Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, March 8, 2023
— Photo from Luanne Nicholson
“Hovering Over Life’s Nectar,” by Barbara Quackenbush, is one of a variety of colorful mixed-media quilts from Capital Region Textile Artists on display at the Guilderland Public Library during March.
We’re excited to announce that our new event-calendar software, Library Calendar, is fully operational! This new system provides a more intuitive interface for searching and registering for programs. It also allows patrons to make meeting or study-room reservations online, in accordance with our policies.
We think you’ll be pleased with this user-friendly upgrade! Please see our Events Calendar by clicking on the Events tab at guilderlandlibrary.org, or by clicking on “See All” under the “Upcoming Events” column.
New afternoon
preschool program
You asked for an afternoon program for preschoolers — here it is! Children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to “Music, Movement and Mindfulness,” every Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. throughout March. We’ll build literacy skills through singing and rhyming, get our wiggles out with active songs, explore various rhythm instruments, and relax with child-friendly meditation sequences. Sign up for each session individually online.
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. No appointment is required.
Genealogy assistance
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 from 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.
Teen advisory
TACO meeting
Grades 6-8: join the TACOs! Earn volunteer credit by participating in our new Teen Advisory Community Outreach (TACO) group. Give us your input — help us make GPL your favorite place to hang out! Sign up on the Events calendar at guilderlandlibrary.org for our next meeting on Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Project
Picturebook
For our next Project Picturebook on Thursday, March 9 at 3 p.m., the subject is talking chickens! Grades PreK-Grade 2 are invited to join us for a fun read-aloud and related hands-on project incorporating STEAM elements. Please register online.
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 for a fun and educational evening!
Capital District
Knitting Guild
Looking for new ideas for your next knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you want to take up a new hobby? Experienced folks from the Capital District Knitting Guild are here to help! Their next monthly gathering at GPL is Monday, March 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., where they’ll offer individual assistance, plus a different teaching topic. Stop in and get "hooked!”
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. Copies of this book are available at the library's Information desk. Please register online – all are welcome!
Blood drive
Our next American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 from 1 to 6 p.m. Appointments are encouraged at https://www.redcrossblood.org; walk-ins are welcome as well. All March donors will receive a $10 Visa Prepaid Card by email, and will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card.
AARP
Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide preparation by trained and IRS-certified volunteers is offered at GPL every Monday through April 10. Call 2-1-1 (the United Way’s call center) to secure an appointment – please do not call the Library. For more information and resources, please see https://bit.ly/GPLTaxAide.
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.