Congratulations to Gail Brown, head of Youth and Family Services at Voorheesville Public Library. Mrs. Brown was named Public Librarian of the Year by the New York State Library Association. Her dedication and commitment are well known among her peers, and it’s nice to see her get some well-deserved recognition. 

Craft and Chat

Is afternoon or evening more convenient for you? Either way, we have you covered! Join us for the 1:30 p.m. and/or 6 p.m. program, Tuesday, Nov.  23. Registration is needed for this in-person class where we will be making a fun craft supplied by the library. Enjoy some time with fellow crafters as we gather for casual conversation and crafting fun. 

Cloud computing

Is your cell phone clogged up and displaying “low storage” alerts? Want to email large batches of photos without a hitch? Need to access your files on the go? Worried about online data safety?

Join us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, as we explore the mysterious “Cloud,” and learn how you can use tools like Dropbox and Google Drive to get files and photos moving automatically between your various devices. This class is a lecture with demonstrations, taught online, via Zoom. Please register online or call the library for registration assistance. Recommended skill level is intermediate.

Preschool Storytime

In person, indoor preschool storytimes are back! Check our online event calendar for this weekly Tuesday morning program. Some upcoming themes are The Sounds of Music, Happy Holidays, and Kindness & Giving, just to name a few.

Children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver will enjoy an interactive, theme-based storytime. There is always an emphasis on early literacy that includes an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. Registration is required. 

Cybersecurity 101

Have you heard the terms Malware or Ransomware? Learn what these attacks are, what they target, and how to protect your equipment and data. Please register online to join presenter John Love for this in-person workshop, Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10:30 a.m.

Intro to Google Apps

In this online workshop, you can learn what tools are available free with a Google account, how to import and edit documents and files, and best practices for making use of Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. This one hour session will begin at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 14. Please register online to receive your Zoom link. 

Teen Time

Students in grade 6 and up are invited to stop by the library after school on Friday, Dec. 17. You can play games with friends, make something with our crafts supplies, or just relax and unwind. Registration is required. 

Holiday hours

The library will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24, in observation of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular hours will resume at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 26. 

Curbside pickup is available during all open library hours. 

Masks are required of all visitors over the age of two, regardless of vaccination status.

 

Join presenter John Love for a morning Zoom presentation on cybersecurity at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 13. Learn about Malware, including ransomware, and how to identify possible Malware attacks. Learn how to protect your equipment and data, at home and at work.

Please register to receive the Zoom link. Recommended skill level is beginner.

Book talk

We’ll be discussing these books in December:

— Books & Beyond : “What’s Mine and Yours” by Naima Coster, 11 a.m., Nov. 17, virtual;

— Fiction Book Discussion : “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig, 1 p.m., Dec. 1, virtual;

— Middle School Book Club : “Jinxed” by Amy McCulloch, 3:30 p.m., Dec. 10, community room; and

— Books & Beyond : “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig, 11 a.m., Dec. 15, virtual.

Please register online each month for any of these book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive. 
 

Cloud computing

Is your cell phone clogged up and displaying “low storage” alerts? Want to email large batches of photos without a hitch? Need to access your files on the go? Worried about online data safety? Join us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, as we explore the mysterious “Cloud,” and learn how you can use tools like Dropbox and Google Drive to get files and photos moving automatically between your various devices.

This class is a lecture with demonstrations, taught online, via Zoom. Please register online or call the library for registration assistance. Recommended skill level is intermediate.
 

Giving Thanks

Story Time

What are you thankful for? Children ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver, are invited to our in-person, indoor preschool storytime, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or taken home. Please register once per family.

Family yoga

There are still a few openings for children ages 3 to 7, with a caregiver, for the November 13 and 20 yoga classes. These are small groups that will explore standing and seated poses, sun salutations, breath work, and so much more. Register on our events calendar for one or both of these 10:15 a.m. classes. Please bring a mat or large towel.

Craft and chat

Is afternoon or evening more convenient for you? Either way, we have you covered! Join us for the 1:30 p.m. and/or 6 p.m. program on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Registration is needed for this in-person class where we will be making a fun craft supplied by the library. Enjoy some time with fellow crafters as we gather for casual conversation and crafting fun. 

Library closed

The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 18, for staff training.

Curbside pickup is available during all open library hours. 

Masks are required of all visitors over the age of two, regardless of vaccination status.
 

 

Caregivers with children ages 3 to 7 are invited to register for one, two, or all three Saturday morning sessions with yoga instructor Tommie Burch. Sessions begin at 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 6, and will run for the next two consecutive Saturdays.

These are fun and joyful classes that provide an opportunity for bonding with family while sharing the health and well being that yoga brings. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. Please register as a family for each class. All attendees must follow all current covid guidelines. Detailed guidelines will be available as the date approaches.  

Goldilocks and

the Three What?

In-person, indoor preschool story times are back for children ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver. “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is a story that you know.

On Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., we’ll explore some different versions of the story. Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age story time with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. Registration required.

Teens meet

Students in grades 6 and up are invited to register and join us from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Teen Advisory Group will be meeting to work on upcoming programs for children, like our Winter Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Bring along your ideas for teen events too!

International

Games Day

Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade, with a caregiver, are invited to come in and play at the library on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Celebrate everything gamers love with some new family board games. We’ll also have a Breakout Room and Switch videogames on the big screen. Registration is required.

Power your job hunt

Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using G suite tools. Register online for this one hour lecture with demonstrations, taught online Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m., via Zoom.  

The Class of 2020

Explore parents’ perspectives of the pomp and terrible circumstances as 2020 was an unprecedented year of challenges and perseverance. Parents were hit especially hard as they tried to juggle jobs while providing virtual school for their children. Join Michelle Napierski-Prancl, Ph.D., professor of sociology and faculty director of the Women’s Institute at Russell Sage College for a virtual Zoom meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10.

Dr. Napierski-Prancl is currently co-editing a book, “Persevering During the Pandemic: Communication, Creativity and Connection,” in which she pens a chapter based on her interviews with parents of Class of 2020 students from all around the country. They describe what it was like to parent their children after schools shut down and important rituals like prom and graduation were cancelled or celebrated virtually. 

Holiday hours

In observance of Veterans Day, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Curbside pickup is available during all open library hours. 

Masks are required of all visitors over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status.

 

Join Chef Sheryl Moore, from Honest Weight Food Co-op, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4, for an evening of local, fresh, and delicious holiday side-dish ideas. Sheryl will join us live via zoom from the Teaching Kitchen at Honest Weight Food Co-op.

Learn more about preparing seasonal and organic foods. Attendees will receive the recipes, shopping list, and coupons ahead of time. Please note: All food prep will happen before the class starts.

Happy Hibernation Storytime

Many animals hibernate every year when the weather gets colder. Let's find out what that means, and which animals do that. Enjoy an interactive, multi-age, indoors storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home.

Registration is limited to 10, for kids ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. Please register once per family and attendees must follow all COVID-related guidelines.  

Family Yoga

Caregivers with children ages 3 to 7 are invited to register for one, two, or all three Saturday morning sessions with yoga instructor Tommie Burch. Sessions begin at 10:15 a.m., Nov. 6, and will run for the following two consecutive Saturdays. This is a fun and joyful class that provides an opportunity for bonding with family while sharing the health and well being that yoga brings.

Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. Please register as a family for each class. All attendees must follow all current covid guidelines. Detailed guidelines will be available as the date approaches.  

Herbs and Holism

Plants, like people, are complex. The most effective herbalists understand the how and why behind the herb's therapeutic properties.

Holistic herbalism is about getting to know the essential healing pattern within each plant. Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, to learn about one medicinal plant — from its herbal actions, energetics planetary correspondences, and more. Go beyond basic herbalism and gather a truly holistic understanding of the plants you rely on for medicine. Please register. 

Thursday

Afternoon Movies 

Classic movies are back at the library. Join us at 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoons, for some movie trivia and friendly socializing. Seating will be very limited, so come early, choose some snacks, and watch a great, classic movie. Check our events calendar or call the library to find out what’s playing this week. 

Grab-and-go kits

November’s grab-and-go craft for adults is a mystery project. Sign up online now, and pick up your bag of supplies anytime after Nov. 1. These are fun and easy crafts, with no experience needed. Spend some time being creative.

Trustees meet

The Voorheesville Library Board of Trustees will be meeting virtually at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25. The public is always welcome to attend. To receive the link for the meeting, please register on our events calendar or call the library at 518-765-2791.

Curbside pickup is available during all open library hours. 

Masks are required of all visitors over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status.

We are so pleased to welcome back artist Susan Fuller as our October artist at the library. Susan has put together a wonderful photography display, focusing on butterflies and birds of South America.

We also have an incredible Godzilla display, shared by the Bianchine family. The Bianchines are true Godzilla fans, and you will not believe the amount of memorabilia they have packed into the display case.

Please be sure to stop by and enjoy both of these displays. You won’t be disappointed!
 

Thursday

Afternoon Movies 

Classic movies are back at the library. Join us at 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoons, for some movie trivia and friendly socializing. Seating will be very limited, so come early, choose some snacks, and watch a great, older movie. Check our events calendar or call the library to find out what’s playing this week. 
 

Teen mystery 

Teens in grades eight to 12 are invited to join a live action role playing game, at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17. You will assume the role of one of eight eerie characters, invited by rock superstar Killian Killagan to a barbecue at his creepy castle.

Upon arrival, you discover that someone (maybe you?) is turning helpless citizens into bats. Imagine the library as a spooky castle on a bluff as you and your friends enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue - but mainly humor - as you solve the crime, while enjoying a bbq lunch. Please register.
 

Craft & Chat

There are still openings available for the afternoon and evening Craft & Chat programs at the library, on Monday, Oct. 18. The afternoon program begins at 1:30 p.m., and the evening program starts at 6 p.m. All craft items are supplied, and librarian Tracey joins in the fun, answering questions and helping as needed. Beginners are welcome, as crafts are meant to be fun, not complicated. 
 

Intro to

streaming video

Never in the history of television have there been more options available for watching whatever you choose. Webinars, tutorials, movies, game shows — whatever you choose, there are various ways of watching it. On Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., you can learn how to take advantage of all that web-based content with either your device or your television.

This class will be a virtual lecture, with demonstrations, and is intended for beginners. Register on our online calendar.
 

Herbs, holism, and more

Plants, like people, are complex. The most effective herbalists understand the how and why behind the herb's therapeutic properties. Holistic herbalism is about getting to know the essential healing pattern within each plant.

Join us at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27 to learn about one medicinal plant — from its herbal actions, energetics planetary correspondences, and more. Go beyond basic herbalism and gather a truly holistic understanding of the plants you rely on for medicine. Please register.

 

Looking for something to do as a family on Columbus Day? Why not join us for a StoryWalk at Wallace Park on Swift Road?

Families with children in grades kindergarten through third grade are invited to join Mrs. Brown at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, as she reads “When Milo Imagines the World” by Matt de la Pena.

We will walk along the wooded trail and read and discuss each panel of the book. Take-and-make kits will be available after the program for fun at home activities. Please register once per family. If it rains, the program will be rescheduled. The StoryWalk is available for the public to enjoy until the first snow. 
 

Teen mystery

Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to join a live action role playing game, at 1p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17. You will assume the role of one of eight eerie characters, invited by rock superstar Killian Killagan to a barbeque at his creepy castle. Upon arrival, you discover that someone (maybe you?) is turning helpless citizens into bats. Imagine the library as a spooky castle on a bluff as you and your friends enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue - but mainly humor - as you solve the crime, while enjoying a bbq lunch. Please register.
 

Craft & Chat

There are still openings available for the afternoon and evening Craft & Chat programs at the library, on Monday, Oct. 18. The afternoon program begins at 1:30 p.m., and the evening program starts at 6 p.m. All craft items are supplied, and librarian Tracey joins in the fun, answering questions and helping as needed. Beginners are welcome, as crafts are meant to be fun, not complicated. 
 

Intro to

streaming video

Never in the history of television, have there been more options available for watching whatever you choose. Webinars, tutorials, movies, game shows...whatever you choose, there are various ways of watching it. On Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., you can learn how to take advantage of all that web-based content with either your devices or your tv. This class will be a virtual lecture, with demonstrations, and is intended for beginners. Register on our online calendar.
 

Spooky hike

Join Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center guides Grace and Anna at 10am, Saturday, Oct. 23, for a one hour, 1 mile, easy hike along the Indian Ladder Trail. See what spooky stories await you as you learn more about this historic area. Suitable for families with children 5 and up. Please register online. Subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. 
 

Holiday

The library will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus Day.

Trustees meet

The next monthly meeting of the board of trustees will be held virtually on Monday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. Members of the public are always welcome! Please register, on our events calendar or on our website, to receive the link for the meeting.

 

The Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day community-wide event will start at noon on Sunday, Oct. 3, and will last throughout the day. There will be a block party complete with music, food, fire trucks, a bounce house, farm animals, a bicycle-skills class, as well as much, much more.

All activities will be on a closed bicycle-riding loop. Come join the fun! The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 10. 
 

Book talk

These are our October book discussion:

— Kids’ Book Discussion: “I Am Sammy: Trusted Guide” by Catherine Stier, 6:30p.m., Friday, Oct. 1;

— Graphic Novel Book Discussion: “March: Book 3” by John Lewis, 6:30p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6;

— Middle School Book Club: “Ghost” by Jason Reynolds, 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8;

— Fiction Book Discussion: “The Guest List” by Lucy Foley, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13; and

— Books and Beyond: “The Guest List” by Lucy Foley, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20.

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 for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive. 
 

Family Story Walk

If you are looking for something to do as a family on Columbus Day, the library will hold a  StoryWalk at Wallace Park on Swift Road. Families with children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to join Mrs. Brown at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 11, as she reads “When Milo Imagines the World” by Matt de la Pena.

We will walk along the wooded trail and read and discuss each panel of the book. Take & Make kits will be available after the program for fun at home activities.  Please register once per family. If it rains, the program will be rescheduled. The StoryWalk is available for the public to enjoy at their leisure, until the first snow. 
 

Teen mystery game

Teens in grades 8 to 12 are invited to join a live action role playing game, at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17. You will assume the role of one of eight eerie characters, invited by rock superstar Killian Killagan to a barbecue at his creepy castle.

Upon arrival, you discover that someone (maybe you?) is turning helpless citizens into bats. Imagine the library as a spooky castle on a bluff as you and your friends enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue - but mainly humor — as you solve the crime, while enjoying a BBQ lunch. Please register.
 

Hours

The library will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, in observance of Columbus Day.

Regular library hours are Monday through Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Curbside pickup is available during all open library hours. Masks are required of all visitors over the age of two, regardless of vaccination status.

 

Enterprise file photo — Michael Koff

Family Bicycling Day returns to Voorheesville on Sunday, Oct. 3; starting at noon, it will last throughout the day. There will be a block party complete with music, food, fire trucks, a bounce house, farm animals, a bicycle skills class, and more.

The Friends of the Library annual Fall Book Sale will be held from Sept. 24 to 26.

Friday, Sept. 24, from noon to 7 p.m. is only for Friends members. Memberships are available for as little as $10 at the door.

The doors open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25. There will be a bake sale as well as raffle tickets available for purchase for various baskets.

The raffle drawing will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday. You do not need to be present to win.

Sunday, Sept. 26, is special-deals day, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
 

Beginner birding

Join Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center guides for this one hour, beginner’s lesson in birding, Saturday, October 2 at 1pm. See migratory raptors along the escarpment.

Please register early, as registration is very limited. Binoculars will be provided. This tour is suitable for adults and seniors. Please park and meet us at the Thacher Park Visitor Center, located at 830 Thacher Park Rd. Weather permitting.
 

Thacher Park

History Walk

Please register online to join a library nature walk at 10am, Friday, October 1, at the Thacher Park Visitor Center. Join Nature Center guides for this one hour, 1 mile walk along the escarpment of Thacher Park. This tour is suitable for adults and seniors, with mild walking conditions. Please park and meet us at the Thacher Park Visitor Center. Weather permitting.
 

Voorheesville Walking Tour

Celebrate Voorheesville's fascinating past with village history guide Dennis Ulion. This 2 hour walking tour will begin at St. Matthew's Church at 9:30am, Friday, September 24. Registration is required, and limited to 10 people.

Attendees must follow all current COVID safety guidelines. The rain date is Monday, Sept. 27 at the same time and location. If you are driving to meet us, please park across the street from St. Matthew’s rectory house.
 

Family Bicycling Day

This community wide event will start at noon on Sunday, Oct. 3, and will last throughout the day. There will be a block party complete with music, food, fire trucks, a bounce house, farm animals, a bicycle skills class, as well as much, much more. All activities will be on a closed bicycle riding loop. Come join the fun! Rain Date is Sunday, Oct. 10. 
 

Gallery and display

A special thanks to our September artists, Betsy Soares and Karen Klevanosky! Betsy displayed her beautiful artwork in our hall gallery and Karen filled our display case with a fabulous handmade pen collection. Both displays brightened not only our building, but our spirits as well. If you haven’t strolled through the gallery yet, there are a few days left for you to stop in to see what you’re missing.
 

Library hours

The library is now open Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Curbside pickup is available during all open library hours. Masks are required of all visitors over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status.

The Friends of the Library annual Fall Book Sale will be held from Sept. 24 to 26.

Friday, Sept. 24, from noon to 7 p.m. is only for Friends members. Memberships are available for as little as $10 at the door.

The doors open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25. There will be a bake sale as well as raffle tickets available for purchase for various baskets.

The raffle drawing will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday. You do not need to be present to win.

Sunday, Sept. 26, is special-deals day, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

Banned Books Week

Read Out

The New York Civil Liberties Union will join the Voorheesville Public Library during National Banned Books Week to celebrate our constitutional right to read what we want. A virtual “Read Out” will feature regional notables — actors, writers, politicians, poets, and activists of all types — reading from their favorite books that have, at one time or another, been banned or challenged in the United States. Register now to receive the link for this virtual event, scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 28. 

Historic Voorheesville

Walking Tour

Celebrate Voorheesville’s fascinating past with village history guide Dennis Ulion. This two-hour walking tour will begin at St. Matthew’s Church at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, and will take us to locations throughout the village.

The tour will end back at St. Matthew’s around 11:30 a.m. Registration is required, and limited to 10 people. Attendees must follow all current COVID safety guidelines. The rain date is Monday, Sept. 27, at the same time and location. If you are driving to meet us, please park across the street from St. Matthew’s rectory house.

Selling on Etsy

Etsy is an online marketplace focused on the unique, vintage, and creative. Join us at  6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, to learn the basics of setting up a shop and creating listings that will stand out from the competition. Register online. 

Thacher Park

History Walk

Please register online to join a library nature walk at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at the Thacher Park Visitor Center. Join Nature Center guides for this one-hour, 0ne-mile walk along the escarpment of Thacher Park. This tour is suitable for adults and seniors, with mild walking conditions. Please park and meet us at the Thacher Park Visitor Center. Weather permitting.

Family Bicycling Day

This community-wide event will start at noon on Sunday, Oct. 3, and will last throughout the day. There will be a block party complete with music, food, fire trucks, a bounce house, farm animals, bicycle skills class, as well as much, much more. All activities will be on a closed bicycle riding loop. Come join the fun! Rain Date is Sunday, Oct. 10. 

Library hours

The library is now open Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Curbside pickup is available during all open library hours. Masks are required of all visitors over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status.

This is the last week that you can register for the Great Give Back. This year, we would like to ask the community to pick up a No-Sew Throw Kit the week of Sept. 12 to make with your family or on your own and return it to the library the week of Oct. 10.

The finished blankets will be donated to Project Linus, as well as to Sgt. Henry Johnson Veterans House. Please register online to receive your No-Sew Throw kit.

Walk with the

village historian

See the streets of Voorheesville as never before with village historian Dennis Sullivan, on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. This two-hour walking tour will begin and end at Voorheesville Elementary School.

Dennis is the author of the book “Voorheesville, New York: A Sketch of the Beginnings of Nineteenth-Century Railroad Town.” Registration is required, and limited to 30 people. Attendees must follow all current COVID safety guidelines. Please park at the elementary school parking area. The rain date is Saturday, Sept. 25.

Book sale

The Friends of the Library’s annual Fall Book Sale will be held Sept. 24 to 26. Friday, Sept. 24, from noon to 7 p.m. is FOL Members-Only Day. Memberships are available for as little as $10 at the door.

The doors open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25. There will be a bake sale as well as raffle tickets available for purchase for various baskets.The raffle drawing will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday. You do not need to be present to win. Sunday, Sept. 26, is Special Deals Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

Craft & Chat

Join us for an in-person program at 1:30 p.m. and/or 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, where we will be making a fun craft, supplied by the library. Enjoy some time with fellow crafters as we gather for casual conversation and crafting fun. Registration is limited for both program times, and attendees must follow all COVID related guidelines. 

WDYWFY?

WDYWFY is a goal-achievement process which stands for What Do You Want For Yourself? Join Maria Nataralli, managing partner at Inspire Confidence Group, for a special Zoom presentation on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to align your goals with your personal, professional, and financial values. Please register online to receive the Zoom link.

Historic Voorheesville

walking tour

Celebrate Voorheesville’s fascinating past with village history guide Dennis Ulion. This two-hour walking tour will begin at St. Matthew’s Church at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, and will take us to locations throughout the village.

The tour will end back at St. Matthew’s around 11:30 a.m. Registration is required, and limited to 10 people. Attendees must follow all current COVID safety guidelines. The rain date is Monday, Sept. 27, at the same time and location. If you are driving to meet us, please park across the street from St. Matthew’s rectory house, at 32 Mountainview St.

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