New Pavilion & Kick-Off Party

By Alexis Pencar

SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Springs Free Library is hosting a kick off party on Monday, July 7th to celebrate the addition of the new outdoor pavilion space as well as the day to register for the Summer Reading Program: Color Our World!

Registration will be categorized by age this summer with: Early Readers (0-5), Children (6-12), Teens (13-18), and Adults (19+). All are welcome to participate!

This upcoming celebration is planned for Monday, July 7th between 2:00 - 6:00 PM and you’re invited to check out the pavilion, register for the summer program, and enjoy free hot dogs!

The new pavilion is in honor of our library's previous board member, Pam, and is situated behind the library building. Pam’s “dedication to the library and our community continues to inspire us”.

The Library is incredibly grateful to all who helped make this project possible: Ian Trombeckey - for leveling the ground and laying the gravel pad and walking path, Empire Shed - for building and delivering the pavilion, Library Board Members - for their dedication and oversight, especially President Jeanne, her daughter, and community member Nate, who cleared the back lawn and removed old branches, and Mike McCallion and MJM Earthworks - who did the final clearing and removed remaining limbs around the pavilion.

This new pavilion is a great addition to the Library grounds and will be appreciated by all!

Don’t forget this month’s adult book discussion on Friday, July 18th at 6:00 PM! The theme is all about COLOR. Pick any book you’d like for this discussion, as long as it has a connection to color. There’s no wrong way to participate!

The Sharon Springs Free Library (129 Main St, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Mondays & Thursdays from 10:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 -1:00 PM, and Sundays - Closed. Closed in observance of 4th of July. For more Library information please contact (518) 284-3126.