International Games Day is being celebrated around the world — and at the Guilderland Public Library — on Saturday, Nov. 19. GPL’s activities begin at noon, and continue until 4 p.m.
Teens are invited to spend the afternoon at GPL playing video and board games with friends old and new. No advance registration is required; just sign up to use each gaming system when you arrive. Have fun!
Medicare 101: A primer for everyone
If you are enrolled in Medicare or soon to be enrolled, you may have many questions: what is Medicare Part A? Part B? Part D? What does Medicare pay for? What will be your contribution? How are prescriptions covered?
You can get these and other Medicare-related questions answered when you come to GPL on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m., for “Medicare 101: A Primer for Everyone.”
Medicare can be very confusing, but help is here: Janet Kiffney, a certified Medicare Counselor with HIICAP (New York State's Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program), will present a "soup-to-nuts" program on Medicare and answer all your questions. You'll leave with a better understanding of your options and obligations with regard to health insurance. This presentation is free and sponsored by the New York State Office for the Aging and the Albany County Department for Aging.
Please register online at www.guilpl.org, or by calling 456-2400, ext. 2. Registration is limited to 30 people.
Red Cross blood drive
The library will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Nov. 21, from noon until 6 p.m.
The need for blood locally remains constant, and donations are needed to offset seasonal blood shortages. You can donate a pint of blood every 56 days; you’re encouraged to eat a meal prior to giving blood and drink plenty of water. Photo ID is required at donation time.
Drop-ins are welcome, but you can also make an appointment by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Ron Darling event
Just a reminder to ticket holders for the Ron Darling event on Friday, Nov. 18: The 6:30 p.m. Author’s Reception – orange tickets – will be held in the library’s Helderberg Room. The 7:30 p.m. Author Talk and Book Signing – tan tickets – will be held in the Farnsworth Middle School’s Cafetorium.
Please carpool. Parking is going to be tight.
Thanksgiving holiday
GPL will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and be closed all day Thursday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
About GPL
The library is located at 2228 Western Ave. in Guilderland. Visit the library's website at www.guilpl.org to get information on upcoming programs, and to register online via the homepage’s “Events & Registration Calendar.” Check out the “unofficial” library updates at facebook.com/Guilderland.Library and follow the library on Twitter (@GuilderlandLib).
The movie “Piecework” will be shown at the Guilderland Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. as the library unveils its Franco-American collection of family history materials.
Check out all that’s happening at the Guilderland Public Library — free concerts, beer and hard-cider tasting, family science nights, yoga dance, flu vaccine clinic, Medicare primer, and so much more — when you read the library newsletter online at bit.ly/NovDecAtGPL. If you still want a print copy, please call (518) 456-2400, ext. 112.
Nutrition during breastfeeding
On Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., the Capital District Physicians Health Plan presents a program on the benefits of breastfeeding.
Patty Schardt, Registered Dietitian, will discuss topics including the particular nutritional needs for both mother and baby; issues surrounding bottle-feeding as opposed to breastfeeding; and strategies for successful weaning. To attend, please register by calling (518) 456-2400, ext. 2.
“Why is Gregory a Terrible Eater?”
Join WMHT’s Barbara Lukas at GPL on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m., for a family literacy program and discover why Gregory the goat decides he only wants to eat food for people, not for goats. What are his parents going to do?
Please register for this highly entertaining program for children by calling (518) 456-2400, ext. 4. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
“Piecework: When We Were French”
Join us for a film and celebration as GPL unveils its Franco-American collection of family history materials on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m.
In the movie “Piecework,” actress Abby Paige depicts various characters representing present-day Franco-Americans whom she interviewed as part the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's explorations of New France.
We will also showcase the collection of genealogy research materials formerly housed at the Cohoes Public Library. Our Modern Languages collection now features works by Quebec authors. A reception will follow the film.
Time grows short, Harry Potter fans
Grab your remembrall, get ready to pass your O.W.Ls and N.E.W.Ts, and join us for "You're a Quizzard, Harry,” our second annual HP Trivia Event on Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. Celebrate the Nov. 18 release of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “Cursed Child” by competing in several grueling rounds of Harry Potter trivia — for grownups!
Winners will have first pick from a slew of great prizes.
Teams of one to five players may register online, or by calling (518) 456-2400, ext. 2. The event is for people 16 and older. Only one team member needs to register. Please indicate how many are on your team in the online notes field.
Tea talks
In an informative session on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m., Matthew from Short and Stout Tea in Guilderland will discuss topics on tea basics including: what is tea; the history of tea; how to brew tea; and, of course, there will be a tea tasting.
Ron Darling event
Just a reminder to ticket holders: The Ron Darling event on Friday, Nov. 18, is only a week away. The 6:30 p.m. Author’s Reception — for those with orange tickets — will be held in the library’s Helderberg Room.
The 7:30 p.m. Author Talk and Book Signing — for those with tan tickets — will be held in the Farnsworth Middle School’s cafetorium. A very special guest will introduce Darling: CBS 6’s anchor Greg Floyd!
Veterans Day
The Library will be closed Friday, November 11, for Veterans Day. We thank all those who have served.
Board meets
The library’s board of trustees will hold its monthly business meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10, starting at 7 p.m. View the meeting on Facebook Live.
Just go to www.facebook.com/Guilderland.Library, and try it out. Let us know what you think.
About GPL
The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Ave. in Guilderland. Visit the library's website at www.guilpl.org to get information on upcoming programs, and to register online via the homepage’s “Events & Registration Calendar.” Check out the “unofficial” library updates at facebook.com/Guilderland.Library and follow the Library on Twitter (@GuilderlandLib).
John Simon, a music producer, composer, writer, and performing artist in pop, rock, television, movies, and on Broadway, will share his experiences working with the legendary American roots music group “The Band” on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m., at the library, in a performance called “We Can Talk About It Now.” This event is part of the Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center’s “New York Living Legacy” program.
Simon was one of the top record producers in the United States during the late 1960s and ’70s, responsible for producing dozens of recordings including The Band’s iconic albums, as well as classics by Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, Leonard Cohen, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and others.
Combining a multimedia presentation with live piano performance, Mr. Simon will discuss and demonstrate how he first became involved with The Band, producing (and occasionally playing on) their albums “Music from Big Pink,” “The Band,” and “The Last Waltz.” He will offer insights into how the compositions, arrangements, and instrumentation came together to create the foundation of “Americana” music.
They separated from Hawkins in 1964. Bob Dylan hired them for his 1965 U.S. tour and 1966 world tour. Following the 1966 tour, the group moved with Dylan to Woodstock, New York, where they made the informal 1967 recordings that became The Basement Tapes, which forged the basis for their 1968 debut album, Music from Big Pink. This album and its successor, simply entitled The Band, were produced by John Simon. The rest is history.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information on concerts taking place in conjunction with the NY Living Legacy Project on The Band, contact The Egg Performing Arts Center Box Office at the Empire State Plaza in Albany at 473-1845 or on line: http://www.theegg.org.
GPL “Pops-Up”
GPL's Pop-Up Library will be at Crossgates Mall on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of “Albany County Cares: Live Life Local.” Please stop by and say, "Hi." You’ll find us on the lower level, near Lucky Strike Social.
Albany County Cares: Live Life Local is an opportunity for residents from the Capital District to learn about businesses and local non-profits who represent the diversity that Albany County has to offer.
Breastfeeding
On Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., CDPHP presents a program on the benefits of breastfeeding. Patty Schardt, Registered Dietitian, will discuss topics including the particular nutritional needs for both mom and baby; issues surrounding bottle vs. breastfeeding; and strategies for successful weaning. To attend, please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2.
Veterans Day
The Library will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. We thank all those who have served.
Board meets
The library’s board of trustees will hold its monthly business meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10, starting at 7 p.m.
The Lost Radio Rounders will give a free “Politics & Patriots” concert at the Guilderland Public Library on Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.
Celebrate the approaching close of the tumultuous presidential election season by coming to GPL for a free “Politics & Patriots” concert by the ever-popular Lost Radio Rounders, on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m.
This perfectly fun and calming concert features campaign songs and stories from America's founding to World War II, from George Washington to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. One thing you’ll take away from this concert is that talking trash about your opponent is as old as our country.
Working with “The Band”
Music producer John Simon, perhaps best known for helping create some of The Band’s most memorable music, will speak at GPL on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m.
Mr. Simon is also a composer, writer, and performing artist who has also worked with Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, Leonard Cohen, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. During the late 60s and 70s, Simon produced dozens of recordings, including The Band's iconic albums, "Music from Big Pink," "The Band," and "The Last Waltz."
Combining a multimedia presentation with live piano performance, Simon will discuss and demonstrate how he became involved with The Band, the legendary rock group composed of Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson who lived and recorded their music in the Woodstock/Saugerties area. Simon's appearance is made possible through an arrangement with the Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center's "New York Living Legacy" project.
Party fun
At “Night of the Living Bread: Munch on Monsters” on Friday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. tweens and teens can play Frankenstein chefs as they assemble a set of weird and wacky medium-pita faces for party snacks. For youth in grades five through eight. Please call 456-2400, ext. 4 to register.
Agent Orange health risks
If you served in Vietnam in the military, as a contractor, or humanitarian worker or are a family member of one who served then you should attend “Agent Orange: Health Risks for Vietnam Veterans” at GPL on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.
Agent Orange, a chemical herbicide and defoliant, was used extensively during the Vietnam War from 1961 through 1971. During this session, medical specialist William Rockenstire provides information on health concerns encountered by veterans themselves as well issues that their families should be aware of. Get the facts you need from this informative presentation.
Story time
Baby and Me: Drop-In Early Literacy Storytime will be held on Monday, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m. and every Monday morning through the fall, offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to share time together at the library with baby! If you have a baby, newborn to 12 months, and want to make new friends, you are welcome to join us as we sing, clap, bounce, listen to nursery rhymes, and short stories, and develop early literacy skills!
No registration is required, drop in any Monday that baby's schedule allows. Story time will be approximately 30 minutes followed by an open playtime.
Got drugs? Get rid of them!
On Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can get rid of all your unused or expired medications at a National Drug Take-Back Day drop-off point in the Guilderland library’s parking lot … no questions asked.
The library and the Guilderland Police Department have teamed up for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's nationwide Drug Take-Back Day, a collaborative effort between the DEA and state and local law enforcement agencies that focuses on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from your home.
It does not matter if the medications are over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Get rid of them at GPL.
All surrendered expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceuticals/controlled substances and other medications are destroyed by law enforcement officers.
Medications cannot be left at the library before 10 a.m. on Oct. 22. Medications may be turned in at the library's auxiliary parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 22 only.
What can be disposed:
— Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances; and
— Medication in its original container or removed from its container and disposed of directly into the disposal boxes. (If an original container is submitted, be sure to remove any identifying information from the prescription label.)
What cannot be disposed:
— No sharps and syringes.
“Politics & Patriots” concert
The ever-popular Lost Radio Rounders will be at GPL on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. to present “Politics & Patriots," a perfectly fun and calming concert to enjoy during this tumultuous Presidential season. It features campaign songs and stories from America's founding to World War II; from George Washington to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. There is humor, history, and hummable melodies from across the aisle and through the years. Turns out candidates talking trash is nothing new.
Flu vaccines
Protect yourself this flu season. Pharmacists from Rite Aid will be at GPL’s Tawasentha Room on Thursday, Nov. 27, from 3 tol 7 p.m. to administer flu shots to anyone in need of one. Please be sure to bring your insurance card. No appointment necessary; please just walk in.
Nevermore!
Meet Edgar Allan Poe at the Guilderland Public Library when you come to “Nevermore! – An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe” on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m.
You’ll get in the spirit of Halloween by watching a one-hour performance of “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart,” featuring Mr. Campbell Harmon as the author himself. This is spooky-great fun for families.
Night of the Living Bread
At “ Night of the Living Bread: Munch on Monsters” on Friday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m., tweens and teens can play Frankenstein chefs as they assemble a set of weird and wacky medium-pita faces for party snacks. This program is for kids in grades five through eight. Please call 456-2400, ext. 4 to register.
Italian Genealogy Webinar
An expert genealogist from the New England Historic Genealogical Society will present a webinar on how to conduct genealogical research on Italian ancestry; this will be shown in the Helderberg Room on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m.
This webinar will go over the various US records and resources to use in your family history research, settlement patterns, methods for identifying origins in Italy, understanding Italy’s geographical changes and how they affect records, and resources to assist with the Italian language.
You have two ways to see the webinar: At GPL or at home.
— To see the webinar on our screen at the GPL, please call 456-2400 x 2, or register online at bit.ly/italiangenealogy; and
— To view the webinar on your computer at home, please use the ‘At home webinar’ link you’ll find at bit.ly/italiangenealogy.
The Albany Yankees
Take a trip down baseball’s Memory Lane on Monday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. as local photographer Steve Twardzik shows photos from Albany's years as a farm team for the Yankees and Athletics, from 1983 tp 1994. Steve will also be bringing memorabilia to share.
— Photo from Mark Curiale
Sold out! The line winds out the door of the Guilderland Public Library as fans line up on the evening of Oct. 3 to get tickets — 420 in less than an hour — to the Nov. 18 Ron Darling talk.
What are colleges really looking for in applicants today? Teens and parents, find out the answers to this vital question when you attend this class on Monday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m.
This interactive (and fun!) session will provide steps for students to take to immediately become stronger candidates for college acceptances and institutional scholarships. Ideal for families with students in grades 10, 11, and 12. Students are encouraged to attend with their parent/guardian. Presented by Kelly Linehan, MA, a college admissions counselor and associate member of IECA, as well as a National Board Certified Teacher.
Commotion of motion
Let’s work together to learn all about the energy of motion. On Saturday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m, students in grades five through nine can experiment with the differences in kinetic and potential energy by creating a marble run, exploring the forces of gravity through experimentation and discover the science of Newton’s Laws. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 4.
Arts and crafts
Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. at the library is going to be a very special time: We’re opening the arts and crafts closets. Come use a variety of materials to make your own masterpiece. Open to all ages. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2.
Ron Darling event
In the words of Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto, “Holy Cow!” We knew the Nov. 18 reception and author talk by Mets pitcher, broadcaster, and author would be popular, but we did not expect that when we opened the ticket window at 6 p.m. on Oct. 3, that the line for tickets would go out the front door and extend to Mercy Care Lane.
But it did. The Foundation sold all reception tickets, and gave away every free ticket. That’s 420 tickets. In less than an hour.
What this means is that the reception, at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 18, will be held, as planned, in GPL’s Helderberg Room, while the 7:30 p.m. Author Talk and book signing — since the library cannot hold such a crowd u2014 will be moved to the Farnsworth Middle School’s Cafetorium. See you there.
“The Band” fans
“Music from Big Pink,” and “The Band.” Are these two of your favorite albums? Then save the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 5 on your calendar. That’s when we’re hosting “Living Legacy: John Simon, producer of ‘The Band,’” where Mr. Simon will combine a multimedia performance with a live piano performance.
Trustees meet
The library’s board of trustees will hold their monthly business meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. You’re encouraged to attend.
About GPL
The library is located at 2228 Western Ave. in Guilderland. Visit the library's website at www.guilpl.org to get information on upcoming programs, and to register online via the homepage’s “Events & Registration Calendar.” Check out the “unofficial” Library updates at facebook.com/Guilderland.Libraryand follow the library on Twitter (@GuilderlandLib).
Remember Game 7, 1986? If you’re a Mets fan, and even if you’re not, the name Ron Darling probably calls to mind one of the Mets’ star pitchers, and the roller-coaster 1986 World Series in which he pitched against that other team.
You’ll get to hear all about many behind-the-mound stories when Darling speaks at the Guilderland Library Foundation’s next Notable Author event the evening of Friday, Nov. 18.
Along with his time with the Mets and his award-winning career as a color commentator for TBS’s major league baseball coverage, Darling is an author. His most recent work, the centerpiece of his talk at the library, is “Game 7, 1986: Failure and Triumph in the Biggest Game of My Life.”
Tickets will be available at the library’s circulation desk starting Monday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. There are two types of tickets: Premium tickets to the author’s “Beer & Pretzel” reception at 6:30 p.m. You also get preferred seating at the 7:30 p.m. talk. Only two premium tickets per person, at $50 each; and free tickets to the talk and signing at 7:30 p.m. Only four free tickets per person, please.
For more information, please visit www.guilpl.org/darling.
Science night
Family Science Night, at the library on Monday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m., is a time for everyone to learn.
RPI’s Engineering and Science Ambassadors will be here with fun science activities for kids in grades 3 to 5 and their families. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 4, or online.
Fire prevention story time
GPL is holding a very special “Fire Prevention Storytime” on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m., in a perfectly wonderful place: the North Bethlehem Fire House. This program is for children up to age 6 and an adult caregiver.
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” & Bowie’s “Blackstar”
This is going to be wild. GPL’s Movie & Music Sync-up on Friday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m., teams the “Star Trek: Into Darkness” movie (muted, of course) with David Bowie’s Blackstar “album” as the soundtrack. And save Friday, Oct. 28: We’re teaming 12 Monkeys with Radiohead’s OK Computer. Wow. Just…wow.
Legal resources for seniors
In “Legal Resources for Seniors: A Presentation by Albany Law School,” being held at GPL on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m., Albany Law’s Elder Law Pro Bono Project provides free presentations regarding legal resources important to senior citizens.
Project members are Albany Law School students and are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice regarding particular situations.
Kent State: A firsthand look
Join Thomas M. Grace, author of “Kent State, Death and Dissent in the Long Sixties,” at GPL on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m., for an enlightening discussion of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 by someone who was there.
Dr. Grace, an adjunct professor of history at Erie Community College, will give a first-hand account of the day’s events, and sign copies of his book.
Diane Cameron will speak about her book, “Never Leave Your Dead,” at the Guilderland Public Library at 6 p.m. on Sept. 28.
In what is sure to be one of the most compelling Read Local events, author Diane Cameron will be at GPL on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m., to speak about her recently released book, “Never Leave Your Dead: A True Story of War Trauma, Murder, and Madness.”
This powerful book is about Ms. Cameron’s stepfather, a former Marine who served in China during the Japanese invasion of 1937, and who later murdered his wife and mother-in-law. After serving 22 years in Fairview State Hospital, he was released and eventually married again. A decade later, he may or may not have been the cause of his second wife's death, as well.
After the talk, Ms. Cameron will have copies of her book available for purchase and signing.
A Community Conversation
What would happen if you experienced a sudden illness that prevented you from making your own medical decisions? How would you ensure that you got the care you wanted? Do you have a loved one who knows what you value and would be comfortable making decisions about your care?
These are tough questions, and Patricia Spreitzer, Community Nurse Liaison for The Community Hospice, will be at GPL on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m., to give you information to help you answer them. Join us as she leads a "Community Conversation on Compassionate Care" program. Please register by calling 456-2400 ext. 2, or going online to www.guilpl.org and using the “Events & Registration Calendar.”
Holistic philosophy and practice
Join Dr. Larry Malerba for this two-part educational lecture series as he offers insight into the reasons behind the rising tide of chronic illness in America and how the trend can be reversed. He will compare conventional and holistic medical paradigms, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages and how they can work together
Dr. Malerba will discuss homeopathic treatment of children and adults on the ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) spectrum. The program includes: Principles of Holistic Philosophy and Practice on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m.; and Homeopathic Treatment of ADHD on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m.
Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2, or going online to www.guilpl.org and using the “Events & Registration Calendar.”
Operation Gratitude edition
During our Sunday Crafternoon on Sept. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m., you’ll be using your creativity to do a bit of good. We are devoting this Crafternoon to Operation Gratitude, which collects art and letters to send to our troops in the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force, deployed overseas or right here at home.
We'll provide the materials and mail the letters. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2, or going online to www.guilpl.org and using the “Events & Registration Calendar.”
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., you’re invited to the Guilderland Public Library to hear a presentation about one of today’s most politically and emotionally charged issues: Our national borders.
The presentation will be given by members of the Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church who traveled to Arizona to interview people affected by immigration on the U.S. border with Mexico.
The goal of the presentation is to open up conversation about this critical national challenge while avoiding the harsh rhetoric often associated with it.
STEM
Children ages 4 through 7 can learn about the Patterns All Around Us when they come to GPL today, Thursday, Sept. 15, at 3:30 p.m. for this fun-filled STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) program.
Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 4, or going online to www.guilpl.org and using the “Events & Registration Calendar.”
Concert
Come to GPL on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m., when performers Christy and Aodh Og, who perform as Four Shillings Short, mesmerize you with their musical talents as they introduce 30 different instruments from all over the world in one extraordinary concert. Families will love this special event.
A community conversation
Patricia Spreitzer, Community Nurse Liaison for The Community Hospice, will be at GPL on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m., to give you information to help you answer questions about sudden illness and medical decisions. Join us as she leads a "Community Conversation on Compassionate Care.” Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2, or going online to www.guilpl.org.
Educational lecture
Join Dr. Larry Malerba for a two-part educational lecture series as he gives you insight into the reasons behind the rising tide of chronic illness in America and how the trend can be reversed. He will compare conventional and holistic medical paradigms, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages and how they can work together.
1. Principles of Holistic Philosophy and Practice: Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m.
2. Homeopathic Treatment of ADHD: Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m.
Please register by calling 456-2400, ext. 2, or going online to www.guilpl.org and using the “Events & Registration Calendar.”
Pop-up library
GPL’s Pop-Up Library will be at The Capital Region Apple & Wine Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18, at the Altamont Fair Grounds.
Stop by, get a library card, check out some materials, and register for our prize raffle.
Lego club
The next Little Lego Club for children in kindergarten through grade three is on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m. Use your magic imaginations for some creative play with friends. Bring your own bricks or use the library's. Feel free to bring your own creations for show off, they will kept separate from the library supplies. Please register by calling 456-2400, ext 4 , or going online to www.guilpl.org and using the “Events & Registration Calendar.”
On Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m., virtuoso guitarist, musicologist, and author Steven Hancoff will give a very special multimedia presentation on Johann Sebastian Bach entitled “From Tragedy to Transcendence: Bach, Casals, and the Six Suites for Cello Solo.”
Using music, video, and hundreds of historic images and spectacular contemporary art, Hancoff presents a concert-length story about the life of Bach, the creation of his masterful cello suites, the role of Felix Mendelssohn in resurrecting the music, and cellist Pablo Casals’ rediscovery and recording of the suites.
A reviewer in Classical Guitar Magazine writes that Hancoff’s program “blends music, videos, and well over a thousand still images — like a Ken Burns documentary gone wild! — into a vivid and compelling tapestry of history, stories, ruminations, and fascinating tangents that grow like vines off the main Bach saga.”
Other reviewers are equally effusive in their praise of Mr. Hancoff’s work:
We are very lucky to be a site for Mr. Hancoff’s current tour. This moving, mesmerizing story of one of music’s great geniuses is a very special program you will not want to miss!
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free; limit of four per person. Please pick up tickets at the library’s adult reference desk. For more information, please visit www.guilpl.org/bachtranscendence