Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, August 28, 2019
By The Guilderland Library Foundation’s Fourth Annual Gala, a Feelin’ Groovy Celebration, is planned for Saturday, Sept. 28, at Albany Country Club, beginning at 6 p.m.
Attendees are welcome to come dressed in 1960s- or 1970s-themed attire if desired. Chris Aldrich, former Guilderland Public Library trustee and 2018 Upper Hudson Library System Trustee of the Year, and Susan Novotny, owner of The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, will be honored.
The cash bar opens and the silent auction begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, the honoree presentation, and a live auction starting at 7 p.m. Tickets for this fundraiser benefiting the library are $75 each, and the event is expected to sell out. To purchase tickets online through PayPal, please see the Guilderland Library Foundation Facebook page or www.guilderlandlibrary.org.
Checks made out to Guilderland Library Foundation may be mailed to: GLF, 2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY 12084, Attention: Gala. For questions regarding honorary committee opportunities, auction item donations, and tickets, please contact GLibrary Foundation President Steve Wacksman at , or Guilderland Library Director Tim Wiles at 518-456-2400, ext. 113.
Holiday
Please note that the library will be closed Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day weekend. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3: 9:30 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Blood drive
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the library on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 1 to 6 p.m. Donors may pre-register for a specific time if desired at www.redcross.org. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Board-game success
Ever wonder what goes into creating a successful board game? Come find out! Local expert Peter McPherson will be here Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. to describe how his new board game, Tiny Towns, evolved from a rough idea into a successful product with excellent reviews and ratings on both Boardgamegeek.com and Amazon.
Peter will share his knowledge and advice about the process, and perhaps inspire you to get your own game produced. Tiny Towns is one of the 80 board games you can borrow from us, in addition to 11 lawn games.
Quick & Easy Pickling
If you’re accumulating a surplus of summer produce, consider pickling those fresh vegetables. The process is straightforward, and the results are flavorful. We’ll walk you through the simple steps on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Baby Yoga
On Monday, Sept. 9 and 16 at 10:30 a.m., join Rebecca Morris-Kencsan, L.M.T, M.A for baby yoga exercises to strengthen growing muscles, aid in digestion, promote better sleeping patterns and support your infant’s growth and development.
Caregivers will guide their little ones (ages one-12 months) into gentle yoga poses combined with developmental exercises, guided movement, song, and play. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Library Card Sign-up Month
September signals back to school, and Library Card Sign-up Month. The American Library Association and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. Library cards open up a world of infinite possibilities, providing access to resources and services that help people pursue their passions and give students the tools to succeed in school and beyond.
Your library card grants you access to a wealth of free resources year-round, and during Library Card Sign-up Month it also gives you a chance to win $100! Simply snap a picture with your library card and post it to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #GetLibraryCarded.
You'll be automatically entered in a drawing to win a $100 Visa gift card! Entries can also be submitted by posting as a comment or wall post on the “I Love Libraries” Facebook page. Please make sure any personally identifiable information is not visible in the photo.
This promotion begins Sunday, Sept.1 at 1 p.m. and ends Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. All library cardholders are encouraged to participate. Visit: http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card for more information.