Guilderland Library Notes for Monday, December 7, 2015
It’s the holiday season when we give thanks, and also have a thought for those less fortunate. That’s why the Guilderland Public Library is starting, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, a month-long campaign where your late fine on a book/CD/DVD will be forgiven when you donate non-perishable, unexpired food items to our Fine Food drive. It’s a one-for-one exchange: One late fine gets forgiven for each food item you donate.
All donations will be given to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. The campaign ends on Monday, Jan. 4. GPL staffers will bring donations to the food bank every couple of days, so that the food bank can aid those in need over the holiday season.
Toys for Tots
The local Marine Corps Reserve unit is asking you to donate an unwrapped toy to its annual Toys for Tots drive via the donation boxes in the library lobby. The mission of the program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Over its life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Program has distributed over 494 million toys to over 230 million less fortunate children.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
By donating your unused cell phone in the Cell Phones for Soldiers collection box in the library’s lobby, you will provide a lifeline to our troops serving around the world. Your generous, tax-deductible donation delivers calling cards that connect military members with their loved ones at home. For more information, please visit HYPERLINK "http://cellphonesforsoldiers.com/"cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
E-1 to O-10 a library card for you
Armed services active-duty members, reservists, and veterans who live outside GPL’s service area can now get a full-privilege Guilderland Public Library card for just $25, half of the card’s regular cost.
To get your GPL card, simply bring proof of service; military ID for active duty and reservists; DD-214 (Report of Separation) for veterans to GPL, and go to the circulation desk to complete a library card application. We’ll give you a card that puts the full resources of your new library to work for you.
Open house
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators welcomes one and all to an open house being held at GPL on Monday, Dec. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
You’ll be able to view and purchase children's books just in time for holiday giving. There will be books of every type, so come in and browse: You may just find the perfect gift.
Star Wars trade show
Don’t miss the library’s biggest and best popular culture event to date, the Star Wars Trade Show, happening on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring a full day of comics, graphic novels, food, toys, games, and a life-size R2D2.
Part of the fun is the Star Wars Cantina at 12:30 p.m., where you can get a free pizza lunch. Some seats are still left, but you have to register. Call 456-2400, ext. 2 to reserve your seat, or go to bit.ly/StarWarsCantinaGPL.
Last call for NYC
You’ll see the sights, sounds, and holiday cheer of Manhattan when you join your neighbors and friends on the chamber of commerce/library bus trip to NYC on Saturday, Dec. 12., that is, if you’ve already made your reservation. If not, you still have time. You can purchase your seats at the library. We accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash, or you can purchase your seats online at the Chamber website at HYPERLINK "http://www.guilderlandchamber.com/"www.guilderlandchamber.com. Click on the calendar, and page down to Dec. 12. Links there enable you to purchase seats assuming there are any left. Act now.
Family film
“Inside Out,” the First Friday Family Film that’s showing in the library’s Helderberg Room on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., follows young Riley and her emotions including joy, fear, anger, disgust and sadness, as she navigates a new city, house, and school. This film is rated PG, and is 94-minutes long.