Voorheesville Library Notes for Thursday, September 27, 2018
After 30 years of service to the Voorheesville Public Library, Director Gail Sacco is set to retire. Please join us in a community send-off at the Steve Wallace Swift Road Town Park on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 1 to 6 p.m. This will be a potluck luncheon with music, and games for the kid. To sign up for the potluck, go to www.voorheesvillelibrary.org and follow the link.
Up and Running with CSS
This class will introduce Cascading Style Sheets (CSS,) a companion language to HTML that is used to style (think color, fonts, layout) the web. On Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., we will cover the basics and then participants will create their own webpage. No experience with CSS necessary, though participants should be familiar with HTML. Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the library’s laptops. 13 and older. Please register.
Library Expedition!
Visit as many of the 36 UHLS libraries as you can during the months of September through November. Enjoy the self-guided road trip after picking up the map/passport at the Voorheesville Public Library. You’ll earn prizes when you’ve visited 5, 15, 25, and 36 locations.
Future City Competition
The library is forming a team for this year’s Future City Competition. Future City is a project-based learning program for middle school students interested in imagining, researching, designing and building cities of the future. Learn more at www.futurecity.org and contact Debbie Sternklar at teens@voorpl.org if your student is interested in participating.
Finding the Right College
Join us as we welcome Dean P. Skarlis, president of the College Advisor of New York, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Dr. Skarlis will discuss college admissions and financial strategy for parents of high school sophomores and juniors.
Flu Shot Clinic
Pharmacists from the Voorheesville Hannaford Pharmacy will be administering flu immunizations on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. Please stop in or call the library’s information desk at 518-765-2791 to schedule a specific time slot. Walk-ins are also welcome. Flu shots are free with most insurance. If you are unsure of your policy requirements, the Voorheesville Hannaford can pre-check your insurance at the store at your convenience.
Introduction to Home Food Preservation
Have you always wanted to make your own pickles, jams, or flavored vinegar? Please register to join Karen Roberts Mort on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., to learn the basics of safe dehydrating, pickling, preserving, canning and freezing. Participants will sample products and make a project to take home.
Second Sunday Film
Join us on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. for the 1931 version of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”, starring Boris Karloff. Popcorn and snacks will be served.
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 using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.