Tag: New Lebanon

New Lebanon Library’s Centennial Celebration

Commemorate The 100th Anniversary of the New Lebanon Library this Saturday, April 21, 2012!

Jesse Torrey founded the first free public library in New Lebanon in 1804.  That institution was the progenitor of the New Lebanon Library.  Art Robinson, from Hamlin, NY, is Torrey’s descendant (5th generation nephew) and his genealogical research has filled some of the gaps in our knowledge of Torrey’s life after he left New Lebanon.  Art will share his discoveries with us, including where Jesse is buried!

Local author and library trustee Dan Lynch will review the library’s history since it was chartered a century ago.  He will focus on the work of another founder, the Reverend Joseph Hooper, and trace the contributions of Directors and volunteers over the years, with particular emphasis on Clemence Bull, Olive Hand and Mary Gillen.  Attendees will be invited to share their memories of the Library.

Light refreshments will be served. This program is cosponsored by the Lebanon Valley Historical Society and the New Lebanon Library.

DATE: Saturday, April 21, 2012,
TIME: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PLACE: New Lebanon Library (550 State Route 20, New Lebanon)
Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

Family Crafts Night @ New Lebanon Library

This Thursday (April 19) at the New Lebanon Library: Family Crafts Night

Learn how to make egg carton wreaths! All materials provided. For ages 5 and up, although younger siblings are welcome, too.

Please call 518-794-8844 to register.

WHEN: Thursday (4/19)
TIME: 6:30 pm
PLACE: New Lebanon Library (550 State Route 20, New Lebanon)
Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

Local Scams

According to the New Lebanon Quarterly Newsletter, there are two scams currently being run in our area. Here are the descriptions from the newsletter:

(1) There are two men approaching homeowners in a dump truck with stone claiming they can give it to them at a reduced price because it is “left over” from a job. When the homeowner declines, they dump the product anyway and INSIST that they are owed payment. Additionally, one of the men will try to gain entry to the home by claiming to need to use the bathroom or some other excuse. They are very aggressive and intimidating.

PLEASE share this information with friends and family – REMIND your family and friends NOT to allow strangers into their homes and that they should call 911 immediately if someone comes onto their property and will not leave when asked to. Someone cannot come onto your property to do work you have not authorized and then demand payment.

(2) Someone calls a grandparent in the middle of the night and claims they have their grandchild (and refer to them by name) here at the police barracks. They ask you to wire them money to bail them out of jail and get their vehicle out of impound. DO NOT wire any funds. Call 911 immediately. Then make a call to the grandchild or their parents to make sure they are okay. Several people have sent money and unfortunately there is no legal recourse to recover it.

We had a rock truck show up at our house a few summers ago. I don’t know if it was related to this scam but the guy with the truck gave me the same story about having extra rocks because of a job done in the area. He was pushy but didn’t try anything as described in the above warning. Please share this info with friends, family and neighbors in and around the county.

 

Food for Fines @ New Lebanon Library

All this week (April 9 – April 14, 2012) at the New Lebanon Library, it’s Food for Fines times!

Do you owe fines at the Library? Use them to feed the hungry! Food will be accepted in lieu of fines. Fines for overdue materials (regardless of amount) will be cleared from your record at the rate of one fine per one non-perishable, unexpired, unopened food donation. Only overdue items – not lost or damaged items – are eligible.

All food donations will be forwarded to Charlie’s Pantry for distribution to needy families in and around New Lebanon. So clear your conscience of all those overdue books and benefit your community at the same time!

WHEN: Monday 4/9 through Saturday 4/14
WHERE: New Lebanon Library (550 State Route 20, New Lebanon)
Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

New Lebanon Town Hall Plans

New Lebanon’s recently elected Town Supervisor, Mike Benson, announced that the architect’s plans for the Town Hall addition project will be unveiled at the Town Board meeting this week. While no referendum is required to build the addition, Benson would like the community to see and comment on the plans.

The meeting will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, April 10) at 7:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Valley Protective Association Firehouse on Route 22.