Voorheesville Library Notes for Monday, June 18, 2018
“Getting Started with Computers: Files and Storage” is a class is intended for new and infrequent computer users.
Please register for either the 11 a.m. or the 6 p.m. class to be held on Tuesday, June 19. We will go over the organizational structure of the computer and how to find what you’re looking for.
Then we’ll practice creating, moving, and relocating files. Bring your own devices, or use one of the laptops at the Voorheesville Public Library.
Hamilteens
Do you know every word in the Hamilton musical songs? Come belt it out at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, accompanied by the instrumental soundtrack along with other fans.
Refreshments will be served. This is for those in grades seven and up to college-age; please register.
Game Day
Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade, please register to get your Game On at the library as we play classic, new, and worldwide games.
Interested in competitive relays? How about minute-to-win-it challenges? Want to learn a game from another country? Join us from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, for an energetic afternoon of games. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can run in.
Summer Reading Kick-Off and Ice Cream Social
“Tom Knight Puppets” with musician/puppeteer, Tom Knight will be the perfect guest to kick-off our Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program on Thursday, June 28.
Tom’s upbeat and entertaining family concert starts at 6:30 pm and includes songs and skits about animals, food, environmental science, and the importance of reading. Make your own ice cream sundaes, generously supplied by Stewart’s Shops, will be served after the show. People of all ages are welcome.
Magic the Gathering
Magic is the world’s most popular strategy card game. Throughout the course of a match, players will cast devastating spells, summon creatures of legend, and wield powerful artifacts to best their opponents in a battle of wits.
Bring your battle deck at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 2, and work your Magic on other collectors. Free decks are available for beginners, come learn to play!
Already know how? Come find new opponents. This is for students in grades seven to 12; please register.
Writing Workshop with author Leslie Connor
Are you a budding writer interested in being inspired and learning techniques from an award-winning author of middle grade and young adult books? Join Leslie Connor from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, for a morning of stimulating writing exercises that are sure to get those creative juices flowing.
The library will be partnering with the Cole Summer Writers Institute, a workshop for middle and high school students to hone their writing skills in a fun, relaxed environment. This program,for students entering grades 6 and up, will be held at the Clayton A. Bouton High School. Please register with the library.
Holiday
In observance of Independence Day, the library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, July 5.
Register
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs.
You may register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.