Juneteenth is short for June 19th, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is also known as Freedom Day. Come join Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa at Hotaling Park at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, as they share some Juneteenth stories, activities, and songs that honor and celebrate Freedom Day!

Intended for children ages 5 to 8, with a caregiver. Registration is required and limited, and all attendees must follow current covid guidelines. Please bring a blanket or chairs for your family. Rain date is Thursday, June 24.

Summer Reading

This summer, we will be offering different types of programming, as we strive to reach our patrons in varied ways with a wide array of opportunities. Storytimes will be held outdoors, or on Zoom if it rains. Some programs will be held in the park, some at other outdoor community sites. Some programs will offer take & make kits paired with instructional videos. To receive more information about a particular program, or to register, check out our online calendar at www.voorpl.org.

Craft and Chat

Join fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 23 for some casual conversation and companionship. We meet virtually each month to discuss our current projects, talk about color schemes, explore different types of crafting media, or the price of tea in China. No experience needed, and all artistic/crafting interests will be welcomed and encouraged.

National Sunglasses Day

Family Story Time

Please wear your best pair of shades when you join the fun as we read books, sing songs, and participate in "shady" activities. Take & Make kits will be available after the program for fun at home activities. Intended for children 2 ½ to 6 with families. This family storytime will be held at the back pavilion at Wallace Park, on Monday, June 28, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required and limited. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family.

Trustees meet

The June board of trustees meeting will be held on the back lawn of the library at 7 p.m on, Monday, June 28. The public is always welcome! Should the weather not cooperate, the meeting will be held virtually. A link to attend will be provided online, at www.voorpl.org.

Encore! Books

The Friends of the Library used book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current covid protocols. Donations are limited to two boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop-off area.

Holiday

The library will be closed on Saturday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Service hours

Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org  or call 518-765-2791.

This summer, the Voorheesville Public Library will be offering different types of programming, as we strive to reach our patrons in varied ways with a wide array of opportunities. Story times will be held outdoors, or on Zoom if it rains.

Some programs will be held in the park, some at other outdoor community sites. Some programs will offer take-and-make kits paired with instructional videos. To receive more information about a particular program, or to register, check out our online calendar at www.voorpl.org.

Encore! Books

The Friends of the Library used-book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current COVID protocols. Donations are limited to two boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop-off area.

Juneteenth is Freedom Day!

Juneteenth is short for June 19th, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is also known as Freedom Day. Come join Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa at Hotaling Park at 2p.m., Wednesday, June 23, as they share some Juneteenth stories, activities, and songs that honor and celebrate Freedom Day!  Intended for children ages 5 to 8, with a caregiver. Registration is required and limited, and all attendees must follow current covid guidelines. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family. Rain date is Thursday, June 24.
 

Craft and Chat

Join fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, for some casual conversation and companionship. We meet virtually each month to discuss our current projects, talk about color schemes, explore different types of crafting media, or the price of tea in China. No experience needed, and all artistic/crafting interests will be welcomed and encouraged.

National Sunglasses Day

Family Story Time

Please wear your best pair of shades when you join the fun as we read books, sing songs, and participate in "shady" activities. Take & Make kits will be available after the program for fun at home activities. Intended for children 2 ½ to 6 with families.This family storytime will be held at the back pavilion at Wallace Park, on Monday, June 28, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required and limited. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family.

Trustees meet

The June BOT meeting will be held on the back lawn of the library at 7 p.m., Monday, June 28. The public is always welcome! Should the weather not cooperate, the meeting will be held virtually. A link to attend will be provided online, at www.voorpl.org.

Holiday

The Library will be closed on Saturday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Service hours

Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org or call 518-765-2791.

Juneteenth is Freedom Day! Juneteenth is short for June 19, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is also known as Freedom Day.

Come join Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa at Hotaling Park at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, as they share some Juneteenth stories, activities, and songs that honor and celebrate Freedom Day. This program is intended for children ages 5 to 8, with a caregiver.

Registration is required and limited, and all attendees must follow current COVID guidelines. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family. The rain date is Thursday, June 24.

Craft and Chat

Join fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, for some casual conversation. We meet virtually each month to discuss our current projects, talk about color schemes, explore different types of crafting media, or the price of tea in China. No experience needed, and all artistic/crafting interests will be welcomed and encouraged.

Encore!Books

The Friends of the Library used book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current covid protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop off area.

National Sunglasses Day

Family Story Time

Please wear your best pair of shades when you join the fun as we read books, sing songs, and participate in "shady" activities.  Take & Make kits will be available after the program for fun at home activities. Intended for children 2 ½ to 6 with families. This family storytime will be held at the back pavilion at Wallace Park, on Monday, June 28, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required and limited. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family.

Book talk

These are our June book discussion dates:

— Graphic Novel Book Discussion on Tuesday, June 8, at 10 a.m.: “March, Book 1” by John Lewis; and

— Books & Beyond on Wednesday, June 16, at 11 a.m.: “Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett

Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.

Trustees meet

The June meeting for the board of trustees will be held on the back lawn of the library at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 28. The public is always welcome! Should the weather not cooperate, the meeting will be held virtually. A link to attend will be provided online, at www.voorpl.org.

Holiday

The library will be closed on Saturday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Service hours

Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org or call 518-765-2791.

No registration is needed for Virtual Preschool Story Time, and the video link will be available on the library website and social media sites, to view at your convenience. Families of preschoolers can pick up a free take-and-make bag at the library each week, from Tuesday through Saturday. The bag will include the story-time thematic art activity of the week.

Check out some of these storytime themes:

— Visit a Restaurant on Tuesday, June 1, at 10 a.m.; and

— Summertime Celebration – Tuesday, June 8, at 10 a.m.

National Sunglasses Day

Family Story Time

Please wear your best pair of shades when you join the fun as we read books, sing songs, and participate in "shady" activities. Take-and-make kits will be available after the program for fun at home activities. Intended for children 2 ½ to 6 with families.

This family story time will be held at the back pavilion at Wallace Park, on Monday, June 28, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required and limited. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family.

Maker Monday

for Grown-Ups

Join the Maker Club for grown-ups and pick up one project kit each month. Take home your project and enjoy some unplugged creativity time. Common household supplies not included. Please register every month for this fun and relaxing program. Pick up kits at your convenience.

Book talk

These are our June book-discussion dates:

— Fiction Book Discussion – Wednesday, June 2, at 7 p.m.: “Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett;

— Graphic Novel Book Discussion – Tuesday, June 8, at 10 a.m.: “March, Book 1” by John Lewis; and

— Books & Beyond – Wednesday, June 16, at 11 a.m.: “Vanishing Half “by Brit Bennett.

Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.

Holiday hours

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 28 and will open again on Tuesday, June 1.

Encore! Books

The Friends of the Library used-book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to  6 p.m., and Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current covid protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at drop off area.

Juneteenth

is Freedom Day!

Juneteenth is short for June 19th, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is also known as Freedom Day. Come join Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa at Hotaling Park at 2p.m., Wednesday, June 23, as they share some Juneteenth stories, activities, and songs that honor and celebrate Freedom Day!

Intended for children ages 5 to 8, with a caregiver. Registration is required and limited, and all attendees must follow current covid guidelines. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family. Rain date is Thursday, June 24.

Library hours

Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org  or call 518-765-2791.

No registration is needed for Virtual Preschool Story Time, and the video link will be available on the library website and social media sites, to view at your convenience. Families of preschoolers can pick up a free take-and-make bag at the library each week, from Tuesday through Saturday. The bag will include the story-time thematic art activity of the week.

Check out some of these storytime themes:

— Visit a Restaurant on Tuesday, June 1, at 10 a.m.; and

— Summertime Celebration – Tuesday, June 8, at 10 a.m.

National Sunglasses Day

Family Story Time

Please wear your best pair of shades when you join the fun as we read books, sing songs, and participate in "shady" activities. Take-and-make kits will be available after the program for fun at home activities. Intended for children 2 ½ to 6 with families.

This family story time will be held at the back pavilion at Wallace Park, on Monday, June 28, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Registration is required and limited. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family.

Maker Monday

for Grown-Ups

Join the Maker Club for grown-ups and pick up one project kit each month. Take home your project and enjoy some unplugged creativity time. Common household supplies not included. Please register every month for this fun and relaxing program. Pick up kits at your convenience.

Book talk

These are our June book-discussion dates:

— Fiction Book Discussion – Wednesday, June 2, at 7 p.m.: “Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett;

— Graphic Novel Book Discussion – Tuesday, June 8, at 10 a.m.: “March, Book 1” by John Lewis; and

— Books & Beyond – Wednesday, June 16, at 11 a.m.: “Vanishing Half “by Brit Bennett.

Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.

Holiday hours

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 28 and will open again on Tuesday, June 1.

Encore! Books

The Friends of the Library used-book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to  6 p.m., and Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current covid protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at drop off area.

Juneteenth

is Freedom Day!

Juneteenth is short for June 19th, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is also known as Freedom Day. Come join Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa at Hotaling Park at 2p.m., Wednesday, June 23, as they share some Juneteenth stories, activities, and songs that honor and celebrate Freedom Day!

Intended for children ages 5 to 8, with a caregiver. Registration is required and limited, and all attendees must follow current covid guidelines. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family. Rain date is Thursday, June 24.

Library hours

Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org  or call 518-765-2791.

Hey, all you crafters out there, grab your latest craft project and join fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, as we gather for casual conversation about what we are working on, ideas for future projects, and anything else that strikes our fancy. Please register online for the Zoom link.

To register for a virtual library program, please access our event calendar at www.voorpl.org, or call 518-765-2791.

Bicycling challenge

May is National Bike Month, so get out on your bicycle! Post a picture of your ride to the Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages with the hashtag #voorheesvillebikes. Your first submission will win your family a prize bag at the Library, while supplies last.

For every 100 posts, the VFBD will donate one bicycle to the Library’s “Library of Things.” The VFBD is sponsored by the village of Voorheesville, the Voorheesville Community and School Foundation, and the Voorheesville Public Library.

Maker Monday

for Grown Ups

Join the Maker Club for grown-ups and pick up one project kit each month. Take home your project and enjoy some unplugged creativity time. Common household supplies not included. Please register every month for this fun and relaxing program. Pick up kits at your convenience.

Financial Workshop

for Women

Join Marisa Rothstein, JD, CFP, AEP, financial advisor on Thursday, May 27, at noon for this zoom presentation. Women face unique financial challenges and goals.

Join us as we explore some of these unique considerations and share strategies for potentially prioritizing your own goals and optimizing your resources to reduce stress and protect yourself and your family. Bring your questions Please register.

Book talk

These are the library’s June book discussion dates:

— Middle School Book Club (grades 6-8) – Wednesday, May 26, at 4 p.m.: “Roll with It” by Jamie Sumner;

— Talk and Taste Cookbook Club – Thursday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m.: “Any Cookbook” by “Vegan” author Nava Atlas;

— Fiction Book Discussion – Wednesday, June 2, at 7 p.m.: “Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett;

— Graphic Novel Book Discussion – Tuesday, June 8, at 10 a.m.: “March, Book 1” by John Lewis; and

— Books & Beyond – Wednesday, June ,16 at 11 a.m.: “Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett.

Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.

Holiday

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 28, and will open again on Tuesday, June 1.

Encore!Books

The Friends of the Library used book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, from 2 to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates. Masks are required at all times. Donations are limited to two boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop-off area.

Library hours

Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up-to-date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org.
 

 

May is National Bike Month, so get out on your bicycle! Post a picture of your ride to the Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages with the hashtag #voorheesvillebikes.

Your first submission will win your family a prize bag at the library, while supplies last. For every 100 posts, the VFBD will donate one bicycle to the library’s “Library of Things.” The VFBD is sponsored by the Village of Voorheesville, the Voorheesville Community and School Foundation, and the Voorheesville Public Library.

Budget mailing

The Community Message which includes our 2021-22 budget should be reaching your mailboxes soon. If you did not receive one, and would like one mailed to you, please contact the Library at 518-765-2791. 
The 2021-22 budget was developed without increasing your library taxes and was approved by our board of trustees on March 6, 2021.

For this reason, a public vote on the budget is not required and will not appear on the 2021 ballot. The library’s budget is under the tax cap by $54,868.

Maker Monday

for grown-ups

Join the Maker Club for grown-ups and pick up one project kit each month. Take home your project and enjoy some unplugged creativity time. Common household supplies not included. Please register every month for this fun and relaxing program. Pick up kits at your convenience.

Financial workshop

for women

Join Marisa Rothstein, JD, CFP, AEP, financial advisor on Thursday, May 27, at noon for this Zoom presentation. Women face unique financial challenges and goals. Join us as we explore some of these unique considerations and share strategies for potentially prioritizing your own goals and optimizing your resources to reduce stress and protect yourself and your family. Bring your questions. Please register.

To register for a virtual library program, please access our event calendar at www.voorpl.org, or call 518-765-2791.

Book talk

These are our May book discussion dates:

— Books & Beyond – Wednesday, May 19, at 11 a.m.: “Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid;

— Talk and Taste Cookbook Club – Thursday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m.: “Any Cookbook” by “Vegan” Author Nava Atlas; and

— Middle School Book Club (grades 6-8) – Wednesday, May 26, at 4 p.m.: “Roll with It” by Jamie Sumner.

Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.

Creativity Lab

Beginning at 11 a.m., Friday, May 14, students in grades 4 through 8 can pick up supplies to make a couple of quick, rainy-day crafts.  Please register online.

Holiday hours

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 28, and will open again on Tuesday, June 1.

Browsing

A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Friday to browse for and check out materials. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule your appointment.

“Daisy Jones & the Six,” a novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and its beautiful lead singer, is being discussed by two different book clubs at theVoorheesville Public Library.

The Community Message, which includes our 2021-22 budget, should be reaching your mailboxes soon. If you did not receive one, and would like one mailed to you, please contact the library. 

The 2021-22 budget was developed without increasing your library taxes and was approved by our board of trustees on March 6. For this reason, a public vote on the budget is not required and will not appear on the 2021 ballot. The library’s budget is under the tax cap by $54,868.

Teen Advisory

Group Meeting

Students in grades 6 and up can earn community service credit when they register for and join the TAG meeting on Monday, May 10, at 4 p.m. Find out what volunteer opportunities are available at the Library this summer, to earn more community service credit.

Women’s financial workshop

Join Marisa Rothstein, financial advisor on Thursday, May 27 at noon for this unique zoom presentation. Women face unique financial challenges and goals. Join us as we explore some of these unique considerations and share strategies for potentially prioritizing your own goals and optimizing your resources to reduce stress and protect yourself and your family. Bring your questions Please register.

Book talk

These are the library’s book discussion dates for May:

— Books & Beyond – Wednesday, May 19 at 11 a.m.: “Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid;

— Fiction Book Discussion – Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m.: “Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid;

— Nonfiction Book Discussion – Monday, May 10 at 7 p.m.: “Becoming” by Michelle Obama;

— Talk and Taste Cookbook Club – Thursday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m.: “Any Cookbook” by “Vegan” author Nava Atlas; and

— Middle School Book Club (grades 6-8) – Wednesday, May 26, at 4p.m.: “Roll with It” by Jamie Sumner.

Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.

Tweens Creativity Lab

Beginning at 11 a.m., Friday, May 14, students in grades 4 through 8 can pick up supplies to make a couple of quick, rainy-day crafts.  Please register online.

Family Bicycling Challenge

May is National Bike Month, so get out on your bicycle! Post a picture of your ride to the Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages with the hashtag #voorheesvillebikes.

Your first submission will win your family a prize bag at the Library, while supplies last. For every 100 posts, the VFBD will donate one bicycle to the Library’s “Library of Things”. The VFBD is sponsored by the Village of Voorheesville, the Voorheesville Community & School Foundation, and the Voorheesville Public Library.

Browsing

A limited number of appointments are available Monday-Friday to browse for and check out materials. Please call Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.,  518-765-2791 to schedule your appointment.

 

“Daisy Jones & the Six,” a novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and its beautiful lead singer, is being discussed by two different book clubs at theVoorheesville Public Library.

Grab your latest craft project, and join fellow crafters at the Voorheesville Public Library as we gather for casual crafting conversation at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20. Please register for the link.

To register for any virtual library program, please access our event calendar at www.voorpl.org, or call 518-765-2791.

Book talk

These are our book discussion dates for the month of May:

— Books & Beyond – Wednesday, May 19 at 11am: “Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid;

— Fiction Book Discussion – Wednesday, May 5 at 7pm: “Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid;

— Nonfiction Book Discussion – Monday, May 10 at 7pm: “Becoming” by Michelle Obama;

— Talk and Taste Cookbook Club – Thursday, May 27 at 6:30pm: “Any Cookbook” by “Vegan” author Nava Atlas; and

— Middle School Book Club (grades 6-8) – Wednesday, May 26, at 4pm: “Roll with It” by Jamie Sumner.

Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.

Creativity Lab

for Tweens

Beginning at 11 a.m., Friday, May 14, students in grades 4 through 8 can pick up supplies to make a couple of quick, rainy-day crafts – a Frog Prince notecard holder, and Shrinky Dink monograms.  Please register online.

Financial

Workshop for Women

Join Marisa Rothstein, financial advisor on Thursday, May 27 at noon for this unique zoom presentation. Women face unique financial challenges and goals. Join us as we explore some of these unique considerations and share strategies for potentially prioritizing your own goals and optimizing your resources to reduce stress and protect yourself and your family. Bring your questions Please register.

Historic Voorheesville

Walking Tour

Celebrate Voorheesville's fascinating past with village history guide, Dennis Ulion. This 1.5-hour walking tour will begin at St. Matthew's Church at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 14, and take us to various locations throughout the Village. Registration is required, and limited to 10 people. Attendees must follow all current COVID safety guidelines.

Mailchimp

Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, April 29 at 7p.m. to learn how to use Mailchimp for Email Marketing! This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Please register online, using links on the library calendar. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System.

 Preschool story time

No registration is needed, and the video link will be available on the Library website and social media sites, to view at your convenience. Families of preschoolers can pick up a free take & make bag at the library each week, from Tuesday-Saturday.

The bag will include the storyt-ime thematic art activity of the week. Check out some of these storytime themes:

— Bikes! Available beginning May 4;

— Planting Time! Available beginning May 11; and

— Super Silly! Available May 18.

Browsing

A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Friday to browse for and check out materials. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule your appointment.

A financial workshop for women will be presented by Marisa Rothstein, JD, CFP, AEP, financial advisor on Thursday, on May 27 at noon via Zoom. Women face unique financial challenges and goals.

Join us as we explore some of these considerations and share strategies for potentially prioritizing your own goals and optimizing your resources to reduce stress and protect yourself and your family. Bring your questions. Please register.

Historic Voorheesville

Walking Tour

Celebrate Voorheesville's fascinating past with village history guide, Dennis Ulion. This 1.5-hour walking tour will begin at St. Matthew’s Church at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 14, and take us to various locations throughout the Village. Registration is required, and limited to 10 people. Attendees must follow all current COVID safety guidelines.

Social Security

Join Marisa Rothstein, JD, CFP, AEP on Friday, April 23, at noon for this virtual presentation about Social Security. Changes in the workplace and retirement savings have made it more important than ever to make informed decisions about Social Security. By sharing tools and resources, we will show participants how to get the answers they need to make more confident decisions about their Social Security benefits and their financial security in retirement. Please register online for the Zoom link.

Mailchimp

Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. to learn how to use Mailchimp for Email Marketing! This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Please register online, using links on the library calendar. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System.

Preschool story time

No registration is needed, and the video link will be available on the Library website and social media sites, to view at your convenience. Families of preschoolers can pick up a free take & make bag at the library each week, from Tuesday-Saturday. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week.

Check out some of these storytime themes:

— Bikes! Available beginning May 4;

— Planting Time! Available beginning May 11; and

— Super Silly! Available May 18.

Book talk

These are our May book discussion dates:

— Books & Beyond – Wednesday, May 19 at 11 a.m.: “Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid;

— Fiction Book Discussion – Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m.: “Daisy Jones & the Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid;

— Nonfiction Book Discussion – Monday, May 10 at 7 p.m.: “Becoming” by Michelle Obama;

— Talk and Taste Cookbook Club – Thursday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m.: “Any Cookbook” by Vegan Author Nava Atlas; and

— Middle School Book Club (grades 6-8) – Wednesday, May 26, at 4 p.m.: “Roll with It” by Jamie Sumner.

Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.

Browsing

A limited number of appointments are available Monday throughFriday to browse for and check out materials. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to  4p.m. to schedule your appointment.

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