Guilderland Library Notes for Friday, September 23, 2016
Diane Cameron will speak about her book, “Never Leave Your Dead,” at the Guilderland Public Library at 6 p.m. on Sept. 28.
In what is sure to be one of the most compelling Read Local events, author Diane Cameron will be at GPL on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m., to speak about her recently released book, “Never Leave Your Dead: A True Story of War Trauma, Murder, and Madness.”
This powerful book is about Ms. Cameron’s stepfather, a former Marine who served in China during the Japanese invasion of 1937, and who later murdered his wife and mother-in-law. After serving 22 years in Fairview State Hospital, he was released and eventually married again. A decade later, he may or may not have been the cause of his second wife's death, as well.
After the talk, Ms. Cameron will have copies of her book available for purchase and signing.
A Community Conversation
What would happen if you experienced a sudden illness that prevented you from making your own medical decisions? How would you ensure that you got the care you wanted? Do you have a loved one who knows what you value and would be comfortable making decisions about your care?
These are tough questions, and Patricia Spreitzer, Community Nurse Liaison for The Community Hospice, will be at GPL on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m., to give you information to help you answer them. Join us as she leads a "Community Conversation on Compassionate Care" program. Please register by calling 456-2400 ext. 2, or going online to www.guilpl.org and using the “Events & Registration Calendar.”
Holistic philosophy and practice
Join Dr. Larry Malerba for this two-part educational lecture series as he offers insight into the reasons behind the rising tide of chronic illness in America and how the trend can be reversed. He will compare conventional and holistic medical paradigms, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages and how they can work together
Dr. Malerba will discuss homeopathic treatment of children and adults on the ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) spectrum. The program includes: Principles of Holistic Philosophy and Practice on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m.; and Homeopathic Treatment of ADHD on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m.
Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2, or going online to www.guilpl.org and using the “Events & Registration Calendar.”
Operation Gratitude edition
During our Sunday Crafternoon on Sept. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m., you’ll be using your creativity to do a bit of good. We are devoting this Crafternoon to Operation Gratitude, which collects art and letters to send to our troops in the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force, deployed overseas or right here at home.
We'll provide the materials and mail the letters. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2, or going online to www.guilpl.org and using the “Events & Registration Calendar.”