Guilderland Library Notes for Friday, June 24, 2016
— Photo by Joan Heffler
By the book: Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Cory Tyksinski, left, and chamber president Cherie Lasher flank Tim Wiles, director of the Guilderland Public Library, as Wiles accepts the chamber’s “Best Place to Work” award for the library.
The Schenectady Theater for Children presents “The Bremen Town Musicians,” a show children of all ages are sure to enjoy at the Guilderland Public Library on Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m.
Based on the German folktale by the Brothers Grimm, this show is packed with action, music, and talking animals. It is the story of four animal friends that set out on a journey together and end up forming a band.
In their search for fame and fortune, they learn about consequences as they outwit a band of thieves and kidnappers. Every action has a consequence and it's always a good idea to think before you act.
No registration required. Just come on in and enjoy.
On your mark, get set — read!
Mark your calendars to attend GPL’s Super Summer Reading Olympics reading club kick-off on Thursday, June 30, at 6 p.m., in the library’s Normanskill Room. Children, tweens, and teens can sign-up to be a summer reader, collect program information, and ask our staff any questions they might have.
While you’re here, enter a drawing for a chance to win your own summer reading club T-shirt. And at 7 p.m., be sure to grab a free ice-cream sundae.
Get details on all the fun events coming up in the Super Summer Reading Olympics, please visit www.guilpl.org/src.
GPL voted Best Place to Work
At the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner and awards ceremony, held on Thursday, June 9, the Guilderland Public Library was honored as the Best Place to Work in Guilderland.
In commenting upon the award, Library Director Tim Wiles noted, “It’s the staff, working towards the single goal of helping the public that makes the library a great place to work. We all have different roles, and a wide variety of skills, but we pull together. Plus, I believe the staff feels more empowered — you can see that in the innovative programming we offer — and that certainly is a part of this success.”
Cindy Wadach, who is serving as a volunteer coordinating the activities of other volunteers at the library, nominated the library.
Books and brews
“Books & Brews,” GPL’s off-site book discussion group, will meet on June 27, at 7:30 p.m., at Druthers Brewery and Restaurant in Albany. The book under discussion — between sips of beer, that is — is “Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore,” by Robin Sloan.
The premise of Books & Brews is simple: Drink beer and talk about a great book. The group meets the fourth Monday of every month, in an Albany-area establishment. To join the group, just call 456-2400, ext. 2, or go online to www.guilpl.org.