Bath time is so much more fun with lots and lots of bubbles! Children ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver, are invited to join us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, when we’ll have a bubbly blast enjoying stories about bath time and bubbles. There is always an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. No registration is needed.
Library Tots
Children up to 30 months, with a caregiver, are invited to join us at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 19. We’ll get together for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, and toys! No registration needed.
Creativity Lab
Students in grades 6 thru 12 are invited to come to the library after school, at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13. This week we’ll learn how to use circuit supplies to make your paper creation light up and move. Registration is required, snacks will be provided.
Manga Madness
The Manga Club will be trying out some anime cookbooks and bringing in a dish to share for a potluck lunch at the library, 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15. Choose one of three cookbooks, available at the library. Try some of the recipes at home, then bring a dish to share with fellow manga maniacs. Open to grades 7 thru college. Available titles are Cook Anime by Diana Ault, Bake Anime by Emily J. Bushman, and Anime Chef Cookbook by Nadine Estero, and all can be previewed on Amazon. Please register.
Sock dolls
Students of all ages can register for this community service project for Monday, Jan. 16. You will learn to sew a simple sock doll for a local charity. Tweens in grades 4 thru 6, and caregivers are invited to work together from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on this sewing project. Teens in grades 7 to 12 will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Community service credits will be given as appropriate. All supplies will be provided, and no experience is necessary.
Grab & Go
Monday, Jan. 23 is Grab & Go day at the library. Register online to pick up a to-go kit and enjoy some creative time at your leisure. The kit can be picked up during regular library hours. Projects are relatively easy, with the freedom to inject your own creativity and style. No experience needed.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Family yoga
Children ages 3 to 7, with a caregiver, are invited to join yoga instructor, Tommie Burch, at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28. This class will explore various standing and seated poses and end with a calm book reading. Please register and bring a yoga mat or large towel.
Weather
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. Please call ahead for any afternoon or evening programs.
“Americanah” will be discussed at the Voorheesville Public Library on Feb. 1. In her third novel, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the story of a Nigerian woman, Ifemelu, who leaves Nigeria and her first love, Obinze, to work and study in America.
We’ll be discussing these books in February:
— Fiction Book Discussion: “Americanah” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15 and/or 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1;
— Middle School Book Club: “The Last Cuentista” by Donna Barba Higuera, 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Voorheesville’s high school library; and
— Talk & Taste Cookbook Club: “ The Full Plate” by Ayesha Curry, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16.
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.
Slime Lab
Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to come to the library after school, at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6. Join us for a deluxe slime program that will delight your senses. Please register, so we'll be sure to have enough snacks.
Preschool Story Time
Children ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver are invited to join us at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, as we have fun with stories celebrating the new year. Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age story time with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. No registration needed.
Paper Circuits
Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to come to the library after school, at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13. This week we’ll use circuit supplies to make your paper creation light up and move. Registration is required, and yes, there will be snacks provided.
Manga Madness
The manga club will be trying out some anime cookbooks and bringing in a dish to share for a potluck lunch at the library, 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 15. Choose one of three available cookbooks, try some of the recipes at home, then bring a dish to share with fellow manga maniacs. Open to grades 7 thru college. Please register and choose a book at the library.
Sock dolls
Students of all ages should register for this community-service project for Monday, Jan. 16. You will learn to sew a simple sock doll for a local charity. Tweens in grades 4 through 6, and caregivers are invited to work together from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on this sewing project. Teens in grades 7 to 12 will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Community service credits will be given as appropriate. All supplies will be provided, and no experience is necessary.
Grab & Go
Monday, Jan. 23, is Grab & Go day at the library. Register online to pick up a to-go kit and enjoy some creative time at your leisure. The kit can be picked up during regular library hours. Projects are relatively easy, with the freedom to inject your own creativity and style. No experience needed.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
— Photo by Rajesh dangi
Beginning basket-weaving will be taught by Susan Phillips at the Voorheesville Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
It’s slime time at the creativity lab.
Come to the library after school to make something slimy! Students in grades 6 through 12 are encouraged to register for this deluxe slime program that will delight your senses. Join us at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6. There will be snacks.
Beginner’s
basket-weaving
Students in grades 5 through 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. on Sunday, Jan. 8.
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.
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.
Preschool
story time
Children ages 2-5, with a caregiver are invited to join us at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, as we have fun with stories celebrating the new year. Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. No registration needed.
Winter
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.
Holiday hours
In observance of the New Year, the library will close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2.
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.
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 children’s programs at the library will be canceled.
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; and
— 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.
Blood drive
The Voorheesville Public Library, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will be holding a blood drive, 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!
Library closed
The library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 16 for a staff development day. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, Dec. 17.
Bricks, Bits,
Bees & Bots
Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to register for this creative program using LEGO® bricks for building, littleBits and Strawbees for inventing, and Ozobots to learn easy coding. Join us at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 29, and have some fun!
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. 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.
The Voorheesville Public Library’s Middle School Book Club will discuss “Fins” on Jan. 4. Randy Wayne White’s novel tells of three kids in Florida who help a marine biologist protect sharks from poachers.
Children ages 1 to 5 years, with a caregiver, are invited to register for a fun and interactive music class designed especially for little ones. Join us at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, as we welcome Music Together, an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program.
Music Together’s core belief is that all children can be musical, learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in a social setting, provided that their early environment supports such learning.
Trustees meet
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the library, at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12. The public is always welcome to attend.
Preschool Story Time
Join us at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, to hear stories about some of the holidays that are celebrated in the month of December. Children ages 2 to 5 w/caregiver are invited to enjoy an interactive, theme-based story time with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. No registration needed.
Coding with robots
You can command robots, but only if you know their language. Children in grades 4 and 5 are invited to register to learn coding with the library’s Ozobots. Join us at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 to build robots using Lego Spike bricks and app.
Ugly Sweater Party
Come on out and celebrate in your ugliest holiday sweater at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14. Snowmen, sparkles, sequins, whatever! Wear your holiday sweater to the party and enjoy some holiday snacks, listen to some holiday music, and make some holiday crafts. Spend some time with your neighbors, who will also be dressed to impress. Please register, so we know how many holiday cookies we’ll need.
Blood drive
The Voorheesville Public Library, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will be holding a blood drive, 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!
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.
It’s here! The Friends of the Library Winter Boutique is this weekend, in the library community room. FOL members can stop by to shop on Friday, Dec. 2, from noon to 6 p.m. The public is invited for Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fiction
book discussion
We’ll be discussing “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7. Please register online for this book discussion. Limited copies of 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.
Library Tots
Babies up to 30 months old with their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Lisa at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 8 for Library Tots. We get together in the community room for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, and of course, books! No registration needed.
Animal signs
and tracking
Recognize animal activity and learn how animals adapt to survive winter in the northeast. Join us Thursday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. for a one hour program and walk at the Albany Pine Bush. Please register online. We’ll meet at the Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.
Music Together
Children ages 1 to 5 years, with a caregiver, are invited to register for a fun and interactive music class designed especially for little ones. Join us at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 as we welcome Music Together, an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program. Their core belief is that all children can be musical, learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in a social setting, provided that their early environment supports such learning.
Trustees meet
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the library, at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12. The public is always welcome to attend.
Preschool
story time
Join us at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, to hear stories about some of the holidays that are celebrated in the month of December. Children ages 2-5 w/caregiver are invited to enjoy an interactive, theme-based storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. No registration needed.
Coding with robots
You can command robots, but only if you know their language. Children in grades 4 and 5 are invited to register to learn coding with the library’s Ozobots. Join us at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, to build robots using Lego Spike bricks and app.
Ugly Sweater Party
Come on out and celebrate in your ugliest holiday sweater at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14. Snowmen, sparkles, sequins, whatever! Wear your holiday sweater to the party and enjoy some holiday snacks, listen to some holiday music, and make some holiday crafts. Spend some time with your neighbors, who will also be dressed to impress. Please register, so we know how many holiday cookies we’ll need.
The Friends of the Voorheesville Library will once again be hosting the Winter Boutique at the library. There will be a wide range of new and gently used items for sale, including: jewelry, fancy frames, purses, wallets, linens, ornaments, serving dishes, scarves, hats, gloves, and so much more.
The sale dates are Friday, Dec. 2 (pre-sale for Friends of the Library members only) from noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Item donations may be made at the library on Monday, Nov. 28, from 10 to noon; on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.; and on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Music Together
Children ages 1 to 5 years, with a caregiver, are invited to register for a fun and interactive music class designed especially for little ones. Join us at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 as we welcome Music Together, an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program. Their core belief is that all children can be musical, learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in a social setting, provided that their early environment supports such learning.
Animal signs
Recognize animal activity and learn how animals adapt to survive winter in the northeast. Join us Thursday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. for a one hour program and walk at the Albany Pine Bush. Please register online. We’ll meet at the Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.
Child of the Holocaust
Join Dr. William Reszelbach, a child of Holocaust survivors, for a Zoom presentation at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30. Dr. Reszelbach will share his family’s harrowing experiences at the hands of the Nazis, coupled with Holocaust history. He will discuss his parents' will to survive and how these traumatic events affected their new life in the USA, as well as his own life, and his perspective on modern-day anti-Semitism. Please register for the Zoom meeting link. Teens in grades 9-12 who attend will receive 1 hour of Community Service credit from the library.
Read and Explore:
Space Travel
The Middle School Book Club and the Tween Book Bunch will read about space travel this month, then enjoy NASA experiments, build rockets, and watch one launch. Students in grades 4-8, please register and join us at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27. Book choices: “The Challenger Disaster: Tragedy in the Skies” by Pranas T. Naujokaitis or “I Love You Michael Collins” by Lauren Baratz-Logsted. Books can be picked up at the MS or public library.
Trustees meet
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the library, at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12. The public is always welcome to attend.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23 and will resume regular hours at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 26. Have a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving everyone!
The Middle School Book Club and the Tween Book Bunch will read about space travel this month, then enjoy NASA [National Aeronautics and Space Administration] experiments, build rockets, and watch one launch.
Students in grades 4 to 8, please register and join us at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27. Book choices: “The Challenger Disaster: Tragedy in the Skies” by Pranas T. Naujokaitis or “I Love You Michael Collins” by Lauren Baratz-Logsted. Books may be picked up at the middle school or public library.
Winter Boutique
The Friends of the Voorheesville Library will once again be hosting the Winter Boutique at the library. There will be a wide range of new and gently used items for sale, including: jewelry, fancy frames, purses, wallets, linens, ornaments, serving dishes, scarves, hats, gloves, and so much more. The Sale dates are Friday, Dec. 2 (pre-sale for FOL members only) noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Item donations can be made at the library, Monday, Nov. 28, from 10 to noon, and from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Child of Holocaust
survivors to speak
Join Dr. William Reszelbach, a child of Holocaust survivors, for a Zoom presentation at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30. Dr. Reszelbach will share his family’s harrowing experiences at the hands of the Nazis, coupled with Holocaust history.
He will discuss his parents’ will to survive and how these traumatic events affected their new life in the USA, as well as his own life, and his perspective on modern-day anti-Semitism. Please register for the Zoom meeting link. Teens in grades 9 to 12 who attend will receive one hour of community-service credit from the library.
Winter cabin
shadowbox
Students in grades 2 through 5 are encouraged to register early for this fun and creative program. Spend your free afternoon at the library, Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. making a warm and cozy cabin scene with local artist and educator, Megan Viscio. Students will use a variety of materials including paper, fabric, paint, beads, buttons, glue and trimmings to make their own cabin minis. You can hang the finished piece in your home or maybe give it to a friend as a gift.
Animal signs
and tracking
Recognize animal activity and learn how animals adapt to survive winter in the northeast. Join us Thursday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. for a one hour program and walk at the Albany Pine Bush. Please register online. We’ll meet at the Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular hours will resume at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 26.
The Friends of the Voorheesville Library will once again be hosting the Winter Boutique at the library. There will be a wide range of new and gently used items for sale, including, but not limited to: jewelry, fancy frames, purses, wallets, linens, ornaments, serving dishes, scarves, hats, gloves, and so much more.
The sale dates are:
— Friday, Dec. 2, a pre-sale for FOL members only, from noon to 6 p.m.;
— Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and
— Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Item donations may be made at the library on Monday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon; on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.; and, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Magic the Gathering
Students in grades 5 and up, as well as adults, are invited to register for this Sunday afternoon of amazing fun. Join us from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13 to play Magic the Gathering, the world’s most popular strategy card game.
During a match, players cast devastating spells, summon creatures of legend, and wield powerful artifacts to best their opponents in a battle of wits. Free decks are available to beginners, and free cards are available for everyone else.
Discover the Pine Bush
Adults are encouraged to register for this extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush. Join us from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18 to explore these globally rare and nationally significant inland pine barrens. We’ll meet at the Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Rd., Albany.
Teens Care
Community Service
Community service certificates will be provided for students in grades 8 and up who participate in “Hatsgiving”. Join us at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, to machine-sew fleece hats for pediatric cancer patients. We’ll be serving cookies and cocoa, to make you even sweeter. Please register online, so we know how many cookies we’ll need.
The THINGsgiving
Movie Marathon
The library will be hosting a movie tribute to “The Thing.” Join us for one or more adaptations, starting with the original 1951 movie, “The Thing from Another World”, at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 19. After a short intermission, the 2011 version, “The Thing” will begin at 12:00 p.m. The grand finale will begin at 2 p.m., featuring the 1982 John Carpenter version, “The Thing”.
Game on
Students in grades k-5 are invited to register for this Celebrate International Games Month at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11. We’ll have group games, Minute Challenges, Switch games on the big screen, board and card games galore.
Museum passes
The library now offers over 25 different free passes for local museums and attractions, with lots of new additions added this year. Stop by or check our website for a full list. Call to reserve, and passes will be held for you, up to one hour.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.