Guilderland Library Notes for Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Knitters of all skill levels are invited to meet weekly for camaraderie with the “Knit Wits” group at Guilderland Public Library, every Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Westbrook Room.
America’s pastime takes center stage on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. with two notable baseball authors. Erik Sherman returns to the Guilderland Public Library to read from “Two Sides of Glory: The 1986 Boston Red Sox in Their Own Words.”
Also appearing is Eric Gray, who will read from “Backyards to Ballparks: More Personal Baseball Stories from the Stands and Beyond.” Both authors will sell and sign copies of their books. No registration is needed.
Poetry Workshop
with Susan Comninos
Locally-based, nationally-known Poet Susan Comninos will present a dynamic workshop, “The Creative Fever of Folklore,” on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2 to 3:15 p.m., exploring effective poetic devices. Among the topics covered, we’ll discuss how individual poets inherit and manage a legacy. Please register on the Events tab of guilderlandlilbrary.org; space is limited.
Project Picture Book
Grades pre-K through second are invited to join us for a fun read-aloud and related hands-on project on Friday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Dress for a mess! Please register on the Events tab of our website.
Fall markets
Every Sunday in October will be jam-packed with activity in our upper parking lot! GPL’s Sunshine Committee presents a Fall Marketplace, featuring a variety of local homegrown craft vendors, on Sunday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then, the Guilderland Farmer’s Market extends their fall run to include Sunday Oct. 16, 23 and 30, returning for a fabulous fall finale in advance of Halloween!
Night Owls
Book Club
Our next selection is “Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty,” by bestselling author and journalist Anderson Cooper and bestselling historian and novelist Katherine Howe. Written with a unique insider’s viewpoint (Cooper’s mother’s family), this tale of a legendary tycoon’s legacy vividly recounts the arc of triumph and tragedy that defined the Vanderbilts.
Obtain a copy of this book at the Adult Reference Desk, then register to join the discussion in-person or virtually on Monday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Story-time options
Fall storytimes return! Tuesdays beginning Oct. 11 are for toddlers (ages 18-36 months); Wednesdays beginning Oct. 12 are for families (ages birth-5); and Thursdays beginning Oct. 13 are for preschoolers (3-5 years). All storytimes begin at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.
Caregivers must remain with their children the entire time. Please choose one storytime per week to allow space for others to participate.
Pet Food Drive
This year, we’re again hosting a Great Give Back Pet Food Drive Saturday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 21 to benefit the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and Whiskers Animal Benevolent League. Please drop off unopened canned cat food and dry dog food / treats; kitty litter; and pet-sized blankets in our lobby. Teens can also earn community service time making pet toys on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. Please register in advance.
Green Reads:
“The Book of Hope”
How do we hold on to hope? Jane Goodall, the world's most famous living naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the internationally bestselling co-author of “The Book of Joy,” explore one of the most sought-after and least understood elements of human nature through “The Book of Hope.”
The “Four Reasons for Hope” — The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit –—are thoroughly examined. Copies of this book are available at the Adult Information desk. Please register on the Events tab of our website for the Zoom discussion Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., in conjunction with Albany Guardian Society.
Halloween
volunteers needed
Looking for a cost-effective way to promote your business or organization while connecting with the community? Or, want to have some good old-fashioned fun on Halloween, individually or as a group?
We’re looking for you to sign up now for our Halloween Trunk or Treat on Monday, Oct. 31, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Get creative – decorate your vehicle (you can even get supplies and inspiration from us Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. to “trick your trunk!”) and hand out candy or allergy-free treats (provided) to enthusiastic trick-or-treaters, who will then vote for their favorite trunk.
The top three vote-getters will receive $100, $75 or $50 Market32 gift cards! Please email Natalie Hurteau to reserve your spot: .
General info
Overdue fines have been eliminated at GPL; patrons will be billed for the replacement cost of lost items. Masks are optional. Curbside pickup is available. Contact us at 518-456-2400 or ask.librarian@guilderlandlibrary.org.