Commit to Quit: Tobacco-Cessation Meetings
| Date | Jan 10 from 3 pm – 5 pm Jan 14 from 2 pm – 4 pm Jan 22 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm Jan 28 from 5 pm – 7 pm |
| Time | see above |
| Description | Have you been wondering about quitting the use of tobacco products? Are you unsure how to begin that process? Washington County Public Health has a new program called Commit to Quit where interested parties can take part in a tobacco cessation group or individual therapy. There are three nights in December where people who are interested in learning more about this program can come to Salem’s Bancroft Public Library and meet with Renee Allen, a certified tobacco-cessation therapist (see above). ABOUT COMMIT TO QUIT: Tobacco Cessation Support Groups or Individual Support are put on by a certified tobacco treatment specialist from Washington County. We want to meet you where you are and help you quit using tobacco. This support program is designed to fit your needs and your timeline. Whether you prefer group or individual support, we are happy to help in any way. The program can be designed on your needs and desires around quitting smoking. Our goal is to help you quit and stay quit. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | No registration needed |
| Contact | If you have any questions feel free to call 518-746-2416 or email publichealth@washingtoncountyny.gov today. |
New! The Growth Collective Book Club
| Date | Postponed |
| 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. 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 |
Game Night For All Ages
| Date | Third Friday of the Month – January 17, 2025 February 21, 2025 March 21, 2025 |
| Time | 6:00 – 8:00 pm |
| Description | Are you ready to get out of the house, meet up with some friends, or just come and play a game? The library is hosting a series of three game nights this winter, which are open to anyone who likes to play games. You can bring one of your own, or choose from the library’s game cabinet. We even have a Wii. Stop in anytime between 6 and 8 pm. |
| Location | Library/ Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | No registration needed |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |
Silent Wings: Live Raptor Program
| Date | Saturday, January 18, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| Description | Come and learn about raptors with Trish of Silent Wings. Silent Wings is the outreach program of the Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY. They introduce adults and children to a variety of native raptors (owls, hawks, ravens, and more!). There will be live birds at this presentation! |
| Location | Library/ Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | PROGRAM IS FULL! |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |
Winter Nutrition Series: Part One – Foods to Keep You Healthy During Flu and Cold Season
| Date | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 |
| Time | 6:30 – 8:00 pm |
| Description | Bancroft Library welcomes Kelsey Southerland (Food for Life Instructor) as she teaches about foods that are great to eat during the flu and cold season, foods that boost your immune system and keep you healthier! Later this winter, the library will also host Comfort Food Community and Shannon Woodcock (Nutritional Therapist) for parts two and three of the Nutrition Series. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration is required. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |
Merck Forest: Backyard Sugaring Class for Individuals and Families
| Date | Saturday, February 15, 2025 |
| Time | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| Description | Merck Forest and Farmland Center comes to the library this winter to give a hands-on talk about how to sugar. You’ll learn a little bit about maple trees, how sap is made into maple syrup, and you’ll get to “practice” tapping outside. This program is best suited for individuals and families with kids 8 and over. Participants should come prepared to spend a portion of the program outside (wear warm clothes!)–we will be walking down the block to the White Church. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall and the yard of the White Church |
| Registration | Registration is required. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |
Afternoon Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
| Date | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 – 5:00 pm |
| Description | Anyone is welcome to come to the showing of the new Super Mario Brothers movie during winter break week. We will screen the movie in Proudfit Hall. Feel free to bring your own snack, and we will have some popcorn available. Bean bag chairs and regular chairs will be provided, or feel free to bring a pillow or blanket to sit on. Movie is rated PG and is labeled for kids/family/comedy/ adventure/animation |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration not required |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions |
Kids’ Crafternoon
| Date | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| Description | Join in at the library to make a perler bead craft! It would be best if young crafters were accompanied by an adult, as this is a come and do at your leisure craft program. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | No registration required. |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |
Healthy Snacks for Kids – Comfort Food Community
| Date | Thursday, February 20, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| Description | Join Carolyn from Comfort Food Community as she teaches kids about how to make healthy and fun snacks! This program is part two of the Winter Nutrition Series. Children ages ten and older can attend this program without an adult. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult. |
| Location | Proudfit Hall |
| Registration | Registration is required |
| Contact | 518-854-7463 or slm-director@sals.edu for questions and to register |