In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, Marlee and Liz are willing to take on segregation and the dangers their friendship could bring to both their families in order to stay friends. The Middle School Book Club of the Voorheesville Public Library will discuss Kristin Levine’s “The Lions of Little Rock.”
These are the February book discussion dates at the Voorheesville Public Library:
— Books & Beyond: Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m., “Emma” by Jane Austen;
— Fiction Book Discussion: Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., “Emma” by Jane Austen;
— Middle School Book Club (grades 6-8): Thursday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m., “The Lions of Little Rock” by Kristin Levine;
— Kids’ Book Discussion (for grades 2 and 3): Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m., “The Mystery of the Gold Coin” by Harper Paris; and
— Teen Bookflix Club (grades 8 and up): Friday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., “Alex Rider: Stormbreaker” by Anthony Horowitz.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
Virtual Game Day
Students in grades 6 and up are invited to join us from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16 to enjoy gaming together, from the comfort of your own home.
Tackle Minute to Win it challenges, play a few rounds of Bring Your Own Book, and solve puzzles in a virtual break-out room. Grades 6 and up, please register online to receive your link.
Ping-pong
ball launcher
Students in grade 6 and up are invited to pick up your ping-pong ball launcher kit, beginning Friday, Feb. 12, between 11 a.m. and 4 p. m. You can build your own launcher to send ping pong balls flying, marking the trajectory and distance of your shots and targets.
Redesign your launcher with greater accuracy and precision through the optional labs and graphing sheets, then compete in exciting design challenges. Change one variable at a time, utilizing scientific and engineering methods to successfully hit targets.
Use recycling bin materials or extra components to build a kicker, plunger, trebuchet, or slingshot – your imagination is the limit! Attend the optional online meetup on Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. to show off your launcher and shot accuracy. Please register online.
Bring the Library
to Your Child
2021 is the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day and we will be doing it a little bit differently this year! Join Miss Lisa and Mrs. Brown live on Zoom, Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., to celebrate all that’s great about the library through shared stories, songs, activities, and interactive props.
You may pick up your fun activity bag during curbside hours, starting February 8. This bag will include craft supplies, paper hearts for a special project, fun props, and surprise activities and prizes. For ages 3-8 and families. Please register online for your Zoom link and to request your bag.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Saturday to browse for and check out materials. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule your appointment.
Partnering with State Employees Federal Credit Union, and the Upper Hudson Library System, the Voorheesville Public Library will be hosting a series of virtual financial and computer classes over the next few months. Please take a moment to check out these programs on our online calendar:
— Power Your Job Search with Google Tools: Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.;
— Growing, Protecting, and Saving your Funds for Retirement: Monday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m.;
— Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.; and
— Decluttering Your Email Inbox: Saturday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m.
Space is limited. Please register online or call 518-765-2791 for more information.
Virtual
Preschool Story Time
No registration is needed, and the video link will be available on the Library website, to view at your convenience. Families of preschoolers can pick up a take-and-make bag at the library each week, from Tuesday to Saturday.
The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Check out some of these storytime themes:
— What Did the Groundhog Say? Available beginning Feb. 2;
— Happy Valentine’s Day! Available beginning Feb. 9; and
— Color My World! Available beginning March 2.
Bring the Library
to Your Child
2021 is the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day and we will be doing it a little bit differently this year! Join Miss Lisa and Mrs. Brown live on Zoom, Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10:30 to 11am, to celebrate all that’s great about the library through shared stories, songs, activities, and interactive props.
You may pick up your fun activity bag during curbside hours, starting February 8. This bag will include craft supplies, paper hearts for a special project, fun props, and surprise activities and prizes. For ages 3 to 8 and families. Please register online for your Zoom link and to request your bag.
Creativity Lab
Pick up your ping pong ball launcher kit, beginning Friday, Feb. 12, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can build your own launcher to send ping pong balls flying, marking the trajectory and distance of your shots and targets.
Redesign your launcher with greater accuracy and precision through the optional labs and graphing sheets, then compete in exciting design challenges. Change one variable at a time, utilizing scientific and engineering methods to successfully hit targets.
Use recycling bin materials or extra components to build a kicker, plunger, trebuchet, or slingshot — your imagination is the limit! Attend the optional online meetup on Friday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. to show off your launcher and shot accuracy. For grades 6 and up, please register.
Virtual Game Day
Students in grades 6 and up are invited to join us from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16 to enjoy gaming together, from the comfort of your own home. Tackle Minute to Win it challenges, play a few rounds of Bring Your Own Book, and solve puzzles in a virtual break-out room. Grades 6 and up, please register online to receive your link.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday-Saturday to browse for and check out materials. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule your appointment.
There are a few spaces left for all you crafters to grab your latest project, and join fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, in a virtual chat. We will gather for casual conversation about what we are working on, and anything else that strikes our fancy. Please register online to receive the meeting link.
Virtual programs
Partnering with the State Employees Federal Credit Union and with the Upper Hudson Library System, the library will be hosting a series of virtual financial and computer classes over the next few months. Please take a moment to check out these programs on our online calendar:
— Reach Customers Online with Google: Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m.;
— Power Your Job Search with Google Tools: Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.;
— Growing, Protecting, and Saving your Funds for Retirement: Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m.; and
— Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
Space is limited. Please register online or call 518-765-2791 for more information.
Virtual Story Time
No registration is needed, and the video link will be available on the library website, to view at your convenience. Families of preschoolers can pick up a take-and-make bag at the library each week, from Tuesday through Saturday.
The bag will include the story-time thematic art activity of the week. Check out some of these storytime themes:
— Hooray for Hats! Available beginning Jan. 26;
— What Did the Groundhog Say? Available beginning Feb. 2; and
— Happy Valentine’s Day! Available beginning Feb. 9.
Family Story Time
Bring the library to your child. This year, 2021, is the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day and we will be doing it a little bit differently this year!
Do you love your library? We love that you do!
Join Miss Lisa and Mrs. Brown live on Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., to celebrate all that’s great about the library through shared stories, songs, activities, and interactive props. You may pick up your fun activity bag during curbside hours, starting Feb. 8.
This bag will include craft supplies, paper hearts for a special project, fun props, and surprise activities and prizes.
This event is for kids ages 3 to 8 and their families. Please register online for your Zoom link and to request your bag.
Creativity Lab
Pick up your ping-pong ball launcher kit, beginning Friday, Feb. 12, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.. You can build your own launcher to send ping pong balls flying, marking the trajectory and distance of your shots and targets.
Redesign your launcher with greater accuracy and precision through the optional labs and graphing sheets, then compete in exciting design challenges. Change one variable at a time, utilizing scientific and engineering methods to successfully hit targets.
Use recycling bin materials or extra components to build a kicker, plunger, trebuchet, or slingshot – your imagination is the limit! Attend the optional online meetup on Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. to show off your launcher and shot accuracy. For grades 6 and up, please register.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Saturday to browse for and check out materials or computer use. Please call Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 518-765-2791 to schedule your appointment.
Partnering with the State Employees Federal Credit Union and the Upper Hudson Library System, the Library will be hosting a series of virtual financial and computer classes over the next few months. Please take a moment to check out these programs on our online calendar:
— Tackle Your Debt: Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m.;
— Facebook Pages for Business: Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.;
— Reach Customers Online with Google: Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m.;
— Meeting Online: A Primer: Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.;
— Decluttering Your Email Inbox: Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.;
— Power Your Job Search with Google Tools: Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.;
— Growing, Protecting, and Saving your Funds for Retirement: Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m.;
— Introduction to Google Apps Suite: Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.; and
— Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
Please register online or call 518-765-2791 for more information.
Creativity Lab:
Artist Trading Cards
Artist Trading Cards are tiny collages — the size of a playing card! Pick up a surprise bag of art odds and ends after 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 15. You can add pieces from your own stash, and make some mini artwork. Since they are trading cards, you’ll need to share them with friends, then they can get inspired too! For grades 6 and up, please register.
College Conversation
The college choice is even more complicated these days! If you are a high school junior or senior and want to hear how colleges and students are adjusting to pandemic pressures, you are invited to join our Zoom meeting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13. Please register online to get the link emailed to you.
Book talk
These are our February book-discussion dates:
— Books & Beyond: Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m.: “Emma” by Jane Austen;
— Fiction Book Discussion: Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.: “Emma” by Jane Austen;
— Middle School Book Club (grades 6 to 8): Thursday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m.: “The Lions of Little Rock” by Kristine Levine;
— Kids’Book Discussion (grades 2 and 3): Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m.: “The Mystery of the Gold Coin” by Harper Paris; and
— Teen Bookflix Club (grades 8 and up): Friday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m.; “Alex Rider: Stormbreaker” by Anthony Horowitz.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Saturday to browse for and check out materials or computer use. Please call Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 518-765-2791 to schedule your appointment.
Virtual Preschool
Story Time
No registration is needed, and the video link will be available on the Library website, to view at your convenience. Families of preschoolers can pick up a take-and-make bag at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week’s bags will be at the Library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
“Long Flight Home” by Alan Hlad — which tells a World War II story based on true events involving carrier pigeons deployed from England to Germany — will be discussed by two bookclubs at the Voorheesville Public Library.
These are the January book-discussion dates for the Voorheesville Public Library:
— Books & Beyond: Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m.; “Long Flight Home” by Alan Hlad;
— Fiction Book Discussion: Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.; “Long Flight Home” by Alan Hlad;
— Nonfiction Book Discussion: Monday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.; “Driving While Black” by Gretchen Sorin; and
— Middle School Book Club: Thursday, Jan. 28, at 4 .pm. – “The Explorer” by Katherine Rundell.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available, compliments of the Friends of the Library.
Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
Tackle your debt
You can learn to develop an effective debt pay-down strategy with experts from the State Employees’ Federal Credit Union Institute for Financial Wellbeing. A basic budgeting framework is also discussed.
This program is recommended for people ages 18 and older. Please register using this online link: https://sefcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eljR3OWSSsW0F92d-hl7sQ.
Registration is available until the event begins at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12. Once the registration form is submitted, you will receive an email confirmation immediately, with details to access the Zoom event.
College conversation
The college choice is even more complicated these days! If you are a high school junior or senior and want to hear how colleges and students are adjusting to pandemic pressures, you are invited to join our Zoom meeting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13. Please register online to get the link emailed to you.
Holiday hours
In observance of the New Year, the library will close at 1 p.m., today Dec. 31. The library will re-open at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 2.
Wonky Donkey
Story Time
Have you ever heard of a Wonky Donkey? Find out what it is, starting 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 12. No registration is needed, and the video link will be available on the Library website, to view at your convenience.
Families of preschoolers can pick up a take-and-make bag at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
Music and Movement
Please register for “Wintry Mix”, a morning of song and dance themed around wintry weather. If you have stuffed animals who like the wintry weather, bring them along. Other things that can make your time fun are: something to shake, something to tap and march with, and something that jingles or rings.
From 10 to 10:30 a.m., we’ll have a musical morning of song, dance, and creative movement! The Zoom link will be sent to registrants before the Saturday, January 9 class. Intended for ages 18 months – 5yrs. with parents/caregivers.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday-Saturday to browse for and check out materials or computer use. Please call Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 518-765-2791 to schedule your appointment.
Have you ever heard of a Wonky Donkey? Find out what it is, starting 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12. No registration is needed, and the video link will be available on the library website, to view at your convenience.
Families of preschoolers may pick up a take-and-make bag at the library each week. The bag will include the story-time thematic art activity of the week. Each week’s bags will be at the library from Tuesday through Saturday of that week.
Teen Bookflix Club
There are so many great YA books being optioned into movies. Do you read the book first? Or do you want to see the movie first? Either way, why not join the Bookflix Club? The December Bookflix is “Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares” by Rachel Cohn and David Livithan.
Pick up a paperback at the library or download a copy from Libby. Register online to receive a daring Dash & Lily party kit and the private link to meet online from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30. Open to teens 13 and up.
Holiday hours
In observance of the Christmas Holidays, the library will close at 7pm, Wednesday, Dec. 23. The library will re-open at 11 a.m., on Monday, December 28.
In observance of the New Year, the Library will close at 7pm, Wednesday, December 30. The Library will re-open at 11am, Saturday, Jan. 2.
Book talk
These are the dates for January book discussion:
— Books & Beyond: Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. – “Long Flight Home” by Alan Hlad;
— Fiction Book Discussion: Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.; “Long Flight Home” by Alan Hlad;
— Nonfiction Book Discussion: Monday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.; “Driving While Black” by Gretchen Sorin; and
— Middle School Book Club: Thursday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. – “The Explorer” by Katherine Rundell.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
Music and Movement
Please register for “Wintry Mix”, a morning of song and dance themed around wintry weather. If you have stuffed animals who like the wintry weather, bring them along. Other things that can make your time fun are: something to shake, something to tap and march with, and something that jingles or rings.
From 10 to 10:30 a.m., we’ll have a musical morning of song, dance, and creative movement! The Zoom link will be sent to registrants before the Saturday, Jan. 9 class. Intended for ages 18 months to 5 years old with parents/caregivers.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available, Monday through Saturday, to browse for and check out materials or computer use. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule your appointment.
There are so many great young-adult books being optioned into movies. Do you read the book first? Or do you want to see the movie first? Either way, why not join the Bookflix Club?
The December Bookflix is “Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares” by Rachel Cohn and David Livithan. Pick up a paperback at the library or download a copy from Libby. Register online to receive a daring Dash & Lily party kit and the private link to meet online from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30. The club is open to teens 13 and up.
Holiday hours
In observance of the Christmas holidays, the library will close at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23. The library will re-open at 11 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 28.
In observance of the New Year, the Library will close at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30. The library will re-open at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 2.
Book talk
This are our January book-discussion dates:
— Books & Beyond: Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. – “Long Flight Home” by Alan Hlad;
— Fiction Book Discussion: Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.; “Long Flight Home” by Alan Hlad;
— Nonfiction Book Discussion: Monday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.; “Driving While Black” by Gretchen Sorin; and
— Middle School Book Club: Thursday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. – “The Explorer” by Katherine Rundell.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
“We People”
Take & Make Project
Starting Monday, Dec. 18, registered families with children in grades 2 thru 6 can pick up a take & make kit to create your own cute and mini “We People” art project. Each kit will include supplies needed to assemble, customize and decorate two people. Make one for yourself and share the other with a friend! Please register early, as supplies will be limited.
Music and Movement
Please register for “Wintry Mix”, a morning of song and dance themed around wintry weather. If you have stuffed animals who like the wintry weather, bring them along. Other things that can make your time fun are: something to shake, something to tap and march with, and something that jingles or rings.
From 10 to 10:30 a.m., we’ll have a musical morning of song, dance, and creative movement! The Zoom link will be sent to registrants before the Saturday, Jan. 9 class. Intended for ages 18 months to 5 years old with parents/caregivers.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Saturday to browse for and check out materials or computer use. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule your appointment.
There are still a few openings for the virtual ugly-sweater party. What could be more fun than dressing in your holiday worst, and joining a Zoom party from the comfort of your own home?
Register online for this Thursday, Dec. 17, party. You’ll need to call to set up a convenient time to pick up your party kit, filled with lots of goodies and holiday cheer! Then sit back and join us at 6:30 p.m., for a safe and fun holiday party.
Gingerbread Playdough
Take & Make Kits
Families with children ages 4 to 7 are invited to register for a take & make gingerbread playdough kit. Teen volunteers will be measuring and assembling the kits, so all you’ll need to do is cook the playdough on your stovetop, pat it, and roll it, and cut it into shapes. Limit 1 kit per family.
Pajama Party
Virtual Story Time
Let’s wear pajamas while we enjoy stories about animals wearing their pajamas. Families of preschool aged children are invited to enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity.
The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel. Families of preschoolers can pick up a take & make bag at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week. No registration required.
Teen Bookflix Club
There are so many great young-adult books being optioned into movies. Do you read the book first? Or do you want to see the movie first? Either way, why not join the Bookflix Club?
The December Bookflix is “Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares” by Rachel Cohn and David Livithan. Pick up a paperback at the library or download a copy from Libby. Register online to receive a daring Dash & Lily party kit and the private link to meet online from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30. Open to teens 13 and up.
Book talk
These are our January book discussion dates:
— Books & Beyond: Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. – “Long Flight Home” by Alan Hlad;
— Fiction Book Discussion: Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.; “Long Flight Home” by Alan Hlad;
— Nonfiction Book Discussion: Monday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.; “Driving While Black” by Gretchen Sorin; and
— Middle School Book Club: Thursday, Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. – “The Explorer” by Katherine Rundell.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Saturday to browse for and check out materials or computer use. Evening browsing appointments are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please call Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 518-765-2791 to schedule your appointment.
“7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga” by David Robertson is being read by the Graphic Novel Book Discussion group at the Voorheesville Public Library, which will talk about the book on Dec. 16.
This week, the story time theme is holiday celebrations. The holiday season is here, so let’s celebrate!
Families of preschool-aged children are invited to enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual story time with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short story time with an accompanying art activity.
The video link will be posted on the library’s website, all of the library’s social media platforms, and on the library’s YouTube channel. Families of preschoolers can pick up a take-and-make bag at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week’s bags will be at the library from Tuesday through Saturday of that week. No registration is required.
Library Tots
Join Miss Lisa for a fun and interactive Zoom live session of Library Tots at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 10. Enjoy some special time of book reading, songs, rhymes, lap bounces and action rhymes. For ages 0-24 months with parent/caregiver.
Fun Time Library Tots Activity Bags will be available for those who register for the class. Items included, such as a board book for choral reading and interactive props, will be used during the class. Please register online to receive the Zoom link and to pick up the Fun Time Library Tots Activity Bag (your child's name will be on it) before the session.
Yoga for Everyone
Join us from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, for a vinyasa yoga class designed to help you gain a stronger sense of body awareness and proper alignment while linking breath and movement. This class is designed for a variety of ages and experience!
Tricia Kanderfer is a certified yoga instructor who has years of teaching experience. For ages 11-adult. Please register. The Zoom class link will be sent to those who register prior to the class session.
Estate planning
Join financial advisor Maria Natarelli on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., for a virtual introduction to estate planning. Discussion points include: Control how your estate is distributed; give to loved ones or charities important to you; help reduce taxes and leave a larger legacy. Please register online to receive the Zoom link.
Book talk
These are our December book discussion dates:
— Books & Beyond: Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. – “One Day in December” by Josie Silver;
— Middle School Book Club: Monday. Dec. 21, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. – “The Parker Inheritance” by Vivian Johnson; and
— Graphic Novel Book Discussion: Wednesday, Dec. 16 – “7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga” by David Robertson.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
In-House Browsing and Computers
A limited number of appointments are available Monday-Saturday to browse for and check out materials or computer use. Evening browsing appointments are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please call Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 518-765-2791 to schedule your appointment.
Why wait until after the holidays to re-evaluate your eating habits? Learn how antioxidants and superfoods can help you get, and stay, healthier.
Knowing how to incorporate foods rich in these nutrients into your regular diet may help you live a longer, healthier life. Please register for this virtual Zoom program through Cornell Cooperative Extension. It will be presented by Karen Roberts Mort from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3.
Holiday celebration
virtual story time
This week, the storytime theme is holiday celebrations. The holiday season is here, so let’s celebrate! Families of preschool aged children are invited to enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity.
The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel. Families of preschoolers can pick up a take & make bag at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week. No registration required.
Book talk
These are our December book discussion dates
— Books & Beyond: Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. – “One Day in December” by Josie Silver;
— Fiction Book Discussion: Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. - “One Day in December” by Josie Silver;
— Middle School Book Club: Monday. Dec. 21, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. – “The Parker Inheritance” by Vivian Johnson; and
— Graphic Novel Book Discussion: Wednesday, Dec. 16 – 7 p.m. “Generations: A Plains Cree Saga” by David Robertson.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
Yoga for Everyone
Join us from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, for a vinyasa yoga class designed to help you gain a stronger sense of body awareness and proper alignment while linking breath and movement. This class is designed for a variety of ages and experience!
Tricia Kanderfer is a certified yoga instructor who has years of teaching experience. For ages 11 to adult. Please register. The Zoom class link will be sent to those who register prior to the class session.
Holiday hours
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the library will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. It will reopen at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27.
Library hours
Curbside pickup and in-person browsing appointments are available during the following hours: Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday.
Updates to our services are posted on our website, www.voorpl.org. Any person entering the building is expected to: wear a mask; follow 6-feet physical distancing; follow directional arrows on the floor. In-person appointments for browsing the library can be made by calling 518-765-2791. Visits are currently limited to 3 patrons at a time for 30 minutes. Restrooms remain closed to the public.