Voorheesville Library Notes for Friday, May 6, 2016

It has been a year in the making, but we are now ready to move forward with our used book store Encore! We are seeking volunteers to join our team and be a part of another positive community venture.

Your investment can be as simple as donating a few hours sorting books, to taking on a board position with the Friends of the Library, or anywhere in between,  it’s your choice. If you are interested in volunteering to assist the Voorheesville Library, please email or .

Story time special

Join Miss Amy at 10:15 a.m., on Saturday, May 7, for a special story time designed just for mommies and their little ones. Books about Mother’s Day will be shared along with complementary songs, activities, and muffins.

Please register for this unique and fun event to celebrate the moms. For kids ages 2  to 6 and their mothers and grandmothers.  

I love olive oil

Sign up for an interactive talk about how olive oil is produced as well as the many benefits it offers. At 6 p.m., on Wednesday, May 11, we will be discussing the book "Extra Virginity” which can be checked out at the library.

We will also be tasting various olive oils from around the world. This program is sure to be a delight. Please register.

Breathing meditation workshop

Suryanarayana Chennapragada will be back on Tuesday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m., to teach us the importance of breath in calming the mind. Focusing on breathing calms the mind, relaxes the muscles, and relieves stress.

Practitioners report a variety of benefits for mind, body and relationships. Program open to teens and adults. The workshop may be held outdoors (weather permitting). Please register.

Adult coloring club

Join us for our Adult Coloring Book Club at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. May 18. Each month we will provide different coloring sheets with multiple pages to choose from as well as a large selection of colored pencils, markers, and crayons.

The library community room will provide a welcoming environment with soothing music to help you relax and enjoy some YOU time. Supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.  Please register.

 Estate planning workshop

At 6 p.m., on Wednesday, May 25, the library will be hosting a financial planning informational workshop designed to help participants to better understand wills, trusts, estate planning, health proxies and power of attorney. Presented by volunteers from Retirement Solutions. Please Register.

High demand collection

Looking for the newest bestsellers or the book everyone is talking about?  Skip the long reserve lines. The library has a high demand collection. These titles check out for seven days with no renewals to move them quickly.

They cannot be requested, so they go right back on the shelf for you to find while browsing.  You can find them next to the new fiction with the purple seven day stickers.