Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, April 25, 2019
We encourage residents to be well-informed in advance of the May 21 vote. You are invited to attend a one-hour session regarding our library renewal referendum, based on 2,108 survey responses and 18 months of prudent planning.
These sessions are scheduled at the Guilderland Public Library at 2228 Western Ave. for Tuesday, April 30, at 2 p.m.; Tuesday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, May 9, at 1 p.m.; and Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. The presentation and plans are posted on our website, as well as voting information — click on “library renewal” on our home page to find out more.
In addition, five candidates are expected to be on the ballot for three open seats on our board of trustees. Their information may be viewed on our website by searching “candidate” on our home page, or by visiting: https://guilderlandlibrary.org/get-to-know-us-people-board-of-trustees-v....
Disney trivia
M-I-C — see you real soon at our Disney Trivia Night, Friday, April 26, at 6 p.m. Teams of up to five people with at least one person over the age of 16 will join forces to vie for victory.
Come for some wholesome family fun during April vacation week! You’re welcome to bring your own dinner, and Disney costumes are encouraged. Register online, by phone or in person.
Drug Take-Back Day
On Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., representatives from the Guilderland Police Department will be on hand for Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide initiative to safely dispose of leftover medications that are no longer needed.
Please refer to our website - https://guilderlandlibrary.org/event/drug-take-back-day-april-27-2019 - for further details on this event.
Safety training changes library hours
Please note: on Tuesday. April 30 and Wednesday. May 1, we will open at 10 a.m. instead of 9:30 a.m., due to mandatory safety training for our staff.
Celebrating Pete Seeger
We’re commemorating legendary folk musician and beloved Hudson Valley resident Pete Seeger, who would have been 100 years old on May 3, with a special slate of weekend activities. Join us Friday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. for a special performance of songs by Pete Seeger and his compadres — The Weavers, Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly and more — featuring the talents of local musician Michael Eck and friends. We'll celebrate with birthday cake too!
Next, join us Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. for a multimedia lecture and Q & A celebrating the life and legacy of Pete Seeger. Noted music writer Jess Jarnow, author of Wasn't That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the American Soul, delivers this engaging talk, enhanced by photo projections and music. This program is presented in partnership with the Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center.
Better Angels Skills Workshop
Frustrated by the current red-blue divide? You may be pleasantly surprised to discover that you can maintain healthy relationships with family and friends on the opposite side of the political spectrum! This 2-and-a-half-hour Better Angels Skills Workshop can help you do just that.
You’ll learn strategies for respectful conversations that – rather than aiming to persuade – clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance of the relationship. You’ll also have an opportunity to practice the effective conversation skills covered. Register online, by phone or in person.
“Miracle Met” Art Shamsky
Meet Art Shamsky of the 1969 World Series Champion Miracle Mets and co-author Erik Sherman Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m., featuring their book “After the Miracle: the Lasting Brotherhood of the 1969 Mets.” Catapulting from “Lovable Losers” to World Series Champions in an improbably magical season no one saw coming, this is a rags-to-riches story that every Mets fan — and every baseball fan — will appreciate.
Mr. Shamsky will sign copies of the book, priced at $30, plus one other item for anyone who has also purchased a book. Please register online, by phone, or in person.