Library Announcements

* AWPL Used Book Sale:  the Friends of the Library will host a much-anticipated used book sale on the grounds of the Library on Saturday, July 31 from 10:00am-4:00pm.  Donations of used books may be dropped off in sturdy bags or small boxes beginning Tuesday, July 27.  (Please: no early-bird donations.)  Rain date:  Saturday, August 7. 

* Paint the Town Red! Community Art Show:  on exhibit on the Main floor and in the stairwell through September 15.  Local artists have contributed watercolors, oil paintings, photography, a quilt and even sculpture for you to enjoy.  Please stop by and admire all the talent. 

* Drawing Class with Jim Van Gelder:  please join local artist Jim Van Gelder outside on the River Birch Patio at 5:30pm on July 8 for an outdoor workshop on capturing natural forms and light effects quickly and efficiently.  Emphasis will be on massing in forms such as foliage and the use of values to indicate depth.  These lessons will be useful for sketching, nature journaling and landscape painting.  All materials supplied; all skill levels welcome.  Please register here.  In case of rain, the program will be cancelled and rescheduled.

* Greenwood Lake Beach Passes:  AWPL has passes for free access to Thomas Morahan Beachfront Park in Greenwood Lake.  They are available on a first-come, first-served basis to AWPL cardholders only, through Labor Day.  Maximum 3/card or per family; 2-night loan.  Children ages 5 and younger enter for free and do not need a pass.  All children age 12 and under must be supervised by an adult.  Please call or stop by the Help Desk (986-1047, ext. 3) to check pass availability.