Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Heavenly Echoes will perform inspirational gospel music at the Guilderland Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m.
Calling all book lovers! We’re kicking off our new He Read / She Read Book Club with a prize drawing: a Library Lovers’ gift basket!
Stop by our information desk for a slip to enter the drawing, located in a lobby case near our Helderberg Room. The winner will be announced on March 2. While you’re there, pick up some information about this engaging new book club and consider signing up!
Librarians Dustin and Josalyn Wilder will alternate selecting a title and leading the discussion each month. On Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m., Dustin (“He Read”) will facilitate the book discussion on “The Chain” by Adrian McKinty.
Better Books Sale
Savvy shoppers routinely snag frugal treasures at our Better Books Sale, the second Saturday of each month. The next bargain bonanza is slated for Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy hunting!
Missing Piece Board Game Club
Games, food and fun are on the agenda for our twice-a-month adult Missing Piece Board Game Club, Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Come solo, or bring a friend or two — bring your favorites from home, or play a game from our collection of over 100 offerings. Fill our giant table with your favorites — game on!
Heavenly Echoes
If you could use some uplifting music to cure cabin fever and lift your spirits on a winter afternoon (yes, please!), join us Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. for inspiring gospel music performed by Heavenly Echoes. This is the latest installment of our GPL Sunday Concert Series and, like everything else we offer, all concerts are free.
GPL Adventures
Our friends from Mad Science will help kids in grades 3 to 5 solve a chemical mystery (che-mystery) on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 3:30 p.m. We’ll explore the wonders of physical and chemical changes and make our own very own super balls. Please register online, by phone or in person.
“Harriet”
From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves via the Underground Railroad, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman is depicted in the 2019 movie “Harriet.” We’re showing this film, rated PG-13, on our big screen on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. — popcorn included!
Project Picture Book
On Friday, Feb. 14 at 3:30 p.m., we’ll share the heartwarming story of Knuffle Bunny with children ages pre-Kindergarten through grade 2, followed by a related art project. Dress for a mess and join the Valentine’s Day fun! Please register online, by phone or in person.
Writing about grief
Jeffrey Berman, distinguished professor of English at the University at Albany, will discuss “Teaching and Writing about Grief” on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. He’ll address the therapeutic value of writing about love and loss, and the importance of grief memoirs. Please register online, by phone, or in person.
New Streaming Service
Explore RBDigital, our new library streaming service! Your Guilderland or Altamont library card grants you a seven-day loan. Visit https://guilderlandlibrary.org/e-library-landing-page/#watchtv, or call 518-456-2400, ext. 3 to get started.
Through RBDigital, you can access popular British shows on Acorn TV, concerts and playlists on Qello, a variety of topics on the Great Courses, and cutting-edge films through IndieFlix. Try it today!
Take a Break Teen Reader Boxes
Personalized “Take a Break Teen Reader Boxes” for February school break are available for students in grades 8 through 12. Participants will receive a specially-selected library book to check out and an advanced reader paperback book to keep, plus some fun surprises. When done, return the box and sign up again for April school break.