In-person, indoor preschool story times are back! It’s back-to-school time, so let’s share stories about the excitement of school.
Children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver are invited to join us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Registration is required and attendees must follow all COVID-related guidelines. Take-and-make kits will be available after the program for fun at-home activities.
Craft & Chat
Join us for an in-person program at 1:30 p.m., 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 very limited and attendees must follow all COVID related guidelines.
The Great Give Back
Partnering with Project Linus, as well as Sgt. Henry Johnson Veterans House, the Voorheesville Library has joined the Great Give Back program, to provide a day of opportunities for our patrons to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences.
On Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., we will be providing a No Sew Throw kit for patrons to pick up. These can be made as a family project, or individually. The completed blankets need to be returned to the library by October 10th, and will be donated to local organizations in need. Please register to receive your No Sew Throw kit.
Take a 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 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.
Annual Book Sale
The Friends of the Library annual Fall Book Sale will be held Sept. 24 to 26. Friday, Sept. 24, 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.
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.
Holiday hours
In observation of the Labor Day holiday, the Library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 6. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Partnering with Project Linus, as well as Sgt. Henry Johnson Veterans House, the Voorheesville Public Library has joined The Great Give Back program, to provide a day of opportunities for our patrons to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences.
On Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., we will be providing a No-Sew Throw kit for patrons to pick up. These can be made as a family project or individually. The completed blankets need to be returned to the library by Oct. 10, and will be donated to local organizations in need. Please register to receive your No-Sew Throw kit.
Take a 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 2-hour walking tour will begin at Voorheesville Elementary School. Dennis is the author of the book “Voorheesville, New York: A Sketch of the Beginnings of a 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
Cybersecurity 101
Join presenter and information-technology expert John Love for this virtual workshop on Cybersecurity, 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31. Learn how to identify and protect your equipment and data, at home and at work. Register on our event calendar to receive the Zoom link.
TAG meets
Students in grades 7 and up are invited to join TAG, the Teen Advisory Group. Librarian Debbie Sternklar holds occasional TAG meetings in person and/or on Zoom, and surveys members for ideas and input about events and services for middle and high school teens.
Please register online for further information, including community service openings. The next meeting will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20.
Book sale
The Friends of the Library annual Fall Book Sale will be held Sept. 24 to 26. The proceeds from this sale help to fund many important Library programs. Book and media donations are limited to two boxes or bags per vehicle, and are only accepted during Encore!Books regular business hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please, do not drop off donations when the book sheds are closed.
WDYWFY?
WDYWFY is a goal-achievement process that 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.
Holiday hours
In observation of the Labor Day holiday, the Library will be closed Saturday, September 4 thru Monday, Sept. 6. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Please check our website for the latest update on current hours.
Thursday movies
We are currently planning to resume Thursday Afternoon Movies in October. Watch this space for the most up to date information.
Enterprise file photo — Marcello Iaia
Voorheesville Historian Dennis Sullivan will lead a two-hour walking tour through the village, starting at the elementary school at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18.
There is still time to join Dr. Gretchen Sorin, author, and Ric Burns, documentarian, in a lively conversation about their joint project “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America.” The documentary, featured on PBS, is based on Dr. Sorin’s book.
This free program will stream live via the Upper Hudson Library System Zoom platform on Aug. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It’s moderated by UHLS Board President Antonio Booth. Please register here: bit.ly/Sorinlibraryprogram to receive your Zoom link.
This program is presented in collaboration with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, The Cooperstown Graduate Program, and Steeplechase Films, and is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Cybersecurity 101
Join presenter and IT expert John Love for this virtual workshop on Cybersecurity, 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31. Learn how to identify and protect your equipment and data, at home and at work. Register on our event calendar to receive the Zoom link.
Take a 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 at Voorheesville Elementary School.
Dennis is the author of the book “Voorheesville, New York: A Sketch of the Beginnings of a 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.
TAG meeting
Students in grades 7 and up are invited to join TAG, the Teen Advisory Group. Librarian Debbie Sternklar holds occasional TAG meetings in person and/or on Zoom, and surveys members for ideas and input about events and services for middle and high school teens. Please register online for further information, including community service openings. The next meeting will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20.
Encore!Books
The Friends of the Library used-book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current COVID protocols. Donations are limited to two boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop-off area.
Bikes to borrow
Thanks to the Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day group, the Library now has 4 new bikes for patrons to borrow. There are two each for adults and children. All bikes come with a helmet and a lock, and can be checked out for a week. Call or stop in for more information.
Book sale
The Friends of the Library annual Fall Book Sale will be held Sept. 24 to 26. The proceeds from this sale help to fund many important Library programs. Book and media donations are limited to two boxes or bags per vehicle, and are only accepted during Encore!Books regular business hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
These are the September book discussion dates at the Voorheesville Public Library:
— Nonfiction Book Discussion: “The Splendid and the Vile” by Erik Larson, 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13;
— Talk & Taste Cookbook Club: “Soup & Comfort: A Cookbook of Homemade Recipes to Warm the Soul” by Pamela Ellgen, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30;
— Fiction Book Discussion: “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15; and
— Books and Beyond: “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15.
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.
Take a walk with
Village Historian Sullivan
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 at Voorheesville Elementary School
Dennis is the author of the book “Voorheesville, New York: A Sketch of the Beginnings of a Nineteenth-Century Railroad Town.” Registration is required, and limited to 30 people. Attendees must follow all current COVID-19 safety guidelines. Please park at the elementary school parking area. The rain date is Saturday, Sept. 25
TAG Meeting
Students in grades 7 and up are invited to join TAG, the Teen Advisory Group. Librarian Debbie Sternklar holds occasional TAG meetings in person and/or on Zoom, and surveys members for ideas and input about events and services for middle and high school teens. Please register online for further information, including community service openings. The next meeting will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20.
Community conversation
Join Dr. Gretchen Sorin, author, and Ric Burns, documentarian, in a lively conversation about their joint project “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America.” The documentary, featured on PBS, is based on Dr. Sorin’s book.
This free program will stream live via the UHLS Zoom platform on Aug. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Moderated by UHLS Board President Antonio Booth.Please register here: bit.ly/Sorinlibraryprogram to receive your Zoom link. This program is presented in collaboration with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, The Cooperstown Graduate Program, and Steeplechase Films, and is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Encore!Books
The Friends of the Library used book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursdays, 2 to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current COVID protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop off area.
Thursday
Afternoon Movies
Our Thursday afternoon classic movies are scheduled to resume, beginning at 1 p.m., Oct. 7. Attendance will be very limited, so be sure to get a seat early. Check our online calendar for movie titles, or call for more information.
Holiday hours
In observation of the Labor Day holiday, the Library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 6. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Cybersecurity 101: Learn about what Malware is (including Ransomware), how to identify possible Malware attacks, and how to protect your equipment and data. Join presenter John Love for this Zoom workshop on Cybersecurity, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. Please register to receive the link.
“Be the Change”
Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to explore issues that are important to you, while earning community service hours. If you want to be prepared to “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World,” reading is a great way to start.
Read a fiction or nonfiction book about a topic that interests you, such as the environment, mental health, immigration, racism, or any other social issue. When you share a picture with by Aug. 13, you will receive a canvas “Be the Change” tote bag. Please register online.
Book talk
These are our September book-discussion dates:
— Nonfiction Book Discussion – “The Splendid and the Vile” by Erik Larson, 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13;
— Talk & Taste Cookbook Club – “Soup & Comfort: A Cookbook of Homemade Recipes to Warm the Soul” by Pamela Ellgen, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30;
— Fiction Book Discussion – “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15; and
— Books and Beyond – “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15.
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.
A Community Conversation
Join Dr. Gretchen Sorin, author, and Ric Burns, documentarian, in a lively conversation about their joint project “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America.” The documentary, featured on PBS, is based on Dr. Sorin’s book. This free program will stream live via the UHLS Zoom platform on Aug. 26 from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Moderated by UHLS Board President Antonio Booth. Please register here: bit.ly/Sorinlibraryprogram to receive your Zoom link. Sign up early to receive a free copy of Dr. Sorin's “Driving While Black” (while supplies last). This program is presented in collaboration with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, The Cooperstown Graduate Program, and Steeplechase Films, and is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Encore!Books
The Friends of the Library used-book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursdays, 2 to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current Covid protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop off area.
Bikes to borrow
Thanks to the Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day group, the Library now has 4 new bikes for patrons to borrow. There are two each for adults and children. All bikes come with a helmet and a lock, and can be checked out for a week. Call or stop in for more information.
Service hours
Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org or call 518-765-2791.
There are so many things to learn and love about Dungeons & Dragons. Zoom with teen moderator Rachel Pahl at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, to get some tips on all things D&D, including building and running your own games.
Every skill level is welcome. Students in grades 7 and up, please register to receive the Zoom link.
Teen Time Play Day
Get outside on Friday, July 30, starting at 2 p.m., to play some ridiculous games with your friends. Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to register online to join us as we play Angry Birds Catapult Contest, the Obstacle Course, and Olympic Challenges. There will be prizes, and food. Rain date is Friday, Aug. 6.
Animal Meet and Greet
Want to meet some amazing animals? The library has teamed up with the 4-H educators, and students, and other animal specialists for four nights of animal meet-and-greets, demonstrations, animal themed activities, and garden tours by the Master Gardeners. Children and families can stop in at Cornell Cooperative Extension on Martin Road, anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. each evening, from Monday Aug. 2 through Thursday, Aug. 5, no registration needed.
Book talk
These are our August book discussion dates:
— Graphic Novel Book Discussion – “March: Book 2” by John Lewis, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 3;
— Fiction Book Discussion – “The Overstory” by Richard Powers, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 4;
— Teen Book Club – “Moxie” by Jennifer Mathieu, 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 9; and
— Books and Beyond – “The Overstory” by Richard Powers, 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18.
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.
A Community Conversation
Join Dr. Gretchen Sorin, author, and Ric Burns, documentarian, in a lively conversation about their joint project “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America.” The documentary, featured on PBS, is based on Dr. Sorin’s book. This free program will stream live via the UHLS Zoom platform on Aug. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Moderated by UHLS Board President Antonio Booth. Please register at bit.ly/Sorinlibraryprogram to receive your Zoom link. Sign up early to receive a free copy of Dr. Sorin’s “Driving While Black” (while supplies last). This program is presented in collaboration with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, The Cooperstown Graduate Program, and Steeplechase Films, and is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Calling all
artists and collectors
The library is always looking for artists who would like to display their work in our hall gallery. Photographers, painters, multimedia artists, we would love to have you share your art with our community.
Collectors are also wanted. People collect the most interesting stuff, and we want you to share that interest by displaying it in our hall case. Please call 518-765-2791 or email to let us know you would like to sign up for a month long display in 2022.
The Voorheesville Public Library is having a Stuffed Animal Sleepover.
Students in pre-kindergarten to grade 6 should register online to drop off their stuffed animal buddies by noon on Tuesday, July 22, for a fun-filled sleepover in the library. Teen volunteers will entertain them and take great photos to share with you when you pick up your buddies after noon on Wednesday, July 23.
A Tale of Tails:
Pushing Up the Sky
Students in grades 2 through 5 are invited to register for this virtual program. Join us on Zoom at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, as we explore Indigenous American folktales using Joseph Bruchac’s “Pushing Up the Sky: Seven Native American Plays for Children.” Take-and-make bags will be available for pick up prior to the program.
Teens Care
Community Service
Students in grades 7 to 12 can register to pick up supplies to create an item that will bring comfort to shelter animals. Kit pick-ups begin at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 22. Return your finished project by Aug. 14 and receive community service hours.
Creativity Lab
Students in grades 6 through 9 can pick up a project kit, follow or view the project instructions online, and get creative! Get crafty and imaginative with critter craft kits and Fantastic Creature notebooks. Some household supplies and tools may be needed. Registrants can pick up kits beginning at 11 a.m.: Critter Crafts – Wednesday, July 28; and Fantastic Creatures Notebook – Wednesday, Aug. 11. Register separately for the activities that appeal most to you.
Teen Time Play Day
Get outside on Friday, July 30, starting at 2 p.m., to play some ridiculous games with your friends. Join us as we play Angry Birds Catapult Contest, the Obstacle Course, and Olympic Challenges. There will be prizes, and food. Rain date is Friday, Aug. 6.
Animal Meet-and-Greet
Want to meet some amazing animals? The Library has teamed up with the 4-H educators and students and other animal specialists for four nights of animal meet-and-greets, demonstrations, animal0-themed activities, and garden tours by the Master Gardeners.
Children and families can stop in at Cornell Cooperative Extension on Martin Road, anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. each evening, from Monday, Aug. 2 ,through Thursday, Aug. 5; no registration is needed.
Community Conversation
Join Dr. Gretchen Sorin, author, and Ric Burns, documentarian, in a lively conversation about their joint project “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America.” The documentary, featured on PBS, is based on Dr. Sorin’s book.
This free program will stream live via the Upper Hudson Library System Zoom platform on Aug. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., moderated by UHLS Board President Antonio Booth. Please register at bit.ly/Sorinlibraryprogram to receive your Zoom link.
Sign up early to receive a free copy of Dr. Sorin’s “Driving While Black” (while supplies last). This program is presented in collaboration with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, The Cooperstown Graduate Program, and Steeplechase Films, and is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
To register for a virtual library program, please access our event calendar at www.voorpl.org, or call 518-765-2791. All program attendees must register and follow all COVID safety guidelines.
Maker Mondays
for Grown-Ups
There are still a few openings available for this adult craft program. Register online to pick up your kit after 11 a.m., Monday, July 12.
Preschool story time
Children ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver, must register for each weekly storytime separately, and space is very limited. Storytimes will be held outdoors on the library’s grassy area at the side of the building. Please bring a blanket and/or chair for your family.
Take-and-make kits will be available after the program for fun at-home activities. In the case of inclement weather, story time will be held via Zoom, with the link sent to registrants.
Check out some of these storytime themes:
— Under the Sea – Tuesday, July 13;
— Cookies! – Tuesday, July 20; and
— There be Dragons! – Tuesday, July 27.
All story times start at 10 a.m.
Baby birds
There are still a few openings available for preschoolers ages 3 to 5, with a caregiver. Attendees will learn about baby birds through stories, songs, movement and an art activity on Monday, July 12, at 10 a.m., at Wallace Park. Each child will create their own baby birds in a nest to take home with them. Registration is limited, and attendees must follow all Covid safety guidelines. More detailed guidelines and instructions will be available to those who register.
Creativity Lab
Students in grades 6 thru 9 can pick up a project kit, follow or view the project instructions online, and get creative! Get crafty and imaginative with critter craft kits and Fantastic Creature notebooks. Some household supplies and tools may be needed. Registrants can pick up kits beginning at 11 a.m.: Air Racers - Wednesday, July 14; Critter Crafts – Wednesday, July 28; and Fantastic Creatures Notebook – Wednesday, August 11. Register separately for the activities that appeal most to you.
Dog Hiker
with Alan Via
Join us for an evening with local author and hiking enthusiast, Alan Via at the Rail Trail Pavillion on Grove Street on Wednesday, July 14 at 7:30p.m. Via will be signing his latest book, “Dog Hiker,” followed by a presentation and author Q&A. Copies of his book will be available for purchase. Registration is limited and attendees must follow all Covid safety guidelines. More detailed instructions will be available to those who register.
Encore! Books
The Friends of the Library (FOL) used book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current Covid protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop off area.
Service hours
Things are changing daily here at the Library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org or call 518-765-2791.
There are still some openings for a few Summer Reading Programs. To receive more information about a particular program, or to register, check out our online calendar at www.voorpl.org.
Pet Castle Contest
Register online and pick up cardboard boxes at the library, beginning Friday, July 2. Then, get started building your pet castle at home. Submit a photo of your construction to our Cardboard Pet Castle Contest by emailing , including names of creators, title for your project, and type of pet it was built for. Open to everyone. Photo submissions due by Saturday,, July 24, 4 p.m.
Holiday hours
The library will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.
Preschool story time
Children ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver, must register for each weekly story time separately, and space is very limited. Storytimes will be held outdoors on the library’s grassy area at the side of the building. Please bring a blanket and/or chair for your family.
Take-and-make kits will be available after the program for fun at-home activities. In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held via Zoom, with the link sent to registrants. Check out some of these story-time themes:
— Animal Oddballs – Tuesday, July 6;
— Under the Sea – Tuesday, July 13;
— Cookies! – Tuesday, July 20; and
— There be Dragons! – Tuesday, July 27.
All story times start at 10 a.m.
Baby birds
A bird is a bird, except when it’s a nestling, hatchling, or fledgling. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5, with a caregiver, will learn about baby birds through stories, songs, movement and an art activity on Monday, July 12, at 10 a.m., at Wallace Park. Each child will create their own baby birds in a nest to take home with them. Registration is limited, and attendees must follow all Covid safety guidelines. More detailed guidelines and instructions will be available to those who register.
Creativity Lab
Students in grades 6 thru 9 can pick up a project kit, follow or view the project instructions online, and get creative! Experiment with wind after decorating your bird kite or with electric motors by assembling an air racer. Get crafty and imaginative with critter craft kits and Fantastic Creature notebooks. Some household supplies and tools may be needed. Registrants can pick up kits beginning at 11 a.m.: Bird Kites – Wednesday, June 30; Air Racers - Wednesday, July 14; Critter Crafts – Wednesday, July 28; and Fantastic Creatures Notebook – Wednesday, Aug. 11. Register separately for the activities that appeal most to you.
Encore! Books
The Friends of the Library used book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10am – 6pm, and Thursdays, 2pm -5pm. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current covid protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop off area.
Service hours
Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org or call 518-765-2791.
There are still some openings for a few July summer reading programs. To receive more information about a particular program, or to register, check out our online calendar at www.voorpl.org.
National Sunglasses Day
Family Story Time
Children ages 2 to 6, with a caregiver, can register online and join the fun as we read books, sing songs, and participate in "shady" activities on Monday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m., at Wallace Park on Swift Road. Please wear your best pair of shades! Take-and-make kits will be available after the program for fun at home activities. Due to safety protocols, no one will be admitted without registering. Please bring a blanket and/or chairs for your family.
Spin a Wooly Tale
The tale of humans and sheep goes back over 12,000 years. Students in grades 3 thru 6 are invited to join us as we learn more about these beautiful animals and how their fleece is processed to become your favorite sweater. These classes will be held at the pavilion area in Wallace Park on Swift Rd, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Students should plan to attend all 3 sessions: July 1, 8 and 22. Please register on the July 1 calendar entry for all three sessions. Registration is limited and attendees must register and follow all Covid safety guidelines. More detailed guidelines and instructions will be available to those who register.
Baby birds
A bird is a bird, except when it’s a nestling, hatchling, or fledgling. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5, with a caregiver, will learn about baby birds through stories, songs, movement and an art activity on Monday, July 12, at 10 a.m., at Wallace Park. Each child will create their own baby birds in a nest to take home with them. Registration is limited and attendees must register and follow all Covid safety guidelines. More detailed guidelines and instructions will be available to those who register.
Creativity Lab
Students in grades 6 through 9 can pick up a project kit, follow or view the project instructions online, and get creative! Experiment with wind after decorating your bird kite or with electric motors by assembling an air racer. Get crafty and imaginative with critter craft kits and Fantastic Creature notebooks. Some household supplies and tools may be needed. Registrants can pick up kits beginning at 11 a.m.: Bird Kites – Wednesday, June 30; Air Racers-Wed., July 14; Critter Crafts – Wednesday, July 28; and Fantastic Creatures Notebook – Wednesday, Aug. 11. Register separately for the activities that appeal most to you.
Encore! Books
The Friends of the Library used-book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursdays, 2 to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current covid protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at drop off area.
Service hours
Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org or call 518-765-2791.