Guilderland Library Notes for Friday, May 13, 2016
Voting on the Guilderland Public Library’s proposed 2016-17 budget, and election of library trustees, will be held on Tuesday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., at your local Guilderland elementary school.
The library’s board of trustees has approved a 2016-17 operating budget of $3,666,832, an increase of just $39,631 over the 2015-16 budget. This is based upon a tax-levy of $3,598,332, an increase of 1.78 percent, well under the mandated tax cap over last year’s levy. Details of the budget are available in the “News From the Guilderland Public Library” newsletter you received in the mail, and at www.guilpl.org.
A declared candidate, incumbent Bryan Best, is running for one of the two open five-year terms as trustee. The other open seat will be filled by write-in votes.
The trustees are holding a public budget hearing on Thursday evening, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. The board welcomes your questions, and will explain how the proposed budget was developed.
GPL delays opening for safety
To ensure the safety of patrons and staff while the hazardous phases of replacing the library's aging roof is being done on Wednesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 12. The library is delaying opening on those days until 5 p.m. Once open on those days, the library will remain open until its normal closing time of 9 p.m.
We regret the inconvenience this presents, but given the risks of the roof-removal work being done on those two days, we prefer to err on the side of caution.
By Friday morning, May 13, the hazardous work will be done. Thereafter, it's a matter of the new roof being installed; that work should be completed by Friday, May 27. In the meantime, you will see workers on the library roof; their general work hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Get a taste of Albany’s “spirited” history
If you’re fond of the rich tradition of spirits that can be found only in Albany think, “Ironweed Whiskey,” then register right now to attend “Albany Distilling: A Spirited History” (with tasting!) at the library on Saturday, May 14, at 2 p.m.
In this talk, the Albany Distilling Company, Albany's first distillery since prohibition, explores the rich tradition of spirits in the Capital Region. Participants over 21 years of age will also be able to sample the Quackenbush Still House Rum, an homage to Albany's original rum, as well as the Ironweed Whiskey, which pays tribute to the William Kennedy’s novel of the same name.
You must be 21 years or older to sample the spirits. Your identification will be checked at the door. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult to attend. To register, call 456-2400, ext. 2, or go online to www.guilpl.org.
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 “Talking to Teens/Young Adults about Drug Abuse: Prescriptions, Heroin & Alcohol” at the library on Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m.
Addiction 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.
Everyone who completes the training will know how to respond to an opioid overdose, and receive a Naloxone kit provided by Project Safe Point. This is a CDPHP program. Please register online at www.guilpl.org, or call 456-2400, ext. 2.
Library pops up at …
The great thing about the Pop-Up Library is that it comes to you so that you can get a library card, borrow books, and DVDs, download the latest eBooks, and register for the library’s exciting programs. And there are two Pop-Ups happening soon.
The first, on Friday, May 13, starting at 5 p.m., is at the Guilderland Little League’s opening ceremony at Keenholts Park in Guilderland Center. The second Library Pop Up is at the Albany Pine Bush’s Lupine Fest on Saturday, May 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.. Enjoy!