Dr. Louis Vaccaro is scheduled to give a power point presentation at the Old Forge Library on Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m.
The subject of Vaccaro’s presentation will be China: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
A native Californian, Dr. Vaccaro and his wife, Linda, make their permanent home in Las Vegas, NV and spend summers in Old Forge. Continue reading
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
The Old Forge Library will present an exhibit, “Photography Abhors and Empty Wall”, featuring the work of digital photographer Roy Senn. The exhibit will be on display at the library from Friday, September 9 through Monday, October 31.
Senn’s photographs emulate the work of master pictorial photographers such as Ansel Adams, Elliott Porter, and Joseph Muench.
Over the years, Senn’s work has been printed in numerous publications including Adirondack Life, National Wildlife, and Outdoor and Travel Photography Magazine.
As part of the First Friday Artwalk, the Old Forge Library will host a reception for Senn on Friday, October 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. Continue reading
The Old Forge Library will host a Community Conversation to discuss the legacy of service that has developed globally in the aftermath of September 11, 2001.
This discussion will be held at the library on Friday, September 9 at 7 p.m. and will focus on the ways in which New Yorkers, and people everywhere, have been transformed and connected through service work in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Led by Paula Alida Roy, those interested can RSVP to the library at (315) 369-6008.
A First Friday Art Walk in Old Forge will take place on September 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. All are invited to visit participating local galleries and businesses that will be showcasing the art work of local and regional artists.
The Art Walks will run through October.
A pocket map that includes the locations of Art Walk events will be available at the participating businesses and at the Old Forge Visitor Information Center prior to the event. Continue reading
The Old Forge Library will host a program, From Ireland to the Adirondacks: Five Generations of Songs and Ballads From the Cleveland Family, on Tuesday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m.
A descendant of Scottish and Irish settlers to the Brant Lake area of the Adirondacks, Colleen Cleveland will perform pieces from her family’s musical repertoire of over 400 songs, as well as stories and ancient ballads from the old country.
This program is free and open to the public and is sponsored by The Friends of the Old Forge Library.
The Old Forge Library Bash annual fundraiser, held Sunday, August 14, drew close to 90 people who enjoyed a variety of hors d’oeuvres and wines that were available for tasting.
Joni Dyer was one of the prize winners at the Friends of the Old Forge Library's annual Library Bash held last weekend in the library
The event was organized and hosted by the Friends of the Library.
“A lot of folks showed up and we were very pleased,” said Hazel Dellavia, President of the Friends of the Library.
Stephanie Ryan, Bea Foley, and Gary Lee
Nancy Schoeberlein, Old Forge – Eagle on My Pond Photo by Gary Lee;
Courtney of Hamburg, NY – Adirondack Detective Series by John Briant;
The Posts of New Jersey – Decoupage Maple Sap Bucket by Linda Marcy;
Olga Adams, Auburn – Birch Bark Mirror made by Maureen Van Slyke; Connie Scalso, Clifton, VA – Movie Passes to the Strand for two with popcorn and beverage.
Marcy Rose, right, picks up her door prize from Hazel Deliavia of the Friends of the Old Forge Library, which presents the Library Bash annually
Jan O’Connor, Old Forge – Basket of Adirondack Books donated by Old Forge Hardware; Jim Kraus, E. Syracuse – Greens Fees and Golf Cart for two to the Thendara Golf Club and five pairs of Hand Crafted Earrings by Suzanne Firsching.
Linda Jackson, N. Syracuse -the Child’s Quilt by Claire Oehler;
Bill and Joan Palmer, Whitesboro – the Quilted Table Runner by Pointed Pine Quilters;
Ted Riehle, Old Forge -the $25 gift certificate to Gallery 3040 and Curly Maple Box; Fran Potts, Liverpool – Bob Zimmerman’s carved Chickadee; Linda Keener, Big Moose – Handmade Purse by Sharon Petrides.
Carol Warner, Utica – Adirondack watercolor poster donated by VIEW; Carol Eichel-berger, Webster – Art Quilt wall hanging by Sue Monaghan; Aileen Townsend, Old Forge – the Girl Reading with Kitten Sculpture by Joni Dyer.
Carol Eichelberger won a handmade quilt.
Gary Lee poses with a centerpiece
Bonnie Petty, Thendara – handwoven table runner by Margo Boylan; Linda Marcy, Boonville and Jeremy Dreja, Old Forge – 2 sets of Passes to the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari; Barb Hart, Old Forge – The Photo of Lake Durant; Karen Russell, Old Forge – the Children’s Books and Things donated by the Friends of Old Forge Library; Francine Mudge, Thendara – the handwoven Scarf by Mary Anne Ransom; Gabrielle Oudemool, Zaugy, SC – Three Hour Canoe Tour for two. Linda Martin, Big Moose – Freshwater Pearl Necklace and Earrings handcrafted by Pete Ferris; Michala Marlow, Old Forge – Children’s Wooden Toy donated by Danielle Hoepfl.
The big winner of the day was Joni Dyer of Eagle Bay who took home the hand-crocheted Throw by Louisette Lecours, the Hand Painted Wooden Bowls by fellow artist Linda Marcy, and the gift certificate to Sister’s Bistro.
There were additional winners of door prizes.
William Mudge won “Pick the Most Expensive Wine Contest.”
Steven Wick of Old Forge won “Guess the Number of Corks in the Jar Contest”. His guess of 427 was the closest to the 441 corks in the jar.
Gary Lee of Inlet took home the Floral Centerpiece with the Dragonfly Scarf from Mountain Greenery as the last door prize of the day.
Raffle winners who were not present may pick up their prizes at the Old Forge Library during regular library hours or call the library at (315) 369-6008 to arrange for pick-up.
Bairbre McCarthy holds the hard cover edition of her book, "The Keeper of the Crock of Gold: Irish Leprechaun Stories." The book was presented to President Obama for his children by the Irish Prime Minister on St. Patrick's Day at the White House
Library Irish Storyteller and author, Bairbre McCarthy, delighted the audience at the Old Forge Library on Tuesday evening, August 9, with Celtic folklore and mythology legends of her native country.
McCarthy who was born and raised in County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, teaches the Irish language, in addition to her storytelling presentations. She has lived in Saratoga Springs for 30 years.
She is author of the book, “The Keeper of the Crock of Gold: Irish Leprechaun Stories,” which was presented to President Obama for his children by the Irish Prime Minister at the White House on St. Patrick’s Day.
She is currently working on a young adult novel about a Celtic mythical folk hero.