Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, January 15, 2014

January musical story time is a special musical story time is for toddlers through kindergarteners with an adult. It is a fast paced program featuring music and movement, stories, rhymes and fun activities. Join Mrs. Laiosa on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10:15 a.m. for this program at the Voorheesville Public Library. 

Share your reviews

Don’t forget, the library is hosting an online Winter Reading Club, now through March 31. Join the club by leaving a review on the library’s Winter Reading Club webpage or drop off a handwritten review at the library, and you’ll be entered to win a prize. Three drawings will be held each month, so be sure you’re entered. Attending a Winter Reading Club drawing program will also make you eligible for special prizes. All prizes have been donated by the Friends of the Library.

Meet author James Preller

Students in grades three and up, you don’t want to miss this author visit. Local author James Preller will be a making a personal visit to the library on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10:30 a.m. Get ready for a fun-filled, scary morning when he presents an overview of his books and leads an open discussion of his series Scary Tales. Books will be available for purchase and the author will be on hand for book signing. While you’re here, be sure to fill out a card for the Winter Reading Club drawing. You will be eligible to win signed copies of Home Sweet Horror  and I Scream, You Scream by James Preller. The drawing will take place at the end of the program.

Sign up for The Bookworm

Just a quick reminder that, beginning in June, the library newsletter will no longer be mailed to your residence. For an online version, go to the library website, www.voorheesvillelibrary.org, and click The Bookworm  link. To receive the newsletter by e-mail, or to continue to receive a paper copy, go to the library updates page and sign up. If you don’t have internet access, just give us a call at 765-2791, ask for Lynn and we will put you on the mailing list. 

Save the date

Mark your calendars for the Nimblefingers annual open house. Join the Nimblefingers ladies on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m., for an afternoon of demonstrations, refreshments and friendship. Meet people who love to talk about crafting and have lots of tips and experiences to share. If you can’t make it on the fourth for the open house,  be sure to stop by the library before Feb. 28 to see the wonderful gallery and display case exhibit these talented ladies have put together for your enjoyment. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite design in the Nimblefingers Table Runner challenge.