The Voorheesville Public Library is offering a class called “Digital Spring Cleaning: Android Edition.”
It’s time to dust out those hidden folders, delete old programs, and empty the trash (or recycling bin). Stop by one of the Monday afternoons in April, from 1 to 2 p.m. to clean up and speed up your digital devices with some routine maintenance.
April 15 is for iOS phones and tablets. Participants should bring their own devices. Please register.
Pilates Mat Class
Join us at 10:15 a.m., on Saturday April 13 for this free class, designed for beginners; no Pilates experience required. The instructor, Shannon McConnell, is a certified Pilates Mat instructor with the Exercise Safety Association and has been teaching classes for 10 years. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. For ages 14 to adult. Please register.
Consent 101
What is consent? What is sexual assault? How can you protect yourself? Where do you go for help? Find out at 2 p.m., on Sunday, April 14. A panel of experts will facilitate an interactive presentation for older teens and parents that will emphasize practical, hands-on skills and information to promote safety and independence.
For ages 16 and older, parents strongly encouraged to attend as well. Teen attendees will earn Community Service credit. As further incentive to students, participants will be entered into a drawing to receive the cost of their prom ticket refunded!
Please register. Co-sponsored by the Voorheesville Community Alliance for Healthy Choices, whose goal is to reduce and eliminate destructive choices.
Library closed
The 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.
April vacation
Stop by the Library for a week full of kids vacation programs, from April 22 through April 26. Monday is a kids movie matinee; Tuesday is a PJ Masks Superhero Party Family Storytime, and the afternoon offers a tween creativity sewing lab.
You won’t want to miss the sheep-shearing and wool-spinning program on Wednesday, for grades 2 and up. Thursday evening, children can create their own family song, and Friday morning there are bricks, bots, and bits for all ages.
Later in the afternoon, tweens and teens can drop in at 1:30 p.m. for a movie and refreshments. Be sure to check our online calendar or stop in to check out all the vacation programs we’ll be offering.
Tuesday Preschool Storytime
Join Miss Lisa at 10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings, for a theme-based, multi-age level storytime, with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
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.
Time to dust out those hidden folders, delete old programs, and empty the trash (or recycling bin). Stop by the Voorheesville Public Library one of the Monday afternoons in April, from 1 to 2 p.m., to clean up and speed up your digital devices with some routine maintenance.
April 8 is for Android phones and tablets, and April 15 is for iOS. Participants should bring their own devices. Please register.
Beading workshop
On Monday, April 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., you can learn easy beading techniques for making simple necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The library provides tools and offers a variety of beads to choose from, or you are welcome to bring your own supplies and projects along.
Check out our beading books and magazines for inspiration. You may arrive at any time during the workshop that fits your schedule. The workshop is for adults and teens ages 14 and up. Please register, and there will be a small materials fee depending on which projects you choose.
Remember the Holocaust
“A Train Near Magdeburg: A Teacher’s Journey into the Holocaust and the Reuniting of the Survivors and Liberators, 70 years on.”
Award-winning teacher and historian Matthew Rozell will give a presentation about the extraordinary story behind an iconic 1945 photograph, which records the whole incredible story about Holocaust survivors left to die on a train in Nazi Germany and the American soldiers that liberated them.
Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, for this incredible program. Matthew Rozell’s books will be available for purchase and signing. No registration needed.
Cradle of the Union: Albany History Uncovered
Author Erik Schlimmer will present his book and research on Albany street name history at 6 p.m., on Thursday, April 11. The city of Albany has 800 streets, and thus as many street names.
In this program, author Erik Schlimmer takes audiences on a virtual tour of street names, weaving among war heroes, criminals, founding fathers, and Dutch settlers. Please register.
Pilates Mat Class
Join us at 10:15 a.m., on Saturday, April 13, for this free class will be designed for beginners; no Pilates experience is required. The instructor, Shannon McConnell, is a certified Pilates Mat instructor with the Exercise Safety Association and has been teaching classes for 10 years.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. The class is for people 14 and older. Please register.
Trustee nominating petitions available
Nominating petitions are now available for Voorheesville residents interested in running for an open seat on the library board. Petitions may be obtained at the library during regular library hours.
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.
Snow delays
If the Voorheesville schools are delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be canceled. If school is canceled, all youth programs for the day are canceled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
An iconic photograph, taken at the liberation of a death train in Nazi Germany, is brought to life by Matthew Rozell, a history teacher who reunited hundreds of Holocaust survivors and their children with the American soldiers who saved them. Rozell will speak about his book at the Voorheesville Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10.
Come to the Voorheesville Public Library for a Special Collections Tour.
From 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 29, we will be looking at and discussing archives held by library with focus on two collections.
Voorheesville Village Historian Dennis Sullivan will join us in the discussion. No registration is needed.
Inspirational Dance Class
Want the opportunity to express yourself through movement and dance?
Join dance instructor Shannon McConnell at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, for an energetic morning of basic dance techniques using imagery and movement. Children will tap into their imaginations and use their bodies to form letters, numbers, and build stories.
No dance experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing such as sweat pants or leggings and a T-shirt. This program is for children ages 4 to 10. Please register.
Digital Spring Cleaning: Windows Edition
Time to dust out those hidden folders, delete old programs, and empty the trash (or recycling bin.) Stop by one of the Monday afternoons in April, from 1 to 2 p.m. to clean up and speed up your digital devices with some routine maintenance.
April 1 is for Windows, April 8 is for Android, and April 15 is for iOS. Participants should bring their own devices. Please register.
Beading workshop
On Monday, April 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., you can learn easy beading techniques for making simple necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The library provides tools and offers a variety of beads to choose from, or you are welcome to bring your own supplies and projects along.
Check out our beading books and magazines for inspiration. You may arrive at any time during the workshop that fits your schedule. The workshop is for adults and teens ages 14 and up. Please register, and there will be a small materials fee depending on which projects you choose.
Remember the Holocaust
“A Train Near Magdeburg: A Teacher’s Journey into the Holocaust and the Reuniting of the Survivors and Liberators, 70 years on” is a book by teacher and historian. Matthew Rozell.
He will give a presentation about the extraordinary story behind an iconic 1945 photograph, which records the whole incredible story about Holocaust survivors left to die on a train in Nazi Germany and the American soldiers that liberated them.
Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, for this incredible program. Matthew Rozell’s books will be available for purchase and signing. No registration is needed.
Trustee nominating petitions available
Nominating petitions are now available for Voorheesville residents interested in running for an open seat on the library board. Petitions may be obtained at the library during regular library hours.
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.
Snow delays
If the Voorheesville schools are delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is canceled, all youth programs for the day are canceled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Come to Crazy Craft Morning at the Voorheesville Public Library. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to register for this make-and-take craft program.
On Friday, March 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the library craft closet, full of leftover craft projects, will be opened and shared with everyone. There will be a variety of art activities available, so enjoy!
Harry Potter movie experience
You may have seen “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” before, but you’ve never interacted with it like this! At 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, fans in grade 4 thru adult will receive a goodie-bag, complete with a ticket to the Hogwarts’ Express and everything else you need to become a classmate of Harry’s. Feel free to dress up for the occasion. Please register.
Start researching with Ancestry
Get started researching your family history and genealogy. Join us from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, for a hands-on class using Ancestry Library Edition available at the library. We will go over the interface, explore searching, and take away some helpful tips and tricks.
Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the library’s laptops. Please register.
Talk & Taste Cookbook Group
Join us on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. for our newest foodie journey. A limited number of “Sheet Pan Suppers” by Molly Gilbert will be available for $5, or you can check out a library copy.
Read the cookbook, try out the recipes, and (best part!) bring a dish for everyone to sample on discussion night. Experienced foodies and newbies are welcome. Registration required.
Special Collection Tour
From 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 29, we will be looking at and discussing archives held by Voorheesville Public Library with focus on two collections — the Smith Family papers and the Van Rensselaer Indentures.
Voorheesville resident Elizabeth “Lil” Smith kept in personal touch with every service man or woman during World War II. The Van Rensselaer Indentures trace ownership of a tract of land back to Stephen Van Rensselaer in 1791.
Local Village Historian Dennis Sullivan will join us in the discussion. No registration isneeded.
Trustee nominating petitions available
Nominating Petitions are now available for Voorheesville residents interested in running for an open seat on the Library board. Petitions may be obtained at the Voorheesville Library during regular library hours.
Save the date
Remember the Holocaust — An Evening with Teacher and Author Matthew Rozell will be held on Wednesday, April 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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.
Snow delays
If the Voorheesville Schools are delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Nominating petitions are available for the position of trustee for the Voorheesville Public Library Board to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of J. Lance Moore.
The election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, and the candidate elected will serve a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2019. Petitions may be obtained in the library and must be notarized and returned by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 15, with a minimum of 25 signatures.
Candidates must be a qualified voter of the Voorheesville Central School District.
Social Security information
Please register and join us from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, for an exciting program designed to help pre-retirees (ages 55+) make more informed retirement decisions. This program is for information purposes only and is being offered as a public service by John N. Kalil Jr., financial coach and president of Retirement Solutions.
None of the named parties, including the hosting organization, are affiliated with, endorsed or approved by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental agency, nor do they provide tax or legal advice.
Irish folk music duo
Tim O’Shea with Padraig Timoney will present a variety of Irish songs and tunes on guitar, vocal, fiddle, and Irish drum. Join in the fun, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.
No registration is required. This concert is brought to you by the Friends of the Voorheesville Library.
Crazy Craft Morning!
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to register for this make and take craft program. On Friday, March 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the library craft closet, full of leftover craft projects, will be opened and shared with everyone. There will be a variety of art activities available, so enjoy!
Harry Potter movie experience
You may have seen “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” before, but you’ve never interacted with it like this! At 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, fans in grade 4 through adult will receive a goodie-bag, complete with a ticket to the Hogwarts Express and everything else you need to become a classmate of Harry’s. Feel free to dress up for the occasion. Please register.
Save the date
Remember the Holocaust- An Evening with Teacher/Author Matthew Rozell. Wednesday, April 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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.
Snow delays
If the Voorheesville Schools are delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
— Photo by Dennis Sullivan
Tim O’Shea with Pádraig Timoney and Irish step dancer Andrew Colletti will present an evening of Irish music and dance on March 20 at the Voorheesville Public Library. The musicians will draw from a repertoire that includes dance music of Sliabh Luachra and West Kerry folk traditions and the singing of Irish and Scottish performers like Jimmy McCarthy, Paul Brady, Dick Gaughan and Andy M. Stewart.
Join us at the Voorheesville Public Library on Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m. for a free film.
“Inspired by the imagination of P.T.Barnum, this movie is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation,” is how the Internet Movie Database describes the movie.
Light refreshments will be served. Check the online calendar or call for movie title.
Be a trustee
Nominating petitions are available for the position of trustee for the Voorheesville Public Library Board to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of J. Lance Moore.
The election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, and the candidate elected will serve a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2019. Petitions may be obtained in the library and must be notarized and returned by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 15, with a minimum of 25 signatures.
Candidates must be a qualified voter of the Voorheesville Central School District.
Beading Workshop
Learn easy beading techniques for making simple necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The library provides tools and offers a variety of beads to choose from, or you are welcome to bring your own supplies and projects along. Check out our beading books and magazines for inspiration.
You may arrive at any time during the workshop that fits your schedule. Adults and teens ages 14 and up are invited to register for this Wednesday, March 13 program, that runs from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a small materials fee.
Social Security information
Please register and join us from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, for an exciting program designed to help pre-retirees (ages 55+) make more informed retirement decisions. This program is for information purposes only and is being offered as a public service by John N. Kalil Jr., financial coach and president of Retirement Solutions.
None of the named parties, including the hosting organization, are affiliated with, endorsed or approved by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental agency, nor do they provide tax or legal advice.
Irish folk music duo
Tim O’Shea with Padraig Timoney will present a variety of Irish songs and tunes on guitar, vocal, fiddle, and Irish drum. Join in the fun, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.
No registration is required. This concert is brought to you by the Friends of the Voorheesville Library.
Crazy Craft Morning!
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to register for this make and take craft program. On Friday, March 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the library craft closet, full of leftover craft projects, will be opened and shared with everyone. There will be a variety of art activities available, so enjoy!
Harry Potter movie experience
You may have seen “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” before, but you’ve never interacted with it like this! At 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, fans in grade 4 through adult will receive a goodie-bag, complete with a ticket to the Hogwarts Express and everything else you need to become a classmate of Harry’s. Feel free to dress up for the occasion. Please register.
Save the date
Remember the Holocaust- An Evening with Teacher/Author Matthew Rozell. Wednesday, April 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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.
Snow delays
If the Voorheesville Schools are delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Daily, we witness Planet Earth growing increasingly warm and increasingly foreign to us.
Bringing together research about climate change with research about physical and mental health and well-being, a talk titled “Healthy You, Healthy Earth” offers a doorway into a win-win solution. The talk will take place at the Voorheesville Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Locked in the Library!
“Dumplin’” by Julie Murphy is a number-one New York Times bestseller and feel-good young-adult novel about Willowdean Dixon, the fearless, funny, and totally unforgettable heroine who takes on her small town’s beauty pageant.
Pick up a copy, and invite a friend to join you for this after-hours teen book club on Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served. For grades 9 and up; please register.
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Bash!
Happy Birthday to you, Dr. Suess! Join Ms. Amy and Ms. Lisa for a fabulous birthday story time celebrating one of our favorite authors and illustrators, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 2. Birthday cake will be part of the festivities. For ages 2 to 8 with parents/caregivers. Please register.
March 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.
Free decks are available for beginners; come learn to play! Already know how? Come find new opponents — on Sunday, March 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. for grades 7 to 12. Please register.
Time for Tomatoes!
The Voorheesville Seed Library has many heirloom vegetable varieties and March is the perfect time to start your tomatoes. Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, and we'll have everything you need to bring home some tomato seedlings.
While you’re here, check out the rest of the seed collection and get ready for your spring crops.
Musical Storytime: Miss Lisa’s Musikids
Children ages 18 months to 5 years, with caregiver are invited to join Lisa Russo for a morning of musical fun, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5. Miss Lisa’s Musikids’ community programming is great for all ages, from lap-sitters to kindergarteners.
With lots of singing, creative movement, and hands-on instruments, you and your child are sure to have a great musical time! Registration Requested.
Second Sunday Film
Join us on Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. for a movie that the Internet Movie Database describes this way: “Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, this movie is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.” Light refreshments will be 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 by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
Snow delays
If the Voorheesville Schools are delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
For the last 20 years, longtime artist Lisa Fasulo has taught various art media and given lessons to students of all ages. She currently owns Michelangelo’s Paint Place in Guilderland, a fun paint studio where people come to paint and craft together.
Join Lisa from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 22, for step-by-step instructions to complete a professional work of animal-themed art on canvas.
All levels are welcome; you don’t have to be an “artist,” because with the stencil method, everyone can do it! This program is for kids in second to seventh grade. Space is limited. Please register.
Creativity Lab: Sewing Sock Creatures
Join us from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 to turn silly socks into a sock creature! No sewing skills required and all materials provided, just bring your creativity. Grades 5 and up, please register.
Saving Slater
What is the story of the “USS Slater” and why was she chosen to become the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum?
Join Slater volunteer, Art Dott, from 2 to 3 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 24, as he shares exciting stories about the history of Destroyer Escorts, SLATER’S involvement in World War II, her service in the Greek Navy, and her restoration, transforming her into a world class museum.
You will get a first-hand look at the hard work that goes into keeping the “Old Girl” afloat. For ages 10 through adult. Please register.
Password workshop
Don’t settle for ineffective passwords. Passwords keep your information safe, so the stronger the password, the stronger your security.
Join our class on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., or 6 to 7 p.m., as we discuss the basics of computer security and generate strong, unique passwords using different methods. Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the library’s laptops. Please register for one session.
Healthy You, Healthy Earth
Daily, we witness Planet Earth growing increasingly warm and increasingly foreign to us. Bringing together research about climate change with research about physical and mental health and well-being, this talk offers a doorway into a win/win solution. Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Locked in the Library!
“Dumplin’” by Julie Murphy is a #1 New York Times bestseller and feel-good YA novel about Willowdean Dixon, the fearless, funny, and totally unforgettable heroine who takes on her small town’s beauty pageant.
Pick up a copy, and invite a friend to join you for this after-hours teen book club on Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served. For grades 9 and up; 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 using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
Snow delay
If the Voorheesville Schools are delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Children ages 3 to 8 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the Voorheesville Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, for a comfy, cozy, and delicious story time with pancake- and pajama-themed books, activities, and food!
Pancakes are fun to eat and pajamas are fun to wear, so come eat pancakes while wearing your pajamas! A yummy pancake breakfast will follow the story time. Please register.
Puppet show
Aye Aye matey and shiver me timbers! With fun songs featuring mandolin and harmonica, Pete and Sam, his parrot puppet, will bring their own brand of humor to this uproariously fun and interactive show.
Pete’s magic segment is always a favorite. The one hour show starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Children of all ages and their families are invited. No registration is required.
Kids’ Movie Matinee
Join us at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, for the third film in this fun, family series.
“Join Drac, Mavis and all of your favorite monsters for fun and adventure on the high seas as they embark on a monster cruise vacation.” says the Internet Movie Database. The movie is rated PG, and runs for 97 minutes.
Popcorn and light refreshments will be served. No registration required.
Locked in the Library: Movie Edition
The bestselling young-adult book, “The Hate U Give,” which became a blockbuster teen movie, is out on video. Students in grades 9 and up are invited to join us at 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15, for pizza, snacks, and viewing after hours at the Library. Please register.
Bar Crawl!
So you think you can bake? Join us from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, for a bake-off. Bring your baked goods and leave a champion!
Will the Billionaire Shortbread, the Peanut Butter Brownies, or the Banana Pudding Cheesecake take the crown? Prizes will be awarded.
Bricks, Bits, & Bots
We’ve got Lego bricks for all ages and stages, toddlers to tweens; everyone is welcome to drop in from 10:30 a.m. to noon, on Friday, Feb. 18, and enjoy building together.
You can also program the Ozobots or build an invention with the littleBits. No registration is necessary.
3D Printing Drop-In Time
The 3D printer is warmed up and ready to go! Drop in from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, to learn the basics of our Lulzbot Mini 2, get started with TinkerCad, troubleshoot a tricky build, or anything else 3D Print related.
Holiday hours
In observance of President’s Day, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18.
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.
Snow delays
If the Voorheesville schools are delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Dennis Sullivan will be our host for the last film in the Second Annual Winter Film Festival series. From director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, join us at 6 p.m. on Feb. 13 for discussion and insights on this award-winning film.
Light refreshments will be served. Check the library calendar or call for the film’s title. No registration needed.
Teen Time
Take the bus to the library after school on Friday, Feb. 8, to unwind, play games, or make something. Use SimCity, Scratch, the Leap Motion, or Minecraft on our laptops. Teach yourself Tinkercad or Sculptris, invent something with the littleBits electronics kits, or program the Ozobots.
We have Sticker Circuits, paper, fabric and craft supplies available if you want to get creative. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Space on the bus route is limited, please register.
Nimblefingers Open House
Join the Nimblefingers at their Open House at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, for an afternoon of demonstrations, refreshments, and friendship. View antique quilts during a bed-turning and vote for your favorite entry in the design challenge.
Throughout the month, visitors to the library can enjoy the Nimblefingers exhibit of distinctive handcrafts and quilts in our Community Room. Since programs are also held in the Community Room, check the calendar to plan your visit.
Reading Together
Parents or caregivers and their emergent or independent readers are invited to explore the benefits of a shared “reading together” experience. Join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, as we discuss George Crum and the Saratoga Chip.
There will be a potato chip-tasting too! For children in grades 1 to 3 with a caregiver. Please register and pick up a copy of the book.
Second Sunday Film
Drop in at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10 for a fun film and light refreshments. “Five years after the events of Mamma Mia!, Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother's past,” says the Internet Movie Database.
Check the library calendar or call for film title. The film runs for one hour and 54 minutes. The film is rated PG-13.
Using Microsoft Word
In this class we will walk through formatting a document in Microsoft Word on the character, paragraph, and page level. We’ll also learn how to structure the document to make organization and presentation simple.
This class assumes general computer use knowledge. Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the Library’s laptops. Please register for one session, either 10:30 a.m. or 6 p.m., both held on Monday, Feb. 11.
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 using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp.
Snow delays
If the Voorheesville Schools are delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.