Voorheesville Library Notes for Thursday, November 10, 2016
Veterans Day will be our inspiration this month. Use the library’s Lego bricks to honor our country’s servicemen. On Friday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. parents and caregivers will join their children, ages 5 through 7, in this creative journey meant to foster problem-solving skills and encourage storytelling.
Teens Care: Sewing for vets
Students in grades six and up are invited to spend Veteran’s Day, Friday, Nov. 11, earning community service time! From 2 to 4 p.m., teen power is needed to sew telemetry holders for the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
You’ll be cutting and pinning material, then using the sewing machines to make simple pouches with straps. Participants will earn two hours of community service.
Drive-in movies
Back by popular demand, we will be revving up our engines for another fun filled Saturday morning. Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to join us on Nov. 12, at 10:15 a.m. to finish decorating a cardboard box-car provided by the library. Then, hop in and pull up to our big screen to enjoy a short film or two while munching on popcorn.
Biblio crafternoon
You are invited to join us on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. to upcycle old books into amazing paper projects to give as gifts or keep for yourself. All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity.
Adult coloring book club
Each month, we provide different coloring sheets to choose from, as well as a large selection of colored pencils, markers, and crayons. Come by on Wednesday, Nov. 16, between 6 and 8 p.m. to relax and enjoy some you time.
Chess challenge
Calling all challengers in a Simultaneous Exhibition to celebrate International Games Day. Walter Mockler, past Albany Chess Club champion, will be at the library between 10:30 a.m. and noon, on Saturday, Nov. 19 to welcome players of all ages.
International Games Day
Students in grades three through eight are invited to come celebrate the biggest gaming sensation of the year, “Pokemon Go,” on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. We’ll have challenges, prizes, and treats.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Register for programs
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 765-2791 or using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.