Voorheesville Library Notes for Thursday, May 14, 2020

The Voorheesville Public Library is part of the Voorheesville Community Assistance for COVID-19 Coalition. This partnership includes community support groups, the Voorheesville Central School District, religious organizations, Kiwanis, etc. The group has created a support line and email address.  

As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, please know that your community is here to assist you. Please contact us if you or someone you know is in need of assistance in any way!  Community volunteers can help with shopping, prescription pick-up, mail, accessing technology, fellowship and spiritual support, and more! Call us at 518-288-8910 or contact us by email at voorheesvillecares@gmail.com.

Teen Advisory Group

Mrs. Sternklar is looking for advice to plan enjoyable summer activities for the middle and high school students. Our summer program will be going digital this year, and we want to know what we can bring into your home.

Online book discussions, a writing program with a published author, drawing lessons via video, interactive game time, cooking lessons, craft kits? Please email to volunteer for the Teen Advisory Group. 

Rescue Pet Contest

Megan Viscio, local artist and teacher, will be selecting winners, whose pets will be made into mini-sculptures and featured in her art show. To enter the contest, provide a short write-up about your rescue pet or rescue experience along with several photographs from which Megan will work.

The winners will get to keep the mini-sculptures after the show. If interested or if you need more information, contact Megan at or Gail Brown at . Because the library is presently closed, the art show may become virtual or it will wait until the library can safely open. Visit Megan's artwork at thestudiohouse.blog.

Book talk

Library book discussions are going digital! Adult readers should join the Voorpl Book Group on Facebook. There we will host various formal book discussions and informal chatter about book related topics. Request to join this closed group and get accepted by VPL to get the private links to the discussion meetings.

Summer Adventure

Imagine Your Story at the Voorheesville Public Library! We are excited to offer a summer reading program where we will read, create, and learn together as individuals, families, and as a community. We are imagining something entirely new for the summer of 2020. Be on the lookout as we unveil this summer’s program very soon. Check the library's website for up to date details.

Reusable grocery bags

The Friends of the Voorheesville Library have been selected to receive funds in May from reusable bag purchases at the Voorheesville Hannaford. Please consider purchasing a reusable bag to help support the Friends of the Voorheesville Library. 

Virtual librarians

Email the librarians at with any questions about book clubs, registration, or for help accessing digital services. Librarians will be available to answer your emails during our regular business hours.

Virtual board meeting

The library’s board of trustees will present the 2020-21 budget at its virtual meeting on Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. To attend virtually, please follow the link shared on the library's website, www.voorpl.org.