Join us Monday nights through August for LEGO night at the library.  It’s a great opportunity for cooperative play, and for families to visit before this long, hot summer ends.

For those of you who’ve signed up for the Summer Reading Program, we need to do a reschedule due to a rainy forecast.  This week’s “libraries Rock” them was Rock & Roll. We were to read about the most famous rock concert ever, and then do some tie-dyed t-shirts.  We will change the date for these activities to Wednesday August 8th.  This Wednesday instead we will exlplore “Fossils: Rocks that Tell Stories”.  Sorry for the switch, but the tie-dying must be done outside, hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate with us in a couple weeks.  Thanks for understanding and being flexible summer readers!

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Caitlin Stewart, Educator with the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District will present a talk about BATS and their essential role in the ecosystem. Join us to learn remarkable facts about this truly amazing mammal.  While the talk is happening, Miss Susan will entertain the kid’s with some bat stories, and a batty craft project.  Join us Monday July 23rd at 7pm.

THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK AND BALE SALE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY JULY 28TH AND SUNDAY JULY 29TH FROM 10am to 2:30pm BOTH DAYS. Come get your fix of summer reads and treat yourself to fresh, handmade goodies. Proceeds will help sustain the Indian Lake Library.

This year’s theme is Libraries Rock! As you track your hours of reading and your book titles, we will be exploring adventures with rocks of all type, see the schedule below for details on each date.  Each week will have a different theme, story, and activity.  Keeping up with reading skills over the summer is so important, and we will have fun doing it!  Registration is open, visit the library to sign up and receive your reading log and bag of goodies…

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Wednesday, July 11^th 2018, 7pm – 8pm  “All about Rock Climbing” 

We will read about the sport of Rock Climbing and check out equipment climbers use to be safe.  Readers, you will begin tracking your hours and books by designing a character to climb our own version of a “rock wall” (hint, hint: it’ll be made of books!). Every hour you read each week will move your climber closer to the summit.  Miss Susan will speak with each reader to find out your best read of the week, and allow you to pick a FREE BOOK from her collection to keep as your own!

Wednesday, July 18^th 2018, 7pm – 8pm  “Kindness Rocks”

We will read a story about friendship and kindness toward others, and how important it is to practice kindness every day. Afterward we will do a do a craft project designed to “rock the kindness” at home and also to spread some kindness and good cheer in our community of Indian Lake. We will track our reading progress this week by moving our climbers higher up our book wall. Miss Susan will speak with each reader to find out your best read of the week, and allow you to pick a FREE BOOK from her collection to keep!

Wednesday, July 25^th 2018, 7pm – 8pm  “Rock & Roll”

After we read a book about the most famous rock concert ever, we will cut loose on the library lawn and listen to some tunes and tie-dye t-shirts! The library has all the materials we need to dye, but PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN T-SHIRT! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dye a shirt of their own too! As always, we will track our reading progress this week by moving our climbers higher up our book wall. Miss Susan will speak with each reader to find out your best read of the week, and allow you to pick a FREE BOOK from her collection to keep!

Wednesday, August 1^st 2018, 7pm – 8:30pm   “Adventures in Geology”

Guest educator Caitlin Stewart will talk with us about the environment and how rocks and soil play a part in keeping the world a bountiful and interesting place.  We will do some experiments with soil and examine some cool rock collections from around the world.  We will track our reading progress this week by moving our climbers higher up our book wall.  Earn your first FREE ICE CREAM coupon from Stewart’s when you speak with Miss Susan about your favorite read of the week, and also pick out another FREE BOOK to keep!

Wednesday, August 8^th 2018, 7pm – 8:15pm  “Fossils: Rocks That Tell Stories”

We will take a trip back in time and explore the fossil world to learn what rocks have to teach us about the past. We will read a story, track our week’s reading on our book wall, and as in past weeks, a chat with Miss Susan about your best read of the week will earn you another FREE BOOK from her collection to keep! We will also be making our own awesome fossils to use as jewelry or as a keepsake.

Tuesday, August 21^th 2018, 11am – 1pm “Summer Reading Celebration!”

Join us at the Chain Lakes Road Beach for a celebration of a job well done with summer reading. There will be rewards given recognizing your efforts, snacks, and plenty of fun & games. This will also be the end of Summer Party put on by the Town of Indian Lake.

 The library is pleased to present this class for adults and older teens free of charge. Local DEC Forest Ranger Jay Scott will teach you the skills necessary to navigate the wilderness surrounding our wonderful town.  The class takes place Tuesday July 10th 6pm – 8pm. It takes place after hours, so please be sure to sign up at the circulation desk or by phone (518)648-5444. Knowing how to use map and compass is an essential skill for outdoor exploration. Jay will present a classrooom portion and an outdoor practical experience to try out new skills.