Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, August 7, 2019
— Photo from Luanne Nicholson
Lisa Dougherty, a professional genealogist with 20 years of experience, provides personalized family research assistance at the Guilderland Public Library on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Out of This World Carnival: Come on down to your favorite fun and free destination, the Guilderland Public Library, on Friday, Aug. 9, anytime between 3 and 6 p.m. for carnival games, face-painting, sno-cones, popcorn, and other out-of-this world surprises! This is a family-friendly, all-ages event.
Better Books Sale
Those in the know mark the second Saturday of the month on their calendars for this epic treasure trove of deals galore, next happening Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come early for the best selection of books, DVDs and CDs!
Can Ducks Ride Bikes?
Join WMHT's Barbara Lukas Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m. for a fun family literacy program based on the classic kids' book Duck on a Bike. Kids entering pre-Kindergarten through grade 2 will enjoy a morning of reading, crafting and fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Ultimate Tournament
Let’s get ready to rumble — video game-style! Show off your Super Smash Bros. skills as you compete against other gamers in head-to-head rounds. The winner of each round advances until The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Champion emerges victorious.
This game is rated Everyone 10+, and this tournament is for those entering grades 3 to 12. Please register online, by phone. or in person.
Books in the Barnyard
Look for us at the Altamont Fair Tuesday, Aug. 13 as GPL librarians share special animal-themed story times at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. See you at the fairgrounds!
Starlab
The Dudley Observatory at MiSci (the Museum of Innovation and Science) will fascinate us with multiple programs accessing their portable Starlab planetarium on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
At 1:30 p.m., children entering grades Kindergarten through grade 5 become “Seasonal Stargazers,” discovering why the sun and other stars appear to move through the sky in predictable patterns, both daily and seasonally.
At 2:45 p.m., kids entering grades Kindergarten through grade 2 look for patterns and make predictions based on the rotation of the Earth with “As the Earth Spins.”
At 4 p.m., grades 3 to 5 learn about the connection between Greek mythology and seasonal constellations with the “Andromeda to Zeus” segment.
At 5:45 p.m., the Seasonal Stargazer program repeats for grades kindergarten through grade 5.
Then at 7 p.m., “Andromeda to Zeus” gets more in-depth for grades 6 to 12, as participants predict the regular motion of celestial objects. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Drop-in genealogy
Would you like to dig a little deeper to uncover your family roots, but aren’t sure how to get started? Or perhaps you’re at a standstill researching your lineage?
Professional genealogist and Guilderland resident Lisa Dougherty is here to help. Lisa brings 20 years of experience and provides free family history consultations on a drop-in basis the second Wednesday of each month.
The next session is slated for Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring your questions and challenges for help finding answers. Also, see her website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com.
Celestial candleholders
On Thursday, Aug. 15 at 4 p.m., take an ordinary glass jar and transform it into something special using a variety of paint and glitter techniques.
You may be amazed by the simply stellar results! This program is for ages 12 to 17. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Space Movie: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”
Our space movie Thursdays conclude on Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. with an epic film: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” A lonely boy befriends a homesick alien stranded on Earth and attempts to help him find a way home. Forces collide when a group of government scientists attempt to capture the benevolent visitor for research.
Serving double duty as both an exciting sci-fi adventure and a poignant portrait of childhood, Steven Spielberg’s remarkable tale is an enduring slice of movie magic for all ages. The film is rated PG and popcorn will be served.
Library Club
Join us Friday, Aug. 16 at 2:30 p.m. for a summer meeting of Library Club to talk about our plans for programs and projects for the school year, and of course — our favorite books! The club is for kids in grades 3 through 5. Please register online, by phone, or in person.