Author Archives: Curtis Decker

About Curtis Decker

Happy to be here and to open the library to all in need. I love talking about stories, drawing, farming, and hiking. Come in for books, conversations, and to share in the atmosphere of our historic small town library. A magical place of stories and wonder.

Fly Fishing Demonstration

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Curtis Decker

June 29th 9 AM to 11AM Belmont Free Library (Image from Pintrest website)           Tim Didas presents how to learn to tie effective summer fly patterns for the Genesee River and other great areas to fish in Western New York. … Continue reading →

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Friday Book Review (it has been a while)

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Curtis Decker

Summer is on its way. A time of wildness and freedom. This is a book that makes me think of summer. The possibility of adventure humming in the air, that chaotic energy about to break loose. “Miss Peregrine’s Home for … Continue reading →

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Worried About Winter?

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Curtis Decker

Summer is here, but as any Western New Yorker knows our winters are nothing to sniff at. It is always a good idea to prepare for the cold months well ahead of time. Provided by Natalie Nicosia MA. PT., this … Continue reading →

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Dear Libby and STARCAT Users

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Curtis Decker

In the interest of security and protecting your information, STLS is implementing a new password securing method for your library cards. This will only affect those who use Libby and STARCAT. It is a simple change to help improve your … Continue reading →

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A Quote to Ruminate On

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Curtis Decker

“One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.” ~Buddha

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Tuesday May 9th

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Curtis Decker

The library will be closing at 5pm today due to a budget meeting at Genesee Valley Central School. We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding.            Sincerely,                 Curtis Decker, Director of the Belmont Library

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Character Creating and Sketching

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Curtis Decker

          Welcome to the land of stories, the happening world of characters from all genres! Today we will be creating our own characters! You can have a written character sheet, a sketch, or a combination of the two! Whatever your … Continue reading →

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Name Our Spider Plant!

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Curtis Decker

(clipart image of a plant from classroomclipart.com) Our library has a spider plant that has been recovering nicely from being sun-starved. To help motivate them in getting better and continuing to be a bit of greenery here at the Belmont … Continue reading →

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What does Dracula have to do with Typewriters?

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Curtis Decker

In Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula,” most readers would recall the terrifying vampire’s haunting image as he stalks the British country side. There have been countless retellings of Dracula, and vampire stories in general. But what about the typewriters? In the … Continue reading →

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How to become an Author

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Curtis Decker

Becoming an author can seem like a daunting challenge, and that is just writing the book. What do you do after you have finished writing? How do you get published? Who is your target audience. One of the best ways … Continue reading →

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