-shirt. All materials provided. Suitable for the whole family.
• August 17 – David Grover in concert – 7 pm. Grover performs his adult set.
• August 18 – 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.
• August 21 – Wow Wii! Gaming for Kids – 1:30 pm.
• August 21 – Collaging with Columbia County artist Ruth Abram – 6:30 pm, for adults and teens. Please call to register..
• August 22 – Dream Big with David Grover – 2 pm. Music and storytelling for kids performed by the renowned musician. An ice cream social follows. The public is welcome.
• August 24 – Paul de Jong – 7 pm. Acclaimed cellist of The Books performs.
• August 29 – Author I. Alex Olchowski – 7 pm; a reading and book signing of the local author’s new book.
• August 30 – Rick Leab – 6:30 pm. The Berkshire musician performs with mandocello, guitar and rhumba box.
For further information on any of these events, please contact Jeannie Bogino at 518-794-8844.