Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, February 10, 2021
You are invited to join trainer Nate Heyer, on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. to learn how to grow your business using YouTube. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System to its member libraries.
This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Please register online at www.voorpl.org or call 518-765-2791.
Virtual Game Day
Students in grades 6 and up are invited to join us from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16 to enjoy gaming together, from the comfort of your own home. Tackle Minute to Win it challenges, play a few rounds of Bring Your Own Book, and solve puzzles in a virtual break-out room. Grades 6 and up, please register online to receive your link.
Jeopardy Contestant
Meet & Greet
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., you can meet Jeopardy contestant Rick Terpstra. You can hear all about his winning streak on seasons 34 and 35. Get the behind the scenes scoop on Alex Trebek and all things Jeopardy. Try to stump Rick, or answer some trivia questions yourself. Please register to have the Zoom meeting link emailed to you.
“The Social Dilemma”
Please join us for a virtual viewing of the film “The Social Dilemma” at 6:15 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18. At 8 p.m., Mike Feurstein, an award-winning filmmaker, and teacher, will facilitate a discussion of social media and its negative effects on young people.
While this program is aimed at students in grade 6 and up and their families, all parents/caregivers, educators, and anyone who may be interested in this important conversation are encouraged to participate. Please register online to receive the Zoom meeting link.
Ping-pong ball launcher
Students in grade 6 and up are invited to pick up your ping pong ball launcher kit, beginning Friday, Feb. 12, between 11am and 4pm. You can build your own launcher to send ping pong balls flying, marking the trajectory and distance of your shots and targets. Attend the optional online meetup on Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. to show off your launcher and shot accuracy. Please register online.
Creativity Lab meet-up
This online meet-up for creative students is a great way to share some of the cool things you’ve been working on. Did you do the ping-pong launcher lab? Done any sewing projects lately? Wood working? Lego projects? Come on, don’t be shy! Show us your creativity, Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. Please register to receive the link.
Craft and Chat
The next meeting of the Craft & Chat club will be Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Grab your latest project and join fellow crafters as we relax, and enjoy some casual conversation about whatever we feel like talking about. Register online to receive the Zoom meeting link.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Saturday to browse for and check out materials. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule your appointment.