On Monday, Aug. 19, at 1:30 p.m., enjoy the magical animated adventure James and the Giant Peach rated PG based on a terrific children’s book written by Roald Dahl at the Voorheesville Public Library. James and the Giant Peach tells the story of a young boy’s journey and his unforeseen encounters with human-sized insects and a juicy, giant peach.
Body image workshop
Attention girls grades 7 and up, on Thursday, Aug, 22, at 6 p.m., join us for this important workshop. Media messages tell girls what the perfect body is, but reality is that everyone is different. Diane Blinn, clinical social worker and Pat Barber, manager and personal trainer at Gold’s Gym will help girls accept their bodies the way they are and promote the idea that true beauty comes from inside. Nutritious snacks will be served. Moms are welcome.
Sustainable energy show
On Monday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m., join in for an evening of educational fun as Jeff Boyer explains green energy sources of the future. The 2013 Summer Reading Program ends with the announcement of grand prize winners and distribution of prizes to top readers in each age category.
Together at Twilight Finale
Come enjoy the music at the library for our final 2013 Together at Twilight concert on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The Katsura Band is a four piece group of professional musicians who deliver generations of music styles from rock to alternative, folk and rock/pop, as well as their own original songs. This program will be presented rain or shine.
Book sale
In anticipation of our annual fall book sale, scheduled for Sept. 20 through 22, the library is now accepting book and dvd donations.
Museum passes
Are your kids bored? Borrow one of our museum passes and take them on a road trip. Drive over to Hancock Shaker Village or check out the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. The Berkshire Botannical Gardens are always lovely and the Bennington Museum is a fun day trip. Check out our website for a complete list of passes.
On Monday, Aug. 12, at 1:30 p.m., enjoy The Phantom Tollbooth rated G at the Voorheesville Public Library; ride with Milo into a world that combines enchantment with visual joy.
Then on Monday, Aug. 19, at 1:30 p.m., enjoy this magical animated adventure, James and the Giant Peach rated PG based on a terrific children’s book written by Roald Dahl. James and the Giant Peach tells the story of a young boys journey and his unforeseen encounters with human-sized insects and a juicy, giant peach.
Body image workshop
Attention girls grades 7 and up, on Thursday, Aug, 22, at 6 p.m., join us for this important workshop. Media messages tell girls what the perfect body is, but reality is that everyone is different. Diane Blinn, clinical social worker and Pat Barber, manager and prsonal trainer at Gold’s Gym will help girls accept their bodies the way they are and promote the idea that true beauty comes from inside. Nutritious snacks will be served. Moms are welcome.
Concert
Come enjoy the atmosphere at 6:30 p.m,. on Aug. 14, when Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers takes the stage at the library for the 3rd concert in our Together at Twilight series. This program will happen rain or shine.
Book sale
In anticipation of our annual fall book sale, scheduled for Sept. 20 through 22, the library is now accepting book and dvd donations.
Compete in a Caldecott trivia contest and win prizes. Bring a picnic dinner and see how well you know your Caldecott books at the Voorheesville Public Library’s family trivia night picnic on Friday July 26, at 5 p.m. What book features a police dog that helps with safety tips? What city does a group of baby ducks walk through? Everyone in the family can join in to answer questions about old and new books. The library will supply lemonade and dessert. Registration is requested, but space will be made for everyone.
Pig out on reading
Go hog wild on Monday, July 29, at 11 a.m., as Farmer Minor and his pot-bellied pig Daisy pay a special visit to the library. Farmer Minor and Daisy love reading and sharing their enthusiasm through books and storytelling. Daisy loves children and would be delighted if you would give her a smooch. Are you ready to kiss a pig? If not, a nice little pat would be perfect! For kids in kindergarten through grade 3.
A visit from a veterinarian
On Tuesday, July 30, from 1 to 2 p.m., our neighbor and friend, Dr. Holly Cheever from The Village Animal Clinic will speak to us about pets and pet care. Are you interested in caring for a pet? Do you have questions about your pets? If circumstances permit, Dr. Cheever will provide a guided tour of the clinic. Children will meet in the library community room and will be escorted across the street to the clinic. Registration is required for the tour and space is limited.
Together at Twilight
Come enjoy the atmosphere at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 14, when Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers takes the stage at the library for the third concert in our Together at Twilight series. CSZM is one of the most versatile zydeco bands in the country. Join us rain or shine.
Book sale donations
In anticipation of our annual fall book sale, scheduled for Sept. 20 to 22, the library is now accepting book and DVD donations.
On Saturday, June 8, beginning at 10:15 a.m., at the Voorheesville Public Library, we will take out our bells, shakers, music and dancing for a busy fun-filled story time. For toddlers through kindergarteners with an adult, our musical program will include fun activities from books to Mother Goose rhymes. We will have an art activity that will finish our program.
Registration for
summer reading program
Sign up now for these summer programs:
— Tween Tech Week, from July 16 to 18, offers Bits, Bytes and Bots for Stop Motion Animated Movie Making;
— Caldecott Week, from July 22 to 26, includes a family trivia night competition and a two-day workshop with artist Kyra Teis;
— American Girl Doll Party on Aug. 6, includes games, crafts, refreshments, a cookie exchange, pictures with your doll and more. This program is for doll owners of all ages; and
— Flow Circus, on Aug. 8, a family comedy, magic and juggling performance for all ages and followed by a skill toy workshop just for tweens and teens.
Registration is required for all of the above programs. Please register early, as they are sure to fill up. Check the library online events calendar for the latest additional programming and descriptions.
Volunteers wanted
Students entering grade 6 and up are needed to assist with summer programs. Tasks include helping with craft projects, checking reading lists, crowd management, and working with younger kids at programs. To participate, volunteers must fill out a form on the library website or at the library, have the form signed by a parent, and return it to Mrs. Laiosa. For more information, please e-mail joyce.laiosa@voorheesvillelibrary.org. Attendance at the orientation meeting on Friday, June 14 at 4 p.m. is mandatory.
Museum pass program
The library has a museum pass program that allows patrons to borrow a museum pass to gain free entrance to many local museums. The program is done on a first come, first served basis, and the passes cannot be renewed. We have passes for The Guggenheim, Hancock Shaker Village, Norman Rockwell Museum, Clarke Art Institute and MassMoca, just to name a few. All of our passes allow at least 2 adults and children free entrance. Call the library at 765-2791 for more information.
Library displays
The June Artist of the Month is Paul Stenkamp, showing his Encaustic paintings. Encaustic painting is done with wax and heat. Be sure to stop by the library to see this unusual medium.
This June we also have Gittie Commino. Gittie does hidden pictures in pencil drawings. You really need to see this to believe it.
On Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m., students from Albany Law School will give a free presentation regarding legal resources important to senior citizens, family members of seniors, caregivers and elder care professional sat the Voorheesville Public Library. Presenters are trained to supply information and answer general questions in the areas of advanced planning, consumer rights, family law, housing and public benefits. Presentation topics include wills, health care proxies, executors and an overview of legal issues affecting seniors. The Rural Law Center of New York, Inc. has provided several print materials with questions and answers in these areas for distribution at presentations
Budget hearing and vote
The voters of the Voorheesville Central School District are invited to attend a public budget hearing on May 20, at 7 p.m., in the library community room. The board of trustees will be answering questions about the proposed 2013-14 library budget. Please plan to attend.
The budget vote will be held on May 21, from 2 to 9 p.m., at the Voorheesville Central Middle School.
Book discussions
On Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m., the 2nd and 3rd grade book discussion group will discuss Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians by Jarret J. Krosoczka.
On Friday, June 7, at 7 p.m., the 4th and 5th grade book discussion group will discuss Listen! by Stephanie Tolan.
Babygarten
Babygarten , our story times for babies under two years and their caregivers, meets on the first and third Thursday every month. The next Babygarten will be May 16, at 10:15 a.m.
In the library
Overdrive is the library’s collection of ebooks and audiobooks for you to download to your home computer or onto many portable devices. Just click the “downloadables” link on the front page of our website.
Collection Nooks
The library currently has 7 collections on Nook. They are: fiction, romance/ science fiction/fantasy, young adult, mystery/thriller, non-fiction, kids and picture books/easy readers. Stop by and check them out.
Mango languages
This online language program, has 48 different foreign languages. Mango languages also has 15 English as a Second Language courses. All language programs are free through the library.
DVD collection
Everytime I see someone putting a credit card in the Redbox at Hannaford, I want to remind them their library has hundreds of titles to choose from, and the only card needed is a library card. Shelves and shelves of dvd’s, cd’s and audiobooks are available for your use. Want a new release? Don’t waste your gas running around town. Go online and request it, we’ll give you a call when it’s your turn. Did you miss any new releases, come on in and look through the collection. For more ideas go to http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/new_materials.asp, click on DVD.