Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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Author Anne Easter Smith will be at the Guilderland Public Library Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. for a book talk and signing of “This Son of York,” her final historical fiction work in a six-book series set during the Wars of the Roses.
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and the Guilderland Public Library is the perfect place to get your creative juices flowing, offering everything you need to settle in and write.
Check in at the information desk each time you come in to work on your novel, and you'll be entered for a chance to win a prize at month’s end. Write on!
GPL Adventures
Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to join us for after-school fun on Thursday Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. with GPL Adventures: Pipe Cleaner Ninjas and Dancers. Get creative and craft your own ninjas, dancers, superheroes, and princesses out of pipe cleaners that travel well in backpacks. Take them on adventures or give them as gifts! Please register online, by phone or in person.
Medicare open enrollment
Open enrollment season for Medicare runs until Dec. 7, so this is the ideal time to get all your questions answered.
On Fri.day Nov. 15 at 1 p.m., Janet Kiffney, a certified Medicare Counselor with HIICAP (New York State’s Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program), will present an unbiased and comprehensive overview, including: Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D; what Medicare covers; expected contribution; and prescription coverage, followed by a Q&A session.
This free presentation is sponsored by the New York State Office for the Aging and the Albany County Department for Aging. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Saturday STEAM
Take a dive into the world of STEAM, immersing kindergarten through grade 4 in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math with hands-on activities!
On Sat. Nov. 16 at 2 p.m., we’ll roll up our sleeves for interactive art projects such as painting with shaving cream and drawing with magic milk, while exploring the connections between art and science. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Author Visit: Anne Easter Smith
We’re thrilled to host our second of three author visits this month on Sunday Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. as Anne Easter Smith enthralls us with her prolific prose.
This award-winning historical fiction novelist is renowned for her six-book series, set during the Wars of the Roses. She is first and foremost a storyteller, whose passion for this period brings history to life through real and imaginary characters.
In particular, she is a recognized expert on King Richard III, England's most controversial king and the subject of This Son of York. Ms. Easter Smith will share excerpts from this final installment in her celebrated series, and summarize her decades of research which culminated in this just-released work.
She will sell and sign copies of her book after the talk ($20, cash or check accepted). Join us for this special event!
Board Game Café
Teens and adults: join us on Friday Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. as we get cozy with tempting treats, hot cocoa, and entertaining board games. Local board game café Bard and Baker will be on hand to serve up snacks and share a selection of sensational games.
Whether you favor tried-and-true favorites or are hankering to try out some newer options, settle in for fun! Please register online, by phone or in person.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 27, and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov. 28.
Small Business Saturday
Shoppers: show your love for local merchants on Small Business Saturday! Guilderland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Vendor Fair here at the library on Saturday Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Several home-based businesses will be promoting their service, or selling their crafts and products. Make a point to stop by the last Saturday of November and check out these fabulous offerings!
Bus trip to NYC
Our Sat.urday Dec. 7 bus trip to New York City is filling fast! We’ll depart Farnsworth Middle School at 7 a.m. and arrive near Bryant Park at approximately 10 a.m. for a day on your own in holiday-adorned Manhattan. We’ll leave at 7 p.m.. for the return trip home, and be back around 10 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. Please see: www.guilderlandlibrary.org/nyc to reserve your spot.