Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, February 3, 2021
In 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas, Marlee and Liz are willing to take on segregation and the dangers their friendship could bring to both their families in order to stay friends. The Middle School Book Club of the Voorheesville Public Library will discuss Kristin Levine’s “The Lions of Little Rock.”
These are the February book discussion dates at the Voorheesville Public Library:
— Books & Beyond: Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m., “Emma” by Jane Austen;
— Fiction Book Discussion: Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., “Emma” by Jane Austen;
— Middle School Book Club (grades 6-8): Thursday, Feb. 25, at 4 p.m., “The Lions of Little Rock” by Kristin Levine;
— Kids’ Book Discussion (for grades 2 and 3): Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m., “The Mystery of the Gold Coin” by Harper Paris; and
— Teen Bookflix Club (grades 8 and up): Friday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., “Alex Rider: Stormbreaker” by Anthony Horowitz.
Please register online each month to receive the private meeting link for any of these virtual book discussions. Limited copies of the book are available, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
Virtual Game Day
Students in grades 6 and up are invited to join us from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16 to enjoy gaming together, from the comfort of your own home.
Tackle Minute to Win it challenges, play a few rounds of Bring Your Own Book, and solve puzzles in a virtual break-out room. Grades 6 and up, please register online to receive your link.
Ping-pong
ball launcher
Students in grade 6 and up are invited to pick up your ping-pong ball launcher kit, beginning Friday, Feb. 12, between 11 a.m. and 4 p. m. You can build your own launcher to send ping pong balls flying, marking the trajectory and distance of your shots and targets.
Redesign your launcher with greater accuracy and precision through the optional labs and graphing sheets, then compete in exciting design challenges. Change one variable at a time, utilizing scientific and engineering methods to successfully hit targets.
Use recycling bin materials or extra components to build a kicker, plunger, trebuchet, or slingshot – your imagination is the limit! Attend the optional online meetup on Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. to show off your launcher and shot accuracy. Please register online.
Bring the Library
to Your Child
2021 is the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day and we will be doing it a little bit differently this year! Join Miss Lisa and Mrs. Brown live on Zoom, Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., to celebrate all that’s great about the library through shared stories, songs, activities, and interactive props.
You may pick up your fun activity bag during curbside hours, starting February 8. This bag will include craft supplies, paper hearts for a special project, fun props, and surprise activities and prizes. For ages 3-8 and families. Please register online for your Zoom link and to request your bag.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Saturday to browse for and check out materials. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule your appointment.