With thanks to Daisy and Elsa, our library has become a mini Monarch hatchery of late. We’ve had 9 caterpillars raised so far, and 3 of them have hatched out of their chrysalids. There’s one still in its “J” position about to form a chysalis. We will be releasing more as they emerge, so stop by if you’d like to have a look-see, or would like to help us let one fly free.  The transformation from milkweed devouring caterpillar to graceful butterfly has been captivating to all of us here, and we’d love to share the joy.

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Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts is offering a free seminar on applying for decentralization grants. This seminar is for artists, community groups, cultural organizations, teaching artists, and public school teachers who are interested in sponsoring arts-related activities (performing, literary, visual artists, etc) in the Quad-County region of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties. Preregistration is required, please contact Chelsea Provost at Chelsea@adirondackarts.org, or call her 518-352-7715.  In order to apply for a decentralization grant through the Adirondack Lake Center for the Arts, applicants need to attend one of these seminars.

The seminar takes place at the Indian Lake Library, Saturday August 11, 10am to 11am.

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.