Rensselaerville Library Notes for Friday, March 31, 2017
The Rensselaerville Library is celebrating National Poetry month in April. Once again we will have a Today’s Poem featured on our website throughout the month.
Last year, the Rensselaerville Library’s Poem-A-Day Project netted 1,250 pageviews. Again this year, in celebration of National Poetry Month 2017, the library will feature one poem by a local or not-so-local poet each day for the 30 days of April.
After the poem features, it will remain online for the rest of the month. Visit the library’s web site throughout the month to view a new poem each day.
The Poetry Month Schedule of events at Conkling Hall includes:
— The Favorite Poem Project on Sunday, April 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.: What’s your favorite poem? Come read it at the 12th Annual Favorite Poem Project. People of all ages are invited to participate in this Rensselaerville tradition of celebrating Poetry Month. Or just come listen as your friends and neighbors share poems they love.
Join in an afternoon of poetry, good company, and refreshments, emceed by Claire North. Readers may sign up at Conkling Hall beginning at 1:45 p.m. Communities around the country hold Favorite Poem readings as part of the Favorite Poem Project begun by former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky in 1997; and
— Conkling Café Open Mic on Friday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m.: Conkling Café and the Library are collaborating during poetry month so bring your poems, sonnets, haikus and lyrics to share. All musical genres, spoken word, and performance art are welcome. Equipment is provided.
Come participate watch and listen to what your friends and neighbors are creating. Sign up at 7pm to perform. Open Mic is free with donations accepted. Open Mic is a monthly event and all ages welcome.
Alzheimer's Disease education program
April 6, 2017 at 6pm. If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer's disease or dementia, it's time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and much more. An education program by the Alzheimer's association. Please Register for this program. We need at least five participants.
Eat Smart for Brain Health
On Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. join us for a program provided by Karen Roberts Mort of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County. Emerging research shows that what you eat impacts the health of your brain. This presentation will highlight dietary and other health suggestions that are now thought to decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Past participants have found this helpful whether their concern was prevention or in helping to slow the progression in family members. Please register. We need at leasfive registered participants.
Movies
Movies Night on Friday, April 14 and Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.We will also have a movie on Wednesday, April 19 at 10 a.m. Please visit the website for more details. http://www.rensselaervillelibrary.org/movies.html
Job workshops
Find a job now! Over the next few months we will have a series of workshops to support those looking for a new job or for someone wanting to brush up on their skills.
On Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. join us for Skype for Job Interviews and Beyond. Learn how to set yourself up for successful Skype interviews. Learn and practice the basics of Skype, and get tips for making the long distance interview go as smoothly as possible. Presented by Sarah McFadden of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County.
Dealing with difficult coworkers
On Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. the library presents Dealing with Difficult Coworkers You got the job, now how do you navigate the personalities in the workplace? It's easy to work with those who are easy to get along with. But how do you treat a difficult person, someone you don't understand or can't relate to? Learn strategies to deal with them and make conflict productive. Presented by Evelyn Neale of Colonie Town Library and Milestones.
Interviewing
On Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. come join us for How Not to Blow Your Interview. Join us for an interactive discussion on what to do before, during, and after the interview. Participants will realize there are actually eight types of interviews and nine non-verbal interview skills. Come learn about the 13 toughest interview questions. Presented by Dr. Tom Denham of Careers in Transition.
Registration is required for each workshop. These programs are supported by funds from the New York State Library's Adult Literacy Library Services Program, in partnership with the Capital Region Workforce Development Board and NYSED's ACCES-VR.
Youth programs
Tuesdays, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. join us for a multi-level Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math program aimed at a variety of ages. The group/parents will select the next week’s topic at the end of each session — the goal is to address the educational needs of children in our community by integrating the disciplines and stimulating young minds.
Story time
StoryTime with Movement & Music – Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., stories, music and movement activities for parents/caregivers and children. This program is designed as an early literacy program aimed at developing and reinforcing the skills that children need to be successful learners. Parents and caregivers this program also provides the opportunity to develop a local social support group.
Craft
Kids stop in and check out the craft table downstairs and discover crafts to work on your own.
Activities
Tween and Teens STEAM activities on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. with a different program each Wednesday of the month.
— On April 5, Coloring a great way to relax and give your creativity a boost;
— On April 12, Writer's Workshop — Like to write? Spend time working on your stories;
— On April 19, Makey Makey Kits - Invent things with a circuit board, alligator clips, and everyday objects; and
— On April 26, the project is yet to be announced.
Help
Homework Help on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Please see Lee Ackerman-Sawyer or email .
Board meets
The library monthly board of trustees meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Board meetings are normally held on the third Tuesday of every month except when noted. All Board meetings are held at the library in the downstairs meeting room and are open to the public.
Writing group
The Writing Group meets on the second Thursday of the month. On April 13 the group will meet at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. Come share your work, receive feedback and spend time working on your own project.
Poetry group
Poetry Group meets on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., April 11 and 25. Come share your work, receive feedback and spend time working on your own project. The poetry group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month downstairs in the library.