Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, March 23, 2022

We’ll be discussing these books in April:

— Books & Beyond: “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson, at 11 a.m. on April 13, virtual;

— Fiction Book Discussion: “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson, at 7 p.m. on April 6, virtual;

— Family Book Discussion and Author Visit: “Lucky’s Adventures in Saratoga” by Elizabeth Macy, at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, community room;

— Be The Change Book Club: “SLAY” by Brittney Morris, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, community room;

— Reading Together: “Rainbow Weaver” by Tejedora Del Arcoiris, at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 20, community room; and

— Middle School Book Club: “One Last Shot” by John David Anderson, at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 29, community room.

Please register online each month for any of these book discussions. Limited copies of some titles are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive. 

Family Yoga

Children ages 3 to 7, with caregiver are invited to register as a family for this fun yoga class that provides an opportunity for bonding with family. On Saturday, Mar. 26, from 10:15 to 11 a.m., we will explore standing and seated poses, relaxation techniques, and partner poses. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. 

Teen Time Fridays

Students in grade 6 and up are invited to come to the library after school on Fridays to relax and unwind. Each Teen Time Friday is either a Gamers Edition or Maker Space theme. Check our online calendar for what the theme is this week. Please register, so we know how many snacks will be needed. 

 Historic One-Room

Schoolhouse Tour

Take a walk back in time to visit the historic Knox School House #5! This one-room schoolhouse was constructed circa 1898 and restored by the Kiwanis Club of the Helderbergs. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. We will be meeting at the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 26. Parking is free. Please register individually online. This event is subject to weather cancellation.

Meet the author

Join us at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,  April 19, for a paws-itively good time as we meet Lucky, the canine star of three books, and his mom, the author, Elizabeth Macy! The program will include storytime, a craft, Q & A with Elizabeth, and a meet and greet with Lucky. Books will be available for sale and signing for $15. For ages 4 - grade 5 and families, please register

Artists and collectors

The library is currently scheduling displays for 2023. If you would like to share your art or collection with our community, please call 518-765-2791, and ask for Lynn. We have a large hallway gallery, as well as a large display case, both of which are available for public display.  
 

Curbside pickup is available during all open library hours.