Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

We’ll be discussing these books in April:

— Books & Beyond: “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson, 11 a.m., April 13, virtual;

— Fiction Book Discussion: “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson, 7 p.m., April 6, virtual;

— Be The Change Book Club: “SLAY” by Brittney Morris, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Apr. 19, community room;

— Reading Together: “Rainbow Weaver” by Tejedora Del Arcoiris, 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 18, community room; and

— Middle School Book Club: “One Last Shot” by John David Anderson, 3 p.m., Friday, April 29, community room.

Please register online each month for any of these book discussions. Limited copies of some titles are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive. 

Meet the author

Children aged 4 and up, with family, are invited to join us at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, for a paws-itively good time as we meet Lucky, the canine star of three books, and his mom, author Elizabeth Macy! The program will include storytime, a craft, Q & A with Elizabeth, and a meet and greet with Lucky. Books will be available for sale and signing for $15. 

Fantastic

Harry Potter Games

Students in grades 4-8 are invited to join us at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 20 as we celebrate the release of the new Fantastic Beasts movie. Can you solve the Fantastic Beasts Breakout Challenge? Or if board games are more your thing, let’s play a Harry Potter themed clue game. 

Earth Day

Family Celebration

Come visit the Thacher Nature Center with Miss Lisa as we learn about our local environment at 10 a.m., Friday, April 22. Students in grades K-5, w/family, will create earth-themed crafts, explore nature, and have fun while visiting with friends and family. 

Creativity Lab

Celebrate Earth Day by sewing your own reusable cloth tote bags. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to earn some community service time at 2 p.m., Friday, April 22, as you put your basic sewing knowledge to good use to sew an extra bag for the food pantry. 

April displays

This month at the library, local artist Diane Wozniak will be displaying her original watercolors in the hall gallery. Betsy Soares will be showcasing her original prints and cards in the display case. Please be sure to take a stroll down the hallway, and enjoy the creative talents on display. 

Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You can register in person, by phone 518-765-2791 or using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp. You do NOT need to be a resident of Voorheesville to attend a program.