Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, December 29, 2016
Folk singer and songwriter Caroline Doctorow will perform at the Guilderland Public Library on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m.
Chart-topping folksinger and songwriter Caroline Doctorow has a stirring, gorgeous voice that recalls Judy Collins and Sandy Denny, and you’ll get to experience the beauty of Caroline’s singing when you come to the Guilderland Public Library on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m., for a free concert.
The daughter of renowned novelist E.L. Doctorow, Caroline has released 11 solo albums; her most recent is “Dreaming in Vinyl,” which was #2 on the nationwide Folk Radio hit list. She and her trio will perform their signature bluegrass and American roots music. You can read more about the artist at www.carolinedoctorow.com. And, just in case, the snow date is Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m.
Flipster!
There's a new, free, and super-easy way to read digital magazines on your phone, computer, or tablet: Flipster! Access current and back issues of more than 60 of your favorite magazines, from The New Yorker, to People, to Rolling Stone; all you need is your library card. If your device has Internet access, you can read directly in your browser; you can also download a magazine to the Flipster app (free) to read offline. Go to www.guilpl.org to take advantage of this great digital service.
It’s never too cold for ice cream
On Friday, Dec. 30, at 1:30 p.m., SUNY Poly Children’s Museum of Science & Technology and the Scotia Glenville Children’s Museum will share the secrets of making ice cream, our favorite cold or hot weather treat. For kids in grades two through five. Please call 456-2400, ext, 4 to register.
Read to a Book Buddy
Calling all kids in grades one through four. Come and build your reading skills and confidence by reading to a teen Book Buddy. The 30-minute Book Buddy sessions take place every Tuesday in January. Slots are available at 4, 4:30, 5, and 5:30 p.m.
All reading levels welcome. Limit one slot per day per reader. Sign up and read! Call 456-2400, ext. 4 to register.
Another Brick in the Wall
Teens and tweens are invited to come to Lego Club on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. It’s your chance to show off creations you bring from home, or to work on a great project with friends and fellow Lego fans.
Read to furry friends
New readers! Grab your favorite book (or choose one at the library) and read to GPL's friendly dog — or cat — on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Our furry friends are very patient listeners, and look forward to listening to you read to them!
New Year’s schedule
GPL will close at 2 pm on Saturday, Dec. 31, and be closed all day, Sunday, Jan. 1. Happy New Year!