Guilderland Library Notes for Friday, May 20, 2016
— Photo courtesy of Ashley Hentrich
Mayan children learn from local students who spent their February vacation in Cruz Blanca, Guatemala. The students will talk about their trip at the Guilderland Public Library on Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m.
Guilderland Public Library’s “Read Local” series of author talks and book signings features the pseudonymous author, Jacopo della Quercia (actually local author Giacomo Calabria), on Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m.
Author della Quercia has penned two wonderful, alt-history titles: “License to Quill”, a spy thriller starring William Shakespeare; and “The Great Abraham Lincoln Pocket Watch Conspiracy”), in which President Taft and Robert Todd Lincoln race to solve a mystery stretching back to the Civil War.
School break in Guatemala
A dozen local students spent their February vacation on a mission trip to aid impoverished Mayan children at a learning center in Cruz Blanca, Guatemala, and many of these local students will be at GPL on Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m., to share that experience with you in words and pictures.
These young explorers will offer their observations of Guatemala, the learning center, and of visiting some of the Mayan children's homes. They will relate how they had to move out of their comfort zones during the trip, and how getting to meet the sponsored child was a moving experience for all involved.
If you enjoy hearing about different areas of our world and seeing young people exhibit leadership in action, then you should attend this event, which is open to the public.
CPR with Western Turnpike Rescue Squad
Members of the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad will teach the family and friends CPR course at GPL on Tuesday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m., and you’re encouraged to attend and learn this lifesaving skill.
This course is ideal for students, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. Space is limited to 20 people. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2.
Coloring for adults
Why should kids have all the coloring fun? Come to Sunday Crafternoons on May 22, at 2 p.m., and color — inside the lines or out. It’s a great activity for stress relief, and you don’t even need to worry about bringing your crayons. We supply the coloring sheets and the colored pencils and markers. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2.
Weigh 2 Be
If you’re looking for an effective program that provides the support and resources you need to lose weight safely and effectively, come to GPL for Weigh 2 Be, on Wednesday, May 2, at 6 p.m.
This weight-management program offered by CDPHP health promotion specialists gives you information on healthy eating, staying active, and improving your health, as well as access to an online and mobile tool that allows you to track your workouts and food choices. Give it a shot. What have you got to lose? Call 456-2400, ext. 2 to register.
Holiday schedule
GPL is closed Saturday, May 28; Sunday, May 29; and Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day Weekend. Our online library at www.guilpl.org is always open.