Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, September 27, 2018
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with us here at the Guilderland Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m., with a bilingual family story time in Mandarin and English.
Julia Liu, a bilingual early-childhood educator will lead this program. Please register for this class by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 4, or register online at www.guilderlandlibrary.org.
Family STEAM Nights
On Monday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m., the Shaker High School Robotics Club will be at the library to share and guide you through some exciting, hands-on STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math -- activities! For second grade and up. Please register for this class by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 4, or register online at www.guilderlandlibrary.org.
Story times are back!
Story times are designed to reinforce early literacy skills. We may use a combination of stories, videos, singing, crafting, playing, puppets and movement to entertain and teach.
Choose the story time that’s best suited for your child’s age. No need to register, just come here and enjoy! Story times begin Sept. 25:
— Baby Bookworms – a new story time that’s held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. – is a story time full of songs and fun. Make a weekly date to build memories with your baby, lay a foundation for success with pre-literacy skills, and connect with other caregivers in the community. Ages birth to 18 months and a caregiver.
— Toddler Time – Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. -- offers a variety of fun activities to encourage early literacy and motor skills including: reading stories, singing, dancing, playing instruments, and creating crafts (both sessions feature the same activities). Toddlers 19 - 36 months with a caregiver.
— Preschool Drop-In Story time – on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. – develops the early literacy skills so vital to success in school! Join us for stories, songs, and movement! Ages 3 - 5 years with a caregiver. Younger siblings welcome!
— Wee Waddlers Rhyme Time – a new story time on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. -- provides bonding and pre-literacy skills. We’ll have music and movement, rhymes & bounces, puppets, read-alouds, toys, bubbles and more. New walkers up to 24 months old with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome to attend. Older siblings should bring a stuffed animal with them.
— The ever-popular 3 Little Birds: Music & Movement starts Friday Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m., and is then held every Friday at that same time. You’ll sing, dance and join our 3 Little Birds – Penny, Poppy & Pete – for a fun-filled class your whole family will enjoy! This program is dynamic and interactive, so come ready to participate in the fun. Ages birth to five years with a caregiver.
Please note: We follow the Guilderland Central School District calendar. When school is not in session, we do not hold story time. Also, when schools are closed due to bad weather, story times are cancelled.
Trustees meet
The Guilderland Public Library’s Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m., to hear a presentation on a possible renewal of the library building. The presentation will be given by the architectural firm of Butler, Rowland and Mays. The public is encouraged to attend. Information on this possible project is available at www.guilderlandlibrary.org/renewal
GPL pops up at Ladies’ Night Out
Ladies’ Night Out, held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Western Turnpike Golf Course Ballroom, is a health and wellness event is sponsored by the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce. We’ll be there with free books to give away, consumer health resources, and a special raffle basket, too! The Western Turnpike Golf Course is located at 2350 Western Ave, Guilderland; see you there!