Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Be The Change Book Club, for students in grades 8 to 12, is reading “Slay” by Britney Morris. Pick-up or borrow a copy of “Slay” and then come to the meeting on Tuesday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the book and try your hand at a coding exercise.
Meet the author
Children aged 4 and up, with family, are invited to join us at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Apr. 19, for a paws-itively good time as we meet Lucky, the canine star of three books, and his mom, 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.
Fantastic
Harry Potter Games
Students in grades 4-8 are invited to join us at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Apr. 20 as we celebrate the release of the new Fantastic Beasts movie. Can you solve the Fantastic Beasts Breakout Challenge? Or if board games are more your thing, let’s play a Harry Potter themed clue game.
Earth Day
Family Celebration
Come visit the Thacher Nature Center with Miss Lisa as we learn about our local environment at 10 a.m., Friday, Apr. 22. Students in grades k-5, w/family, will create earth-themed crafts, explore nature, and have fun while visiting with friends and family.
Creativity Lab
Celebrate Earth Day by sewing your own reusable cloth tote bags. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to earn some community service time at 2 p.m., Friday, Apr. 22, as you put your basic sewing knowledge to good use to sew an extra bag for the food pantry.
Voorheesville
History Walk
Take a trip down memory lane with local history guide Dennis Ulion at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Apr. 23. We’ll learn about how Voorheesville became a village, and how it has grown to where it is today. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as this walk is over 2 miles.
Anti-racism
Learning Circles
Join us at 7 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 28 in a virtual program as we explore anti-racist ideas and practices through books, articles, video and podcasts. Watch “Just Belonging: Finding the Courage to Interrupt Bias”, a TEDTalk by Kori Carew. The link is on our event calendar. Be ready to have honest conversations and grow your understanding. Ground rules will be shared in advance. You will receive the link after you have registered.
Bald eagle
adventure
Join the library as we learn about the bald eagles that have nested on the shore of Thompson’s Lake. All registrants should meet at the Nature Center (87 Stan Levine Dr., Thacher Park) at 1 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 30. This program is appropriate for adults and seniors.
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 at 518-765-2791 or using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp. You do not need to be a resident of Voorheesville to attend a program.