Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Students can be part of the Albany Chapter of ConKerr Cancer’s pillowcase project. ConKerr provides emotional support to area cancer patients by providing them with fun pillowcases while they are receiving treatment.
On Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Voorheesville Public Library teens in grades six and up are needed to pin material, run the sewing machines, and iron pillowcases. All materials will be provided. You will earn three hours of community service during this pillowcase party. Please register for this program.
Author visit
Aspiring writers in grades four and up are welcome to attend An Evening with Author, Leslie Connor. On Friday, March 20 at 4:15 p.m., Connor will lead young writing enthusiasts through a fun and creativity-based one-hour session.
The author’s workshops are all about nurturing the writer within. She will run a few mind-loosening exercises, often using props to kick the imagination into gear. The process will not focus on producing finished works, but rather the participants will look for spark and note how a story, poem, or lyric can grow from one small idea. Please register. This author event is funded through a special legislative project from the New York State Education Department
Managing debt
Have you been looking for a way to manage your debt? Do you use a credit card that charges a monthly fee? Are you juggling high credit card bills? Join us on Sunday, March 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. for this workshop that will help you learn how to select and use credit wisely. You will also learn strategies for paying down and prioritizing existing debt. Maria DeLucia-Evans from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County will be leading this workshop, and will supply informational materials for you to take home. Space is limited so please register early.
Creating terrariums
On Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m., tweens and teens in grades four and up are invited to learn about ecosystems as you create your own tiny landscape inside a container. All supplies will be provided for you to make a terrarium to take home. Please register.
Special Circle Time
Come join Miss Amy for a whole month of Circle Time. Every Tuesday in March from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., we will be exploring a variety of preschool concepts such as letter and number recognition, positional words, and counting skills through art, literature, music, and playtime. This will be great hands-on learning experience whether your child is already attending a preschool program or if you are just curious to see if they might be ready to attend one. This program is for children ages three to five with a caregiver. Registration requested.
Beginning beaded jewelry
On Wednesday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m., you can learn easy beading techniques for making necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Choose from our varied bead options to make something that suits your style. Once you’ve tried this creative activity, you’ll be hooked. This program is for ages 14 and up, please register, and there will be a small materials fee.