Despite the looming weather, this year's Library Street Fair hosted by the Friends of the Saugerties Public Library was a wonderful success. 

There seemed to be a dome over the library protecting us from the rain that surrounded our area at different points during the day. 

Kicked off by the Library’s own talented Ukulele group, the Fair never included a dull moment.  It was no surprise that Saugerties Sings drew a crowd with their talented musical stylings.  Another performance by Ulster Dance Company members along with a story time for toddlers got the kids up on their feet for a quick and fun dance lesson.

The Friends would like to thank the above-mentioned groups, along with Bob Siracusano and his Good Humor Ice Cream Truck, Tammy Drost and Hope Farms petting Zoo, the Saugerties Police Department, Rae Stang and the Lucky Carnival Games, and ShoutOut’s Alphabet Art and Facepainting Trio Tina VanVoorhis, Emily Arter & Bonnie Klein for braving the weather and being flexible as we made the best of what Mother Nature threw our way.  

Many of the volunteers came from our own membership but we also had several students from the Saugerties High School Key Club as well as the religious education program of St. Mary, St. Joseph and St. John’s churches that were invaluable to the day’s success.

There were several generous organizations and individuals that deserve recognition for the donations made towards our event as well.  For our refreshments and bake sale we appreciate all the goodies that came from our local businesses including Lox of Bagels, Meltaway Bakery, Hudson Valley Dessert Company as well as all our home bakers with their delicious additions.  Our plant sale would not have been the same without the contributions from Adams Fairacre Farms, Story Farm, Boices Farm and all our home gardening friends.  For all those organizations that were willing but had to bow out because of the weather – we understand and hope to see you next year along with the sun.

Of course, a Library Fair would not be complete without books.  All books are donated from our community and we thank all those readers out there who have shared their love of reading and passed on their gently used books to benefit the Friends of SPL and their mission of supporting the Library. 

To become a Friend, check us out at https://www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org/friends