Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, February 2, 2017
— Photo courtesy of Richard Johnson, via albanyjazz.com
Cliff Brucker and the sextet Full Circle will perform a free concert at the Guilderland Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m.
Cliff Brucker, jazz drummer and pianist, and his exceptional sextet Full Circle, will perform classic jazz standards and original compositions at the Guilderland Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. This event is part of the library’s Sunday Concert Series.
Teens: It’s due
Teens: It’s time to tell us your story. The deadline for the 2017 Teen Winter Writing Contest is Monday, Feb. 13, by 9 p.m.
Submit your piece via email to: . The categories are:
— Grades 6 to 8, poetry;
— Grades 6 to 8, fiction or nonfiction prose;
— Grades 9 to 12, poetry;
— Grades 9 to 12, fiction or nonfiction prose;
Full details at www.guilpl.org/teenwriting.
3 Little Birds
Join local librarian and former Kindermusik teacher Josalyn Wilder at GPL on Monday, Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. for “3 Little Birds: Music, Movement & Storytime,” a fun-filled program of music and literacy activities geared toward children ages 5 and under.
No registration necessary, drop in whenever you're able. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
“Gal”entine's Day Edition
February’s Pinterest Wins event, on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. celebrates our gal pals.
Bring your gal pal (mom, daughter, co-worker, next-door-neighbor!) to a night of Valentine’s Day-inspired crafting for all ages. There will even be a dessert waffle bar. Please register each member of your squad online at www.guilpl.org, by phone at 456-2400, ext, 2, or in person at either the information desk or the children’s desk.
GPL Sprouts
Find out “what’s the matter” at our next fun-filled STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) program at GPL on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 3:30 p.m.
Ideal for kids ages 4 through 7, this program explores the world around us through books, experiments, activities, and crafts. Lots of hands-on learning for everyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 4, or go online to www.guilpl.org, and use the Events & Registration Calendar.
Book sale
Fight the Gloom Period Blahs with a new book! There are bargains galore on books, CDs, DVDs and more at the Guilderland Public Library's next Better Books Sale on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Good hunting!