Guilderland Library Notes for Tuesday, June 29, 2021
— Photo from Luanne Nicholson
Get tips on efficient landscape management as the Guilderland Public Library co-sponsors “Lower-Maintenance Perennial Gardening” with the Albany Guardian Society on Tuesday, July 13, at 9:30 a.m. Register on the Events tab of guilderlandlibrary.org for the virtual link.
Ah — sunny days ahead poolside, at the beach, lake, or just chilling in the backyard with a book or reading device in hand — that’s our idea of a perfect summer day. You too?
As long as you’re reading anyway, why not try to win fabulous prizes too?
Summer reading is for all ages! There’s something for everyone, from infancy through adulthood. Preschoolers through high schoolers are encouraged to enjoy books, complete activities, attend programs, earn points, and win prizes.
Teens can serve as GPL technology volunteers this summer and participate in Read It Forward. Adults can register their reading for a chance to win a grand prize gift basket and $50 gift card from The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, plus other prizes.
Any format counts — print, audiobook or eBook; short story, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic novel. The goal is simple: Read!
Families: Make sure to check our Events calendar at guilderlandlibrary.org frequently and register. Sign-up for specific activities is available two weeks in advance, and each week features a different theme.
The summer reading Program officially kicks off with Farm Week, starting Tuesday, July 6, featuring an activity kit for kids in grades 3 to 5 with all the materials needed to create your very own farm animal play set, and a family/all ages farm tour at Indian Ladder Farms on Thursday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for a variety of engaging story times, too!
More summer reading details for kids and teens may be found at: https://guilderlandlibrary.org/srp and on our GPL Kids and Families Facebook page. For adult information, go to: https://guilderlandlibrary.org/adultsrp.
Summer schedule
Please note that GPL will be closed Monday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday; no curbside pickup or return services will be available on that day. Per our traditional summer hours, we are closed on Sundays during July and August. Our regular curbside hours as of July 1 are: are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday closed. We look forward to serving you!
Lower-maintenance
perennials
Love the look of a lush flower-filled garden and a classic border with three seasons of continuous bloom, but not the work involved? This online talk on Tuesday, July 13 at 9:30 a.m. is for you! We’ll cover the basics of lower-maintenance gardening, including planning, simplifying and editing plantings and choosing the right plants and shrubs for your site.
Examples of lower-maintenance gardens and plant lists will be provided as well. This program is presented by Judith Fetterly, master gardener and owner of Perennial Wisdom, in collaboration with Albany Guardian Society. Please register on the Events tab of our website; AGS will email the link in advance of the program.
Fermenting foods
One of our favorite presenters, Food and Nutrition Educator Karen Roberts Mort from Cornell Cooperative Extension–Albany County, returns for a Tawasentha Park program on Tuesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. We’ll learn about the long history and health benefits of fermented foods, and make small batches of sauerkraut and kimchi at the small pavilion. Space is limited; masks are required. Please register on the Events tab of our website, or call 518-456-2400 ext. 3.
Golf tourney
Golfers of all skill levels and sponsors wanted! The Guilderland Library Foundation is hosting a golf tournament at Western Turnpike Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 13, with shotgun start at 9 a.m., lunch, and 19th hole celebration at 2 p.m. included. The cost is $125 per golfer, or $25 to attend the 19th hole afternoon celebration only. Sponsorship opportunities are due by July 15 and the registration deadline for golfers is August 1. For more information, please see: https://bit.ly/GLFGolf2021. Email any questions to: .
Construction update
We’re on budget and 11 months ahead of schedule with our extensive building project! Completion is expected around Labor Day. More details, including monthly progress reports, may be found at: https://bit.ly/GPLbuildingproject.
Due to limited interior space from construction plus social distancing constraints, GPL is not currently open to public browsing. Call us at 518-456-2400; email us at ; and check www.guilderlandlibrary.org, Facebook and Instagram for further information. Also, consider subscribing to weekly eNews and monthly newsletters at: http://bit.ly/GPLeNews.