Guilderland Library Notes for Tuesday, November 29, 2022
— Photo from Luanne Nicholson
Program attendance is back to pre-pandemic levels at the Guilderland Public Library, as evidenced by recent events such as “It’s All Clutter,” with professional organizer Jes Marcy.
Medicare enrollment ends on Dec. 7! Whether you're currently on Medicare, newly eligible, or gathering information to help plan for the future, you'll want to attend this important virtual seminar on Thursday, Dec. 1, from noon to 1:45 p.m.
Speaker Vicki Beyer, of Beyer Health Plus, LLC, is an unbiased resource dedicated to helping seniors with their health insurance and financial questions. A major concern when retiring or turning 65 is how to cover or cap medical costs, which can be disastrous. With hundreds of choices, it can be a very complex process to decipher.
This presentation will cover: Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types (Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement with Prescription), plan recommendations, and cost assistance. Please register on the Events tab of guilderlandlibrary.org to receive the link.
Story time options
Fall storytimes are offered three times during the week. Tuesdays are for toddlers (ages 18-36 months); Wednesdays are for families (ages birth-5); and Thursdays are for preschoolers (3-5 years). All storytimes begin at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required. Caregivers must remain with child(ren). Please choose only one storytime per week.
Teen Tech
Help Desk
National Honor Society students from Guilderland High School offer tech help every Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m. Drop in for customized assistance with smartphone applications, downloading books to devices, email set-up, and more.
Project Picturebook
Be part of the fun! We’ll share a read-aloud, then complete a related hands-on project together. This time, we’re making a flying dragon! This program on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. is intended for Pre-K-Grade 2, and is sure to fill up fast. Please register on the Events tab of our website.
Foundation meeting
The Guilderland Library Foundation underwrites many of the programs and services that make GPL an integral educational and cultural hub of the Guilderland community. To this end, the Foundation meets regularly to identify and fund various initiatives. The Foundation will meet on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:15 p.m.
New members are welcome! If you would like to find out more about supporting GPL with minimal time commitment, please email Foundation President Steve Wacksman: .
Family STEAM Night
At the intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, you’ll find STEAM! Grades 3 and up, come explore fun topics with our local schools and colleges. This month, we welcome Shaker High School’s Robotics Team on Thursday, Dec.8 at 6:30 p.m. Please register on the Events tab of our website.
Wine and Wrap
We're setting up gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks, and a small glass of wine for you to enjoy while wrapping presents. Bring your bags of gifts on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy a relaxing evening, while supplies last! No registration required.
Family literacy
Hibernation season is upon us! Come watch a short film version of “Bear Snores On” with WMHT’s Barbara Lukas, then try your hand at related crafts and activities. You'll even get your own free copy of the book! This program on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. is for children ages Pre-K-Grade 2. Caregivers must remain with children for the entirety of the program. Please register on the Events tab of our website.
General info
Masks are encouraged. Curbside pickup is available.
Overdue fines have been eliminated at GPL; patrons will be billed for the replacement cost of lost items.
Passports can be initiated at the library; please call Circulation at ext. 2 to set up an appointment.
Contact us at 518-456-2400 or ask.librarian@guilderlandlibrary.org.