The class on Google Power and Google Maps scheduled for
Wednesday, March 10th has been cancelled.

The Library has received a grant from the Helen Andrus Benedict Foundation

to conduct a workshop for older adults - "Altered Books - Visual Memories".

This grant is part of the Benedict Foundation's Creative Aging in Our Communities program.
Local artist, Maggie Zander Orling will lead the sessions on how to make Altered Books.
No prior artexperience is necessary. Simply bring old pictures, souvenirs, letters, mementos etc and a willingness to experiment. We will supply the books and art supplies.

The workshops will take place from:
1:00 to 3:00 on Wednesdays beginning March 3rd and ending April 28th.
There will be a reception with refreshments at the library on April 30th and the books will remain on display until the annual book sale begins. They will reappear under the tent on Saturday, May 8th at the library fair.
Call or email the library to sign up. There is only room for 15 participants.

Not sure what an altered book is? Try Googling it and check out these examples.

This program is co-sponsored with the North Salem Seniors and North Salem Continuing Education.

Tables of Content---Literary Events

You are invited to attend literary dinners and brunches benefiting the library and hosted by local families.  While many of the events have sold out, these are still open. Please call or email the library to reserve a place. Checks should be made out to the library.

Saturday, March 20th at 11:30 - Maple Harvest - $50/adult & $25/child
           Crowd around the grill for a country lunch, while learning all about "sugaring" from your enterprising hosts who every year tap their own trees. You might even snag a taste of  North Salem syrup.

Sunday, March 14th at 4:00 - Art North Salem - $150/person
         Enjoy dinner at Roseclyff, the spectacular home created by this multi-talented artist and designer. The decor is accented by the vibrant colors of her paintings and her sculpture, and by the whimsical one-of-a-kind furniture, show-cased in the March/April 2009 issue of Bedford Magazine.            

What does a good library tell you?

It tells you that the community cares about young families and starting children on an exciting journey of learning and reading. It tells you that the community cares about its older citizens who may have more time for reading and programs. It tells you that the community seeks cultural enrichment and opportunities for residents to join together socially. And doesn't this describe the sort of place where you and your family might like to live?

To serve you well, we need your continued help. Please join us to meet the goal of raising $50,000 through our Annual Appeal.

It is a vote not only for your  library but for the health and pride of our community.