Friends of Loudonville Library to host Nov. 3 program with Gnat and Bee owner

Natalie Friedrich to discuss herbal products, small business journey and offer tea samples at free community event.

Published October 18, 2025 - 5:55 a.m.

The Friends of the Loudonville Public Library will hold a program Monday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. featuring Natalie Friedrich, owner of the Gnat and Bee Apothecary.

Friedrich will share how she develops formulations for her tea blends and herbal body care products and discuss some of the bestselling products. The challenges and rewards of starting a small business also will be discussed, as well as how she landed in Loudonville for her brick-and-mortar store. Tea samples will be available for tasting.

A business meeting will follow the program and will include the election of trustees, so all members are encouraged to attend. The program will be held in the lower level of the library and is free to attend.

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