Carriage House Restoration, Author Talk, Tiffany Window Recap, Children's Programs, New Books and more!

MOFFAT LIBRARY OF WASHINGTONVILLE

May 2019

MOFFAT LIBRARY

HAPPENINGS

Historic Carriage House

Under Renovation

In 2018 the Moffat Library was approved for a $135,000 grant from the 2017-18 NYS Division of Library Development Library Construction Program towards the renovation of the Library's historic Carriage House building.

We are happy to report that the renovation of the carriage house is now underway, with completion scheduled for August 2019. The rehabilitated historic structure will provide additional and much-needed space for the Library's historical and other special collections.

Original historic features of the Carriage House, including doors, windows and window trim, roofing frieze boards, corbels and rafter tails await restoration and preservation.

"We are thrilled to be able to have an additional space to assist in

providing even more services and materials to the community," said Library Director Carol McCrossen. "Moreover, the fact that we are able to rehabilitate an existing historic structure to meet those needs makes this even more exciting for us."

Stay posted for more updates!

HAPPENINGS:

Tiffany Windows Talk

with Laura Nichols

Over 35 local residents attended last Tuesday night's talk by art historian and educator, Laura Nicholls.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Moffat Library, Nicholls used Moffat Library's prized Tiffany Windows as a spring board to examine other examples of Tiffany's stained glass windows throughout our area, as well as many other glass objects of art that were also created in his studios.

Examples were shown of the styles and themes that were the underlying inspiration for many of his works and those who worked for him. An enlightening program for all!

If you'd like to learn more about the restoration of Moffat Library's stained glass windows, please click HERE!

BOOK TALK w/ Janet Schliff

Saturday, May 11th

@ 1 PM

Join local author, special educator & teacher Janet Schliff as she shares her inspirational story of overcoming and surviving a massive brain tumor in her new book, " Whatever Happened To My White Picket Fence."

Book signing will follow. Register online now!

BABYSITTING 101

with Denise Schirmer

Saturday, May 18th

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

(For Tweens & Teens Ages 11 & Up)

This training workshop for teens ages 11-18 will provide would-be sitters with the information and skills they need to provide safe and responsible child care. Please register.