Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Virtual author visit: Teens who participated in this summer’s Read It Forward program have the opportunity to join other Capital Region readers for this Upper Hudson Library System Zoom event. Join us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, to meet Lauren Wolk, author of “Beyond the Bright Sea.” This program is open to grades 6 and up. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Summer Tots
Children ages up to 30 months, with a caregiver, are invited to join us as Summer Tots continues through the summer. We will be getting together inside the library for a fun program, featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, and books! Join Miss Lisa, Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. No registration is needed.
Teen cooking class
Calling all teens in grades 7 to 12. Please register for this Zoom class, led by instructor Jodie Fitz, scheduled for 4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3. We’ll learn how to make oven-baked chicken or beans & cheese empanadas, with a side of Mexican street corn for your family dinner. A shopping list and prep instructions will be provided to participants in advance. Register by August 1 and you will receive a $15 Hannaford gift card, to shop for ingredients.
Sew-by-Number Fish
Students in grades 7 and up, if you can sew a straight line, you can piece together a fish from fabric scraps. Join us at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2 for this 2 hour program. All supplies are provided. Please register..
Family Fun Night
Ice Cream Social
The Teen Advisory Group is planning to host an event for families of children ages 4 to 12, on Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the library. Come to enjoy crafts, games, and an ice cream sundae. Tri-City ValleyCats mascot, SouthPaw will share a favorite story and bring readers vouchers for the Summer Reading Night Tri-City ValleyCats game held on Aug. 31. No registration is needed. Special thanks to Stewart’s Shops and the Tri-City ValleyCats for their support.
Bingo
From July 1 through Aug. 26, patrons of all ages can play summer reading BINGO. Pick up a new game card at the library, or print one out from the website, every 2 weeks. Complete 2 lines in any direction to win a bookmark, pin or magnet. Complete the entire card to pick a prize from the prize box. No registration needed.
Summer Reading
The last day to record reading progress for your SRP account will be thru midnight, Friday, Aug. 12. Participants who reach 1,000 points will earn a grand prize raffle ticket. Tickets must be filled out at the library by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17. All registered readers can pick up a free book and bonus prize at the library in August.
Registering
You can register in person, by phone 518-765-2791 or using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp. You do NOT need to be a resident of Voorheesville to attend a program.