Voorheesville Library Notes for Saturday, June 20, 2020
We are slowly phasing in operations here at the Voorpl. Our first week back was staff only. As you can imagine, there was a lot of cleaning to be done.
Starting our second week, and continuing through June, select materials will be available for contact-less pickup Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Service hours and collection availability are ever-changing, so please check the website @voorpl.org for the most up to date details, or call the library between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Summer Reading
The library is excited to offer a summer reading program where we will read, create, and learn as individuals, families, and as a community. We are imagining something entirely new for the summer of 2020. Sign up for programs using the library’s Event Keeper calendar @voorpl.org. We have many offerings on our summer schedule and we are stocking our new online summer reading and learning software with fun challenges for all ages.
This summer will be a wonderful mixture of online and at home and outdoor adventures and activities as we "Imagine Your Story" as a Voorheesville community. We have selected some fantastic prizes that you will have an opportunity to win! Create an account on READsquared to start logging in your books: http://voorplny10.readsquared.com/
Big Library Read
The next Big Library Read kicks off on June 22, with “The Darwin Affair” by Tim Mason. Voorheesville patrons are invited to join millions of others around the globe in reading this historical fiction thriller ebook.
From June 22 through July 13, unlimited readers can borrow and read this ebook or audiobook from Overdrive, and join the book discussion online. For more information, go to www.voorpl.org, and look for the Big Library Read.
Book Discussions
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.
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.
The Fiction Book Discussion will meet via Go To Meeting at 7 p.m., July 8, to discuss “Death on the Nile” by Agatha Christie. Register now, and participate in the discussion via internet or phone.
The Nonfiction Book Discussion group will meet virtually at 7p.m., Monday, July 13, to discuss “A Primate's Memoir” by Robert Sapolsky. Books are available for curbside pickup by calling the Library. Downloadable audiobooks are available on Hoopla. Please register to be sent the meeting sign on information.
The Cookbook Discussion group will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23, to discuss “Easy Mexican Food Favorites” by Jennifer Olvera. Books are available for curbside pickup by calling the library. Please register to be sent the meeting sign on information.