Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, July 28, 2021
There are so many things to learn and love about Dungeons & Dragons. Zoom with teen moderator Rachel Pahl at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, to get some tips on all things D&D, including building and running your own games.
Every skill level is welcome. Students in grades 7 and up, please register to receive the Zoom link.
Teen Time Play Day
Get outside on Friday, July 30, starting at 2 p.m., to play some ridiculous games with your friends. Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to register online to join us as we play Angry Birds Catapult Contest, the Obstacle Course, and Olympic Challenges. There will be prizes, and food. Rain date is Friday, Aug. 6.
Animal Meet and Greet
Want to meet some amazing animals? The library has teamed up with the 4-H educators, and students, and other animal specialists for four nights of animal meet-and-greets, demonstrations, animal themed activities, and garden tours by the Master Gardeners. Children and families can stop in at Cornell Cooperative Extension on Martin Road, anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. each evening, from Monday Aug. 2 through Thursday, Aug. 5, no registration needed.
Book talk
These are our August book discussion dates:
— Graphic Novel Book Discussion – “March: Book 2” by John Lewis, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 3;
— Fiction Book Discussion – “The Overstory” by Richard Powers, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 4;
— Teen Book Club – “Moxie” by Jennifer Mathieu, 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 9; and
— Books and Beyond – “The Overstory” by Richard Powers, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
A Community Conversation
Join Dr. Gretchen Sorin, author, and Ric Burns, documentarian, in a lively conversation about their joint project “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America.” The documentary, featured on PBS, is based on Dr. Sorin’s book. This free program will stream live via the UHLS Zoom platform on Aug. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Moderated by UHLS Board President Antonio Booth. Please register at bit.ly/Sorinlibraryprogram to receive your Zoom link. Sign up early to receive a free copy of Dr. Sorin’s “Driving While Black” (while supplies last). This program is presented in collaboration with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, The Cooperstown Graduate Program, and Steeplechase Films, and is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Calling all
artists and collectors
The library is always looking for artists who would like to display their work in our hall gallery. Photographers, painters, multimedia artists, we would love to have you share your art with our community.
Collectors are also wanted. People collect the most interesting stuff, and we want you to share that interest by displaying it in our hall case. Please call 518-765-2791 or email to let us know you would like to sign up for a month long display in 2022.