Voorheesville Library Notes for Thursday, January 10, 2019
Join instructor Alison Swanson from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Voorheesville Public Library as she guides beginners in a wool needle felting project to create a cute cat.
No experience is necessary, supplies will be provided — just bring your creativity! Please register.
Upcycling Crafts: Old CDs
Join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, as we make bookends, coasters, or suncatchers using old CDs. If you have CDs (or DVDs) you no longer want or need bring them, but we will supply all the necessary materials. Please register.
Teen Time
Take the bus to the library after school on Friday, Jan. 18, 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.
Open playtime
On Thursday, Jan. 17, from 9:45 to 11:15, little ones ages six to 36 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the library’s large community room.
The library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. No registration is required.
Winter Film Festival
Dennis Sullivan will be our host for the Second Annual Winter Film Festival. This year, Dennis has chosen four directors/films that focus on life, death, dance, and subversion.
Mark your calendars for Director Terry Jones, Jan. 16; Director Michael Haneke, Jan. 23; Federico Fellini, Jan. 30; and Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Feb. 13.
All programs will start at 6 p.m., with discussion and insights. Light refreshments will be served. Check the library calendar or call for film title. No registration needed.
Bricks, Bits, & Bots
We’ve got Lego bricks for all ages and stages, toddlers to tweens, everyone is welcome! Drop in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and noon, on Monday, Jan. 21, and enjoy building together.
You can also program the Ozobots or build an invention with the littleBits. No registration necessary.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21.
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 (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.