Voorheesville Library Notes for Tuesday, June 29, 2021
There are still some openings for a few Summer Reading Programs. To receive more information about a particular program, or to register, check out our online calendar at www.voorpl.org.
Pet Castle Contest
Register online and pick up cardboard boxes at the library, beginning Friday, July 2. Then, get started building your pet castle at home. Submit a photo of your construction to our Cardboard Pet Castle Contest by emailing , including names of creators, title for your project, and type of pet it was built for. Open to everyone. Photo submissions due by Saturday,, July 24, 4 p.m.
Holiday hours
The library will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.
Preschool story time
Children ages 2 to 5, with a caregiver, must register for each weekly story time separately, and space is very limited. Storytimes will be held outdoors on the library’s grassy area at the side of the building. Please bring a blanket and/or chair for your family.
Take-and-make kits will be available after the program for fun at-home activities. In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held via Zoom, with the link sent to registrants. Check out some of these story-time themes:
— Animal Oddballs – Tuesday, July 6;
— Under the Sea – Tuesday, July 13;
— Cookies! – Tuesday, July 20; and
— There be Dragons! – Tuesday, July 27.
All story times start at 10 a.m.
Baby birds
A bird is a bird, except when it’s a nestling, hatchling, or fledgling. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5, with a caregiver, will learn about baby birds through stories, songs, movement and an art activity on Monday, July 12, at 10 a.m., at Wallace Park. Each child will create their own baby birds in a nest to take home with them. Registration is limited, and attendees must follow all Covid safety guidelines. More detailed guidelines and instructions will be available to those who register.
Creativity Lab
Students in grades 6 thru 9 can pick up a project kit, follow or view the project instructions online, and get creative! Experiment with wind after decorating your bird kite or with electric motors by assembling an air racer. Get crafty and imaginative with critter craft kits and Fantastic Creature notebooks. Some household supplies and tools may be needed. Registrants can pick up kits beginning at 11 a.m.: Bird Kites – Wednesday, June 30; Air Racers - Wednesday, July 14; Critter Crafts – Wednesday, July 28; and Fantastic Creatures Notebook – Wednesday, Aug. 11. Register separately for the activities that appeal most to you.
Encore! Books
The Friends of the Library used book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays, 10am – 6pm, and Thursdays, 2pm -5pm. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current covid protocols. Donations are limited to 2 boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop off area.
Service hours
Things are changing daily here at the library. For the most up to date information, please check our website at www.voorpl.org or call 518-765-2791.