Voorheesville Library Notes for Friday, February 9, 2018
Join us at the Voorheesville Public Library to watch a film that tells the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving. The couple was arrested for interracial marriage in 1960s’ Virginia and fought a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court’s 1967 decision.
The film will start at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, and run for 123 minutes. It’s rated pg-13. Light refreshments will be served.
Adult Coloring Book Club
You are invited to join the Adult Coloring Book Club, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The club meets every month so members can relax, listen to some soothing music, and color.
Come one time or come every month; it’s your choice. Registration is requested, so we will be sure to have enough supplies on hand.
Nimblefingers Open House
February is Nimblefingers month at the library. Come for an afternoon open house of demonstrations, friendship, and refreshments on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m.
View antique quilts during a bed-turning and vote for your favorite entry in the design challenge. Meet people who love to talk about crafting and have lots of tips and experiences to share.
Even if you can’t come for the afternoon, please drop in during February to stroll through the gallery and community room to enjoy the wonderful crafts these ladies have displayed for your pleasure. Since other programs are also held in the Library’s Community Room, check the calendar to plan your visit.
February break
Please be sure to check our online calendar for information on more programming available during the mid-winter school break.
Kids’ Movie Matinee
Join us from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, to watch the latest in the “Despicable Me” trilogy. Refreshments will be served. The movie is rated PG, and runs for 90 minutes. No registration is required.
Creative clay cupcake miniatures
Children ages 4 to those in second grade are invited to join local artist Megan Viscio, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Megan will show you how to decorate a mini clay cupcake with paint, glitter, “sprinkles,” and pompoms.
Think inside the box
Children in grades 3 to 5 are invited to join Megan Viscio, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, as she welcomes you to the school of all things small.
Design and create your own miniature scene inside a wooden shadow box.
Cinderella in the Wild West
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade and their families are invited as Robert Rogers Puppet Company entertain us with an evening of fairytale enchantment.
The hour-long show starts at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and no registration is required.
Closing early
In observance of Presidents’ Day, the library will be closing at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19.
Register
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You may register in person, by phone at (518) 765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.