Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, June 21, 2018
Heard World Jazz will perform a delightful family-friendly concert at the Guilderland Public Library the evening of June 29.
“Libraries Rock!” is this year’s theme for the summer reading program. The Guilderland Public Library has a wonderful summer planned, one packed with activities, crafts, programs and, of course, books.
When you come to our Rockin’ Sign-Up not only will you get details about all the great events and concerts, but you can also Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae. The ice cream is being served up by some super scoopers. It’s going to be a great kick-off!
If you don’t already have a Summer Reading brochure, you can pick one up at the library. And you can check the Library’s Program calendar at guilderlandlibrary.org to see what’s coming up in July and August.
Family Concert with Heard World Jazz
Come to GPL on Friday, June 29, at 6 p.m., and enjoy a family concert that will awaken your ears, enliven your heart, and even get you up and dancing! Heard will present their original and traditional world music repertoire, with influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Middle East, and places in between and points beyond.
Heard’s multimedia concert will be interactive, so be prepared to move, groove, and learn something new about our world and its diverse soundscape.
Double-header
If you’re a baseball fan, there is a double-header coming up on Saturday, June 30, that you just can’t miss.
It starts at 2 p.m. at the library when author David Rapp, retired editor of “Congressional Quarterly” discusses his new book, “Tinker to Evers to Chance: The Chicago Cubs and the Dawn of Modern America.” Rapp’s book details the career of Johnny Evers, Troy native and Hall-of-Fame Second Baseman for the Cubs, who was one-third of “a trio of bear cubs, fleeter than birds” who were amazingly efficient at turning double plays.
The second part of our double-header is that you’re invited to come to Valley Cats Stadium for a 7 p.m. game when the Cats take on the Hudson Valley Renegades. Not only is it a great baseball game, but it’s Star Wars Night (wear your Star Wars gear, and mingle with your favorite Star Wars characters) and fireworks will follow the game. Discounted tickets are just $10, available exclusively at the library. There is a limited amount of tickets left, so get yours now.