New Lebanon

The New Lebanon Library is now accepting donations of jewelry for its second annual Bling For Books sale, a jewelry bazaar to benefit the Library.

“This event was a smashing success last year. There was a beautiful piece of jewelry for every taste and budget,” said Library Director Jeannie Bogino. “During this cold weather, it would be great if people could go through their jewelry boxes and make a tax deductible donation of bling they never wear.”

Drop off for donations at the Library during regular Library hours.

The Bling For Books will be held Saturday, May 17, from 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is free. A Preview Sale will held Friday, May 16, from 6 to 8 pm. Admission for this costs $5.

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. For more information, please call the Library at 518-794-8844.

Berkshire musician Tor Krautter will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, March 27, at 6:30 pm. With the use of a looping unit, Rev Tor creates tasty yet infectious grooves and performs a large repertoire of well crafted original tunes and classic rock/folk covers.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations for the performer are appreciated. 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.

Local favorites David Grover, Linda Worster and Puggy Demary will be performing together at the New Lebanon Library on Sunday, March 23, at 2 pm. The group will be performing originals plus a mix of folk and rock from the 50s, 60s and 70s. From the Beatles to Crosby, Stills and Nash, from Simon and Garfunkel to Joni Mitchell, this group is always wonderful. The public is welcome, and the event is free, although donations for the performers are encouraged.

David Grover has earned countless awards including a Grammy nomination and Artist of the Year. He spent many years as Arlo Guthrie’s lead guitar 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 coffeehouses, colleges, churches, healing centers, cafés and clubs. She has opened for many well known artists including Harry Chapin, David Bromberg, Bill Staines and Joan Baez.

Puggy Demary has been performing in the Berkshires for decades. He plays bass, guitar and piano and is a songwriter as well.

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 Lebanon Valley Historical Society (LVHS) has been granted $225 from the Columbia County Board of Supervisors and the Columbia County Historical Society 2013 Re-grant program. These funds have been used to buy archival storage boxes and supplies for the LVHS collection of The ECHO, a now out of print weekly newspaper which  covered towns in Columbia and Rensselaer Counties on the Massachusetts border.

Previously, the LVHS had an extensive but incomplete collection of  The ECHO.  Last summer, the Town of New Lebanon received a donation of a complete collection of The ECHO, and gave them to the LVHS.  The LVHS  requested funding from the Columbia County Historical Society to buy  archival storage boxes and supplies in order to safely store this collection.

In January, volunteers from the LVHS sorted and collated the newspapers. The LVHS now has an almost complete collection of The ECHO from 1940 to 1996. They are archivally stored in the LVHS rooms at the New Lebanon Town Hall and available for public research by appointment.

Since many of the donated editions had multiple copies, extra copies were donated to the Stephentown and Canaan Historical Societies.  Copies of The  ECHO are also available for public perusal at the New Lebanon Heritage  Center.

The New Lebanon Library announces the following March events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.

• March 12, 19, 26 (this event is on Wednesdays) – Small Wonders Lapsit Storytime – 10 am. These are age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. For ages up to 18 months.

• March 12, 19, 26 (this event is on Wednesdays) – Preschool Story Hour – 11 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.

• March 7 – Coffeehouse Night with Linda Worster – 6 pm, an evening of acoustic music with this Berkshire favorite. Donations for the performer are appreciated.

• March 11 – Community Film Night – 6:30 pm. See a free screening of the film “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” with a discussion to follow.

• March 13 – How to download eBooks and audiobooks with your library card – 6:30 pm. Bring your device and let our experts show you how to access our digital collections.

• March 14 – Dublin Porter in concert – 7 pm, an evening of Irish music. Donations for the performers are appreciated.

• March 20 – Family Crafts Night – 6:30 pm. All materials will be provided. This activity is for ages 5 and up.

• March 21 – Divinitress in concert – 7 pm, an evening of acoustic folk rock from local duo Tistrya Grace and Erin Laundry. Donations for the performers are appreciated.

• March 22 – Paws-to-Read – 9  am. Therapy dogs come to the Library and children read to their furry friends. And, of course, the dogs listen!

• March 23 – Together in Concert – David Grover, Linda Worster and Puggy Demary – 2 pm, an evening of original music plus a mix of folk and rock from the 50s, 60s and 70s with these Berkshire favorites. Donations for the performers are appreciated.

• March 27 – Tor Krautter in concert – 6:30 pm, an evening of unplugged originals and folk/rock covers with Rev Tor. Donations for the performer are appreciated.

• March 28 – 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.

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

Local acoustic folk trio, Divinitress, will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, March 21, from 7 to 9 pm.  Their blend of harmonies and acoustic instruments give this group a unique and uplifting sound.

Divinitress consists of singer-guitarist Tistrya Grace, who has spent ten years performing at coffee houses and festivals, and versatile Berkshire singer-songwriter Erin Laundry. They play a combination of original songs along with popular covers that encourage the audience to sing along.

For further information on this event, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The public is welcome, and the event is free, although donations for the performers are appreciated. The library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Irish music trio Dublin Porter will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, March 14, at 7 pm. The repertoire of this Berkshire band focuses on the dance music and airs of Ireland.

For further information on this event, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The public is welcome and the event is free. 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.