Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, November 23, 2016

In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and reopen at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25.

Creativity lab

After admiring the kaleidoscopes on display and a short presentation, students in grades two and up will have a chance to use some scopes from Judy Mysliborski’s collection on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. You will learn the science of light and mirrors while assembling your own customized kaleidoscope.  This will be a fun family project for younger students, while older students can complete it on their own.

Beading workshop

Adults and teens ages 14 and up can learn easy beading techniques for making simple 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. You may arrive at any time between 5:30 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, whatever fits your schedule. There will be a small materials fee, based on your chosen project.

Holiday craft day

Children ages 3 through grade four are invited to drop in from the cold and enjoy a morning of seasonal crafting on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Past projects have included gingerbread houses, ornaments, paper plate snowmen and other fun holiday and winter themed crafts to keep as treasured holiday decorations or to give as gifts. Children under age 7 will need to be supervised by a parent/caregiver. Light refreshments will be served.

Soccer Insights

Join us on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. as Jack Bell, senior media specialist for the North American Soccer League and Erin Sullivan, men's soccer coach at Williams College discuss the ins and outs of the game. They will answer your questions about the game, the players, and anything else soccer-related from both professional and college points of view. We are honored to bring these two soccer experts to the library and have them share their perspectives and experience.

Holiday donation drive

This year the library is collecting donations for the New Scotland Food Pantry, with special emphasis on personal care items and pet items. From Thursday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 31, bring in any personal care item or pet food/item to add to our donation table.

Please 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 765-2791 or using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.

Cancellation policy

If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all library morning programs will be cancelled. Call to check on other afternoon or evening programs.