Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, July 24, 2019
— Photo from Luanne Nicholson, public information specialist for the Guilderland Public Library
Jedi Academy is seeking new recruits to harness The Force, on Thursday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Guilderland Public Library.
Master the ways of the Jedi on Thursday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. Your cosmically comic Master of Ceremonies, Panniken Moonjumper, will guide your mission of intergalactic fun and adventure.
Young Jedi Warriors, Princesses, and Darth Vaders will enjoy comic antics, exciting physical challenges, magical mayhem, lightsaber lessons, and a visit from a furry alien sidekick at this family-friendly variety show.
Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character if you wish, and may the Force be with you! See http://www.davidengel.biz/jedi-academy for further information.
Out of This World Family Jam
Kids and kids-at-heart alike will enjoy this toe-tappin’ session with the Hilltown Ramblers on Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m., featuring folksy bluegrass tunes, traditional songs, original compositions, and sing-alongs.
The Hilltown Ramblers have been delighting audiences for over 25 years, and this hand-picked repertoire of planetary songs aligns perfectly with our “Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program!
Red’s Planet Book Party
First, register for this program designed for kids entering grades 3 to 5 online, by phone or in person. Next, pick up a free copy of this graphic novel. Enjoy reading the book, then join us Monday, July 29 at 2:30 p.m. for activities and space food. You can even keep the book; consider sharing the wealth by passing it along to a friend!
Paint with your friends
Use our space to craft your own version of space!
Ages 12 to 17 are invited to join us, solo or with a companion, on Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m. to design your own unique interplanetary landscape. Please sign up in advance online, by phone or in person.
Galaxy tote bags
Ages 12 to 17 are invited to get cosmically creative with us on Tuesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. The Studio for Art and Craft will lend their expertise as we experiment with various paint effects, decorating tote bags with a colorful galaxy scene. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Space Movie Thursdays
During August, we’re screening a series of family-friendly space-themed movies, plus providing the popcorn. First up is “Space Jam” on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Synopsis: An evil alien theme park owner (Danny DeVito) seeks a new attraction, and decides kidnapping Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes will fill the bill. Bugs challenges the bad guys to a basketball game to determine their fate.
The aliens steal the powers of NBA basketball players Larry Bird and Charles Barkley, so Bugs enlists Michael Jordan to help thwart their evil plan. Rated PG.
Book Party
Calling all youngsters from pre-kindergarten through second grade: You’re invited to a book party!
Join us on Friday, Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. for “Are We There, Yeti?”, a fun read-aloud, followed by music, movement, a yummy road trip snack and just maybe — a silly summer snowball fight!
Please notify us of any food allergies, and register online, by phone or in person.
Adult/Teen Spelling Bee
We’re offering several combined teen/adult programs this summer, including this fun night of word-based competition on Friday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.
This is not your average spelling bee! Assemble a team of up to six friends or family members ages 13 and up and match wits for top honors. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Museum passes
Summer means road trips for many. If you can save on museum admission at the destination of your choice, all the better!
Any Upper Hudson Library system cardholder can get free or discounted admission to several museums located in New York, Massachusetts and Vermont by borrowing a museum pass from us.
As with any of our Library of Things offerings, we can hold an available pass for one hour while you drive over to pick it up from us.
Here are the museums: Albany Institute of History and Art; The Bennington Museum; The Berkshire Museum; The Children’s Museum of Saratoga; The Children’s Museum of Science & Technology (CMOST); Clark Art Institute; Empire State Aerosciences; The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art; The Farmer’s Museum; The Fenimore Art Museum; Grant Cottage; and Hancock Shaker Village.
Also: Hildene; The Hyde Collection; Mass MoCA; Museum of Innovation and Science (MiSCi); Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; Norman Rockwell Museum; Olana; The Old Stone Fort Museum; Schuyler Mansion; Springfield Museums; USS Slater; The Tang Art Gallery; The Wild Center; World Awareness Children’s Museum.
See our website for details: https://guilderlandlibrary.org/library-of-things.