Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, June 26, 2019
— Photo from the Dudley Observatory website.
Dr. Valerie Rapson from the Dudley Observatory will conduct a “Beginner’s Guide to Using a Telescope” for all ages, on Monday, July 15, at 8 p.m. at the Guilderland Public Library. GPL is adding telescopes to its Library of Things that may be checked out, in conjunction with the “Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program.
The Enterprise — Elizabeth Floyd Mair
Photobombed by an alpaca: Six-year-old Jaiden Diaz peeks out from around the furry head of alpaca Griffin, at the June 21 celebration of National Llama Appreciation Day at the Guilderland Public Library. Kids could decorate and then keep small felt llamas made by 4-Her Emma Hunt’s grandfather, Dave Appleby.
The Enterprise — Elizabeth Floyd Mair
Llamas at the Library: Three-year-old Amelia Rapp reaches out to pet a llama named River at the Guilderland Public Library on June 21, during a celebration to mark National Llama Appreciation Day. Two llamas and one alpaca from Wunsapana Farm in Guilderland Center were in the library courtyard to greet youngsters. The creatures were handled by members of farm owner Teri Conroy’s Wunsapana Llamas 4-H Club including Elara Newell, center, who holds River’s lead.
We’re over the moon about A Universe of Stories, blasting off on Friday, June 28! Stop by the Guilderland Public Library either from 3 to 4 p.m. or from 6 to 7 p.m. for ice cream and details on all the stellar selections awaiting you.
An enticing host of activities spanning early childhood to adult promises to keep everyone engaged, educated, and entertained throughout the dog days of summer. Take a look at the full schedule — several programs are designed for all ages.
Sign-up for registered programs starts two weeks prior to the event. Check out the link on our home page, www.guilderlandlibrary.org, for details, or pick up a brochure at the library.
Adult Summer Reading Club
Summer reading programs are not just for kids and teens — adults are encouraged to join in the fun too! Make your summer reading even more rewarding.
Cardholders age 18 and older are invited to create an account on guilderlandlibrary.beanstack.org to log your reading from July 1 through Aug. 30. You may also visit us at the library and we’ll log your progress for you.
Read a book, enter the author and title on Beanstack, and earn extra points for composing a short review. Books, eBooks, audio books — everything counts!
Log three books and win a free book, plus an entry into our grand-prize drawing to win a specialty gift basket. We’ll draw three winners on Friday, Aug. 30. Our thanks to the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza for their continued support of this program.
“On the Basis of Sex”
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the subject of the final film in our current series: “On the Basis of Sex.” Join us for a viewing Thursday June 27 at 6:30 p.m.
This movie depicts Bader Ginsburg’s professional ascent as she focuses on gender equality by proving discrimination “on the basis of sex” is unconstitutional. The film stars Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Kathy Bates, and Sam Waterston.
Guilderland Farmers’ Market
Sun. June 30 is “Meet Your Neighbor” day at the Guilderland Farmer’s Market. We’ll be there -- joining local and regional farmers, crafters, artists and food artisans — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stop by and visit us on 6147 State Farm Road behind Star Plaza in Guilderland. Call 518-595-8109 for more info. about the Farmer’s Market.
Tiny Tots Tummy Time
Join us for our final session. Every Monday in June from 1 to 1:45 p.m., Pediatric Occupational Therapist Amber Chaves offers tummy time for babies six weeks to rolling over, accompanied by their caregiver.
Bonding, sensory stimulation, baby massage and other therapeutic benefits are covered. Quality tummy time now supports school readiness later! Please register online, by phone, or in person.
Be A VolunTeen!
Once the novelty of school-free days wears off, teens often wonder what they can do to feel productive and keep boredom at bay. We’ve got the perfect solution: Sign up to become a VolunTeen at Guilderland Public Library this summer.
VolunTeens must be in grades 8 to 12 in the fall and attend the informational session Monday, July 1, at 7 p.m., while parents are invited to attend the concurrent parent informational session in the Normanskill Room.
If you’ve volunteered during a previous summer, simply pick up an application at the library and skip the sign-up night. This is a terrific opportunity to gain valuable resume-worthy experience while helping GPL with our brimming calendar of summer programming.
Closed on July 4
Please note: The library is closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
ESOL tutor training
Literacy NY Greater Capital Region is looking for new literacy volunteers for the 2019-20 school year. A training module is scheduled at GPL on Saturday. July 6, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Training consists of an orientation, three self-paced online modules, and a post-training follow-up class. After training is completed, you’ll be paired with an adult student who is learning English or improving his or her literacy skills.
The small investment of your time can make a lasting impact on someone’s life, while providing you with a sense of gratification. To register or for more information, please contact Christina Darling at cdarling@literacynycap.org.
Please note: You must attend both in-person sessions: Saturday, July 6, and Saturday, Aug. 3.