Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, November 19, 2014

This month’s Digital Photo Forum at the Guilderland Public Library is on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. and focuses on Creativity with Light. Everyone is invited to attend this practical, hands-on class.

Photographer Dorey Olmer will report on a day-long photo seminar offered by National Geographic. The key take-away from the seminar is that the right light is the secret ingredient that lets you turn an ordinary subject into a magical photograph. Examples will be shown.

The Digital Photo Forum is where area photographers gather to discuss work they are doing and to share information about how to improve their work. This is an open forum, with occasional special guest photographers. All are welcome and are invited to bring their work to share and also their questions. Bring work on memory cards, USB drives, CDs. The group meets the third Thursday of each month, except December and August.

Giraffes Can't Dance?

It’s true: giraffes cannot dance. Children ages four through seven can witness the humorous proof of this startling fact at GPL on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 10:30 a.m.

First you’ll watch the Giraffes Can’t Dance movie, and then read books about jungle animals, music, and dance. Then you will make your very own giraffe puppet.

The program is presented by Barbara Lukas of WMHT.

Every child who attends this program will receive a personal copy of the book Giraffes Can’t Dance to take home, read, and keep for their very own. Please remember each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Call 456-2400, ext. 2 to let us know you’re coming.

GPL hosts blood drive

The library will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Nov. 24, from 1 to 6 p.m.


The need for blood locally remains constant, and donations are needed to offset holiday blood shortages. You can donate a pint of blood every 56 days. You’re encouraged to eat a meal prior to giving blood and drink plenty of water. Photo ID is required at donation time. 
Blood donation requirements include a minimum weight of 115 pounds and minimum age of 17. A 16-year old may donate blood with written parental consent. There is no upper age limit for donating blood. Many health conditions and medications do not prevent someone from donating blood. People taking insulin, blood pressure, thyroid, and cholesterol medications, aspirin, antidepressants, and hormone replacement can give blood. Tattoos are also okay as long as they are healed and have been done in a reputable tattoo facility. 
To make a donation appointment, please call the Red Cross at 1-800 RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Quick: Name the Seven Dwarfs

That’s the kind of challenge you’ll face when you come to Tuesday Night Trivia at GPL at 7 p.m., on Nov. 25.  Trivia master Joe Michon-Huneau will pit you and your team so that you can test your command of UBI (Useless Bits of Information). 

Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Teams should be made up of four or fewer people. No registration is required; just come with your team. This experience will probably dwarf any other trivia competition you’ve faced.

 And, oh, by the way, from the classic 1937 Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, they’re Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Dopey. (How many did you get?)

Happy Thanksgiving

The library will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, so that our staff can prepare for their Thanksgiving gatherings. GPL will be closed all day Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27.

The library will be open regular hours of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Library info
 The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Ave. in Guilderland. Visit the library's website at www.guilpl.org. Check out the unofficial library updates at facebook.com/Guilderland.Library and follow the library on Twitter (@GuilderlandLib).