Voorheesville Library Notes for Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Voorheesville Public Library, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will be holding a blood drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are recommended. You can go to www.redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-redcross to schedule your appointment. One donation can save up to three lives!
Creativity Lab:
Slime Time
Come to the library after school to make something slimy! Students in grades 6 thru 12 are encouraged to register for this deluxe slime program that will delight your senses. Join us at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6. There will be snacks.
Beginner’s
Basket Weaving
Students in grades 5 thru 12 are invited to register for this introduction to basket weaving program. Join us at the library, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, where you’ll meet seasoned basket maker and teacher, Susan Phillips. Ms. Phillips will lead a hands-on class teaching the basics of basket weaving. You will weave a flat reed basket using simple tools and naturally grown materials.
A brief overview of basket making and the various materials used will be provided. No basket weaving experience is necessary and all materials, supplies, and equipment will be provided. Snow date is 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8.
Holiday hours
In observance of Christmas, the library will close at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27.
In observance of the New Year, the library will close at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2.
January
Book Talks
We’ll be discussing these books in January:
— Fiction Book Discussion: “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18 and/or 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4;
— Nonfiction Book Discussion: “Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism” by Amanda Montell, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9;
— Middle School Book Club - “Fins” by Randy Wayne White, 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Voorheesville’s high school library.
All discussions will be held in the library community room, unless otherwise stated. Please register online each month for any of the book discussions. Limited copies of some titles are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
Winter weather
Living in upstate New York, winter weather is inevitable. A quick reminder that, if the Voorheesville School District delays opening by two hours or closes for the day due to inclement weather, all morning library programs will be canceled.
Bead Creative
Teens in grades 9-12, as well as adults, are invited to try an easy beading project, Wednesday, Jan. 11. You’ll learn some basic beading techniques, using only a few basic tools. The hardest part will be selecting your beads from our large supply! Please register for the 3 p.m. and/or the 6 p.m. program.
Thursday
Afternoon Movies
Join us every Thursday at 1 p.m. for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library. Come a few minutes early to choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers.