It’s official! ENCORE! Books is now open Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All donations will be accepted at the sheds during open hours or by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please email the FOL at . The fall book sale date is Sept. 20 to 22.
Red Cross Blood Drive
The library will be hosting the American Red Cross for a community blood drive, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 25. Please consider stopping by to donate.
Adult Summer Reading Bingo
Looking for a good summer reading challenge? Have some fun and participate in the library’s Bingo for Adults. Stop by Voorheesville Public Library beginning June 24 and pick up your weekly color themed BINGO card. New challenges available each week. Once you have BINGO (5 squares across, down, or diagonally) bring your card to the library for your prize. Adult Summer Reading BINGO ends on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. with our Mug and Muffin Social. Just bring a mug and we will provide the muffins. We will discuss our summer adventures.
Jester Jim and Ice Cream Social
Help the library kick-off the 2019 Summer Reading Program (SRP) with Jester Jim and an Ice Cream Social. This event will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 27 at The First United Methodist Church in Voorheesville. Jester Jim brings his fast-paced juggling show, filled with laugh-out-loud antics as the perfect uproarious entertainer to kick-off the “Universe of Stories” theme for this years SRP. Make your own sundaes are generously supplied by Stewart’s Shops and will be available after the show.
Butterfly Conservation Program
What does it take for a caterpillar to become a beautiful butterfly? Find out at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 28 as Lynn Sprague, from Winterberry Homestead, will present an engaging educational program to answer this very question. We are excited to have a solarium at the Library for 6 weeks to show the amazing progression from chrysalis, then caterpillar to butterfly. It will contain host plants and butterfly eggs, and we encourage you to return to the library regularly to view the progress of caterpillars, chrysalis hatching, and butterflies within the solarium! The butterflies will be released during the Environmental Exploration Week the beginning of August. For ages Kindergarten through adult. Please register.
Chasing the Moon PBS Documentary Screening
We invite you to a screening of the PBS documentary “Chasing the Moon” at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 1. This summer marks the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon with the Apollo11 mission! PBS American Experience's “Chasing the Moon” relives the journey that defined a generation. Let's commemorate this important anniversary. Light refreshments served.
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 518-765-2791 or using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
Join us at the Voorheesville Public Library for the PBS screening of “Stonewall Uprising: The Year that Changed America” at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 21.
“When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for the next six days. The Stonewall riots, as they came to be known, marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement in the United States and around the world,” says PBS.
No registration is needed.
Locked in the Library: Throne of Glass Party
Fans of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas are invited to enjoy book-related activities, tackle assassin tests, and share snacks from 7 to 8:30 p.m., on Friday, June 14. If you love fantasy, check out a copy of Throne of Glass, read, and join in the fun. Grades 8 and up, please register.
Jester Jim and an Ice Cream Social
Help the library kick off the 2019 Summer Reading Program with Jester Jim and an Ice Cream Social. This event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at The First United Methodist Church in Voorheesville.
Jester Jim brings his fast-paced juggling show, filled with laugh-out-loud antics as the perfect uproarious entertainer to kick-off the “Universe of Stories” theme for this year’s SRP. Make-your-own sundaes are generously supplied by Stewart’s Shops and will be available after the show.
Caterpillar to Butterfly: Conservation Program
What does it take for a caterpillar to become a beautiful butterfly? Find out at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 28, as Lynn Sprague, from Winterberry Homestead, presents an engaging educational program to answer this very question.
We are excited to have a solarium at the library for six weeks to show the amazing progression from chrysalis, then caterpillar to butterfly. It will contain host plants and butterfly eggs, and we encourage you to return to the library regularly to view the progress of caterpillars, chrysalis hatching, and butterflies within the solarium!
The butterflies will be released during the Environmental Exploration Week the beginning of August. This event is for or kindergarten-age kids through adults. Please register.
Universe of Lego
With as many bricks as there are stars in the galaxy, you will be able to create rocket ships, space stations, and whole alien worlds out of Lego! Kids in first through sixth grades are invited to join us at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 1. Please register.
“Chasing the Moon”
We invite you to a screening of the PBS documentary, “Chasing the Moon,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 1. This summer marks the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon with the Apollo11 mission!
PBS American Experience’s “Chasing the Moon” relives the journey that defined a generation. Let’s commemorate this important anniversary. Light refreshments served.
Register
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You may register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
Join us at the Voorheesville Public Library at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 7, for this two-hour introductory class where we will cover the basics of how the library’s Lulzbot Mini2 3D Printer works.
Then we will start personalizing our own designs using Tinkercad, a free and easy 3D design tool. The Library will print your design, and you will be able to take it home.
This workshop is open to everyone 13 years of age and older. Please register.
Second Sunday Film
The library, on Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m., will screen a two-hour movie, rated PG-13, which the Internet Movie Database describes this way: “On a summer vacation in the Singapore home of a man she hopes to marry, Chinese-American Rachel Chu is unexpectedly introduced to a rich and scheming clan that strongly opposes its member’s relationship with an American girl.”
Light refreshments will be served.
Needle Felting for Beginners
Please join Alison Swanson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, as she guides beginners in a wool needle felting project to create a cute cat. No experience is necessary, supplies will be provided — just bring your creativity! Please register.
Building your brand
Your brand is the unique image or perception someone has when thinking about you or something associated with you. The brand acts as your public image and is what distinguishes you from others.
Join us at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 12, to learn how to build your own particular brand using an elevator speech, business cards, working a room and unlocking your three Circles of Influence. You will also learn how to integrate social media into a comprehensive networking strategy.
Please register. This program is made possible by a New York State Adult Literacy Grant.
Rock painting
Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, to explore the joy of painting on rocks. This relaxing, therapeutic craft will help to ease some of your everyday stress, while allowing your creative side to flourish.
Use your artwork to decorate a garden or walkway, or make a new pet! Open to all ages, please register.
Locked in the Library:
Throne of Glass Party
Fans of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas are invited to enjoy book-related activities, tackle assassin tests, and share snacks from 7:00 to 8:30pm, on Friday, June 14. If you love fantasy, check out a copy of Throne of Glass, read, and join in the fun. Grades 8 and up, please register.
“Stonewall Uprising:
The Year that changed America”
Join us at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 21, for the screening of this Public Broadcasting System film.
“When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for the next six days. The Stonewall riots, as they came to be known, marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement in the United States and around the world,” according to PBS.
No registration is needed.
Registering
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You may register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
Students who have filled out a form to volunteer at the Voorheesville Public Library and have registered for a mandatory orientation program are asked to meet at the library at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 31, for a one-hour meeting.
Teens should also bring their summer calendars so they know which dates they are available to volunteer. For more information, please contact Debbie Sternklar at the library, or email .
Family Bicycling Day
The fourth annual Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. The rain date is June 9. The Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day is a community-wide event that provides families with a safe and fun day of bicycling and family-friendly activities.
This year we will have a true bicycle block party complete with music, food, fire trucks, a bounce house, storytime, craft time, a BMX demonstration, Family Yoga class on the lawn, pony rides and farm animals to pet from Ponies for Hire, and more! All activities will be on a closed bicycle loop (Grove Street and the Rail Trail). Come join the fun.
3D Printing
Join us at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 7, for this introductory class where we will cover the basics of how the Library’s Lulzbot Mini2 3D Printer works. Then we will start personalizing our own designs using Tinkercad, a free and easy 3D design tool.
The library will print your design, and you will be able to take it home. Open to everyone 13 years of age and older. Please register.
Second Sunday Film
The library, on Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m., will screen a two-hour movie, rated PG-13, which the Internet Movie Database describes this way: “On a summer vacation in the Singapore home of a man she hopes to marry, Chinese-American Rachel Chu is unexpectedly introduced to a rich and scheming clan that strongly opposes its member’s relationship with an American girl.”
Light refreshments will be served.
Needle Felting for Beginners
Please join Alison Swanson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, as she guides beginners in a wool needle felting project to create a cute cat. No experience is necessary, supplies will be provided — just bring your creativity! Please register.
Building your brand
Your brand is the unique image or perception someone has when thinking about you or something associated with you. The brand acts as your public image and is what distinguishes you from others.
Join us at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, June 12, to learn how to build your own particular brand using an elevator speech, business cards, working a room and unlocking your three Circles of Influence. You will also learn how to integrate social media into a comprehensive networking strategy.
Please register. This program is made possible by a New York State Adult Literacy Grant.
Registering
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You may register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
In observance of Memorial Day, the Voorheesville Public Library will be closed Saturday, May 25; Sunday, May 26; and Monday, May 27. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.
Digital magazines
On Wednesday, May 29, join us at 10:30 a.m. to learn about downloading and reading digital magazines through the library. This class will familiarize patrons with Flipster, the digital magazine platform provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the library’s laptops. Please register.
Teen volunteer orientation
This is a mandatory meeting for all students who have filled out the volunteer form and plan to earn community service credits volunteering at the library this summer. The one-hour meeting will start at 4 p.m., Friday, May 31.
Teens should also bring their summer calendars so they know which dates they are available to volunteer. For more information, please contact Debbie Sternklar at the library, or email .
Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day
The fourth annual Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. (The rain date is June 9) The Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day is a community-wide event that provides families with a safe and fun day of bicycling and family-friendly activities.
This year we will have a true bicycle block party complete with music, food, fire trucks, a bounce house, story time, craft time, a BMX demonstration, a family yoga class on the lawn, pony rides and farm animals to pet from Ponies for Hire, and more! All activities will be on a closed bicycle loop (Grove Street and the Rail Trail). Come join the fun.
Learn 3D printing and modeling
Join us at 3:00pm on Friday, June 7, for this introductory class where we will cover the basics of how the library’s Lulzbot Mini2 3D Printer works. Then we will start personalizing our own designs using Tinkercad, a free and easy 3D design tool.
The library will print your design, and you will be able to take it home. Open to everyone 13 years of age and older. Please register.
Second Sunday Film
The library, on Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m., will screen a two-hour movie, rated PG-13, which the Internet Movie Database describes this way: “On a summer vacation in the Singapore home of a man she hopes to marry, Chinese-American Rachel Chu is unexpectedly introduced to a rich and scheming clan that strongly opposes its member’s relationship with an American girl.”
Light refreshments will be served.
Needle Felting for Beginners
Please join Alison Swanson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, as she guides beginners in a wool needle felting project to create a cute cat. No experience is necessary, supplies will be provided — just bring your creativity! Please register.
Registering
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You may register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
Paint and Sip: Come join in the fun at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16! No painting experience is needed.
The instructor will take you through step by step. Everything you need is provided to complete a 9-by-12-inch acrylic painting that you can bring home and proudly hang on a wall. The painting will be of dragonflies. Mocktails and dessert will be served.
Sue Sheridan, a Voorheesville resident artist, has been conducting group painting classes for three years. She was awarded Staff Favorite for a sculpture at the 2018 Fence Show at The Art Center in Troy and spends much of her time in creating mixed media from repurposed items. This event is for people ages 16 and up; please register.
May Magic
Magic the Gathering is 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.
Join the fun at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Free decks are available for beginners, come learn to play! Already know how? Come find new opponents. All ages, please register.
World War II Stories through Sketches
Join author and animator William H. Frake III at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, for a discussion about his published collection — “A Moment and A Memory” — of illustrated stories of World War II friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Frake has gathered these “memories” from the men and women who experienced these “moments” as World War II veterans. Several of the World War II veterans featured will be in attendance. Books will be available for sale. Please register.
Planting your outdoor garden
Growing season will be here before we know it, so now is a perfect time to discuss preparing the soil, transplanting seedlings and companion planting. Join gardeners Sharon Miller and Bonnie Schultz at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 20 for a talk about starting your outdoor garden.
Peruse the newly stocked seed collection and choose some new varieties to plant. Free tomato seedlings for attendees! Please register. The Voorheesville Seed Library is always looking to add to the collection. Contact us to find out about donating your extra seeds from last year's harvest.
Origami craft: Animal bookmarks
Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, as we learn the Japanese art of folding paper into adorable animal bookmarks. Supplies will be provided. Welcome to all ages. Please register.
Library closed
In observance of Memorial Day, the library will be closed Saturday, May 25, Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.
Early literacy tip
Want your children to read? Let them see you reading! Research shows that children become interested in reading and motivated to learn to read if they see their parents read.
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 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
— Photo by Dan Frinta
Michael Eck was among those paying tribute to Pete Seeger Sunday at the Voorheesville Public Library in celebration of the centennial of Seeger’s birthday.
Learn how to craft a lovely floral bouquet from tissue papers at the Voorheesville Public Library on Saturday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m. These bouquets are perfect gifts for Mother’s Day or for spring and summer birthdays.
All materials will be supplied, including a colorful vase in which to display your pretty flowers. This hands-on workshop, taught by local artist Lydia Lynch, is for anyone 8 or older but all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register.
Second Sunday Film
Please join us at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, for a special 2018 film.
According to the Internet Movie Database, it is “an exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children’s television host, Fred Rogers.”
Light refreshments will be served. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for one hour and 34 minutes.
Protecting privacy online
On Wednesday, May 15, at 3 p.m. or 6 p.m., you will learn how to choose privacy!
We will discuss what gets shared about us when we use the internet, and we will learn tools and strategies to help keep our information private. Participants are welcome to use one of the Library’s laptops, but will be better served by bringing their own computers. Please register for one of these classes.
Paint and Sip
Come join in the fun at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16! No painting experience is needed.
The instructor will take you through step by step. Everything you need is provided to complete a 9-by-12-inch acrylic painting that you can bring home and proudly hang on a wall. The painting will be of dragonflies. Mocktails and desserts will be served.
Sue Sheridan, a Voorheesville resident artist, has been conducting group painting classes for three years. She was awarded Staff Favorite for a sculpture at the 2018 Fence Show at The Art Center in Troy and spends much of her time in creating mixed media from repurposed items. The session is for those ages 16 and up; please register.
May Magic
Magic the Gathering is 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.
Join the fun at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Free decks are available for beginners, come learn to play! Already know how? Come find new opponents. All ages, please register.
World War II Stories through Sketches
Join author and animator William H. Frake III at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, for a discussion about his published collection — “A Moment and A Memory” — of illustrated stories of World War II friends and acquaintances.
Mr. Frake has gathered these “memories” from the men and women who experienced these “moments” as World War II veterans. Several of the World War II veterans featured will be in attendance. Books will be available for sale. Please register.
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 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
From 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, kids in kindergarten through eighth grade and their families are invited to join us at the Voorheesville Public Library for a screen-free family fun night
There will be games, reading, storytelling, and minute-to-win-it challenges. Bring a dish to share, and the library will provide beverages and dessert. Please register.
Family Yoga
Join Tricia Kandefar for a free yoga class from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. Designed for children in kindergarten through eighth grade with caregivers. Bring a mat or towel. No yoga experience is necessary. Please register.
“Sammy’s Story”
You are invited to join us at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, for a screening of the powerful documentary, “In the Shadow of Suribachi: Sammy’s Story.” It is a tale of two battles fought by a Jewish World War II Marine, Sammy Bernstein.
The first was the horror of Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps’ bloodiest battle, and the second was Sammy’s struggle with anti-Semitism in the World War II military. The film’s producer and director, Major Joseph Conforti ret. USMC, and Sammy’s son, Howie Bernstein, will facilitate a discussion at the conclusion of the film.
Light refreshments will be served. Please register.
Pete Seeger centennial program
Join us at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, for a very special multimedia lecture and question-and-answer session to celebrate the centennial birthday of beloved folk legend Pete Seeger.
Noted music writer Jesse Jarnow, author of “Wasn’t That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist and the Battle for the American Soul,” presents a program enhanced by photo projections and music. Featuring the talents of musician Michael Eck and friends. Presented in partnership with the Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center.
50+: Retirement Reimagined
Are you over 50? Whether you’re already retired, about to make the move, or just checking out the possibility, join us at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, for this highly interactive workshop. Dr. Tom Denham, of Careers in Transition, will help change the way you think about your life.
Learn the nine reasons to retire and answer key retirement questions. Create an action plan, using your work and life experience and age as an asset for future endeavors.
VPL is a participating public library in the New York State Adult Literacy Grant. The state’s Division of Library Development distributes funds through the Adult Literacy grant to supplement public library systems' Coordinated Outreach Services. The program theme is “Workforce Development at New York Libraries through Public Library Systems.”
Teen volunteer registration
Students entering grades 7 and up can earn community service credit for assisting with summer programs at the library. Please fill out a volunteer form and register for the mandatory orientation online or stop by the Library.
For more information, please contact Debbie Sternklar at the library, or email . Space in the volunteer program is limited, please register for orientation by Friday, May 24.
Register
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You may register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791 or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
Brick, Bits, & Bots: Drop by the Voorheesville Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26, for an open program with Lego bricks for all ages. You can also program the Ozobots or build an invention with the littleBits. No registration is necessary.
Tween/Teen Movie Time
Kids in grades 4 through 8 are invited to this 1:30 p.m. matinée on Friday, April 26.
“The magical, spine-tingling tale of 10-year-old Lewis, who goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house with a mysterious tick-tocking heart. Adapted from a children's classic by John Bellairs,” says the Internet Movie Database.
The film is rated PG, and runs for 105 minutes. Popcorn and snacks will be served. No registration is needed.
Family Literacy Story Time
The coral reefs are an amazing underwater ecosystem teeming with brilliant fish and other aquatic life. Join Barbara Lukas from WMHT, at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 27, as she presents a fun and educational program about the coral reefs.
Children will enjoy a story and short educational video about coral reefs and make their own take home coral reef. Each child will receive a copy of National Geographic Kids: Coral Reef. For children ages 2 through grade 2 with families. Please register.
Pete Seeger Centennial Program
Join us at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, for a very special multimedia lecture and question-and-answer session to celebrate the centennial birthday of beloved folk legend Pete Seeger.
Noted music writer Jesse Jarnow, author of “Wasn’t That a Time: The Weavers, the Blacklist and the Battle for the American Soul,” presents a program enhanced by photo projections and music.
The program also features the talents of musician Michael Eck and friends. It’s presented in partnership with the Empire State Plaza performing Arts Center.
Medicare 101
If you are enrolled in Medicare or are soon to be enrolled, you may have questions.
Janey Kiffney, a certified Medicare Counselor with New York State's Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program will present a two-part program on Medicare at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 6.
Please note this is a two-part program and will meet again Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Please register to attend both sessions.
Screen-Free Week
Please be sure to check out our online calendar, or stop by the library, for information about Screen-Free Week happenings. The library is partnering with several other community groups to hold events that do not revolve around a smart phone or computer terminal.
To start off the week, drop in at the Elementary Playground, Monday, April 29 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., for a family fun night. We will be having an evening of outdoor play, story time, STEM stations from Leiana Hawkins of Springboard Experiences, and a visit from Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream Truck.
No registration is needed.
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 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
Enterprise file photo — Michael Koff
Kids will flock to the Voorheesville library on Wednesday, April 24, to learn about sheep.
The Voorheesville Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 21, in observance of Easter. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22.
Kids’ Movie Matinee
Children of all ages are invited to drop in on Monday, April 22 at 1:30 p.m. for a movie matinee.
The film is described by the Internet Movie Database this way: “A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend, Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life.” The 2018 film is rated PG, and runs for 104 minutes.
Popcorn and refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
Superhero Party Family Story Time
Do you love PJ Masks and want to be like a superhero?
Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23 for a superhero celebration with stories about being super and PJ Masks games and activities. Get ready to show your superpowers! For ages 3 to7 and families. Please register.
Creativity Lab
On Tuesday, April 23, you can use the library’s sewing machines to make a simple drawstring bag to carry your stuff in style! Join us at 2:30 p.m. and you’ll be assisted in measuring, cutting, pressing and sewing by the experienced members of the Nimblefingers group.
All supplies will be provided; just bring your creativity! Open to students in grades 5 to 8; please register.
Sheep Shearing and Wool Spinning
Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, to learn how shepherds care for sheep from lamb to ewe, and watch one of the flock lose its fleece for spring.
Make a drop spindle, and spin the wool right from the sheep! Join Lynn Sprague from Winterberry Farm. Everyone will receive a spindle and wool, to continue spinning at home. For grades 2 and up with families. Please register.
Your Family Song
There’s no better way to celebrate family than with music. Even better is having an original song all about you!
No musical background or talent is needed. Join experienced songwriter Rebecca Maxwell at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, for a Mad-Libs style of writing. Everyone will walk away with a song all about what makes your family unique.
This program is for children in grades kindergarten and up, with families. Please register.
Brick, Bits, & Bots
Drop by at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 26 for an open program with Lego bricks for all ages. You can also program the Ozobots or build an invention with the littleBits. No registration necessary.
Tween/Teen Movie Time
Kids in grades 4 through 8 are invited to this 1:30 p.m. matinée on Friday, April 26, the Internet Movie Database describes this way: “The magical, spine-tingling tale of 10-year-old Lewis, who goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house with a mysterious tick-tocking heart. Adapted from a children’s classic by John Bellairs.”
The film is rated PG, and runs for 105 minutes. Popcorn and snacks will be served. No registration is needed.
Register
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs.
You may register in person, by phone at 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.