Guilderland Library Notes for Friday, July 20, 2018
Tickets for The Pop Ups’ Aug. 10 performance at Guilderland Public Library are now available at the library.
Two-time Grammy nominees, The Pop Ups, will bring a unique new show, “The Great Pretenders Club,” to the Guilderland Public Library on Friday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. Tickets for this very popular event are available now, and must be picked up at the library.
This interactive, high-energy show will transport you into a whimsical, educational world with dancing robots, a rire-stomping rhino, live drawing, huge balloons, full-scale puppets, even a costume party!
The dance beats will catapult both young and old out of their seats. You don’t want to miss it!
Tickets to this free event are available now, at the library, and must be obtained by Monday, Aug. 6. There is a limit of six tickets per family.
Stone necklaces and pendants
Come to the library on Monday, July 23, at 2 p.m.and make your own necklace or pendant from stone! Dave Muska, from Ondatra Adventures, will work with you to make it happen. You’ll also make cordage (rope) from natural fibers. This program is for those entering grades seven through 12. Please register by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 4.
Rock painting
On Tuesday, July 24 at 3 p.m. meet us at Tawasentha Park where we will take advantage of the park's natural beauty and create "rocking masterpieces."
We will provide all the supplies you need to paint the stones and write inspirational words, which you can take home or scatter around the park to be discovered and enjoyed by future park-goers! This program is for teens in Grades six to 12 and adults. Please register by calling 518-456-2400. ext. 4.
Trustees meet
The library’s board of trustees will hold its annual meeting and regular monthly business meeting on Tuesday, July 24 starting at 6:30 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend, or to watch the meetings live on the library’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Guilderland.Library.
Rock ’n’ Roll with CMOST
The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology will "conduct" kids in grades two through five as they experiment with and then get to play all kinds of instruments. This all begins at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24.
Kids will also be able to design their own unique instruments. Please register by calling 518-456-2400, ext.4.
Animal Songs and Calls
From coyotes to owls to frogs, animals make some amazing sounds! In this program that happens on Wednesday, July 25, at 2 p.m. you’ll learn about the many ways animals communicate. You’ll join the frog chorus, learn how to hoot like an owl, and participate in a coyote symphony. And you’ll meet some of the singers in person by studying live crickets.
This is a fun, hands-on program during which you’ll learn a lot about animal communication. The program includes lots of participation, a close-up look at real crickets, and a short reading from Anita Sanchez’s latest book, “Wait Till It Gets Dark: A Kid’s Guide to Exploring the Night”. For children in kindergarten through grade five. No registration necessary, just come on in.
Rescuing Raptors
Joyce Perry, of Whispering Willow Wildcare, will be at the library on Thursday, July 26, at 2 p.m. with rescued birds of prey to teach us about wild animal rescue.
This is a very exciting and interesting program because Ms. Perry is bringing live animals for you to meet! This program is for the whole family. Please register by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 4.
Petra Rock
Youngsters entering pre-kindergarten through grade two will enjoy this Petra program on Thursday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. You see, Petra is a little rock who believes she is a mighty mountain — until a dog fetches her for its owner and she is tossed into a bird's nest.
Petra is now an egg! An egg of the world in a world of possibility. What will she be tomorrow? But she's a rock, and this is how she rolls! After a shared book reading, you will paint our own pet rocks! Please register by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 4.
Construction alert
Over the next two weeks or so, replacement of parts of the library’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system will be taking place within the library building. While there will be temporary closures of small areas of the building as this work continues, the library itself will be open normal summer hours.
The work being done is part of our commitment of being good stewards of the library, and ensuring that it is as energy-efficient as possible and a comfortable place for you to work and read. We are grateful for your patience as we do this necessary maintenance.