Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, July 29, 2020
For Teen time, meet up with Mrs. Sternklar online for games, activities, challenges, and general hanging out with friends on Friday, July 31, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sorry, you'll have to provide your own snacks! Please register in advance to get the GoToMeeting link emailed to you. This program is for kids in grades 7 and up.
Introduction to
Windows 10
Learn how to get the most out of the Windows 10 interface, customize your start menu and desktop, navigate with a mouse or touch, access settings, and install apps. Bonus: learn how to stream videos and download digital library content for free using the Overdrive app.
This session will be held online via GoToMeeting, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 1. Instructor: Nathanial Heyer and provided by the UHLS Adult Lit Grant
Drive-Through
Family Story Time
Once upon a time — or so the story begins. Jump in your enchanted carriage and join us for a magical nursery rhyme and fairy tale adventure from 10 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, Aug. 1. Familiar characters acting out scenes from nursery rhymes and fairy tales will be on display throughout the high school parking lot for families to drive through and enjoy.
Social distancing protocol will be instituted. Will Little Bo Peep find her sheep? Will Cinderella's dreams come true? Will Humpty Dumpty ever be put back together again? Will Chicken Little be able to go out again without fear of the sky falling? For children of all ages and families. No registration required. The rain date is Aug. 8.
Check out Summer Adventure @ the voorpl http://voorplny10.readsquared.com/
Maker Monday
Club for Adults
Join the Maker Monday Club, with a new project every Monday. You can register online, or call the library at 518-765-2791. Once registered, you can stop by the library to pick up your free project kit. Take your kit home to enjoy some creativity time.
WiFi at the gazebo
The library has installed wifi service to the gazebo pavilion, at the Voorheesville rail trail head. To access, open network or wifi on your device, and choose rail trail wifi. There is no password.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Friday to browse for and check out materials or computer use. Appointments must be made in advance by phone. Please call Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 518-765-2791 to schedule your appointment.
Each appointment slot is for one person only. Each appointment is for a maximum of 30 minutes. Any person entering the building is expected to: wear a mask; follow six-feet physical distancing; follow directional arrows on the floor. Restrooms remain closed to the public.
All curbside services will remain during this time. Only the outdoor book drop may be used to return books - please do not bring returns into the building. All items on the shelves have been quarantined for a minimum of 72 hours.