They're here! The books for our Humanitites NY Reading and Discussion sessions have arrived. The first session is scheduled for September 4 at 6:00 p.m. at which our discussion leader, Dr. Emily Daniels, will provide some background information and a brief syllabus, and the group will read and discuss some of the poems from "The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde." Fifteen copies of the four books have been loaned to us for the discussion period. Copies may be signed out at the library. Come join us for something completely new at Sharon Springs Free Library.

Serious readers are invited to a four-part reading and discussion course on the writing of Audre Lorde, thanks to a grant from Humanities New York. The discussions will be held on four Wednesday nights (September 4 and 18, October 2 and 16) led by Dr. Emily Daniels. Lorde was an essayist and poet whose works speak to questions of race, class, gender, and sexuality. Four texts will be provided for use to the first fifteen participants; “Warrior Poet” a biography of Lorde, “Sister Outsider, a collection of Lorde’s essays, Lorde’s “Cancer Journals,” and finally, “The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde.” Additional details are available at the library. There will be no charge the sessions, but signing up will help us know how many to expect.

Book Discussion this Friday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m."Two Old Women," a short Native Alaskan folk tale that is inspiring and provides an interesting perspective on aging and community. Pick up a copy and join us, or just come to listen to our lively discussion.

The Utica Zoomobile was here for Second Saturday! Rosco the Sulcata Tortoise, Rachel the African Hedgehog and some Madagascar Hissing Roaches. Howard the duck would not stand still for a photo op.

Saturday, August 10, our regular 

Second Saturday Market

will also feature a visit from the 

Utica Zoomobile. 

From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a Utica Zoo Educational staff member will be here with their van and some of their animal friends to demonstrate how animals move (thanks to a generous grant from Stewart's stores. Don’t miss this 

free demonstration, 

“Hop, Waddle, Slither, Swoop.”

Can you tell from the title what kind of animals they might bring?

Book Discussion Friday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m."Two Old Women," a short Native Alaskan folk tale that is inspiring and provides a perspective other than the Euro-centric authors we usually read. Pick up a copy and join us, or just come for the discussion if you don't have time to read it.