Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, January 8, 2020
— National Portrait Gallery
Jane Austen’s portrait was painted by her sister Cassandra in 1810. The Guilderland Public Library will hold a Jane Austen Craft Night on Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m.
Guilderland library patrons are encouraged to choose recipes from “Ama: A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen” by Josef Centerno, to make at home and then bring the dishes with serving utensils to the library on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
Our next GPL Cabaret Night is on Friday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m., and it’s sure to once again fill to capacity. This after-hours special evening performance of jazz standards will feature the wonderful stylings of vocalist Teresa Broadwell and her accomplished quintet.
Relax with a glass of wine, appetizers, and soothing music to usher in the weekend on a pleasant note. Please register for this program online, by phone or in person (space is limited), and bring a photo I.D. if you’re planning to enjoy a glass of wine.
GPL Adventures: Move It!
Children in third through fifth grades are invited to participate in this kinetic-based after-school program as GPL Adventures encourages them to “Move It!” on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Among the fun activities planned, we’ll be running, jumping, competing for fun and working as a team with jump ropes, hula hoops, stretchy bands, and maybe even a parachute! Please register online, by phone or in person.
New Streaming Service
We’re excited to launch RBDigital, the only library streaming service that allows you to binge-watch your favorites! At your fingertips: AcornTV (British TV & film); IndieFlix (pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning films, documentaries, and shorts); Stingray Qello (the world’s largest collection of concert films and music documentaries); and The Great Courses (spanning scores of topics from wellness, food and finance to science, travel, language, hobbies and much more!)
Your Guilderland or Altamont library card grants you a seven-day loan, and downloads are unlimited during January! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a librarian to take full advantage of our digital options, and bring your library card and mobile device to the appointment. Call 518.456.2400, extension 3 for more information, or visit https://guilderlandlibrary.org/e-library-landing-page/#watchtv to get started.
Winter Reading Challenge
Can you help us read 4,000 books during the month of January? Over 1,000 libraries are taking part in Beanstack’s Third Annual Winter Reading Challenge. Last year we read 3,775 books, so this year we’ve raised the bar.
Log your completed books online at guilderlandlibrary.beanstack.org. If we’re a top reading library, we could win an author visit or other great prizes from Penguin Random House. Happy Reading!
Knuffle Bunny
Join us for a fun read-aloud and related art project on Friday, Jan. 10 at 3:30 p.m. as we enjoy the heartwarming story of Knuffle Bunny together. This program is for pre-K through grade 2, and registration is required. Be sure to dress for a mess!
Better Books Sale
Our colossal monthly sale is slated for Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Treat yourself (and your wallet) to some incredible deals on books, DVDs and CDs!
Missing Piece Board Game Club
Adults seeking games, food and fun: Look no further than our new twice-monthly Missing Piece Board Game Club, Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Come solo, or bring a friend or two…bring your favorites from home, or play a game from our collection of 100+ offerings — the choices are yours! Marvel at our humongous table…game on!
Jane Austen Craft Night
Whether you’re a fan of Jane Austen’s enduring legacy, or are curious about the enduring buzz surrounding this cherished author, we’ve got a seat reserved for you at our Jane Austen Craft Night on Monday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. We’ll share art supplies, treats, and a collective interest in her timeless novels, which still speak to us today. For teens and adults. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Shake, Rattle & Roll!
Join Miss Rebecca on a weekly themed adventure filled with songs, rhymes, dance, and other fun activities, starting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m. This is a registered program for children ages 2 to 5 with an adult caregiver.
Instructor Rebecca Marcello is the owner of Little Feet Dance Street in Glenmont, a professional singer, and mom of three. Registration for individual sessions is available by phone for Guilderland Library patrons by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 4.
Cookbook Club: Tex-Mex
What better way to elicit warmth in January than with some kicked-up culinary creations! Come to the adult reference section of the library to browse through “Ama: A Modern Tex-Mex Kitchen” by Josef Centerno, choose one or two recipes to make at home, and register for the program.
Bring your prepared dishes with serving utensils on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.; we’ll provide the rest. Share samples with other cooking enthusiasts, and leave inspired to explore new recipes with enticing flavor combinations. You may even win a copy of the featured cookbook!