Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
— Photo from Luanne Nicholson
The Guilderland Public Library and the Guilderland Police Department are teaming up again for Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This semi-annual drive-through event will occur in the library’s auxiliary parking lot (take Mercy Care Lane and then an immediate right). Please see the Events calendar at guilderlandlibrary.org for further details.
While Curator of Collections Mallory Mortillaro was cataloging artwork housed inside the Hartley Dodge Memorial in Madison, New Jersey, she uncovered a masterpiece that had been lost to the art world since the 1930s.
Following a year of research, the piece was authenticated as an official work by Auguste Rodin. On Monday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m., Mallory will share how a simple project evolved into one of the biggest art finds in recent history. Please register on the Events tab of our website for the link to this presentation.
Seeking candidates
Last call for Board candidates to submit their paperwork! The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees currently has four open seats for 2022: two five-year terms; and two one-year terms. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, Guilderland Central School District residents, and at least 18 years of age. Completed paperwork is due by Monday, April 18 for the GPL board candidate and budget vote on Tuesday, May 17. For more information, please request an information packet at our circulation desk, or go to: https://bit.ly/GPL2022BoardCandidates.
Computer coaching
Coach Robin has a couple appointments open this month to meet with you virtually Monday, April 18 or 25 at 6:30 p.m. to cover tips and tricks on your Apple device, or walk you through the Learning Express tool on our website to craft a winning résumé. Reserve your customized session on the Events tab of our website.
Prescribed fires:
Keeping the Pine Bush healthy
Did you know that Pine Bush right here in Guilderland is one of the last remaining inland pine barrens in the world? It's a place of special ecological significance, as well as great beauty. Part of its maintenance requires "prescribed fires" - planned burns that help improve ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. Leading up to Earth Day on April 22, learn more about it with an informative virtual presentation on Tuesday, April 19 at 6 p.m. by Neil A. Gifford, Conservation Director, Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, followed by a Q & A session. Please register on the Events tab of our website.
Earth Day
Looking for ideas on how to best care for our planet in your own backyard? Check out https://guilderlandlibrary.org/earthday2022. You’ll find a list of 25 things individuals and families can do, recommended Earth Day reads, and links to further information. We’ll also be streaming a selection of webinars from earthday.org on Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find out how you can make a positive difference for our environment.
School break
During April vacation week, kids in grades 4-8 can participate in Ceramic Tile Painting on Wednesday, April 20 at 2 p.m. Participants will create two pieces of tile art – one to take home, and one that will be part of an art installation at the library. Take-home tiles will be ready the following week, after they are fired at the Studio for Art and Craft. Please register on the Events tab of our website.
On Thursday, April 21, 1 to 7 p.m, kids in grades 3-7 will be encouraged to visit stations to make different types of Green Crafts for Kids. We’ll use materials from nature or recycled items to design Earth Day-inspired works of art. No registration is needed; simply stop in.
Dog Man Trivia
Kids in grades 1-5: think you’ve got the knowledge to conquer our Dog Man Trivia challenge? Prove it on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. over Zoom! Sign up on the Events tab of our website for several rounds of lively trivia and as a bonus, a fun Dog Man craft to pick up beforehand and complete during the program.
KidLit
Have you ever longed to be a children’s writer or illustrator, but don't know how to start, get published, and/or find a supportive community? If so, “Getting to Know the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators 2022” on Friday, April 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is for you!
We’ll chat via Zoom with published Young Adult author, Kimberly Sabatini, Assistant Regional Advisor for the SCBWI Eastern Up Chapter and meet newer members too. This program is also beneficial for librarians, indie booksellers, teachers, parents, or passionate readers of KidLit, as we also share about our budding Read Local program. Sign up on the Events tab of our website.
General info
Overdue fines have been eliminated at GPL; patrons will be billed for the replacement cost of lost items. Curbside pickup is available with 24-hours notice by calling 518-456-2400 ext. 2. Public computers for adults and children are available, and study rooms are partially open. Masks are recommended, but not required. Contact us at 518-456-2400 or ask.librarian@guilderlandlibrary.org.