Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, September 9, 2020

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Grab-n-Go Story Times

Every other Tuesday in September, we'll have a storytime kit available for you and your little one(s) for curbside pickup, while supplies last. The next storytime kit will be ready for pickup Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. 

Each thematic kit will contain suggestions for books, rhymes and songs to share together, plus one or more fun surprise activities. Storytimes are recommended for ages 2 to 5, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Cookbook Club

This month, we’re reverting to our previous format: We’ll all cook from the same cookbook. We’ll be using an eBook on our Hoopla digital platform: “Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family,” by Priya Krishna. The New York Times named “Indian-ish” one of the Best Cookbooks for Spring 2019. 

This selection is available to download instantly; there are no wait times or holds. Look for the instructions on how to find the title in our events calendar listing and register to participate.  Then, choose any recipe, make it at home, and we’ll meet up online Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. to talk about the book and our culinary results. 

Good Nutrition Ritual

Question:  What is the number-one way to maintain optimal health?  Answer:  Good nutrition!  Sam Kubik, owner of The Ritual 518 Superfood Café in Guilderland, will share her favorite immunity-boosting recipe with us on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. 

Plan to attend our live Zoom session to chat about plant-based recipes and substitutes you can easily incorporate into your daily diet. You’ll leave inspired to fuel your body with more nutrient-dense options. 

Talking Italian – online

Ciao! Let’s explore Italian language and culture insieme (together) on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. with a fun and relaxed virtual chat about autumn in Italy.  We’ll focus on the basics of Italian grammar and conversation surrounding this topic.

The instructor, Valentina Ciccarelli, is an Italian native teacher with extensive experience.  She’s passionate about her roots — and it’s contagious!  Registrants will receive a digital recipe card, along with the link to join our Zoom meeting, in advance of the program.

Go to our website’s Events calendar to register.  While you’re on our website, check out Pronunciator to learn Italian and 162 other languages, under the “Learning Tools” link that follows.

Education resourcesEducation resources

As students and their families prepare for the upcoming school year, flexibility is once again required to ensure the safety of all involved.  Here at your friendly local library, we support learning for all ages, wherever it’s happening.

We have several resources that can bolster academic enrichment at: https://guilderlandlibrary.org/learning-tools, including:

— BookFlix: This award-winning resource from Scholastic connects imaginative stories with nonfiction knowledge, encouraging early learners to discover the joy of learning to read, then the excitement of reading to learn. Age range: preschool to grade 3;

— Kids Info Bits: This comprehensive resource, part of the New York Online Virtual Electronic Library (NOVEL) features articles on a variety of topics, current event news stories, and pictures and videos to both enhance and retain learning. Age range: elementary;

— Opposing Viewpoints: This timely resource, also from NOVEL NY, lends multiple perspectives to current events to foster a broader understanding beyond the sound bytes and headlines. At last count, 482 issues of current relevance were covered.  If it's a hot topic, it's likely to be listed.  Educator resources are included. Age range: high school;

— Academic Onefile: This robust online encyclopedia is perfect for completing research projects.  Students can utilize the topic finder, subject guide search and publication search to pinpoint the exact information needed. Age range: high school;

— Learning Express: Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can use the School Center to access practice tests and review the material, and older students can benefit from reviewing the math and ELA modules.  Science and social studies content, technology skills practice, test prep and much more are also included. This comprehensive resource also features several helpful career-related categories for adults. Age range: all ages; and

— Pronunciator: Explore American Sign Language (ASL), practice newly-acquired English language skills (ENL), or reinforce your school studies with quick daily lessons. Customize your own course as you choose from a whopping 163 languages. Age range: all ages.

Curbside services

Checkouts:  Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.  Returns: Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For general questions, please contact us at:  518-285-0050 or .  For circulation questions, please contact us at 518-285-0671 or . All fines continue to be waived; if you should happen to mistakenly receive a fine notice, please contact Circulation.

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