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Library to host kids bike safety clinic

The Annual Bicycle Safety Clinic for pre-kindergarten to 6th grade students will be held at the Old Forge Library on Friday, May 22 from 2:15 to 4 p.m.

Town of Webb Police Officer Kevin Birtle will conduct the safety clinic to discuss road signs and hand signals.

Also taking part will be Ted Christodaro, owner of Pedals and Petals in Inlet, who will inspect bicycles and supervise the mechanical station.

Refreshments will be provided by the Old Forge Fire Department Auxiliary.

Advance registration is not required.

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Babysitting Clinic set at Old Forge Library

A four-session Baby-sitting Clinic will be held at the Old Forge Library on  Wednesdays, April 22 and 29 and May 6 and 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The clinic is open to students ages 10 and up who have not previously taken the class.

Teachers Karen Beck and Judy Ehrensbeck will discuss Educational Play at the first session. Continue reading →

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Sign-up now for Story Hours at library

Toddler Story Time and Spring Story Hour will be held at the Old Forge Library on Fridays from April 24 through May 29.

These free programs are a way to acquaint children with the library as they enjoy activities and interact with other children their age. Continue reading →

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Library to host Poetry/Illustration event, March 17

The awards ceremony and opening reception for the Old Forge Library’s Poetry and Illustration Exhibit will be held Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m.

According to Library Director Isabella Worthen, there were 129 illustration and 178 poetry entries received from Herkimer, Oneida and Madison Counties and the Town of Inlet.

Winners and honorable mentions who entered work following the theme, Mountains and Roots, will be announced by Emcee Michael Cunningham. All entries will remain on display in the library wing through May 16.

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Old Forge: Trail groups tap local minds for recreation ideas

Workshop participants examined Adirondack maps at the Old Forge Library on February 25. At right are Ted Christodar, owner of Pedals & Petals bike shop in Inlet, and Carolyn Trimback of Old Forge. Photo by Gina Greco

Workshop participants examined Adirondack maps at the Old Forge Library on February 25. At right are Ted Christodar, owner of Pedals & Petals bike shop in Inlet, and Carolyn Trimback of Old Forge. Photo by Gina Greco

By Gina Greco

Groups from State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and Adirondack Community-based Trails & Lodging System (ACTLS) held a Great South Woods Project (GSW)-ACTLS Knowledge Workshop at the Old Forge Library on Wednesday, February 25th. Continue reading →

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All welcome to library’s Open Mic for Writers

IMG_0174_Mike CunninghamWriters, aspiring writers, songwriters and members of the public are invited to share their own work, or to just come and listen to others, at an Open Mic Night at the Old Forge Library on Wednesday, February 18.

The event, held in a coffee house setting, will begin at 7 p.m. with featured reader and emcee Michael Cunningham. Continue reading →

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Sweetheart Dessert Contest: Old Forge Library announces winners

Sweet Success... Contest winners were SaraBelle Helmes and Addison Hitchcock (front); and Kathy Senf and Ricky LaPorte. Photos by Gina Greco

Sweet Success… Contest winners were SaraBelle Helmes and Addison Hitchcock (front); and Kathy Senf and Ricky LaPorte. Photos by Gina Greco

Winners of the Old Forge Library’s Sweetheart Dessert Contest were announced during a post-judging public reception on Tuesday, February 10.

Ricky LaPorte won the Masters Division with his White Chocolate Coffee Mousse Dome.

There was a tie in both the Youth/Student and the Adult divisions. Continue reading →

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