ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA

Jim McCarthy and Family again helped us celebrate our ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA with their Christmas music. We had a full parking lot for the two hours and lots of delicious finger foods. The HUGE Christmas stocking was won by Janet Barnard.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA

TOMORROW, DECEMBER 3 (SUNDAY) WE WILL BE HOLDING OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA FROM 2-4. JIM MCCARTHY & FAMILY WILL PROVIDE THE MUSIC. WE WILL BE SERVING ALL KINDS OF DELICIOUS GOODIES AND WE HAVE A HUGE CHRISTMAS STOCKING FULL OF SURPRISES WHICH WILL BE WON BY THE LUCKY TICKET HOLDER. DO STOP IN AND VISIT WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS.

CARD CLASS

We are holding a Christmas Card Class on Monday night, November 27 at 6 pm ... $10 per person ... you can make 5 Christmas Cards for those special people on your list. Katrina Wolfe of Williamstown, NY is the demonstrator. You can call her at 315-439-4933 (cell) or 315-964-7762 (home) if you have any questions. Join us for a fun evening!

NEW FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

Alas, we have to replace our fireplace unit ($4500) as parts cannot be obtained for the present one. One of our trustees has generously contributed $500 for this expenditure. Installation date is November 17 and we are looking forward to it as the fireplace is the only source of heat in our meeting room.

LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

The construction on our library roof is nearly complete. The sections of the old ugly metal roof were removed and is being replaced with matching black shingles. The old two story section of the original building had absolutely no insulation so this was blown in. JLS of Camden is our contractor and we are hoping our NYS Library Construction Grant goes through. If you could see what this building looked like when we opened in June 2000, you wouldn't believe it!

SUMMER PROGRESS

Do stop in and see our new sidewalk with steps leading to the Memorial Stone in our Memorial Garden. This is now handicap accessible. This stone is engraved with the names of those who have passed on and in most cases were big supporters of our library. It has been the practice in our small community that their relatives have asked donations be given to the library instead of flowers. We have had their names engraved on this stone.

SUMMER PROGRESS

Do stop in and see our new sidewalk with seps leading to the Memorial Stone in our Memorial Garden. This is now handicap accessible. This stone is engraved with the names of those who have passed on and in most cases were big supporters of our library. It has been the practice in our small community that their relatives have asked donations be given to the library instead of flowers. We have had their names engraved on this stone. Since this photo, black mulch has been added.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Our Summer Reading Program continues with story time each Wednesday at

10 a.m. and Teen Group Wednesday evenings at 6:30.

Daddy-O's honors an ice cream cone coupon for each 10 books read and

prizes can be won by obtaining points by reading.

Come in and see all we have to offer!

SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF

Mark Monday, July 10 on your calendar. The Williamstown Library will be serving hotdogs and drinks at 6 p.m. with Jeff the Balloon Man entertaining parents and children at 6:30.

Our theme this year is BUILD A BETTER WORLD ... you can register that night or beforehand. We have lots of new interesting books and prizes to be won by reading.