Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Kids in grades four and up are invited to join Mrs. Sternklar on Sunday, March 22, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Voorheesville Public Library. You will 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.
LEGOs
Come in on this half-day of school to make, tinker, build, and explore at the library. Parents and caregivers will join their kindergartener through second grade student on March 25 in this creative journey meant to foster creativity and encourage storytelling. This program will begin at 2 p.m. Please register.
The Right College
at the Right Price
Stop by on March 31, at 6:30 p.m., to hear Dr. Dean Skarlis of The College Advisor of New York. Dr. Skarlis holds a doctorate in educational policy and administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He attended the Harvard University Institute on College Admissions and he has worked as a college administrator and an American College Testing consultant. Dr. Skarlis will outline the steps needed to find the right college for you. Some of the topics he will cover are: The top five factors colleges look for in applicants; strategies to reduce college costs; understanding why “fit” is critical; SAT and ACT strategies; how to make the most of your college visits and how to write the essay. The information and handouts you will take home from this presentation will help you begin your college search. There will be time for questions.
Library trustee openings
There is one, four-year term, position and one, five-year term position open on the library’s board of trustees beginning July 1, 2015. Petition forms are available now at the library and must be returned by 5 p.m., on April 20. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Voorheesville Central School District.
“The Giving Tree”
At 10:15 a.m., on Tuesday, April 7, Anita Sanchez will provide an educational and fun program that combines nature, recycling, art, and literature. Create your own door decoration from graceful pine boughs and make pinecone animals. Sip pine needle tea as we read Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree,” and learn about the many gifts of the pine tree. For students in kindergarten through grade four, please register.
Movie matinee
On Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m., drop in to watch the new release about an inflatable robot named Baymax and a prodigy, Hiro Hamada. Watch as they team up with a group of friends to become a band of high-tech heros. This film is rated PG and snacks will be served.
Teens Care
Community Service
Please register for this community service program on Wednesday, April 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will earn two hours of community service credit while baking biscuits for dogs living in local shelters. This program is intended for grades six and up.