Voorheesville Library Notes for Thursday, April 17, 2014

Calling all aspiring fashion designers in grade 6-12… Bring in a used t-shirt and refashion it to a new tote bag…no sewing involved.  On Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m., stop by the library and share your ideas for upcycling old clothes. If you have a project that you’re proud of, bring it, wear it, show it off.  

Tick Talk

Please register to join Sara Lyon, from Albany County Department of Health, on Thursday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m for a discussion on how to keep yourself, your family, and your pets safe from Lyme disease. Get answers to your questions about disease transmission, avoidance, and more.  

Friends of the Library Spring Bus Trip

On Saturday, May 3 enjoy a lovely spring day in Boston and support the library at the same time.  The cost of the bus is $40 for Friends’ members; $45 for non-members.  Paid reservations are accepted at the circulation desk.  Payment in advance is required. For more details visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call 765-2791 and ask for Gail Brown. And yes there is complimentary WiFi on the bus. 

Sign up for The Bookworm

Beginning in June, the bookworm will be posted at www.voorheesvillelibrary.org. If you don’t have internet access, just give us a call at 765-2791, ask for Lynn and we will put you on the mailing list. 

Middle School Book Club

This spring, librarian Debbie Sternklar will hold Middle School Book Club meetings at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month.  Books can be picked up and registration completed at the public library or the high school library where the club meets.  Refreshments will be served. We will be discussing Slob by Ellen Potter on April 24 and Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer on May 22.

Make It and Take It Mother’s Day Project

Tweens grades 4 thru 6, bring your mom on Sunday, May 4 at 1:00 p.m. to the library to do a project together.  Use colorful felt and buttons to create something you can keep or give on Mother’s Day.  We’ve got all the materials; you supply the creativity.  Please register.

The library will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 20.