Voorheesville Library Notes for Thursday, March 15, 2018
On Saturday, March 17 come join us from 10:30 a.m. to noon for a "green" themed STEAM storytime on St. Patrick's Day! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities will include: planting a four-leaf clover, making green slime and perhaps we will catch a leprechaun! For children ages 3 to 7, with parent or caregiver. Registration is required.
Teen Time
Take the bus to the Library after school on Friday, March 16 and 23, to unwind, play games, or make something. Use SimCity, Scratch, the Leap Motion, 3D scanner, or 3D printer with our laptops. Teach yourself Tinkercad or Sculptris, invent something with the littleBits electronics kits, or program the Ozobots. We have Sticker Circuits, paper, fabric and craft supplies available if you want to get creative. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Space on bus route is limited, please register.
The Greatest Irish Poet You’ve Never Heard Of
Join host Dennis Sullivan from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 18 as he tells us all about this fascinating man. Patrick Kavanagh is recognized in Ireland as one of its greatest poets. His work is studied by scholars and schoolchildren alike. Yet his fame does not extend much past the shores of Ireland itself. We will enjoy Irish soda bread with KerryGold butter and Barry’s tea. Please register.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library will hold their annual organizational meeting on Monday, March 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the library community room. Members are invited to attend to add their input for the upcoming year. New members are always welcome!
Social Security Retirement Strategy
“Planning Your Social Security Retirement Income Strategy” is an approximately one-hour information program that’s presented in an easy to understand format and concludes with a brief Q&A session. The program goal is designed to help attendees (ages 55+) make a more informed decision before choosing when to claim their Social Security benefits. Join us on Tuesday, March 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required.
Adult Coloring Book
Join the Adult Coloring Book Club from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21. The club meets every month to relax, listen. Registration is requested, so we will be sure to have enough supplies on hand.
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 (518-765-2791) or using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.