Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Some 23 million Americans are living in long-term drug and alcohol addiction recovery, a startling reality that is the subject of the acclaimed documentary, “The Anonymous People,” being shown at Guilderland Public Library on Tuesday, June 7, at 6 p.m.

This compelling story is told through the faces and voices of citizens, leaders, volunteers, corporate executives, public figures, and celebrities who are laying it all on the line to save the lives of others just like them. This passionate new public recovery movement aims to transform public opinion, engage communities, and elected officials, and finally shift policies toward lasting solutions.

A question and answer session moderated by Friends of Recovery-NY CEO, Robert Lindsey, will follow the screening. Please register for this event by calling 456-2400, ext. 2.

Ready, Set, Rhyme!

Knowing simple nursery rhymes as a preschooler is one of the biggest predictors of future reading success. Can your preschooler learn four nursery rhymes in June? Absolutely! Sign up at the children’s desk, and pick up a packet of fun activities to help your preschooler meet the goal. For children ages 3 through 5. For more information, call 456-2400, ext. 4.

Travel for genealogy

Learn about Polish and Lithuanian genealogy at the library on Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m., by following in the footsteps of Phyllis Zych Budka. She is a second-generation Polish-American, and has a passion for finding her roots; she’s made numerous trips to Poland and Lithuania for her research. She'll share her experiences and provide information on the best resources for you to use to conduct your own research.

Author speaks

Love baseball? So do we, which is why we are thrilled that Erik Sherman, author of “The Kings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball With the '86 Mets,” will speak at GPL on Saturday, June 11, at 2 pm.

Sherman has also written biographies of Mookie Wilson, Glenn Burke, and Steve Blass. He will speak on the World Series Champion 1986 Mets, and sign copies of his books.

Drop-in genealogy

Get help in learning more about your family history from professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty on Wednesday, June 8, at 6 p.m.  Ms. Dougherty is available for free family history consultations and advice on a drop-in basis from 6 to 8 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month.

Take a tour

You know that GPL lets you borrow GoPro video cameras, metal detectors, fishing rods, bakeware, tables, and all sorts of other cool stuff, as well as books, DVDs, CDs, but there is just so much more. To help you learn about our every product and service, guides Kelly or Cindy will take you on a guided tour of your library. Meet in the lobby any Monday in June, at 11 a.m., and enjoy.