Book Club News for the Month of April
Plays from the Bridge Next Book Choice
The Hidden Treasures Book Club will meet on April 18 at 6:30 pm to discuss Plays from the Bridge: Drama and Comedies Dealing with American History Written to be Performed at the Bridge Theater inWhitehall,NY2000 – 2009. A collection of short plays by local drama critic Martin P. Kelly, Plays from the Bridge were initially inspired by letters between John and Abigail Adams and written to be performed in a unique theater built on an abandoned bridge. Putting a human face on history, these plays offer something for every reader. For updates, please contact the library at 235-2570 or see www.cohoespubliclibrary.org. Books are available at the library.
Magical Cats Mystery Book
Cats will literally be invading the Cohoes Public Library as the Mystery Club discusses Sofie Kelly’s “Sleight of Paw,” the second in her popular “Magical Cats Mystery” series. Small town librarian Kathleen Paulson’s cats, Owen and Hercules use their magical abilities to help solve crimes and charm their readers. Join the Mystery Club at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 18 to discuss this purrfectly captivating series. For updates, please contact the library at 235-2570 or see www.cohoespubliclibrary.org. Books are available at the library.
Bruno and Diesel are coming to the Library
Therapy Dogs at the Cohoes Public Library !!
Come to the Library on Saturday, March 24th, at 11:00am to meet-and-greet Diesel and Bruno, two registered and certified therapy dogs from Out of the Pits (http://www.outofthepits.org/OurAlexis.html). Diesel (http://www.outofthepits.org/diesel.html) and Bruno (http://www.outofthepits.org/Bruno-CGC.html) are two loving and patient dogs that enjoy listening to your child read to them. They offer a kind and non-judgmental ear that can put children at ease and help them gain confidence in their reading. Diesel and Bruno will be coming to the library regularly in the future to help your children grow comfortable with their reading. The Cohoes Public Library is located at 169 Mohawk Street inCohoes, NY. For more information, call the Library at 235-2570.
Bruno!
Diesel!
Cohoes High School Art Exhibit
The Cohoes Public Library will be hosting an art exhibit of works created by Cohoes High School students. The Reception will be held on March 20th, at 3:00pm. The students have created some wonderful, creative projects and we hope you can join us at this event.
Cohoes Public Library Presents Author M.K. Graff
March 14, at 6 pm, the Cohoes Public Library will be presenting author M. K. Graff. Her first novel is “The Blue Virgin.” Retired nurse, M. K. has experience in TV and movie scripts, as well as interviews and feature articles for Mystery Review magazine. There has been high praise for this mystery set in Oxford, England and for Nora Tierney, the American protagonist in this police procedural with a cozy twist. Updated information can be found at www.cohoespubliclibrary.org or by calling 235-2570.
Book Club News for the Month of March
Mystery Book Club
The February selection of the Mystery Book Club is Susan Wittig Albert’s Thyme of Death. Mixing mystery and herbs, China Bayles is a former attorney and reluctant sleuth, who, along with her friend Ruby, become involved in crime in Pecan Springs, Texas. While this is the first in the China Bayles’ series, other books in the series can also be read and discussed. The Mystery Book Club will meet at 10:30 am on March 21 at the Cohoes Public Library. For updates, please contact the library at 235-2570 or see www.cohoespubliclibrary.org. Books are available at the library.
Hidden Treasures Book Club
The next selection of the Hidden Treasures Book Club is Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. A popular author of many books, Ms. See’s books tackle stories of love – mother love, romantic love and love of country. Taking place in the 1930′s, Shanghai Girls tell the story of Pearl and May Chin and their journey through life. The Hidden Treasures Book Club meets at 6:30 pm at the Cohoes Public Library on March 21. For updates, please contact the library at 235-2570 or see www.cohoespubliclibrary.org Books are available at the library.
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