Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Timothy Wiles, director of the Guilderland Public Library, speaking at the April 5 event, stressed the importance of proper disposal of medication and noted the library regularly partners with the Guilderland Police to dispose of unused medications, no questions asked. The next disposal event is set for Saturday, April 22, at the library, which is located at 2228 Western Ave.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Narcan, explains Elizabeth Whalen, Albany County’s health commissioner, is “a medication that counteracts the effect of opioid medication and therefore can stop a fatal reaction … Just one sniff into the nose can make the difference between life and death.” Whalen spoke at the Guilderland Public Library on Wednesday, April 5, regarding the availability of Narcan doses in the library’s lobby. This initiative, in conjunction with Catholic Charities, makes tools to combat the growing opioid epidemic more accessible. Other Narcan units have been installed at Albany Public Library's Washington Avenue branch, the Berne Public Library, the Capital City Rescue Mission and the University at Albany.
Kerry Ann Mendez, an award-winning garden educator, author, design consultant, and proprietor of Perennially Yours (https://pyours.com), will open our eyes via Zoom to dazzling native specimens that attract accolades as well as pollinators.
The result: beautiful gardens that are beneficial for the planet! This special presentation on Saturday, April 15, at 10 a.m. includes mail-order sources for natives (in addition to local garden centers). Please register on the Events Calendar at guilderlandlibrary.org.
Prom boutique
Teens: go no-cost and sustainable for your prom wear this year! The National Honor Society of Guilderland High School will be hosting a Pop-Up Prom Boutique at the Library on Sat. April 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. with an array of dresses, shoes, and jewelry collected from the community. Come find your perfect prom outfit!
Sunday Concert:
Old Time Dance Band
It's Jazz Appreciation Month! To celebrate, we’re featuring a lively performance from the Old Time Dance Band on Sunday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Relive the nostalgic Big Band era, or discover this mood-inducing music afresh as this eclectic ensemble performs Dixieland, Hot Jazz, and Early Swing-style classics. Bring the whole family!
Candidate Packet
For our annual election on Tuesday, May 16, we have two open positions on our
eleven-member Board of Trustees, with an application deadline of Monday, April 17. GPL Board members serve a five-year term, requiring a significant time investment. Please request an information packet at the Circulation desk, or email Library Director Tim Wiles at
for more information.
Family STEAM
Night Finale
As colleges prepare to wrap up the spring semester, our Family STEAM Night series is concluding for now, too. Join us for the grand finale for grades 3 to 5 and their families on Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. We’re welcoming back many of the schools who visited us during the series, including RPI, Siena College, and Union College. We’ve saved the best for last – make sure to register on the Events Calendar to reserve your spot!
Trustees meet
The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct their next monthly business meeting on Thursday, April 20 at 6 p.m. This meeting will be streamed live on the library’s YouTube channel, and archived there for later viewing. Public commentary may be submitted to: .
Reads & Roasts
Book Challenge
Our April “Reads & Roasts Beanstack Book Challenge” for teens and adults continues! Make sure to register at guilderlandlibrary.beanstack.org for bingo fun and coffee-themed events, where you can earn badges to be eligible for prizes. The next event is “Coffee + Color” on Friday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. Join us in the Westbrook Room for some morning joe, coffee-themed coloring, and relaxed vibes! Please register in advance.
Earth Day
documentary
Start Earth Day off with an inspiring screening of the award-winning 2022 documentary film, “The Seeds of Vandana Shiva,” on Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m., presented jointly by Guilderland Public Library and Altamont Free Library. This film tells the remarkable life story of Gandhian eco-activist Dr. Vandana Shiva—how she stood up to industrial agriculture, rose to prominence in the ecological food movement, and is inspiring an international crusade for positive change.
While all ages are welcome, we especially encourage teens and young adults to attend. As a bonus, we're giving away a copy of Dr. Shiva's brand-new memoir, “Terra Viva: My Life in a Biodiversity of Movements,” to the first ten attendees!
Drug Take-Back Day
On Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., GPL and the Guilderland Police Department are teaming up once again for the semi-annual nationwide Drug Take-Back Day for safe, anonymous disposal of prescribed and non-prescribed substances.
This drive-through event is held in the library's side parking lot (take MercyCare lane, then an immediate right). Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances, plus pet medications, can be accepted. No questions will be asked, and no identification is required. Please see our website for further details.
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.