Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, September 4, 2019
— Photo from Luanne Nicholson
Teens assisting with the Guilderland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program registration were part of a group of 61 teenaged volunteers devoting 820 hours to assist at the library from June through August.
September signals back to school, and Library Card Sign-up Month. The American Library Association and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning.
Library cards open up a world of infinite possibilities, providing access to resources and services that help people pursue their passions and give students the tools to succeed in school and beyond. Stop in for your library card!
Better Angels
On Saturday Sept. 7 at 10 a.m., Better Angels is holding a Mock Debate for future chairpersons and attendees to practice running a real debate. The topics will be straightforward for this test run, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Now that the presidential election cycle is heating up, this type of interaction within our community is more important than ever. For further details: www.better-angels.org/what-is-a-better-angels-debate.
Baby Yoga
On Mondays, Sept. 9 and 16, at 10:30 a.m., join Rebecca Morris-Kencsan, L.M.T, M.A for baby yoga exercises to strengthen growing muscles, aid in digestion, promote better sleeping patterns and support your infant’s growth and development.
Caregivers will guide their little ones (aged one-12 months) into gentle yoga poses combined with developmental exercises, guided movement, song, and play. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Expedition Party
Anyone who took part in the Library Expedition, or is a fan of libraries, is welcome to come visit the Upper Hudson libraries all over again at The Crossings in Colonie, Tuesday. Sept. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. Enter from Albany Shaker Road and follow the signs to the very back of the park.
There will be doughnuts, cider, music, activities for kids, and a whole lot of fun! Bring your lawn chairs (and a picnic supper if you like) and enjoy the evening with us. In case of rain, we’ll be in the buildings by the front of the park. Be sure to stop by the Guilderland Public Library table! Please register at: https://tinyurl.com/ExpeditionParty if you plan on attending.
Autumn Marketplace
We’re hosting a fall vendor fair once again this year on Saturday Sept. 28 from 9:30 a.m to 3 p.m. featuring a variety of goods, which could include health & beauty products, fashion accessories, home décor, kitchenware, candles, jewelry and more.
We have a few vendor tables remaining at a cost of $25. If interested, please contact Carol Kott at or 518.456.2400, ext. 115.
Gala
Guilderland Library Foundation’s Fourth Annual Gala, a Feelin’ Groovy Celebration, is planned for Saturday, Sept. 28 at Albany Country Club, beginning at 6 p.m.
Attendees are welcome to come dressed in 1960s- or 1970s-themed attire if desired. Chris Aldrich, former Guilderland Public Library Trustee and 2018 Upper Hudson Library System Trustee of the Year, and Susan Novotny, owner of the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, will be honored. Cash bar and silent auction begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, honoree presentation and live auction starting at 7 p.m.
Tickets for this fundraiser benefiting the library are $75 each, and the event is expected to sell out. To purchase tickets online via PayPal, please see the Guilderland Library Foundation Facebook page or www.guilderlandlibrary.org/gala. Checks made out to Guilderland Library Foundation may be mailed to: GLF, 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY 12084, Attention: Gala.
For questions regarding honorary committee opportunities, auction item donations and tickets, please contact GLF President Steve Wacksman at , or GPL Director Tim Wiles at 518.456.2400 ext. 113.
Summer Reading Recap
Our 2019 Summer Reading Program theme, A Universe of Stories, coincided with the 50th anniversary of the momentous moon landing. Summer reading results were, by all accounts, rather spectacular in their own right – and not just for kids! Here are the July/August stats:
— Pre-K-Grade 12: 411 registrants, 8,033 books logged, 1,353 hours of reading;
— Teen Volunteers: 61 teens dedicated 820 hours;
— Adults: 116 adults read 577 books; and
— All Ages: 3,548 people attended 69 programs.