Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Two new programs for preschoolers at the Guilderland Public Library are Music, Movement and Mindfulness on Tuesday, March 7, at 1:15 p.m., and Drop-In Playtime on Monday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m.
Mornings are more fun with story time, as we read books, sing songs, and get moving together! Caregivers must stay with their children the entire time. Please choose only one story time per week:
— Toddlers (18 to 36 months) on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.;
— Families (birth to 5 years old) on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; and
—Preschoolers (3 to 5 years old) onThursdays at 10:30 a.m.
New calendar software
Following many months of careful consideration and configuration, GPL is poised to unveil our new calendar software, Library Calendar, at the beginning of March. This new system, which will replace Evanced, provides a more intuitive interface for searching and registering for programs. It also allows for meeting or study room reservations online, in accordance with our policies. We think you’ll be pleased with this user-friendly upgrade! Details may be found at: librarymarket.com/library-calendar.
Drop-in tech help
National Honor Society students from Guilderland Central School District offer tech help to patrons every Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. (except days Guilderland High School is closed or has early dismissal). The teens can help with smartphone applications, downloading books to devices, email set-up, internet searches on computers and personal devices, and more.
Teen Advisory
TACO Meeting
Teens in grades 9-12: join the TACOs! Earn volunteer credit by participating in our new Teen Advisory Community Outreach (TACO) group. Give us your input on programs, books, and the Foundry Teen Space, and help us make GPL your favorite place to hang out! Sign up on the Events calendar at guilderlandlibrary.org for our next meeting on Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m.
New afternoon
preschool program
You asked for an afternoon program for preschoolers - here it is! Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to a playful new music program called “Music, Movement and Mindfulness.” We’ll build literacy skills through singing and rhyming, get our wiggles out with active songs, and relax with child-friendly meditation sequences.
Foundational music concepts will be introduced in a fun, age-appropriate way, and children will have the opportunity to explore various rhythm instruments. Sign up for our first session on Tuesday, March 7 at 1:15 p.m., featuring a bear theme, on our Events Calendar.
Genealogy help
Professional Genealogist Lisa Dougherty offers 1:1 family history consultations on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the library, happening next on Wednesday, March 8 at 6 to 8 p.m. This is a drop-in session; no appointment needed. For more general information, visit Lisa's website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com
Family STEAM Night
Children in grades 3-5 and their families are encouraged to come explore fun hands-on STEAM topics with our local schools and colleges! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. This month we welcome Hudson Valley Community College's Biology Club on Thursday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. Please register online and plan to be here!
Night Owls
Book Club
For our next meetup on Monday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m., we’re reading "Under the Tulip Tree" by Michelle Shocklee. This novel follows Rena Leland, whose teenage dream of becoming a successful writer is derailed by the 1929 stock market crash.
Fast-forward seven years into the Great Depression, Rena is an unemployed newspaper reporter. Eager for any writing job, Rena interviews former slaves for the Federal Writers’ Project. There, she meets Frankie Washington, a 101-year-old woman whose honest yet tragic past captivates Rena. Copies are available at the library's Information desk. Please register online – all are welcome!
AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide preparation by trained and IRS-certified volunteers is offered at GPL this season. Call 2-1-1 (the United Way’s call center) to inquire about
available tax appointments – please do not call the library. Phone lines may be busy; please be patient. Tax preparation appointments are scheduled on Mondays through April 15. You must have an appointment; no walk-ins. Please see https://bit.ly/GPLTaxAide for more information and resources.
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.