Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, May 3, 2018
Teresa Broadwell and her sextet will jazz up the Guilderland Public Library on Sunday, May 6.
Peter Golden recently published his third novel, “Nothing Is Forgotten,” and will speak at the Guilderland Public Library on May 9.
Veteran author and Guilderland resident Peter Golden will speak at the Guilderland Public Library on Wednesday, May 9, at 7 p.m., as part of the Guilderland Library Foundation’s “Frank & Joan Sheehan Local Author Series.”
Mr. Golden, who lives in Guilderland, recently published his third novel, “Nothing Is Forgotten,” a thriller about the connection between the Holocaust and the Cold War. It traces the life-changing journey of a young man who travels from New Jersey to Khrushchev’s Russia and the beaches of the French Riviera as he finds love and discovers the long-hidden secrets about his heritage.
Teresa Broadwell Jazz Sextet
Teresa Broadwell, acclaimed jazz vocalist, violinist, band leader and arranger — brings her signature hot swing/cool jazz sextet to the library on Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m.
We’re very lucky to have the group here, performing a repertoire chock full of the best standards, swing, bop, and jazz gems! Come early for a good spot. Don’t miss it!
Cyber Security for Tweens (and Parents, too!)
It seems that every day’s headlines announces yet another data breach or theft of online personal information, so a question on the minds of many parents and caregivers has become: “Is my middle-schooler being safe and smart online?”
Come to Cyber Security for Tweens (and Parents, too!) at the library on Monday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m., and learn about the questions you should be asking and the conversations you need to be having with your kids!
This class is ideal for students in grades 6 through 8, and their parent/caregiver. There will be plenty of time for Q & A. Program provided by the Guilderland Police Department. Please register for the class by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 4.
Hiking 101
Join us for an informative and fun class designed to help you connect with the outdoors. This class — being held at the library on Tuesday, May 8, at 6 p.m. — will cover the benefits of recreational hiking, essential hiking gear and safety, hiking etiquette, map-reading, and choosing hikes that are right for you.
Following the class, provided by the Capital District Physicians Health Plan, participants are invited to take part in two optional guided hikes in the greater Capital District. Please register for the class by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 3.
Get a Great Night’s Sleep
Did you know sleep deprivation can harm your health and affect relationships?
Come to GPL on Thursday, May 10, at 6 p.m. for another CDPHP program, to learn about recent findings and the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep. Explore ways to get peaceful, revitalizing, uninterrupted sleep. Please register for the class by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 3.
GPL Pops Up
The 2018 Little League season kicks off at Keenholts Park on Friday, May 11, and GPL will be there! Be sure to stop by our tent — we’ll have books to check out and crafts to take with you. Play ball!
Proposed budget
The library’s board of trustees has approved a 2018-19 operating budget of $3,882,276. This is based upon a tax-levy of $3,806,276. Details of the budget are provided on the library’s website at www.guilderlandlibrary.org.
There are a number of significant differences in this year’s budget from last, notably an increase in programming funds to support the many extraordinarily popular events and classes created by our Librarians.
We have added funds to purchase additional eBooks due to the growing demand, but not at the expense of traditional print media. Our “Library of Things,” which enables you to borrow non-traditional items you really need at home but don’t necessarily want to buy, is included in the Special Collections line.
We are about to install a new heating and ventilating system which is, in effect, already paid for through savings; this is why there is a substantial drop in the Building and Equipment Maintenance line. As you know, the library building is 26 years old, and the HVAC system is inefficient, prone to fatigue failure, and costly to run.
Our utilities budget has dropped 10 percent because of savings anticipated from this new system and other improvements — notably LED lighting — made recently.
Professional Services increased 200 percent in anticipation of project management and consulting fees related to a possible renewal of the library’s building. Our board continues to work with the architectural firm of Butler, Rowland & Mays to draw up renovation plans to assure that the library can meet the community’s needs for decades to come.
We are acutely aware that the success of our library is founded on the support of the community. Our goal with this proposed budget is to ensure your library gives you the service you expect, now and in the future. The library board urges you to vote on Tuesday, May 15, at your local elementary school; polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.