Essex Library: Program Updates and New Library Assistant

Essex Library facade showing FLIP 2 improvements. — Stop by the Essex Library this summer to stock up on great reads and meet New Library Assistant Stephanie!

Here’s this week’s news from your library. Hope to see you in the library soon!

Program Updates

Essex Resident and historian Nick Muller will discuss his recent book, Inventing Ethan Allen, which he co-authored with John J. Duffy, on Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. (Please note date change!) Nick will address numerous questions about Allen’s life including: Why did accounts of his life and deeds appear 50 years after his death? Why has history created this hero? Why does imagery of Allen depict him in a Continental officers uniform when he never held a commission? Donations to the library will be requested but not required.

Allison Pataki’s program and has been postponed because of a scheduling conflict. We will try to reschedule this event in the near future.

August Singling Circle with Beth Lawrence. This program continues for three more Monday evenings Tuition is on a donation basis, with part of the proceeds going to the library.

Belden Bookworms. The Bookworm summer reading program has begun. Be sure to sign up your young bookworms when you are in the library!

We sent out our summer newsletter this week. Some newsletters were sent to permanent addresses. If it will be a while until you get your mail—or if you prefer a PDF version— just email us at bnoblelib1899@willex.com and we will send it to you by email. There are also extra printed copies of the newsletter in the library.

New Library Assistant

Stephanie Beneng has started as our new Library Assistant. Stephanie, a graduate of Allegheny College, lives in Essex with her husband and two young sons. Stephanie has wonderful ideas for our children’s room and for bringing young people into the library. Stephanie will be substituting for me as needed during August and September and will be alternating with me during the winter months.

What’s New at the Library: Programs and Videos (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Belden Noble Library Summer Hours (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Belden Noble Memorial Library (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Get the Most out of Your Essex Library Card (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Summer Update from the Essex Library (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)

About Tom Mangano

Tom became the director of the Belden Noble Memorial Library in Essex after a 33-year career as technical editor at GE in Schenectady. In 2009, Tom received a master's degree in information science from the University at Albany. He became library director in Essex in 2011. Tom and his wife MaryAnne divide their time between Essex and Schenectady.