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*Please note the date change for this month.*
In a compelling tale about the almost unimaginable brute force of nature, New York Times science journalist Henry Fountain combines history and science to bring the quake and its aftermath to life in vivid detail. With deep, on-the-ground reporting from Alaska, often in the company of George Plafker, Fountain shows how the earthquake left its mark on the land and its people -- and on science.
Please register at the Information Desk.
Books will be available for purchase ($5). Library copies will also be available for checkout and all titles are available on our Book Discussion Kindle and Overdrive.
Meeting of the Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day Committe. The 4th annual Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day will be held on Sunday, June 2nd from 12:00-3:00.
*Please note the date change AND room change for this month. This section will meet in the Director's Office.*
In a compelling tale about the almost unimaginable brute force of nature, New York Times science journalist Henry Fountain combines history and science to bring the quake and its aftermath to life in vivid detail. With deep, on-the-ground reporting from Alaska, often in the company of George Plafker, Fountain shows how the earthquake left its mark on the land and its people -- and on science.
Please register at the Information Desk.
Books will be available for purchase ($5). Library copies will also be available for checkout and all titles are available on our Book Discussion Kindle and Overdrive.
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Please join us for an exciting program designed to help pre-retirees (ages 55+) make more informed retirement decisions. Topics covered include:
- When is the best time to collect benefits?
- How much money can one earn before being penalized?
- What do the “New Rules” mean for those born after January 1, 1954?
- Understanding the differences between worker, spousal and survivor benefits?
- Where can one get help with their claiming decision?
This program is for information purposes only and is being offered as a public service by John N. Kalil Jr., LUTCF, Financial Coach and President of Retirement Solutions, LLC.
John N. Kalil, Jr., is a Registered Representative of Hazard & Siegel, Inc., a registered Broker-Dealer. Securities are offered through Hazard & Siegel Inc., located at 5793 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt, New York 13214. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Hazard & Siegel Advisory Services, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. None of the named parties, including the hosting organization, are affiliated with, endorsed or approved by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental agency, nor do they provide tax or legal advice.
This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
A family reshapes their ideas about family, love and loyalty when youngest son Claude reveals increasingly determined preferences for girls' clothing and accessories and refuses to stay silent. By the author of Goodbye for Now.
Click here to request a copy.
The Kids' Club children will be visiting the library for a special after school program. This is a closed program and open only to the Kids' Club attendees.
Duo Tim O'Shea with Pádraig Timoney Irish Folk Music will present a variety of Irish songs and tunes on guitar, vocal, fiddle and Irish Drum (Bodhrán).
TIM O’SHEA is from Killarney in the south west of Ireland. He has worked as a professional musician and producer for over twenty five years, solo, in duos and in several bands, since the 1980’s. Tim’s repertoire draws from the dance music of his native Sliabh Luachra and West Kerry folk traditions and the singing of Irish and Scottish performers like Jimmy McCarthy, Paul Brady, Dick Gaughan and Andy M. Stewart.
Pádraig Timoney is a singer, guitarist and fiddle player from Dublin. Currently is based in Saratoga County in Upstate New York. He plays Irish Folk music and has performed with several Irish traditional music groups in Ireland and the USA. He now performs regularly as a solo act, in venues across Saratoga County as well as at Irish pub sessions. His performances aim to introduce authentic Traditional Irish Folk Songs and Tunes to audiences in the USA.
This concert is brought to you by the Friends of the Voorheesville Library.
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
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The Quiet Man
(1952)
A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in Ireland, where he finds love. (IMDB) Starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara
CDPHP will hold Informational program - open to the public
People with opinions welcome to follow where the conversation leads. Always seeking talkers. Very casual. No homework! (possible email debates) Drop in or call for info .
Looking for something creative and fun to do on your day off from school? The youth services department has a closet full of leftover craft projects that are just looking for someone to make and take! Stop in to make one or more crafts from a wide assortment of art activities.
For grades K-5; please register.
You may have seen Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone before, but you’ve never interacted with it like this! Grab a goodie bag when you arrive, complete with a ticket to the Hogwart’s Express and everything else you need to become a classmate of Harry’s. Dress up for the occasion, if you’d like. Open to grades 4 and up, adults also. Please register.
Get started researching your family history and genealogy. Join us for a hands-on class using Ancestry Library Edition available at the Library. We will go over the interface, explore searching, and take away some helpful tips and tricks.
Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the Library’s laptops. Please register.
The public is always welcome!
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
The public is invited to attend.
The Middle School Book Club is a program sponsored by the Voorheesville Public Library held once a month during lunchtime in the C.A. Bouton High School Library. Bring your own lunch. For the March meeting we will read a sports novel, Patina by Jason Reynolds. Please register and grab a book at either the school or public library. Open to grades 6 to 8, new members are always welcome.
Meeting for troop 1573
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
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A Walk in the Clouds
(1995)
A married soldier returning from World War II poses as a pregnant woman's husband to save her from her father's anger and honor. (IMDB) Starring Keanu Reeves and Aitana Sanchez-Gijon
Join us on our newest foodie journey. Every other month, we will talk and taste our way through ethnic foods, specialty methods and cuisines, and just plain good cooking. Read the latest choice, try out the recipes, and (best part!) bring a dish for everyone to sample on discussion night. Experienced foodies and newbies are welcome. A limited number of books are available to purchase for $5 or you can check out a library copy. Registration required.
Sheet Pan Suppers by Molly Gilbert
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for subsidizing book purchases for this program
We will be looking at and discussing Archives held by Voorheesville Public Library with focus on two collections. The Smith Family papers and the Van Rensselaer Indentures. Voorheesville resident Elizabeth “Lil” Smith made it her project to keep in personal touch with every service man or woman during World War II.
The Van Rensselaer Indentures trace ownership of a tract of land back to Stephen Van Rensselaer in 1791.
Local Village Historian Dennis Sullivan will join us in the discussion.
Amina's Voice by Hena Khan
Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Now that she’s in middle school, everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls, and even talking about changing her name to something more “American.” Does Amina need to start changing, too, or hiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with these questions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized. This is a poignant book about a Pakistani-American Muslim girl who struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community. The Library will be closed except for the book discussion participants and their families. Grades 4 -5, please register at the Information Desk and pick up a copy of the book.
Want the opportunity to express yourself through movement and dance? Join dance instructor Shannon McConnell for an energetic morning of basic dance techniques using imagery and movement. Children will tap into their imaginations and use their bodies to form letters, numbers, and build stories. No dance experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing such as sweat pants or leggings and a t-shirt. For children ages 4-10. Please register.
One on One Medicare Informational Meetings to go over how Medicar works and answer any questions . We mail out a calendar of our Meeting schedule to all propspects and members who will be eligible for Medicare in the next 18 months . This allows community members to come in and learn about Medicare.
Time to dust out those hidden folders, delete old programs, and empty the trash (or recycling bin.) Stop by Monday afternoons in April to clean up and speed up your digital devices with some routine maintenance.
This program will focus on Windows computers. Participants should bring their own device(s.) Please register.
Daisy Troop 1488 will visit the Library to work on their Robotics Badge.
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Weatherfiled Phase 3 Homeowners Association annual meeting
The fiction book discussion group meets each month to carefully analyze the current selection in a warm and welcoming setting. To join one or all monthly meetings, paperback copies of the book are available at the reference desk for $5. This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Evaluating his life on the eve of his death, atypical canine Enzo considers the sacrifices his master, Denny Swift, has made in his pursuit of becoming a professional race car driver; the painful custody battle between Denny and his in-laws, and the dog's own efforts to preserve the Swift family. 200,000 first printing.
Click here to request a copy.
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
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High Society
(1956)
A spoiled heiress must choose between three suitors: her jazz musician ex-husband, a stuffy businessman, and an undercover tabloid reporter. (IMDB) Starring Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly
Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran 765-2837 julieannfortran@gmail.com
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Voorheesville Village Quilters. Please contact Julie-Ann Fortran if there are any questions.
Location: Library Community Room
Take the bus to the Library after school to unwind, play geeky games, or make something, whether high- or low-tech. Use SimCity, Scratch, the Leap Motion, 3D scanner, or 3D printer with our laptops. Teach yourself Tinkercad or Sculptris, invent something with the littleBits electronics kits, or program the Ozobots. We have Sticker Circuits, paper, fabric and craft supplies available if you want to get creative. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Space on the bus is limited; please register for each date you would like to attend.
DAR chapter meeting
Unionville Reformed Church, 1134 Delaware Turnpike, Delmar, NY 12054
April 6th, 2019 4:30-6:30pm Eat In Family Style or Take Out, $10 per Adult $7 per Child under 10
Meatballs, salad and bread included, Gluten Free option available! Bake sale! 518-499-5416 hcsofficeassist@yahoo.com
Time to dust out those hidden folders, delete old programs, and empty the trash (or recycling bin.) Stop by Monday afternoons in April to clean up and speed up your digital devices with some routine maintenance.
This program will focus on Android phones and tablets. Participants should bring their own device(s.) Please register.
Learn easy beading techniques for making simple necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The Library provides tools and offers a variety of beads to choose from, or you are welcome to bring your own supplies and projects along. Check out our beading books and magazines for inspiration. You may arrive at any time during the workshop that fits your schedule. Adults and teens ages 14 and up. Please register, and there will be a small materials fee.
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Join local author and historian Dennis Sullivan as he guides you on a journey through your own history. This is a writing series in which you will record your family or personal story. The sessions offer the opportunity for you to share what you are writing with the group and receive a helpful critique of your work. The program will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month, January through June. Limited seats available.
A Train Near Magdeburg: A Teacher’s Journey into the Holocaust and the Reuniting of the Survivors and Liberators, 70 Years On
Maybe you've seen the photograph before. It has been used by Holocaust museums and memorials all over the world, in books, magazines, and documentaries. It’s all over social media platforms. But no one ever saw it publicly until Matthew Rozell sat down to interview the World War II veterans who were present when it was taken. They were there. They saw what happened. And they acted in the middle of a shooting war. More importantly, Rozell has chronicled the whole story behind what it really means and helped to reunite the soldiers with the people that they saved six decades after that fateful spring morning in 1945.
Award-winning teacher and historian, Matthew Rozell will give a presentation about the extraordinary story behind an iconic 1945 photograph, which records the whole incredible story about Holocaust survivors left to die on a train in Nazi Germany and the America soldiers that liberated them.
Matthew Rozell is an award-winning history teacher, author, speaker and blogger on the topic of the most cataclysmic events in the history of mankind including World War II and the Holocaust. Mr. Rozell has been featured as the “ABC World News Person of the Week” and has had his work as a teacher filmed for the CBS Evening News, NBC Learn, the Israeli Broadcast Authority, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the New York State United Teachers.
Matthew Rozell’s books will be available for purchase and signing. For more on Matthew Rozell, visit his web site at www.matthewrozell.com .
No registration required.
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
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Father Goose
(1964)
During World War II, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female. (IMDB) Starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron
Cradle of the Union: Albany History Uncovered
Author Erik Schlimmer will present his book and research on Albany street name history.
The City of Albany has 800 streets, and thus as many street names. In this program, author Erik Schlimmer takes audiences on a virtual tour of street names, weaving among war heroes, criminals, founding fathers, and Dutch settlers.
The Friends of the Library monthly meeting.
The public is always welcome!
Take the bus to the Library after school to unwind, play geeky games, or make something, whether high- or low-tech. Use SimCity, Scratch, the Leap Motion, 3D scanner, or 3D printer with our laptops. Teach yourself Tinkercad or Sculptris, invent something with the littleBits electronics kits, or program the Ozobots. We have Sticker Circuits, paper, fabric and craft supplies available if you want to get creative. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Space on the bus is limited; please register for each date you would like to attend.
In April, the group will discuss Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, a timeless novel about consent and finding the courage to speak up for yourself. Pick up a copy, and invite a friend to join you for this after-hours teen book club. Dinner will be served. For grades 9 and up; please register.
The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure by Doreen Cronin.
Meet the Chicken Squad: Dirt, Sugar, Poppy, and Sweetie. These chicks are not your typical barnyard puffs of fluff, and they are not about to spend their days pecking chicken feed and chasing bugs, because they’re too busy solving mysteries and fighting crime! When Squirrel comes barreling into the chicken coop, the chicks know they’re about to get a case. But with his poor knowledge of shapes and utter fear of whatever it is that’s out there, the panicky Squirrel is NO HELP. It’s up to the Chicken Squad to crack the case! The Library will be closed except for the book discussion participants and their families. Grades 2 - 3, please register at the Information Desk and pick up a copy of the book.
The Pilates Exercise principles were designed by Joseph Pilates 100 years ago to improve muscle strength and flexibility without building bulk. The Pilates Method is built on six principles: concentration, control, center, fluidity, precision, and breath. The movements are smooth leaving one refreshed and not exhausted. Pilates strengthens and stretches muscles with a focus on balance and core strength. This FREE class will be designed for beginners; no Pilates experience required.
The instructor, Shannon McConnell, is a certified Pilates Mat instructor with the Exercise Safety Association and has been teaching classes for 10 years.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. For ages 14 - adult. Please register.
What is consent? What is sexual assault? How can you protect yourself? Where do you go for help? A panel of experts will facilitate an interactive presentation for older teens and parents that will emphasize practical, hands-on skills and information to promote safety and independence. Using the national “It’s On Us: Stop Sexual Assault” campaign and other resources, the discussion will focus on sexual assault and the topics of recognizing sexual assault, identifying situations in which sexual assault may occur, bystander awareness, strategies to know when and how to intervene, creating an environment where sexual assault is unacceptable, how to help survivors of sexual assault, and prevention strategies. For ages 16 and older, parents strongly encouraged to attend as well. Teen attendees will earn Community Service credit. As further incentive to students, participants will be entered into a drawing to receive the cost of their prom ticket refunded! Please register.
The panel will include Diane Blinn, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Chris Gilhooly, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Dr. Marcus Hotaling, PhD, Director of Counseling at Union College; Karen Draper, Sexual Assault Educator; and Morgan Zell, a recent graduate of Barnard College.
Co-sponsored by the Voorheesville Community Alliance for Healthy Choices, whose goal is to reduce and eliminate destructive decisions.
Time to dust out those hidden folders, delete old programs, and empty the trash (or recycling bin.) Stop by Monday afternoons in April to clean up and speed up your digital devices with some routine maintenance.
This program will focus on iPhones and iPads. Participants should bring their own device(s). Please register.
The Kids' Club children will be visiting the library for a special after school program. This is a closed program and open only to the Kids' Club attendees.
The public is always welcome!
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Meeting of the Chesterfield HOA.
The Middle School Book Club is a program sponsored by the Voorheesville Public Library held once a month during lunchtime in the C.A. Bouton High School Library. Bring your own lunch. Please register and grab a copy of the graphic novel, Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova at either the school or public library. Open to grades 6 to 8, new members are always welcome.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Evaluating his life on the eve of his death, atypical canine Enzo considers the sacrifices his master, Denny Swift, has made in his pursuit of becoming a professional race car driver; the painful custody battle between Denny and his in-laws, and the dog's own efforts to preserve the Swift family. 200,000 first printing.
Click here to request a copy.
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
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Goodbye, Christopher Robin
(2017)
The relationship between writer AA Milne and his son, Christopher Robin, and how this became the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh. (IMDB) Starring Domhnall Gleeson and Margot Robbie
People with opinions welcome to follow where the conversation leads. Always seeking talkers. Very casual. No homework! (possible email debates) Drop in or call for info .
2018, Rated PG, 104 minutes. Popcorn and refreshments served.
A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend, Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life. No registration required.
Did you know that National Superhero Day is April 28th? Do you love PJ Masks and want to be like a superhero? Join in a superhero celebration with stories about being super and PJ Masks games and activities. Get ready to show your superpowers! For ages 3-7 and families. Please register.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Use the Library’s sewing machines to make a simple drawstring bag to carry your stuff in style! You’ll be assisted in measuring, cutting, pressing and sewing by the experienced members of the Nimblefingers group. All supplies provided, just bring your creativity! Open to students in grades 5 to 8, please register.
Learn how shepherds care for sheep from lamb to ewe and watch one of the flock lose their fleece for spring. Make a drop spindle from recycled CD's, and after carding, spin the wool right from the sheep! Join Lynn Sprague from Winterberry Farm, a fully operational sustainable farm, as she gives us a working knowledge of sheep breeds and their various uses around the world, and wool and spindle to bring home to keep on spinning! For grades 2 and up and families. Please register.
Trouble the Water by Frances O'Roark Dowell
11-year-old Callie is fearless, stubborn, and a little nosy, so when she sees an old dog wandering around town, she’s going to figure out who he belongs to. When her sleuthing leads her to cross paths with a white boy named Wendell who wants to help, the segregated town doesn’t take too kindly to their budding friendship. Meanwhile, a nearly invisible boy named Jim is stuck in a cabin in the woods. He’s lost his dog, but can’t remember exactly when. When his companion, a little boy named Thomas, who’s been invisible much longer than he, explains that they are ghosts, the two must figure out why they can’t seem to cross the river to the other side. Trouble the Water is a story that spans lifetimes, showing that history never truly disappears, and that the past will haunt us until we step up to change the present and stand together for what is right.
The evening will begin with a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to share. Beverages and dessert provided by the Library. We are excited that the author will join us via Skype at 6:45! Join other families for an exciting evening of food and discussion. For children grades 4-8 with parent or caregiver. Please register and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
(1945)
Encouraged by her idealistic if luckless father, a bright and imaginative young woman comes of age in a Brooklyn tenement during the early 1900s. (IMDB) Starring Dorothy McGuire and Joan Blondell
There's no better way to celebrate family than with music. Even better is having an original song all about you! It doesn't matter if there are two people or twelve, you can have fun composing your family song. No musical background or talent? No problem! With a Mad-Libs style of writing and an informal atmosphere led by an experienced songwriter, Rebecca Maxwell, everyone will walk away with a singable tune all about what makes your family unique. For grades kindergarten and up and families. Please register.
We’ve got LEGO® bricks for all ages and stages, toddlers to tweens, everyone is welcome to drop in and enjoy building together. You can also program the Ozobots or build an invention with the littleBits. No registration necessary.
The House With a Clock in Its Walls
The magical, spine-tingling tale of 10-year-old Lewis, who goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house with a mysterious tick-tocking heart. Adapted from a children's classic by John Bellairs. Rated PG, 105 minutes. Popcorn and snacks will be served. Grades 4-8, no registration needed.
The coral reefs are an amazing underwater ecosystem teeming with brilliant fish and other aquatic life. Barbara Lukas from WMHT will offer a fun and educational program about the coral reefs. Children will enjoy a story and short educational video about coral reefs and make their own take home coral reef. Each child will receive a copy of National Geographic Kids: Coral Reef. For children ages 2 - grade 2 with families. Please register.
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Same meeting as 4/1/19 Medicare 101 - One on One Informational Meetings also have the following dates being requested
6/3/19 10 Am - 12 PM , 7/1/19 2 Pm - 4PM , 8/1/19 10 AM - 12 PM
The fiction book discussion group meets each month to carefully analyze the current selection in a warm and welcoming setting.To join one or all monthly meetings, paperback copies of the book are available at the reference desk for $5. This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.
Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo
Secure in the love of her husband in spite of cultural pressures for him to have a polygamous marriage, Yejide is overwhelmed by shock and pain when her initial inability to become pregnant compels her husband to take a second wife, a situation that leads to her own desperate and fateful quest to conceive a child.
Click here to request a copy.
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
Now Showing:
Charade
(1963)
Romance and suspense ensue in Paris as a woman is pursued by several men who want a fortune her murdered husband had stolen. Whom can she trust? (IMDB) Starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn
Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran 765-2837 julieannfortran@gmail.com
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Voorheesville Village Quilters. Please contact Julie-Ann Fortran if there are any questions.
Location: Library Community Room
Take the bus to the Library after school to unwind, play geeky games, or make something. During this screen-free Teen Time, you could invent with the littleBits electronics, create with Sticker Circuits, or use our tools to take apart some old tech. We'll get out the sewing machines, fabric and craft supplies too. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Space on the bus route is limited, please register.
This program is one of the community-wide week-long events to promote Screen-Free Week.
Plan to unplug from digital entertainment and spend all that free time in fun and creative ways!
Let's celebrate some wonderful activities we can do together WITHOUT the use of screens! Join us for an evening of family storytime, reading, games, minute-to-win-it challenges, and much more. Please bring a potluck dish to share. The Library will provide beverages and dessert. For children in grades K-8 and families. Please register.
This family program is one of the community-wide week-long events to promote Screen-Free Week.
Plan to unplug from digital entertainment and spend all that free time in fun and creative ways!
For information about Screen-Free Week, visit: http://www.screenfree.org/
FREE Yoga Class! Join Tricia Kandefer, a 200hr certified yoga instructor and Kidding Around teacher, for yoga, meditation, breath work and LOTS of Kidding Around. The class is designed for grades K-8 with a parent/caregiver. Expect lots of games, laughter and fun! No yoga experience is necessary. Bring a mat or a towel. Please register.
This yoga class is one of the community-wide week-long events to promote Screen-Free Week.
Plan to unplug from digital entertainment and spend all that free time in fun and creative ways!
For information about Screen-Free Week, visit: http://www.screenfree.org/
You are invited to a screening of the powerful documentary, “In the Shadow of Suribachi: Sammy’s Story.” It is a harrowing tale of two battles fought by a Jewish WWII Marine, Sammy Bernstein. The first was the horror of Iwo Jima, the Marine Corp’s bloodiest battle, and the second was Sammy’s struggle with anti-Semitism in the WWII military. The film’s producer and director, Major Joseph Conforti ret. USMC, and Sammy’s son, Howie Bernstein, will facilitate a discussion at the conclusion of the film. Light refreshments served. Please register.
If you are enrolled in Medicare or are soon to be enrolled, you may have questions. Janey Kiffney, a certified Medicare Counselor with New York State's Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) will present a two-part program on Medicare. Please note this is a two-part program and will meet again Monday, May 13th at 10:00 am.
YOU MUST REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND BOTH CLASSES.
The nonfiction book discussion group meets at 1pm and 7pm to discuss a thought-provoking nonfiction book about about history, politics, contemporary issues, etc.
Please register at the Information Desk.
Books will be available for purchase ($5). Library copies will also be available for checkout and all titles are available on our Book Discussion Kindle and Overdrive.
The nonfiction book discussion group meets at 1pm and 7pm to discuss a thought-provoking nonfiction book about about history, politics, contemporary issues, etc.
Please register at the Information Desk.
Books will be available for purchase ($5). Library copies will also be available for checkout and all titles are available on our Book Discussion Kindle and Overdrive.
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Reserved for 40th anniversary celebration
Will be setting up displays in the community room, display case and hallway.
Are you 50+? Whether you're already retired, about to make the move, or just checking out the possibility, this highly interactive workshop can help with the process by exploring these topics:
· What does retirement means to you?
· Learn the 9 reasons to retire
· Help answer key retirement questions
· Start to clearly identify values, interests, personality traits and skills
· Use your work and life experience and age as an asset for future endeavors
· Create an Action Plan
In this high energy workshop, Dr. Tom Denham of Careers In Transition, will change the way you think about your life.
NYS Adult Literacy Grant
The NYS Division of Library Development (DLD) distributes funds via the Adult Literacy grant to supplement public library systems' Coordinated Outreach Services. The program theme is "Workforce Development at New York Libraries through Public Library Systems." Participating public library
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
Now Showing:
Mama Mia: Here We Go Again
(2018)
Five years after the events of Mamma Mia! (2008), Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother's past. (IMDB) Starring Lily James and Amanda Seyfried
Learn easy beading techniques for making simple necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The Library provides tools and offers a variety of beads to choose from, or you are welcome to bring your own supplies and projects along. Check out our beading books and magazines for inspiration. You may arrive at any time during the workshop that fits your schedule. Adults and teens ages 14 and up. Please register, and there will be a small materials fee.
Take the bus to the Library after school to unwind, play geeky games, or make something, whether high- or low-tech. Use SimCity, Scratch, the Leap Motion, or Minecraft on our laptops. Teach yourself Tinkercad or Sculptris, invent something with the littleBits electronics kits, or program the Ozobots. We have Sticker Circuits, paper, fabric and craft supplies available if you want to get creative. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Space on the bus route is limited, please register.
Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix (1st book in "The Missing" series)
13-year-old Jonah has always known that he was adopted, and he's never thought it was any big deal. He and a new friend, Chip, who's also adopted, begin receiving mysterious letters. The first one says, "You are one of the missing." The second one says, "Beware! They're coming back to get you." Jonah, Chip, and Jonah's sister are plunged into a mystery that involves the FBI, a vast smuggling operation, an airplane that appeared out of nowhere, and people who seem to appear and disappear at will. The kids discover they are caught in a battle between two opposing forces that want very different things for Jonah and Chip's lives. Do Jonah and Chip have any choice in the matter? And what should they choose when both alternatives are horrifying? The Library will be closed except for the book discussion participants and their families. Grades 4 -5, please register at the Information Desk and pick up a copy of the book.
Learn how to craft a lovely floral bouquet from tissue papers. Perfect for Mother's Day or Spring/Summer birthdays. All materials will be supplied, including a colorful vase to display your pretty flowers. This hands-on workshop will be taught by local artist, Lydia Lynch. Ages 8 to adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register.
Light Refreshments served
If you are enrolled in Medicare or are soon to be enrolled, you may have questions. Janey Kiffney, a certified Medicare Counselor with New York State's Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) will present a two-part program on Medicare. Please note this is part-two of a two-part program.
YOU MUST REGISTER ON THE MAY 6 FORM AND ATTEND BOTH CLASSES.
The public is always welcome!
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Join local author and historian Dennis Sullivan as he guides you on a journey through your own history. This is a writing series in which you will record your family or personal story. The sessions offer the opportunity for you to share what you are writing with the group and receive a helpful critique of your work. The program will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month, January through June. Limited seats available.
Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo
Secure in the love of her husband in spite of cultural pressures for him to have a polygamous marriage, Yejide is overwhelmed by shock and pain when her initial inability to become pregnant compels her husband to take a second wife, a situation that leads to her own desperate and fateful quest to conceive a child.
Click here to request a copy.
Choose privacy—we will discuss what gets shared about us and how when we use the internet, and we will learn tools and strategies to help keep our information private. Participants are welcome to use one of the Library’s laptops, but will be better served by bringing their own computers.
Please register.
Choose privacy—we will discuss what gets shared about us and how when we use the internet, and we will learn tools and strategies to help keep our information private. Participants are welcome to use one of the Library’s laptops, but will be better served by bringing their own computers.
Please register.
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
Now Showing:
Cass Timberlane
(1947)
Judge Cass Timberlane marries a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, Virginia Marshland. A baby is stillborn and she turns more and more to attorney friend of Cass', Bradd Criley. While quarreling, the Judge tells Virginia to stay with Bradd, but when she becomes sick he brings her home. (IMDB) Starring Spencer Tracey and Lana Turner
Come join us in the fun! No painting experience is needed. The instructor will take you through step by step. Everything you need is provided to complete a 9X12 acrylic painting that you can bring home and proudly hang on a wall. The painting will be of dragonflies. Mocktails and desserts will be served. Sue Sheridan, a Voorheesville resident artist, has been conducting group painting classes for three years. She was awarded Staff Favorite for a sculpture at the 2018 Fence Show at The Art Center in Troy and spends much of her time in creating mixed media from re-purposed items. For ages 16+.
People with opinions welcome to follow where the conversation leads. Always seeking talkers. Very casual. No homework! (possible email debates) Drop in or call for info .
Take the bus to the Library after school to unwind, play geeky games, or make something, whether high- or low-tech. Use SimCity, Scratch, the Leap Motion, or Minecraft on our laptops. Teach yourself Tinkercad or Sculptris, invent something with the littleBits electronics kits, or program the Ozobots. We have Sticker Circuits, paper, fabric and craft supplies available if you want to get creative. Open to students in grade 6 and up. Space on the bus route is limited, please register.
Magic the Gathering is the world’s most popular strategy card game. During a match, players cast devastating spells, summon creatures of legend, and wield powerful artifacts to best their opponents in a battle of wits. Free decks are available for beginners, come learn to play! Already know how? Come find new opponents. All ages, please register.
William H. Frake III (Bill) has rubbed shoulders with some of Hollywood’s most renowned elite and has walked the red carpet at some of its glitziest events, but if you ask the award-winning animator what encounter in his illustrious career stands out the most, he will tell you it’s no one you’ll find on the silver screen. For him, there are no bigger American heroes than our military veterans especially those from World War II. Frake has used his artistic talent to pay tribute to these brave men and women in his “A Moment and a Memory: WWII Stories through Sketches.”
Join Mr. Frake for a discussion about his books composed of hundreds of personal collections of illustrated stories of WWII friends and acquaintances. He has been privileged to have known many WWII veterans and has gone on several WWII reunions and met them, their wives, and their families. Bill gathered these "memories" from the men and women who experienced these "moments" as WWII veterans. It is they who Bill draws for. If he can bring a smile and a good laugh, then he has accomplished what these book were intended to encapsulate. Several of the WWII veterans featured in the books will be in attendance. Books will be available for sale. Please register.
For more on Mr. Frake’s work with the WWII veterans, please visit:
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/mahopac/articles/from-disney-to-the-wwii-battlefields-of-europe
https://altamontenterprise.com/11212018/bill-frake-shares-his-latest-book-world-war-ii-vets
For more on Mr. Frake’s award-winning career in animation, please visit:
Growing season will be here before we know it so now is a perfect time to discuss preparing the soil, transplanting seedlings and companion planting. Join Sharon Miller and Bonnie Schultz from the Voorheesville Seed Library for a talk about starting your outdoor garden. Peruse the newly stocked seed collection and choose some new varieties to plant. Free tomato seedlings for attendees! Please register.
The Voorheesville Seed Library is always looking to add to the collection. Contact us to find out about donating your extra seeds from last year's harvest.
The kindergarten classes of the Voorheesville Elementary School will be visiting the library on their annual field trip. The children will be receiving their very own library cards!
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
The Kids' Club children will be visiting the library for a special after school program. This is a closed program and open only to the Kids' Club attendees.
The kindergarten classes of the Voorheesville Elementary School will be visiting the library on their annual field trip. The children will be receiving their very own library cards!
Learn the Japanese art of paper folding into adorable animal bookmarks. Supplies will be provided. Welcome to all ages. Please register.
The kindergarten classes of the Voorheesville Elementary School will be visiting the library on their annual field trip. The children will be receiving their very own library cards!
Now Showing:
High Noon
(1952)
A town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at high noon when the gang leader, an outlaw he sent up years ago, arrives on the noon train. (IMDB) Starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly
Join us on our newest foodie journey. Every other month, we will talk and taste our way through ethnic foods, specialty methods and cuisines, and just plain good cooking. Read the latest choice, try out the recipes, and (best part!) bring a dish for everyone to sample on discussion night. Experienced foodies and newbies are welcome. A limited number of books are available to purchase for $5 or you can check out a library copy. Registration required.
The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook by the editors at America's Test Kitchen
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for subsidizing book purchases for this program.
The Friends of the Library monthly meeting.
The public is always welcome!
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Get started downloading and reading digital magazines through the Library! This class will familiarize patrons with Flipster, the digital magazine platform provided by the Upper Hudson Library System.
Participants can bring their own devices, or use one of the Library’s laptops. Please register.
The Middle School Book Club is a program sponsored by the Voorheesville Public Library held once a month during lunchtime in the C.A. Bouton High School Library. Bring your own lunch. In May we’ll read Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella. Please register and borrow a copy at either the school or public library. Open to grades 6 to 8, new members are always welcome.
Now Showing:
The Story of Will Rogers
(1952)
The homespun humorist and social critic starts as a cowboy and goes on to vaudeville, movies, radio. (IMDB) Starring Will Rogers jr. and Jane Wyman
Students entering grade 7 and up can earn community service credit for assisting with summer programs at the Library. Jobs include helping prepare crafts, working with younger children during programs, and some computer tasks. Fill out a volunteer form prior to this mandatory volunteer orientation. Teens should also bring their summer calendars so they know which dates they are available to volunteer. For more information, please contact Debbie Sternklar at the library, or email teens@voorpl.org. Space in the volunteer program is limited, please register for Orientation by Friday, May 24.
Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake by Julie Sternberg
Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day! The Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day is a community-wide event that provides families with a safe and fun day of bicycling and family-friendly activities. This year we will have a true bicycle block party complete with music, food, fire trucks, a bounce house, storytime, craft time, a BMX demonstration, Family Yoga class on the lawn, pony rides and farm animals to pet from Ponies for Hire, and more! All activities will be on a closed bicycle loop (Grove Street and the Rail Trail). Come join the fun.
RAIN DATE Sunday, June 9th from 12:00-3:00.
Check VFBD’s website http://vvillebicycling.com/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VoorheesvilleFamilyBicyclingDay/ for the most updated information.
Medicare 101 Informational one on one meetings
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
The fiction book discussion group meets each month to carefully analyze the current selection in a warm and welcoming setting. In June the group holds their annual potluck supper preceding the discussion; please bring a dish to share. To join one or all monthly meetings, paperback copies of the book are available at the reference desk for $5. This program is funded by the Friends of the Library.
The Stars Are Fire by Anita Shreve
When her volunteer firefighter husband goes missing during Maine's Great Fires of 1947, a pregnant Grace Holland finds her life irrevocably changed and is forced to face an uncertain future in a town that no longer exists.
Click here to request a copy.
The Kids' Club children will be visiting the library for a special after school program. This is a closed program and open only to the Kids' Club attendees.
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
Now Showing:
A Yank at Oxford
(1938)
A brash young American aristocrat attending Oxford University gets a chance to prove himself and win the heart of his antagonist's sister. (IMDB) Starring Robert Taylor and Vivien Leigh
Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran 765-2837 julieannfortran@gmail.com
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Voorheesville Village Quilters. Please contact Julie-Ann Fortran if there are any questions.
Location: Library Community Room
description to follow.
Event information on June 2nd.
Crazy Rich Asians
Light refreshments served.
Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity comprise the program. Ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver; no registration required.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Alison Swanson will guide beginners in a wool needle felting project to create a cute cat. No experience necessary, supplies will be provided -- just bring your creativity!
Join local author and historian Dennis Sullivan as he guides you on a journey through your own history. This is a writing series in which you will record your family or personal story. The sessions offer the opportunity for you to share what you are writing with the group and receive a helpful critique of your work. The program will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month, January through June. Limited seats available.
more information to come
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
Now Showing:
Life With Father
(1947)
A financier from New York rules his numerous family, consisting of his wife and his four sons, with the meticulousness of a bookkeeper. (IMDB) Starring William Powell and Irene Dunn
We will be exploring the joy of painting on rocks. Use them to decorate a garden or walkway, or make a new pet! Open to all ages, please register.
Fans of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas are invited to enjoy book-related activities and snacks. If you love fantasy and haven't read anything by Maas, our Teen Group highly recommends that you read Throne of Glass ASAP. Request a copy. Grades 8 and up, please register.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
The Stars Are Fire by Anita Shreve
When her volunteer firefighter husband goes missing during Maine's Great Fires of 1947, a pregnant Grace Holland finds her life irrevocably changed and is forced to face an uncertain future in a town that no longer exists.
Click here to request a copy.
Join Miss Lisa for an early literacy program that emphasizes sharing books, flannel board stories, music, rhymes, and playtime together. Babies and toddlers will enjoy lap bounces, choral book reading and action rhymes and songs all focused on developing skills. For newborns to 30 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
Little ones newborn - 30 months can enjoy some open playtime with their parents/caregivers and other babies and toddlers in the Library’s large community room. The Library’s wonderful collection of age-appropriate toys will be set up. Play and socialize after the 10:00 Library Tots program or feel free to just come and play during Open Playtime. No registration required.
If the Voorheesville Schools are closed or delayed by two hours due to weather, all morning youth programs will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all youth programs for the day are cancelled. Call to check on adult afternoon or evening programs.
Now Showing:
Rebecca
(1940)
A self-conscious bride is tormented by the memory of her husband's dead first wife. (IMDB) Starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine
People with opinions welcome to follow where the conversation leads. Always seeking talkers. Very casual. No homework! (possible email debates) Drop in or call for info .
The public is always welcome!
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Now Showing:
Ivanhoe
(1952)
A knight seeks to free the captive King Richard and put him back on the throne. (IMDB) Starring Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor
Details to follow.
The Friends of the Library monthly meeting.
The public is always welcome!
What does it take for a caterpillar to become a beautiful butterfly? Lynn Sprague, from Winterberry Homestead, will present an engaging educational program to answer this very question. We are excited to have a solarium at the Library for 6 weeks to show the amazing progression from chrysalis, then caterpillar to butterfly. It will contain host plants and butterfly eggs, and we encourage you to return to the library regularly to view the progress of caterpillars, chrysalis hatching, and butterflies within the solarium! The butterflies will be released during the Environmental Exploration Week the beginning of August. For ages Kindergarten through adult. Please register.
Details to follow.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Details to follow.
Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran 765-2837 julieannfortran@gmail.com
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Voorheesville Village Quilters. Please contact Julie-Ann Fortran if there are any questions.
Location: Library Community Room
The nonfiction book discussion group meets at 1pm and 7pm, the second Monday, every other month, to discuss a thought-provoking nonfiction book about about history, politics, contemporary issues, etc.
Please register at the Information Desk.
Books will be available for purchase ($5). Library copies will also be available for checkout and all titles are available on our Book Discussion Kindle and Overdrive.
Details to follow.
The nonfiction book discussion group meets at 1pm and 7pm, the second Monday, every other month, to discuss a thought-provoking nonfiction book about about history, politics, contemporary issues, etc.
Please register at the Information Desk.
Books will be available for purchase ($5). Library copies will also be available for checkout and all titles are available on our Book Discussion Kindle and Overdrive.
Details to follow.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Details to follow.
Join local author and historian Dennis Sullivan as he guides you on a journey through your own history. This is a writing series in which you will record your family or personal story. The sessions offer the opportunity for you to share what you are writing with the group and receive a helpful critique of your work. The program will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month, January through June. Limited seats available.
Details to follow.
Details to follow.
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Now Showing:
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
(1949)
Two turn-of-the-century baseball players, who work in vaudeville during the off-season, run into trouble with their team's new female owner and a gambler who doesn't want them to win the pennant. (IMDB) Starring Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly and Esther Williams
Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran 765-2837 julieannfortran@gmail.com
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Voorheesville Village Quilters. Please contact Julie-Ann Fortran if there are any questions.
Location: Library Community Room
Details to follow.
Details to follow.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Details to follow.
More information to come.
More information to come.
Now Showing:
The Howards of Virginia
Just prior to the American War of Independence, aristocratic Virginian Jane Peyton marries unsophisticated rustic farmer and surveyor Matt Howard who takes her to his Shenandoah Valley plantation and later goes to war. (IMDB) Starring Cary Grant and Martha Scott
More information to come
People with opinions welcome to follow where the conversation leads. Always seeking talkers. Very casual. No homework! (possible email debates) Drop in or call for info .
Details to follow
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Battle of the Bakers!
So you think you can bake? Who makes the best cookie bars? Will the winner be Billionaire Shortbread, Peanut Butter Brownies, or will the Banana Pudding Cheesecake take the crown? Bring your bars and leave a champion! Prizes will be awarded. Registration required.
The public is always welcome!
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
details to follow
A Voorheesville Seed Library program with Sharon Miller and Bonnie Schultz
Now Showing:
Man on a Tightrope
Czech circus owner-Clown and his entire troupe employ a daring stratagem in order to escape en masse from behind the iron curtain. (IMDB) Starring Frederic March and Terry Moore
Join us on our newest foodie journey. Every other month, we will talk and taste our way through ethnic foods, specialty methods and cuisines, and just plain good cooking. Read the latest choice, try out the recipes, and (best part!) bring a dish for everyone to sample on discussion night. Experienced foodies and newbies are welcome. A limited number of books are available to purchase for $5 or you can check out a library copy. Registration required.
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for subsidizing book purchases for this program.
The Friends of the Library monthly meeting.
The public is always welcome!
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Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Details to follow.
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Murder on the Orient Express
In December 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before. (IMDB) Starring Albert Finney and Lauren Bacall
Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran 765-2837 julieannfortran@gmail.com
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Voorheesville Village Quilters. Please contact Julie-Ann Fortran if there are any questions.
Location: Library Community Room
Details to follow.
Details to follow.
Details to follow.
Details to follow.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Details to follow.
More information to come.
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Roman Holiday
A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. (IMDB) Starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn
Details to follow.
Details to follow.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Details to follow.
Join local author and historian Dennis Sullivan as he guides you on a journey through your own history. This is a writing series in which you will record your family or personal story. The sessions offer the opportunity for you to share what you are writing with the group and receive a helpful critique of your work. The program will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month, January through June. Limited seats available.
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The Lady with a Lamp
This compelling historical drama offers a depiction of the life story of Florence Nightingale, the young 19th-century Englishwoman famously drawn to a career in nursing. (IMDB) Starring Anna Neagle and Michel Wilding
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People with opinions welcome to follow where the conversation leads. Always seeking talkers. Very casual. No homework! (possible email debates) Drop in or call for info .
Final day to record Summer Reading Program books and minutes.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
All ages, no registration. Details to follow.
Entering Kindergarten, with caregiver, register.
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The Philadelphia Story
When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. (IMDB) Starring Cary grant and Katherine Hepburn
The Friends of the Library monthly meeting.
The public is always welcome!
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Now Showing:
Music of the Heart
Story of a schoolteacher's struggle to teach violin to inner-city Harlem kids. (IMDB) Starring Meryl Streep and Cloris Leachman
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
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Ironweed
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his home town of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades. (IMDB) Starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep
Contact: Julie-Ann Fortran 765-2837 julieannfortran@gmail.com
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Voorheesville Village Quilters. Please contact Julie-Ann Fortran if there are any questions.
Location: Library Community Room
The nonfiction book discussion group meets at 1pm and 7pm, the second Monday, every other month, to discuss a thought-provoking nonfiction book about about history, politics, contemporary issues, etc.
In 1955, white men in the Mississippi Delta lynched a fourteen-year-old from Chicago named Emmett Till. His murder was part of a wave of white terrorism in the wake of the 1954 Supreme Court decision that declared public school segregation unconstitutional. Only weeks later, Rosa Parks thought about young Emmett as she refused to move to the back of a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Five years later, Black students who called themselves “the Emmett Till generation” launched sit-in campaigns that turned the struggle for civil rights into a mass movement. Till’s lynching became the most notorious hate crime in American history.
Please register at the Information Desk.
Books will be available for purchase ($5). Library copies will also be available for checkout and all titles are available on our Book Discussion Kindle and Overdrive.
The nonfiction book discussion group meets at 1pm and 7pm, the second Monday, every other month, to discuss a thought-provoking nonfiction book about about history, politics, contemporary issues, etc.
In 1955, white men in the Mississippi Delta lynched a fourteen-year-old from Chicago named Emmett Till. His murder was part of a wave of white terrorism in the wake of the 1954 Supreme Court decision that declared public school segregation unconstitutional. Only weeks later, Rosa Parks thought about young Emmett as she refused to move to the back of a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Five years later, Black students who called themselves “the Emmett Till generation” launched sit-in campaigns that turned the struggle for civil rights into a mass movement. Till’s lynching became the most notorious hate crime in American history.
Please register at the Information Desk.
Books will be available for purchase ($5). Library copies will also be available for checkout and all titles are available on our Book Discussion Kindle and Overdrive.
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Join local author and historian Dennis Sullivan as he guides you on a journey through your own history. This is a writing series in which you will record your family or personal story. The sessions offer the opportunity for you to share what you are writing with the group and receive a helpful critique of your work. The program will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month, January through June. Limited seats available.
Now Showing:
Remember?
A jilted man gives his divorced best friend and his ex-wife - to whom he was previously engaged - a potion that causes them to forget each other. Will they fall in love all over again? (IMDB) Starring Robert Taylor and Greer Garson
Bring your projects, socialize, and connect with other crafters. Share your own special talents or learn a new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or quilting skill. All crafters are welcome to join the group.
Now Showing:
The Women
A study of the lives and romantic entanglements of various interconnected women. (IMDB) Starring Norma Shearer and Joan Crawford