Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Next week is mid-winter school vacation here in Voorheesville and the Voorheesville Public Library is brimming with fun programs for the soon-to-be-bored students in your family.  Here are just a few…

Sailor’s Valentine Crafternoon

What is a Sailor’s Valentine? They’re not paper, and they’re not chocolate. Sailor’s Valentines were elaborate gifts decorated with seashells.

We have shells, glue, and wooden boxes for you to decorate, so stop by and craft with us on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m.  This program is open to adults, teens, and families; please register. 

Tween Lego Club

The Tween Lego club will meet on Monday, Feb. 16, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Join us to try your hand at the challenge of the month or dream up your own creation. This program is for kids in grades three to six; please register.

Movie matinee

On Monday, February 16 at 1 p.m., we’ll watch an animated PG film, which follows the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans 3 worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

The movie is 96 minutes long and is suitable for children ages seven and up. Refreshments will be served.

Tween sewing workshop

This two-part workshop will allow tweens to design a fleecy friend, mean monster or cuddly cutie. There will be some simple hand sewing, with library sewing machines available as well. Day one is Tuesday, Feb. 17, and day two is Wednesday, Feb. 18. Both days will begin at 3 p.m.  This program is for children in grades four and up. Please register and plan to attend both sessions.  

Judo demonstration

Local Olympic hopeful Nick Kossor will stop by the library on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 10:30 a.m., to discuss what it takes to become an Olympic athlete. An exciting and energetic Judo demonstration will be a large part of the program. This program is for kids in second grade and up.

Family engagement program

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., Barbara Lukas from WMHT will present a family engagement program based on the book The Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. Families will read the book collectively and share exciting and educational book-based activities. This program is for children pre-kindergarten through grade 2 and their families. Please register.

Friday Read-A-Thon

Back by popular demand, the library has set aside the community room for the entire day on Feb. 20. Bring your sleeping bags and soccer chairs and settle in with us. We’ll take activity breaks throughout the day for crafts and games, too.

Drop in for any part of the day, watch the pages read total grow, you may even win a prize.  Pizza will be served for lunch, and snacks will energize our afternoon hours. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

Holiday hours

The library will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day.

Artists of the month

Our artists this month are the Nimblefingers crafting group. Every February, the ladies in Nimblefingers treat us to a small sampling of their crafting genius. Please be sure to stop by the library to enjoy this wonderful display from your friends and neighbors.