Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Why is the summer reading program important?
Studies show that elementary aged children who don’t read regularly over the summer vacation lose a portion of their learned skills. This is called the “summer slide.” You can help your kids avoid the summer slide by participating in a summer reading program at the library of your choice.
This year’s theme at the Voorheesville Public Library is “Every Hero Has a Story!” Reader registration opened online on June 1. Voorheesville Elementary School students will be able to create their accounts during library time in school.
With our new reader reward system, all participants who record their reading will receive prizes at the end of the program, and also earn tickets for grand prize drawings. Check the library’s online calendar to see all of the fun events we have scheduled.
Registration is required for some of these activities and will begin on June 1. You can register through the online calendar, by phone or using email. The Voorheesville Public Library is excited to keep our community’s young people reading and learning through the summer, we hope to see you here.
Teens Care:
Pillowcase Sewing Party
At 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 30, student’s can be part of the Albany Chapter of ConKerr Cancer’s pillowcase project. The group provides emotional support to area cancer patients by providing them with fun pillowcases while they are receiving treatment.
All materials will be provided, teen power is needed to pin material, run the sewing machines, and iron the pillowcases. You will earn two hours of community service during this pillowcase party. This program is for students entering grades 7 and up, please register.
Saturday study hall
The library has open study hall, on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do you need a quiet place to work? Need a space for your study group to meet? Come to the Library! The community room is open and set up for quiet work. Individuals and small groups welcome.
Free fishing weekend
Did you know the library has fishing poles and basic tackle, generously donated and maintained by Helderberg Bassmasters, that you can borrow? And, did you know that anyone can fish the fresh or marine waters of New York State and no license is required for the last weekend in June?
For more information, go to http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/89821.html. First come, first served, so stop by early for your gear.
Online registration
The library now has online program registration. Just go to our library website and click the link to the events calendar. This is where you will find information about upcoming programs and registration forms. Of course, you can still call the library or stop by the reference desk to register for a program.