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Wednesday May 1, 2024
   5:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Joy of Coloring  
   

Every First Wednesday of the Month

Join us for a relaxing hour of coloring. Patterns and colored pencils provided. Ages 14+.

LOCATION: SMALL MEETING ROOM


Thursday May 2, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Story Time  
   

Join us at the Library to listen to some stories & enjoy a craft or activity!!

LOCATION: EARLY LITERACY ROOM


Monday May 6, 2024
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Children's Bingo  
   

Join us as we play this classic game with a fun theme!!

For Ages 6-12.

LOCATION: Youth Activity Room 


Tuesday May 7, 2024
   6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Qi Gong & Alternative Health via ZOOM  
   

Join us as we explore a series of moving meditation practices that have been used to over 4,000 years to help clear away emotional stress, develop balance and harmony, and nurture health and vitality.

Topics discussed include self-acupressure and energy healing.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ZOOM LINK

LOCATION: ZOOM


Wednesday May 8, 2024
   5:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Easy Eats Club: Snacks  
   

*LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Join us as we make and share some tasty snacks!!

Bring your own small container(s) to bring a portion of each dish home with you!! Ages 18+

LOCATION: LARGE MEETING ROOM


Thursday May 9, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Story Time  
   

Join us at the Library to listen to some stories & enjoy a craft or activity!!

LOCATION: EARLY LITERACY ROOM

   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Friends of the Library Meeting  
   

The Friends of the Gloversville Public Library is a not-for-profit organization that supports the library in its mission of serving this community.

The Friends hold this business meeting -- unless otherwise announced -- on the first Thursday of January, March, May, August, September (after Labor Day), and November at 5 PM.

LOCATION: Large Meeting Room


Friday May 10, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Yoga Essentials  
   

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

*NOTE: MAY'S SESSIONS WILL BE THE 2ND & 4TH FRIDAYS*

A beginner/basic/intro to yoga class for adults. Bring your own mat, block, and straps.

LOCATION: LARGE MEETING ROOM


Saturday May 11, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Virtual Random Story Time  
   

Cuddle up on the couch at home and watch as three random stories are read to you for a fun Virtual Story Time on our Facebook page!!

Which books will they be?? It's a mystery until you watch and find out!!

LOCATION: https://www.facebook.com/GloversvillePublicLibrary


Monday May 13, 2024
   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM School's Out: Teen Queer Connection Group  
   

School's Out: Connecting Queer Teens & Allies
2nd & 4th Mondays of Each Month
3-4:30 PM @ Gloversville Public Library
For Grades 6-12

Looking for a place to make friends & fit in, laugh & learn, become a leader & find support? Then drop in to School’s Out!

2nd Mondays of the Month: Queer movie screenings, creative crafts, epic board game challenges, and more. Set your cares aside and enjoy a chill, social hang-out.

4th Mondays of the Month: Join staff from the Pride Center of the Capital Region for low-key, judgement-free chats about everything queer. We’ll tackle challenges, celebrate triumphs, and explore ways to advocate for inclusivity everywhere.

Questions? Call (518) 725-2819 or email gpl@mvls.info

LOCATION: LARGE MEETING ROOM


Tuesday May 14, 2024
   10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Club Baby  
   

***FOR AGES BIRTH TO 24 MONTHS***

Bring baby to the Library for themed Story and Play Time.

LOCATION: EARLY LITERACY ROOM


Wednesday May 15, 2024
   10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group  
   

*REGISTRATION REQUESTED*

Exchange practical information & solutions, talk through issues, share feelings & concerns, & learn about community resources.

LOCATION: CARNEGIE ROOM

   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Anime Afternoons  
   

Screenings of anime series and Japanese snacks!! Ages 10+

LOCATION: CARNEGIE ROOM


Thursday May 16, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Story Time  
   

Join us at the Library to listen to some stories & enjoy a craft or activity!!

LOCATION: EARLY LITERACY ROOM

   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Edible Garden Seed Starting  
   

Come start seeds for an edible garden with us!

Herbs and flower seeds will be provided, along with soil and egg cartons for planting.

LOCATION: LARGE MEETING ROOM


Friday May 17, 2024
   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Write On! Creative Writing Group  
   

Come write with us!

Join our open creative writing workshop! Try your hand at the monthly writing prompt, meet other local writers, and bring your current projects to share for feedback.

Ages 13 and up!!

LOCATION: LARGE MEETING ROOM


Tuesday May 21, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  12:00 PM 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's  
   

Join us to learn about the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s, common warning signs, the importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis, next steps, expectations, and resources.

To Register, contact Tony at 518-675-7214 OR tarivera@alz.org.

LOCATION: LARGE MEETING ROOM

   5:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Creative Crafters: Painted Rocks  
   

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Come make something fun with us!!

This month's craft is: Painted Rocks

Ages 5-11

LOCATION: YOUTH ACTIVITY ROOM

   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting  
   

Public Welcome. More information may be found on the Trustees' page on our website.

LOCATION: LARGE MEETING ROOM


Wednesday May 22, 2024
   1:30 PM  -  6:45 PM Adult Craft: Origami Butterfly Garland  
   

*LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Join us to make a lovely garland out of origami butterflies!!

Please register online or by calling 518-725-2819 through 5/17.

***WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE INDICATE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1) JOINING US AT 1:30 PM
2) JOINING US AT 5:30 PM
3) CANNOT ATTEND, BUT PLEASE SAVE ME A CRAFT BAG.***

If you are not able to join us, craft bags can be picked up during our regular business hours from 5/20-5/25.

LOCATION: LARGE MEETING ROOM


Thursday May 23, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Dress-Up Story Time  
   

Join us at the Library today dressed as a fun character and listen to some stories & enjoy a craft or activity!!

LOCATION: EARLY LITERACY ROOM


Friday May 24, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Yoga Essentials  
   

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

*NOTE: MAY'S SESSIONS WILL BE THE 2ND & 4TH FRIDAYS*

A beginner/basic/intro to yoga class for adults. Bring your own mat, block, and straps.

LOCATION: LARGE MEETING ROOM


Saturday May 25, 2024
   11:00 AM  -  2:00 PM Friends & Family Team Puzzle Challenge  
   

***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***

***PLEASE REGISTER EACH TEAM MEMBER SEPARATELY FOR ACCURATE HEAD COUNT***

Form a team of up to 4 people to see who can put together a 300-piece puzzle the fastest!! Prize for the winner!!

LOCATION: CARNEGIE ROOM


Monday May 27, 2024
   2:00 PM  -  7:00 PM ***CLOSED: MEMORIAL DAY***  
   

WE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY.

WE WILL RESUME REGULAR HOURS TOMORROW, TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024.


Tuesday May 28, 2024
     LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS  
   

SUMMER HOURS START TODAY!!

The Library's hours MEMORIAL DAY--LABOR DAY will be:

MONDAY....................................2 PM-7 PM

TUESDAY--THURSDAY.............9 AM-7 PM

FRIDAY......................................9 AM-5 PM

SATURDAY--SUNDAY..................CLOSED

   10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Club Baby  
   

***FOR AGES BIRTH TO 24 MONTHS***

Bring baby to the Library for themed Story and Play Time.

LOCATION: EARLY LITERACY ROOM

   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The Creative Zone at The Loft  
   

Let your creativity flow with monthly activities!!

In collaboration with The Loft, Gloversville's teen drop-in after school center.

LOCATION: The Loft, 33 Bleecker St., Gloversville


Thursday May 30, 2024
   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Story Time  
   

Join us at the Library to listen to some stories & enjoy a craft or activity!!

LOCATION: EARLY LITERACY ROOM


Wednesday June 12, 2024
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Books 'N Brews  
   
*LIMITED REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
 
Join us at PLAZA'S ITALIAN BISTRO in Gloversville to discuss MAID: HARK WORK, LOW PAY, AND A MOTHER'S WILL TO SURVIVE BY STEPHANIE LAND.
Enjoy good company and a conversation starter over food and drinks. The library will purchase appetizers for the group. Additional food and beverages can be purchased by participants.
This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Johnstown Public Library.
 
LOCATION: PLAZA'S ITALIAN BISTRO, 130 N. PINE ST., GLOVERSVILLE

Thursday August 1, 2024
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Friends of the Library Meeting  
   

The Friends of the Gloversville Public Library is a not-for-profit organization that supports the library in its mission of serving this community.

The Friends hold this business meeting -- unless otherwise announced -- on the first Thursday of January, March, May, August, September (after Labor Day), and November at 5 PM.

LOCATION: Large Meeting Room


Thursday September 5, 2024
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Friends of the Library Meeting  
   

The Friends of the Gloversville Public Library is a not-for-profit organization that supports the library in its mission of serving this community.

The Friends hold this business meeting -- unless otherwise announced -- on the first Thursday of January, March, May, August, September (after Labor Day), and November at 5 PM.

LOCATION: Large Meeting Room


Thursday November 7, 2024
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Friends of the Library Meeting  
   

The Friends of the Gloversville Public Library is a not-for-profit organization that supports the library in its mission of serving this community.

The Friends hold this business meeting -- unless otherwise announced -- on the first Thursday of January, March, May, August, September (after Labor Day), and November at 5 PM.

LOCATION: Large Meeting Room


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