Thirsty Painters was a Great Success!

We had a wonderful time at our Thirsty Painters painting party. Thanks to all of the particiapants, and to Bree for her wonderful instructions. We had a great turnout and a wonderful time .... We will definetly be doing it again! Click here for our photos https://flic.kr/s/aHsm4qJv8G

Thirsty Painters "Library Style" on Friday, August 25th at 6:00

Join us at the library on August 25th for a wonderful painting class with BreAnne Hale, from Thirsty Painters. Both adults and older kids are invited to paint a beautiful moon through the trees picture. We will have beverages and snacks, and lots of fun as Bree coaches us through our painting. Contact the library if you want to sign up or if you have any questions.

Summer Readers Built a Better World!

The Summer Reading Program kids were VERY busy this summer! They built birdhouses, wigglebots, rubberband racers, solar ovens, had the Catskill Puppet Theater, Aline Newman and her "N Character Program, painted butterflies, enjoyed Bells & Motley on the Erie Canal, and got to play around with Dig "N Push Excavating Equipment! (Not to mention they were very busy trying to read 2000 books together as a team....) They were just short of their goal, so the kids received pies in the face at our Party at the Park.

Bells and Motley Perform on July 27th at 6:00!

Join us for a wonderful participatory program about "15 miles on the Erie Canal". Bells and Motley return with songs, instruments, jokes, and tales about live on the Erie Canal. We will have free ice cream floats after this hilarious free program at the Turin Library.

Week Four of Summer Reading... "Kids Make Solar Ovens and Bells and Motley Perform!

Make a Solar Oven! Wednesday July 26th at 4:00. Yes, with a box and other supplies, kids will learn how to make a solar oven to take home, thermometer and all! Join us on July 26th at 4:00 for this great program by Ed Falk.

Bells and Motley on the Erie Canal! Thursday, July 27th, Bells and Motley will be at the library with their lively, funny, and silly participatory program of events and music on the Erie Canal. Try some instruments, sing some songs, and hear great stories! Wonderful program for people of all ages.

Growing and Using Herbs Program on Thursday, June 8th

The Turin Library will be having a program on Growing and Using Herbs on Thursday, June 8th at 7:00. Sharon Stewart from Garden Thyme Herbs, will be discussing how to grow herbs in your garden, and the different ways to use them. There will be plenty of handouts, and participants will receive a free herb plant to take home! (While supplies last)

Silver Bench Jewelry Demonstration Friday, May 19th 6-8:00

Lisa Nortz of Silver Bench Jewelery will be here to talk about her craft, show us some techniques, let participants put together a charm to take home, and of course.... her wonderful jewelery will be for sale! :)

Garage Sale Day Saturday, May 6th 8:30-3:00

The Turin Library will be holding their 26^th Annual Garage Sale Day on May 6^th from 8:30-3:00. Join us for a fun day of garage sales, book sale, great food, and more! We will have many garage sales throughout the village and surrounding areas. This year it will be set up slightly different. The maps, donuts, coffee and bake sale, and book sale will be at the library and the Turin Firemen will be having the chicken barbecue.

Bicycle Tune-up Workshop

On Friday, April 21st from 10-12:00 there will be a bicycle tune-up workshop here at the library. Bring your bike by to get it ready for the riding season. Chains lubed, gears and brakes adjusted, flats fixed, and shop talk! Hands-on experience for both young and old!

Another Rubberband Racer Night April 19, 4-6:00!

Design and build your own racer. ( We'll have some grownups to help, but kids 7 and under should bring their own assistance.) After they are built we will have some thrilling races!!! Then take it home where you can redesign it and change it up and experiment! Only 10 kids can join us this round, so sign up early if you are interested ! Kids that participated last time are welcome to join us again. They can bring their parts from last time and add on to it, or start fresh with a brand new kit.