Guilderland Library Notes for Friday, May 6, 2016
The ever-popular Sonny & Perley Trio will perform a tribute to Frank Sinatra, in celebration of Ol' Blue Eyes' 100th birthday, at the Guilderland Public Library on Sunday, May 8, at 2 p.m.
Think of your favorite Sinatra song, and you’ll probably hear it. Not only will Sonny & Perley perform Sinatra’s timeless standards, they will also dig deeper into Frank’s catalog to render some lesser-known but beloved ballads.
We suggest you arrive early as this will be a very popular concert.
Talking to teens about drug abuse
Representatives from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, and Project Safe Point, will present a two-part series — Talking to Teens/Young Adults about Drug Abuse: Prescriptions, Heroin & Alcohol — at the library in mid-May.
Part 1 is on Thursday, May 12, at 6 p.m., and addresses the reality of addiction: it can happen to anyone, any family, at any time. Join us to learn the facts about this growing epidemic. You will learn how to talk to young people about drug and alcohol use, how to recognize the warning signs of addiction, and how to prevent an overdose.
Part 2 is on Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m., and concludes the presentation and features the Albany County Sheriff’s Mobile Education Center. This “anti-drug bus” is staffed by a member of the sheriff’s office who talks about the progression of drug use, the legal implications of drug use, and the devastating health effects of drugs, particularly heroin and prescription opiate addiction.
Each trainee who completes the training will learn how to respond to an opioid overdose, as well as receive a Naloxone kit provided by Project Safe Point. This is a CDPHP program.
You are encouraged to sign up for both events. Please register online at www.guilpl.org, or call 456-2400, ext. 2.
Planning for children with special needs
Carol Van Valkenburgh, a registered representative with Foresters Financial, will speak at GPL on Thursday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m., and present a program on planning for the future and creating an effective plan for an individual with special needs. Discussion will include medical, legal, financial, and educational considerations. Please register for this class online or by calling 456-2400, ext. 2.
Mighty Superhero drawing workshop
Do you enjoy drawing? Do you love superheroes? Then come to GPL on Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m., for the Mighty Superhero Drawing Workshop, which is part of Free Comic Book Day. Come learn to draw amazing superheroes and villains! No previous drawing skills are required – all you need is a No. 2 pencil. Grades six to 12; please register for this class online or by calling 456-2400, ext. 4.
GPL blood drive helps meet urgent need
The library will host a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 10, from 1 to 6 p.m. Walk-ins are always welcome, or you can make a donation appointment by calling the Red Cross at 1-800 RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).