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Library Craft Fair moves to Nov. 9

Library Craft Fair moves to Nov. 9

Volunteer Vivian Sukenik of Pine Plains goes through a recent donation of handmade children’s sweaters.

Photo by Rhiannon Leo-Jameson

MILLERTON — Generous crafters and artisans who are looking forward to donating to the annual NorthEast-Millerton Library Craft Fair will have an extra month to flex their creative muscles as the event has been moved back from October to Nov. 9 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.

Originally set as a holiday fair, in response to restrictions caused by the Covid Pandemic, it was moved from the Annex to an outdoor event in the Memorial Garden on the Library’s front lawn. Because cold weather could be an issue, the date was also changed to Indiginous People / Columbus Day weekend.

According to Library Director Rhiannon Leo-Jameson, the change had the beneficial result of greater visibility combined with weekend visitors, but weather became an issue last October when a torrential storm hit and had a major impact on the day.

On Wed. Aug. 14, with the Covid restrictions hopefully in the rear view mirror, the Library’s Board of Trustees made the decision to return to a November sale in the Annex at 28 Century Blvd..

The change will once again allow for a more spacious and comfortable venue encouraging neighbors to greet neighbors with early for good wishes for the variety of coming holidays. It will also provide an opportunity for a larger area to display potential gifts and to obtain cozy wear for the coming chilly weather.

With the festivities once again in the Annex, there will be easy access to the book sale room so shoppers can pick up a good supply of books, DVD’s, games, and puzzles to carry them through the winter months.

Also returning will be the Giving Box which will provide shoppers the opportunity to buy items such as warm hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters and more and contribute them to the box for distribution to organizations serving those in need.

This year the library will host an inaugural craft session to assemble and paint “I Love My Library” pre-cut wooden ornaments - some to take home and some to contribute to the sale.

Donations from local merchants are also being sought for the ever popular raffle.

Hand made items of all sorts will be gladly accepted at the Library’s main desk through Friday, Nov. 8, with all proceeds from the sale going to the Library.

For more information, call the library at 518-789-3340.

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