Good Morning, Johnsburg!

We hope you are starting a wonderful, sunny week in late spring!

Happening Today: Closed for Administrative Tasks

Happy World Oceans Day! Although our building is closed on Mondays, it’s a perfect day to celebrate the deep blue. We are busy behind the scenes repurposing our old Summer Reading Program Ocean decorations to create our new “Pond Life” summer theme. Dive into an ocean documentary on Hoopla today to transition your imagination!

Looking Ahead

• Thursday, June 11: Community Book Club: Abundance (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
• Friday, June 12: Intergenerational Book Club (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
• Friday, June 19  We are closed for Juneteenth

Community Connection: Nature Watch

Our “Pond Life” Summer Reading Program kicks off soon. Keep an eye out for Haleigh and Keegan’s custom decorations appearing around the library this week!

See you in the stacks!

Good Morning, Johnsburg!

We hope you are enjoying a peaceful, warm late spring morning in our beautiful mountain town! With a lovely high of 74°F and plenty of gentle mountain sunshine, it’s the perfect day to take your favorite book out onto the porch.

Happening Today: Closed for Sunday Rest

Our physical space is closed today, but we are celebrating the legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks, born June 7, 1917, who became the first African American author to win a Pulitzer Prize. While her works aren’t currently in our physical or digital collections, you can read some of her most iconic, soul-stirring poetry for free online right now by visiting her featured collections on Poets.org!

Looking Ahead

• Thursday, June 11: Community Book Club: Abundance (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
• Friday, June 12: Intergenerational Book Club (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Community Connection: Literary Life

Setting up a cozy outdoor reading nook doesn’t take much—just a sturdy lawn chair, a warm late spring breeze, and an engrossing digital audiobook from Hoopla!

See you in the stacks!

Good Morning, Johnsburg!

We are open today for our regular hours from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM! We’ve got comfortable afternoon temperatures hovering around 73°F. After we close our doors at 2 pm, we’ll be reopening them later this afternoon as the mountain air cools down, welcoming you back inside for a special cinematic evening.

Happening Today: Stories on Screen

• Book to Movie Night: Atonement (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Join us for a special screening of this critically acclaimed historical drama. We will provide fresh popcorn and cozy seating. Stick around after the credits for a brief, friendly discussion!

Looking Ahead

• Thursday, June 11: Community Book Club: Abundance (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
• Friday, June 12: Intergenerational Book Club (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Community Connection: Local History

Today is the anniversary of D-Day. We honor and remember the courage of all those who served. We invite you to spend a quiet moment exploring our collection of World War II history books, historical memoirs, and diaries that preserve these vital local and global veteran perspectives.

See you in the stacks!

Good Morning, Johnsburg!

The library is open today from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM! We are opening our doors early at 10:00 AM specifically for our youngest readers and their families. It is the warmest day of the week, reaching a gorgeous 75°F, so it’s a perfect day to head down to the library!

Happening Today: Story Adventures

• Friday Morning Story Hour (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM): Join Connie and Shannon for a magical morning of stories and paper crafts. Today, we will be creating our very own pinecone bird feeders! Perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Looking Ahead

• Saturday, June 6: Book to Movie Night: Atonement (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
• Thursday, June 11: Community Book Club: Abundance (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

Don’t Forget to Register

Only a few spots are left for our upcoming Mahjong workshop. Register online here to secure your spot, or ask our desk staff for assistance.

Community Connection: Literary Life

Looking for your next great read? Browse our new release collection near the front desk! Our staff has added special stickers to highlight favorite patron recommendations, making it easier than ever to discover a great book loved by your neighbors.

See you in the stacks!

Good Morning, Johnsburg!

The library is open today from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM! The sun is shining bright over our building, and with temperatures climbing to a gorgeous, mild 71°F, it’s a perfect afternoon to step out and visit us.

Happening Today: Stitches & Boardrooms

• Weekly Knitting Group (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Bring your latest projects, needles, and neighborly spirit for an afternoon of tea and stitching.
• Public Board Meeting (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM): Join our trustees as we review our summer programming, facility updates, and budget reviews that keep our library thriving.

Looking Ahead

• Friday, June 5: Friday Morning Story Hour (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
• Saturday, June 6: Book to Movie Night: Atonement (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

Don’t Forget to Register

Secure your spot for our Mahjong workshop on June 19th by completing our online registration form or chatting with our staff at the circulation desk today!

Community Connection: Local History

Are you interested in the historic homesteads of Warren County? When you stop in today, ask our staff to show you our dedicated Adirondack collection, where we can help you find fascinating regional stories, maps, and local history information in our books.

See you in the stacks!