Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, July 17, 2019

On Saturday, July 20, students in grades 1 and up, with families, can experience a full-immersion walk through of our solar system.

Join us at 10 a.m. at the Voorheesville Public Library to travel into the solar system on a glow-in-the-dark path past scalar size planets with their moons. Dodge asteroids as you learn about constellations and comets too! Please register.

Bar Crawl Bakers Battle

So you think you can bake? Join our battle of the bakers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, and put your best up against others. Bring your samples and leave a champion. Prizes will be awarded. Adults, and students in grades 7 and up should register.

Planting a Fall Garden

Did you know that springtime is not the only time you can plant crops? Join our Seed Library volunteers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, to discuss what you can plant for a fall harvest and when to plant them.  We’ll also discuss any challenges you may have with your current crops. Please register.

Talk & Taste Cookbook Group

Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to make, bring, and share your favorite Bobby Flay recipe to the group discussion at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25. Experienced foodies and beginners are welcome! Registration is required.

Concert with Jay Mankita

Jay Mankita will present a fun-filled family concert at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Jay’s songs are thoughtful, wonderfully crazy, and engaging. With such a variety of tempos and styles — he’s a musical Pied Piper! For all ages. No registration required.

Out-of-this-world art

Join the Tang Museum from 2 to 3:30 p.m., on Monday July 29, as we explore art works by Alma Thomas and Carrie Moyer!

We will create our own textural works inspired by their art and this year’s summer reading program theme, A Universe of Stories! Materials provided include specialty papers, felt, and metallic markers! Grades 1 to 6, please register.

Bricks, Bits, and Bots

We’ve got Lego bricks for all ages and stages, toddlers to tweens, everyone is welcome to drop in from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, and enjoy building together.

You can also program the Ozobots or Mindstorms robots, and build inventions with the littleBits. No registration necessary.

Mug & Muffin Social

As our first Adult Summer Reading BINGO ends, please stop by from 10  to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, to discuss your summer adventures. Just bring a mug to fill with a warm or cold beverage and enjoy a muffin provided by the Friends of the Library.  Bring your weekly log and notes to reflect back on adventures. 

Encore! Books

Encore! Books hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All donations will be accepted at the sheds during open hours or by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please email the FOL at . The fall book sale date is Sept 20 to 22.

Register

Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You can register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791 or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.