Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Ever wonder how the Electoral College works?  Still viable, or antiquated and in need of reform?

On Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m., Dr. Anne Hildreth, Associate Professor Emerita from the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, will cover this important topic. Please register online, by phone, or in person.

Mother’s Day Marketplace

Take a leisurely stroll through our Mother’s Day Marketplace on Saturday, May 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to find something delightful for anyone on your gift list, or treat yourself.

We’ll have 23 vendors on hand offering a wide array of health and beauty items, kitchen gadgets, fashion, purses, jewelry and much more. Between this and our monthly Better Books Sale also happening May 11, you’re bound to find something wonderful!

WMHT Presents

Join us Saturday, May 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon as WMHT’s Barbara Lukas leads our annual Mother’s Day program, “Planting Love and Flowers for Mother’s Day.”

Preschoolers through Grade 1 are invited to plant a flower and vegetable to proudly present to Mom.  Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Register online, by phone or in person.

Kitchen composting made easy

Composting garden and kitchen scraps is a great way to divert waste from landfills and improve soil texture and fertility. Join Capital Roots Educator Francesca DiGiorgio for “Kitchen Composting Made Easy,” on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m.

We’ll cover types of materials, how to keep your pile balanced and vibrant, and how to use the finished product. Register online, by phone or in person.

“Miracle Met” Art Shamsky

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Miracle Mets!

Come meet World Series Champion Art Shamsky and co-author Erik Sherman Saturday,  May 18 from 2 to 3:15 p.m., featuring their book After the Miracle: the Lasting Brotherhood of the 1969 Mets.

Mr. Shamsky will sign copies of the book, priced at $30, plus one other item for anyone who has also purchased a book. Register online, by phone or in person.  

Leland live-streamed

John Leland is the award-winning journalist and author of the book, “Happiness is a Choice You Make: Lessons From a Year Among the Oldest Old.” He’ll be here Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. to share his experience profiling six elders in New York City as detailed in his book, followed by a book sale and signing.

Due to unprecedented early interest, registration is nearly filled. This talk will be live-streamed on the library’s Facebook page and archived on our website, and is made possible through a collaboration with the Albany Guardian Society.  To register, please contact the society at 518-434-2140.

Vote on May 21

We have three items on the ballot for May 21: Library Renewal Referendum, 2019-20 budget, and board of trustees candidates. Please vote at your designated Guilderland elementary school from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.   

Library Renewal Referendum: You are invited to attend a one-hour information session, based on 2,108 survey responses and 18 months of prudent planning: Thursday, May 9 at 1 p.m.; and Tuesday,  May 14 at 10 a.m. The presentation and plans are posted on our website, plus voting information. Please click on “library renewal” on our home page, guilderlandlibrary.org, to find out more.

Budget:  Our proposed 2019-2020 Budget of $3,987,713 is based on a tax levy of $3,892,813.  It is largely unchanged but contains a few modest adjustments from last year. Details may be found in the May-June issue newsletter posted on our website.  Click on “Our Newsletter” on our home page.

Board Candidates:  Five candidates are on the ballot for three open seats on our Board of Trustees.  Their information may be viewed on our website by searching “2019 Candidates” on our home page.