Guilderland Library Notes for Friday, May 27, 2016
Bestselling novelist, poet, and essayist Elizabeth Rosner will be at the Guilderland Public Library on Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m., to speak about her third novel, “Electric City,” named among the best books of the year by NPR.
“Electric City” is a vital, epic novel of America, of its great scientific ingenuity and its emotional ambition. It frames the birth and evolution of its towns against the struggles of its indigenous tribes, the immigrant experience, a country divided, and the technological advancements that ushered in the modern world.
This author event part of the Library Foundation’s Carol J. Hamblin Notable Authors Speakers Series that has hosted Joyce Carol Oates, Jeff Shaara, Joseph E. Persico, Paul Grondahl, Gregory Maguire, Tim Green, Ela Stein Weissberger, Will Moses, New Yorker magazine Cartoon Editor Bob Mankoff, Lincoln historian and author Harold Holzer, and novelist Alafair Burke.
A reception for Ms. Rosner follows at 8 p.m. There is no charge for either event. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2, or going online to bit.ly/ElizabethRosner.
Principles of holistic philosophy and practice
Learn the reasons behind the rising tide of chronic illness in America, and how the trend can be reversed through homeopathic medicine, when you join Dr. Larry Malerba at GPL on Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m., as he explains this rapidly growing but poorly understood healing practice.
During “Principles of Holistic Philosophy & Practice,” Dr. Malerba provides practical first-aid tips that you can use at home to help cure common ailments. Homeopathic medicine is a 200 year-old holistic healing art and science, the principles of which have a great deal to teach us regarding the nature of health and illness, the importance of the mind-body connection, and the self-healing capacity of the human organism. 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 the library for the continuing program, Weigh 2 Be, on Wednesday, June 1, 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.
Book discussion
Union College anthropologist George Gmelch will discuss his new book “Playing with Tigers the Detroit Tigers” on Tuesday, May 31, at 7 p.m.
Gmelch relates fascinating and entertaining stories about his time as a slugging minor league first baseman in the Detroit Tigers organization in the late 1960s. A rarity among young players, he was as interested in history, culture and civil rights as he was in the game. No registration is required.
Memorial Day weekend
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.