New! The Growth Collective Book Club
| Date | Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
| Time | 3:00 – 4:30 pm |
| Description | Join together for a new book club at Bancroft! This group will focus on reading books about health and well-being, all in pursuit of personal growth and development. The first book will be Atomic Habits by James Clear. Even if you are not able to read the book in time for the club’s first meeting, please attend! You can help shape how this group grows over the next few months. |
| Location | Reading Room |
| Registration | No registration needed |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions |
Art Book Workshop: Create Your Own…
| Date | Tuesday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 29 (Two-Part Class) |
| Time | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Description | Art journals, grimoires, scrap books, cookbooks, and sketchbooks are all welcome! We will be coming together to craft personal works of art using bound books. Tutorial will include crafting techniques and organizational methods. This is a two-part class to allow for presenter to talk about different art journal techniques, and then to allow participants more time to apply the information. Participants will be provided with all materials (including a blank notebook–though you may bring your own). Participants, feel free to bring your own special items and printed photos! Note: When you register, please let us know if you will be bringing your own notebook. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration Required! |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and registration |
First Aid Course
| Date | Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
| Time | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
| Description | Salem Rescue Squad will help host a First Aid Course in October. Participants will learn basic first aid, and at the end of the class will receive their certificate. There is a $25 cost associated with the course. Please note, that the cost pays for the certificate and card given upon completion of the course (none of the money goes to the library or rescue squad). |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration Required! Payment due at the beginning of the class in cash or check only! No credit cards accepted. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and registration |
Fraud Prevention, Identity Theft, and Online Shopping Safety Courses
| Date | Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25 |
| Time | see below |
| Description | There will be a three-part series presented by the NYS Division of Consumer Protection. The three classes are: Fraud Prevention (Thursday, October 24 from 5 pm – 6 pm)Scams, frauds and hoaxes cost consumers time and billions of dollars each year. Join NYS Division of Consumer Protection for this presentation that helps consumers recognize and avoid scams. It also presents tools and resources to utilize if you fall victim to a scam. Identity Theft Prevention (Friday, October 25 at 11 am)Join NYS Division of Consumer Protection for this presentation that provides strategies to help consumers address the harms from identity theft and prevent victimization. Online Shopping Safety (Friday, October 25 at 12:30 pm)With so many options to chose from it can be daunting to figure out what websites to trust, which ads are legitimate, and how to secure your information. Join NYS Division of Consumer Protection for this presentation that walks you through how to safely shop this holiday season both online and in person. Classes are open to anyone who has an interest in learning about these topics! You can register for just one class, two, or all three! Refreshments will be served between the two Friday classes. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration is not necessary, but it does help us plan for the event. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |
WMHT’s A Pocket for Corduroy Program
| Date | Friday, November 1, 2024 |
| Time | 10:30 am – 11:30 am |
| Description | WMHT (the public radio station out of Albany) hosts this interactive program. Children will read along with the interactive story book and then create a few crafts after the story. Families will go home with a bag of learning materials, and their very own copy of A Pocket for Corduroy. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration Required. Space is limited. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |
World Awareness Children’s Museum Presents Day of the Dead Program
| Date | Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
| Time | 10:00 am – 11:15 am |
| Description | World Awareness Children’s Museum (Glens Falls) brings this educational program to the library. Let’s learn about and celebrate The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), a holiday primarily celebrated in Mexico! Staff from WACM bring this presentation to Bancroft with hands-on stations, art and authentic materials from Mexico. This program is best-suited for kids in 3rd to 6th grades, although attending families can bring older and younger children. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration Required. Space is limited. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |
CPR Course
| Date | Thursday, November 7, 2024 |
| Time | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
| Description | Salem Rescue Squad will help host a CPR course in November. Participants will learn how to perform CPR, and at the end of the class will receive their certificate. Led by knowledgeable instructors, this in-person CPR courses combine lecture with hands-on skills sessions. Perfect for those who learn best in a traditional classroom setting, the in-person classes give you ample time to ask questions and become comfortable with the latest techniques. There is a $25 cost associated with the course, please pay at the beginning of the class with CASH or CHECK. Please note, the cost pays for the certificate and card given upon completion of the course (none of the money goes to the library or rescue squad). |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration Required! $25 payment due at the beginning of the class in cash or check only! No credit cards accepted. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and registration |
Beyond the Piggy Bank
| Date | Wednesday, November 13, 2025 |
| Time | 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Description | Pre-teens and teens can attend this program led by Kayla Moriarty of Salem’s Glens Falls Bank. This class teaches youth how to start thinking about and saving their money. It explores setting up checking and savings accounts and how to save for a new bike, car, or even college! Parents are welcome to attend as well. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration helpful for planning purposes. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |