Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Learn how to make your own beeswax candles!
Class at the Voorheesville Public Library will run from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Make one for yourself and a friend. Supplies will be provided to make two candles to take home. The class is for people age 10 through adults; please register.
International Games Day
Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to celebrate International Games Day, Friday, No. 8, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., at the library. Everything gamers love, from Switch videogames on the big screen, to Magic the Gathering, Minecraft on our server, and a variety of board games, there is something for everyone. There will be snacks! Please register.
Sign Language Story Time
Sign language belongs to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, but even hearing children can benefit from being introduced to and learning it. Librarian/Storyteller Ann Gainer will offer a fun, interactive, and educational storytime for young children and families.
Children ages 2 to 6 with caregiver, please join us from 10:30 to 11:30am, Saturday, Nov. 9. Please register.
Second Sunday Film
Join us at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, for “the story of the legendary rock band Queen and the lead singer, Freddy Mercury, leading up to their famous 1985 performance at Live Aid.” Light refreshments will be served.
Bricks, Bits & Bots
Drop by on Monday, Nov. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, to program the Ozobots or build inventions with the littleBits. We’ve got LEGO® bricks for all ages and stages, toddlers to tweens, everyone is welcome to drop in and enjoy building together. No registration necessary.
Beading Workshop
Homemade gifts are the best! You can learn easy beading techniques for making necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The library provides tools and offers a variety of beads to choose from, or you are welcome to bring your own supplies and projects along.
Check out our beading books and magazines for inspiration. This program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. You may arrive at any time during the workshop that fits your schedule. Adults and teens ages 14 and up. Please register.
Indian cooking
Join us at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, to awaken your taste buds. Sample the flavors of chutney, curry and garam masala in traditional Indian dishes, conveniently cooked in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Fragrant, healthy, vegetarian dishes of rice, dahl, and vegetables will be prepared in one pot — saving time, money, and energy.
Learn how recipes can be converted for a slow cooker or a Dutch oven. We will also touch on the history of spices and cuisines from the different regions of the continent. Please register for this Cornell Cooperative program, hosted by Karen Roberts.
Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11.
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.