Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, March 3, 2021
— Photo from Luanne Nicholson
Resources and programs for job seekers are available at Guilderland Public Library, including a “Power Your Job Search with Google Tools” virtual program on Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m., and customized assistance with the Learning Express tool on its website to help prepare a résumé, find a job, or sharpen computer skills.
Every other Monday, we have a story-time kit available for preschoolers containing suggestions for books, rhymes, and songs to share together, plus one or more fun activities. These kits are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
On Monday, March 8, a friendship-themed kit will be available for curbside pickup starting at 10 a.m.
Night Owls Online
Alex Trebek’s autobiography, The Answer is...Reflections on My Life, is the subject of our next Night Owls Online book discussion group on Monday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome! Please register on the Events tab of our website to participate.
Over-the-counter
medicines
This virtual program on Tuesday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m., presented in conjunction with Albany Guardian Society, covers how to get the most out of your relationship with your pharmacist. Daniel Malone, PharmD, will review common over-the-counter medications and supplements, plus guidelines on general usage.
Please register on the Events tab of our website; Albany Guardian Society will email the link to all registrants in advance.
1634 Journey
into Mohawk Country
Imagine trudging into the unknown winter wilderness, encountering wild animals and native people who may or may not be friendly, all while wondering about your next meal or where you might sleep.
On Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m., immerse yourself in the fascinating 1634 journal of an intrepid West India Company employee who journeyed from Fort Orange (Albany) into Central New York with two brave companions to investigate the beaver trade and negotiate with Mohawk and Oneida tribespeople. Please register on the Events tab of our website to receive the Zoom link.
Phone-number update
Our general / reference phone number 518-285-0050, and circulation / curbside phone number 518-285-0671 will be in use through Tuesday, March 9. Beginning Wednesday, March 10, we will use our main phone number only: 518.456.2400. Please use this number to contact GPL. Any calls to other numbers will be forwarded.
Let it Grow Kit
We’re welcoming spring and the growing season! This kit for grades 6-12 includes materials and directions to grow your own crystal and make seed planting paper. Please register on the Events tab of our website, then pick up your kit during curbside hours beginning Friday, March 12.
Board candidates sought
The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees has four vacancies. For more information, please see: https://bit.ly/GPLBoardCandidates. Interested parties who are United States citizens residing within the Guilderland School District and at least 18 years old are encouraged to email or call 518-456-2400 ext. 112 to obtain an information packet.
All candidate nomination forms are due to the Guilderland Central School District clerk by Monday, April 19 for the Tuesday. May 18 vote.
Tax help
We have compiled a list of handy resources at: https://bit.ly/GPLTaxes. Federal and state tax forms and instructions are available for pick up during curbside hours inside our Normanskill Room. Please follow the signs and use the side entrance.
Printing on demand
No printer? No problem! We can print a document up to 20 black-and-white pages or 10 color pages at no cost to you, and deliver it curbside with our PrinterOn service! See https://bit.ly/GPLPrint for instructions. Send your document to us during curbside hours, then call us at 518-285-0050 (518-456-2400 starting March 10) to let us know; we'll get it ready for pickup. You can also use the PrinterOn app to send your print jobs.
Computer coaching
Optimize your usage of an Apple Watch, iPhone, Macbook, or Apple TV; or get assistance with our website’s Learning Express tool to craft your résumé.
Register for a one-on-one appointment Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. or Thursdays at 10 a.m. on the Events tab of our website.
Curbside hours
Pick up materials Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. through the Normanskill Room side door. Return items anytime (except holidays) to the quarantine sheds in our main parking lot.
GPL is not currently open to public browsing. See https://bit.ly/GPLbuildingproject for construction updates.