Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Stanley Tucci’s book, “Taste: My Life Through Food,” is the subject of the next Memoirs in the Morning virtual book discussion group at Guilderland Public Library, on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 10:30 a.m. To participate, obtain a print or digital copy through the library, then register for the Zoom discussion on the Events tab of guilderlandlibrary.org.
Do you, or does someone you know, have chickens? Don’t miss this important virtual program, “Defend the Flock: Keeping Backyard Hobby Chickens Safe from Avian Flu,” on Monday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Learn about the widespread — and often deadly — Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak, plus measures you can take now to protect your flock from this immediate threat.
Carissa Braun, animal health technician with United States Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services, will cover the current HPAI situation; how to recognize the signs and symptoms; what to do if your birds get sick; available resources; and biosecurity practices to help protect your birds this season.
We’ve got giveaways, including full-size calendars, stickers, magnets and bookmarks, for all registrants. Please sign up on the Events tab of our website, or at https://bit.ly/GPLFlock, to receive the Zoom link.
Winter
Reading Challenge
It’s time for our annual Winter Reading Challenge for all ages! This year, the theme is "All The Feels.” Log all your reading at https://guilderlandlibrary.beanstack.org), or with the Beanstack App, between Jan. 1-31. Our goal is to read 90,000 minutes (1,500 hours) by the end of January. Remember, anything you read counts - so make sure to log it all! If we're one of the top-reading libraries in the country, we'll win a prize for all to enjoy. Happy Reading!
January
story times
Story times are back for morning winter fun! Tuesdays are for toddlers (ages 18 to 36 months); Wednesdays are for families (ages birth to 5); and Thursdays are for preschoolers (3 to 5 years). All story times begin at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required. Caregivers must remain with their children. Please choose only one story time per week.
Capital District
Knitting Guild
Looking for new ideas for your next knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Brand-new and eager to learn a new hobby?
Experienced folks from the Capital District Knitting Guild are here to help all skill levels every second Monday of the month, starting Monday, Jan. 9, 6 to 8 p.m. They'll gladly lend a hand, plus offer a different teaching topic each time. Stop in and get "hooked!”
Night Owls
Book Club
For our next meetup Monday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m,. we’re reading New York Times bestseller "A Long Petal of the Sea," by Isabel Allende. Copies are available at the library's Information desk. Please register on the Events tab of our website, indicating your preference for in-person or virtual attendance.
Genealogy help
Professional Genealogist Lisa Dougherty offers 1:1 family history consultations on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6 to 8 p.m. at the library. No appointment is necessary; simply drop in. For more information, visit Lisa’s website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com.
Jump-start
your writing
In this interactive workshop on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m., best-selling, award-winning author Coleen Murtagh Paratore will lead participants through several write-and-share rounds. Coleen has written 22 books across multiple genres, spanning nearly two decades as a published author, writing teacher, and book coach. Copies of her books will also be available for purchase. Please register online for this in-person session.
Library closure
The library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16. Online resources, the Little Free Library, car charging stations, parking lot WiFi, and the book donation bins in the side parking lot are always open for your convenience.
Blood drive
Donating blood can save up to three lives! Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1 to 6 p.m. To make an appointment, go to: redcrossblood.org and type “Guilderlandlibrary” in the code. Walk-ins are also welcome. Bonus: all donors are eligible to win a trip for two to SuperBowl LVII in Arizona!
General info
Contact us at 518-456-2400 or . To set up a passport appointment, press option 2.
Overdue fines were eliminated; patrons will be billed for the replacement cost of lost items.
Masks are encouraged.