Starting September 14, 2026, the children's area will be closed to the public while we repaint the room and install a new mural. We expect the project to take about two weeks.
About the mural: Designed by staff member Orion Moylan in collaboration with local artist Ab Borzon, the mural will depict various animals reading books in train cars: a fitting theme, since our library is housed in a former train depot. The project is partially funded by a grant from the Upstate Theatre Coalition.
What to expect during painting:
A selection of children's books will still be available for browsing and checkout directly outside the children's area
The play area, toys, and train setup will be unavailable
Our Friday storytime on 9/18/2026 is cancelled
Looking ahead: Later this fall/winter, we'll close the room for a few additional days to install new carpet tiles.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this project--we promise the finished room will be worth the wait! We expect a brighter, refreshed, and more engaging space.
Please reach out to Library Director Chloe Whittaker with any questions: (518) 237-0891 or watpublibrary@gmail.com
