Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, January 22, 2020
At the Voorheesville Public Library, it’s Just Bring It Back January.
Return any late library materials during the month of January, no questions asked, no fines charged. Start the year off with a clean record!
Sketch Comedy Workshop
Join Sandy McKnight, head writer for Saturday Night Liv (w/Liv Cummins) and many other shows, from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24. If you like to laugh, and make others laugh too, then this will be a workshop you do not want to miss.
Some people will gravitate to the writing side, others may love to do the acting, and some will want to do it all. Whichever role you choose, you're bound to have fun. Please register early as space is very limited.
Reading Together
Parents/caregivers and their emergent or independent readers are invited to enjoy the benefits of a shared “reading together” experience and cultural exploration. Join us from noon to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, as we discuss “The Runaway Wok: a Chinese New Year Tale.”
We’ll learn more about the holiday through activities and share a delicious lunch of Chinese food. Grades kindergarten through 2 with a caregiver. Please register and pick up a free copy of the book.
Listening Party
Meet up at the library from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, to listen and talk about your favorite albums. This month we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Simon and Garfunkel’s fifth and final album, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
Toddler Yoga
Bring your toddler and join us for a fun, creative and playful FREE yoga class, from 6:00 to 6:30 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 28. Toddler Tricia Kandefer is a certified yoga instructor, who specializes in working with young children and families. For toddler ages 22 months through 3-years-old with parent/caregiver. Please register.
SAGA Social
The Voorheesville Sexuality and Gender Alliance would like to invite community members to an open conversation about LGBTQ+ topics, acceptance, and our club. The meeting will be held in the Voorheesville Library community room, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. Please enter the library through the side doors, as the collection area will be closed.
The Magic of Respect
Celebrate “Take Your Child To The Library Day” Saturday, Feb. 1, in a magical way with Jim Snack! Through an exciting magic show, children and families will explore important character lessons about respecting people and their property, taking care of the environment, and treating others with respect and dignity.
This program is for grades kindergarten through sixth grade with families. This one hour program begins at 2 p.m., and no registration is required. (Snow date is 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2).
Register
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You can register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp. You do not need to be a resident of Voorheesville to attend a program.