Voorheesville Library Notes for Thursday, June 21, 2018
We have some very exciting news! Hannaford Supermarkets has chosen The Friends of the Voorheesville Library (FOVL) as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag program! For the entire month of July, every time a Community Bag is purchased at the Voorheesville Hannaford, the FOVL will receive $1! This is a great opportunity for the Friends, and an easy way for you to show your support for the library. Please go to the Voorheesville store, find the reusable bag rack and buy a bag. (You can never have too many!) And remember to spread the word – the more bags purchased, the bigger the donation to the Friends.
Hamilteens
Do you know every word in the Hamilton musical songs? Come belt it out at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, accompanied by the instrumental soundtrack, along with other fans. Refreshments will be served. Grades seven and up to college-age; please register.
Summer Reading Program
“Tom Knight Puppets” with musician/puppeteer, Tom Knight will be the perfect guest to kick-off our Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 28. Tom’s upbeat and entertaining family concert includes songs and skits about animals, food, environmental science, and the importance of reading. Make your own ice cream sundaes, generously supplied by Stewart's Shops, will be served after the show. All ages welcome.
Magic the Gathering
Magic is the world’s most popular strategy card game. Throughout the course of a match, players will cast devastating spells, summon creatures of legend, and wield powerful artifacts to best their opponents in a battle of wits. Bring your battle deck at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 2 and work your Magic on other collectors. Free decks are available for beginners, come learn to play! Already know how? Come find new opponents. Students in grades seven to 12, please register.
Teen Time
Middle and high schoolers are invited to hang out from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 6 to play games, or make something. Use the Leap Motion or the 3D scanner with our laptops. Build in Minecraft, battle in Pokemon Showdown or bring your deck to play Magic the Gathering. Sewing machines and craft supplies will also be available if you want to create something. There will be snacks. Please register.
Writing Workshop
Are you a budding writer interested in being inspired and learning techniques from an award-winning author of middle grade and young adult books? Join Leslie Connor from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, for a morning of stimulating writing exercises that are sure to get those creative juices flowing! The Library will be partnering with the Cole Summer Writer’s Institute, a workshop for middle and high school students to hone their writing skills in a fun, relaxed environment. This program will be held at the Clayton A. Bouton High School. For students entering grades six and up. Please register with the library.
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.