Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Enterprise file photo — Marcello Iaia
Voorheesville Historian Dennis Sullivan will lead a two-hour walking tour through the village, starting at the elementary school at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18.
There is still time to join Dr. Gretchen Sorin, author, and Ric Burns, documentarian, in a lively conversation about their joint project “Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America.” The documentary, featured on PBS, is based on Dr. Sorin’s book.
This free program will stream live via the Upper Hudson Library System Zoom platform on Aug. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It’s moderated by UHLS Board President Antonio Booth. Please register here: bit.ly/Sorinlibraryprogram to receive your Zoom link.
This program is presented in collaboration with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, The Cooperstown Graduate Program, and Steeplechase Films, and is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Cybersecurity 101
Join presenter and IT expert John Love for this virtual workshop on Cybersecurity, 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31. Learn how to identify and protect your equipment and data, at home and at work. Register on our event calendar to receive the Zoom link.
Take a walk with
the village historian
See the streets of Voorheesville as never before with Village Historian Dennis Sullivan on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. This two-hour walking tour will begin at Voorheesville Elementary School.
Dennis is the author of the book “Voorheesville, New York: A Sketch of the Beginnings of a Nineteenth-Century Railroad Town.” Registration is required, and limited to 30 people. Attendees must follow all current COVID safety guidelines. Please park at the elementary-school parking area. The rain date is Saturday, Sept. 25.
TAG meeting
Students in grades 7 and up are invited to join TAG, the Teen Advisory Group. Librarian Debbie Sternklar holds occasional TAG meetings in person and/or on Zoom, and surveys members for ideas and input about events and services for middle and high school teens. Please register online for further information, including community service openings. The next meeting will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20.
Encore!Books
The Friends of the Library used-book store is back, and busier than ever. Tentative hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Please check the FOL Facebook page for updates and current COVID protocols. Donations are limited to two boxes or bags per visit, and will be vetted at the drop-off area.
Bikes to borrow
Thanks to the Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day group, the Library now has 4 new bikes for patrons to borrow. There are two each for adults and children. All bikes come with a helmet and a lock, and can be checked out for a week. Call or stop in for more information.
Book sale
The Friends of the Library annual Fall Book Sale will be held Sept. 24 to 26. The proceeds from this sale help to fund many important Library programs. Book and media donations are limited to two boxes or bags per vehicle, and are only accepted during Encore!Books regular business hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.