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Join the Maker Club for grown-ups and pick up one project kit each month. Take home your project and enjoy some unplugged creativity time. Common household supplies not included. Please register.
It is hat weather! An important part of bundling up againt the cold is to wear a nice cozy hat. Enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity. The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3rKEVkE6dou89ZVT6GTOtA
Families of preschoolers can pick up a TAKE & MAKE BAG at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
No registration required.
Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google My Business, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and more. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Intermediate
Provided through UHLS. Nate Heyer will be the trainer.
Register here:
Grab your latest craft project, and join fellow crafters as we gather for casual conversation about what we are working on and anything else that strikes our fancy.
The Beading Workshop is back, but with a grab-n-go format. Pick up a kit and instructions to make two snowflake suncatchers. For adults and teens in grades 8 and up, please register.
The Middle School Book Club is sponsored by the Voorheesville Public Library and held in collaboration with the Middle/High School Librarian, Chris Menetti. This school year, meetings will be held online after school and will include activities, games, and author info as well as discussion of the book shared. In January we’ll read an exciting survival story, The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
Paperback copies are available, or download an ebook, or borrow a library copy. The club is open to students in grades 6 to 8, new members are always welcome. Please register using our online calendar, or through the Middle School Library’s Google Classroom to get the meeting invitation.
Calling all Foodies! This month we will talk and taste our way through the current issue of Taste of Home Magazine, December 2020/January 2021. The magazine is available to download from the library’s Overdrive account, and can be read on your computer, tablet or smartphone with the Overdrive or Libby app. The library does have devices to check out if you don’t have your own. (We will not have print copies, but the magazine will be widely available on newsstands as the current issue for those who prefer it.) Try out the recipes and join the online meeting to talk about it on discussion night. Registration required to receive the GoToMeeting invitation.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, January 28 at 7pm for Meeting Online: A Primer! From business meetings, to family chats, to presentations, learn how to use free platforms like Google Hangout, GoToMeeting, and Zoom to get together safely and effectively. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Beginner. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. This class is FULL.
How do animals survive the harsh winters in the Northeast? Learn about how fish adapt to the unique properties of water to survive the cold weather, how some birds migrate while others brave the winter, and how some animals prepare their bodies to hibernate.
How Do Animals Survive Winter? is a three-part, science, nature and animal program that helps children develop an understanding of how animals migrate, adapt and/or hibernate to survive the freezing winter environment.
The sessions will be conducted in partnership with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County and taught by a science and animal educator. Children who register should commit to attending all 3 sessions, because the learning builds each week. For ages 8-12. Registration required. Register on January 24 for ALL 3 Sessions (1/24, 31 and 2/7). As of the beginning of January, this 3-part program is full with a waiting list.
Educational activity kits will be given to each child that registers, which will include the science lessons and activities for each week. The kits can be picked up at the library curbside before the 1/24/21 class. An email will be sent to registrants when the kits will be available for pick up.
This class will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to registrants prior to the class.
Monthly FOL meeting.
Learn strategies to tame your overstuffed email inbox and boost productivity using Google's Gmail platform - even if you have an email address from another provider! Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: IntermediateThis class is FULL.
Happy Groundhog Day! Let's learn about this day and all about groundhogs (also called woodchucks). Enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity. The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/LPyxnPo1BOI
Families of preschoolers can pick up a TAKE & MAKE BAG at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
No registration required.
Join us for a special evening with Emmy award winning local television journalist and columnist, John Gray, as we read and discuss his debut novel for an adult audience, Manchester Christmas. His story is a sweet, feel good, uplifting, romance mystery with a hopeful message. We are excited that John will be joining us virtually for the discussion! Copies are available for purchase in local book stores, and library copies can be requested. The eBook edition has been loaded on two of the library's circulating Kindles, which can be requested and checked out. You can check out an eBook using Overdrive - https://uhls.overdrive.com/uhls-voorheesville/content/media/5817169
Registration required. The Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the discussion.
Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using G Suite tools. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Intermediate
Provided through UHLS. Nate Heyer will be the trainer.
Register here:
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Saturday, February 6 at 1pm to learn how to share and save files in the cloud! This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Intermediate. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register HERE.
How do animals survive the harsh winters in the Northeast? Learn about how fish adapt to the unique properties of water to survive the cold weather, how some birds migrate while others brave the winter, and how some animals prepare their bodies to hibernate.
How Do Animals Survive Winter? is a three-part, science, nature and animal program that helps children develop an understanding of how animals migrate, adapt and/or hibernate to survive the freezing winter environment.
The sessions will be conducted in partnership with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County and taught by a science and animal educator. Children who register should commit to attending all 3 sessions, because the learning builds each week. For ages 8-12. Registration required. Register on January 24 for ALL 3 Sessions (1/24, 31 and 2/7). As of the beginning of January, this 3-part program is full with a waiting list.
Educational activity kits will be given to each child that registers, which will include the science lessons and activities for each week. The kits can be picked up at the library curbside before the 1/24/21 class. An email will be sent to registrants when the kits will be available for pick up.
This class will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to registrants prior to the class.
Plan for a secure financial future with experts from SEFCU Institute for Financial Wellbeing. A variety of topics regarding growing, protecting, and saving funds for retirement will be discussed. Common ways to prepare for retirement are identified, along with an introduction to the basics of wills, trusts, and social security earnings. Topics will help in understanding the importance of early planning for retirement. This session is an overview and non-advisory.
Registration Link:
https://sefcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7io-E9EZRnS4d45b_i6KZw
Register through the link above –registration is available until the time of the event. Registration links are unique to each session. All participants will be asked to enter their name and email on the registration page. Once complete, they will receive an email confirmation immediately with details to access the event and links to webinar materials. This message contains all needed details to attend the Zoom webinar. Additional email reminders are shared in the days leading up to the webinar.
Valentine's Day is a time to show those who care about how much we love them. Let's celebrate this holiday of love with special stories, songs, and activities. Enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity. The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3rKEVkE6dou89ZVT6GTOtA
Families of preschoolers can pick up a TAKE & MAKE BAG at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
No registration required.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, February 11 at 7pm for an Introduction to Google Apps Suite! Learn about the free productivity suite known as the Google Apps Suite. In this overview, learn what tools are available free with a Google or Gmail account, how to import and edit documents and files created in other software tools, and best practices for making use of Google's apps. We'll take a short tour of 4 of the most popular tools - Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Beginner. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. This class is FULL.
Pick up your kit between 11 & 4. Build your own launcher to send ping pong balls flying, marking the trajectory and distance of your shots and targets. Redesign your launcher with greater accuracy and precision through the optional labs and graphing sheets, then compete in exciting design challenges. Change one variable at a time, utilizing scientific and engineering methods to successfully hit targets. Use recycling bin materials or extra components to build a kicker, plunger, trebuchet, or slingshot – your imagination is the limit! Attend the optional online meetup on Friday, February 19 at 11:00 am to show off your launcher and shot accuracy. For grades 6 and up, please register.
2021 is the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day and we will be doing it a little bit differently this year! Do you love your library? We love that you do! Join Miss Lisa and Mrs. Brown live on Zoom to celebrate all that’s great about the library through shared stories, songs, activities, and interactive props. Watch how a book gets checked out and placed on a curbside cart for pickup. See and hear books sliding through the bookdrop.You may pick up your fun activity bag starting the week before this Zoom event. This bag will include craft supplies, paper hearts for a special project, fun props, and surprise activities and prizes.
For ages 3-8 and families. Activity bags can be picked up at the library during curbside hours starting February 8th. Please register for your Zoom link and to request your bag.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Saturday, February 13 at 1pm to learn how to Grow Your Business with Youtube! This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register HERE.
Think cold, think cool, think chilly winter fun! Join Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa for a live Zoom STEAM storytime with books, activities, and experiments as we celebrate the wonders of the winter season. Activities may include a LEGO challenge with sledding ramp, winter weighing station, ice lift challenge, an optical trick called a thaumatrope, and painted pasta snowflakes.
For ages 2.5 - 7 and families. Take & Make bags with the supplies for some of the STEAM experiments will be available for pick up prior to the session. Please register.
Brighten up your February break with a little pop of color! Join local artist and teacher, Megan Viscio, for a virtual art class where students will learn how to create a colorful, painted polyptych. Dabble in a bit of Modern Art History and dip your paintbrush into some color theory. The process is quite simple but the end result will look like something you might see at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City! You may even learn a few new words to add to your artistic vocabulary. Each take-and-make kit includes the supplies needed to make 4 painted pinwheels. Take & Make Kits can be picked up at the library during curbside hours starting February 15. Megan's instructional video will be posted to the library's YouTube channel on 2/15. The link will be posted here as well. For grades 1 - 6. Young children will require assistance. Please register.
Enjoy gaming together, from your home. Tackle Minute to Win it challenges, play a few rounds of Bring Your Own Book, and solve puzzles in a virtual break-out room. Grades 6 and up, please register.
Meet Jeopardy contestant Rick Terpstra, and hear about his winning streak on season 34 that carried over to season 35 in 2018. Get the behind the scenes scoop on Alex Trebek and all things Jeopardy. Try to stump Rick, or answer some trivia questions yourself. Please register to have the Zoom meeting link emailed to you.
What does it take to make a car move? Join science teacher, Leiana Hawkins, for a fun and educational live Zoom class as we talk about force and motion. We will use what we learn to design and tweak rubber-band race cars to see how far they can go! Take & Make Exploration Kits with experiments, activities, and supplies will be provided to all registrants prior to the class. The kits can be picked up during the library's curbside hours starting Monday, February 8.
The Zoom link will be emailed to the registrants prior to the class. For grades K-2. Registration required.
The Mystery of the Gold Coin (“Greetings from Somewhere” Book 1) by Harper Paris
Children in grades 2-3 are invited to join Miss Lisa and Mrs. Brown for an exciting adventure as we read and discuss the delightful book The Mystery of the Gold Coin. When Ethan and Ella learn that their mother has accepted the position of travel writer for The Brookeston Times, they are not happy even though their mom and dad promise them that this will be a great experience. The day before they are set to leave, their Grandpa Harry gives Ella a pretty journal and Ethan a gold coin, but the morning of their departure, Ethan realizes he's lost the coin! Will they solve the mystery of the missing coin before it’s time to head to the airport? For children in grades 2-3. Parents are invited to join as well. Registration required.
Books will be available for the children to keep and can be picked up at the library or borrowed through the library system. Arrangements will be made for those who register.
The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the meeting date.
How can we use electricity to make things move? Join science teacher, Leiana Hawkins, for a fun and educational live Zoom class as we experiment with simple circuit materials to learn the basics of current electricity. We will put our knowledge to the test when we design fun Art Bots! Take & Make Exploration Kits with experiments, activities, and supplies will be provided to all registrants prior to the class. The kits can be picked up during the library's curbside hours starting Monday, February 8.
The Zoom link will be emailed to the registrants prior to the class. For grades 3-5. Registration required.
Millions have watched the ground breaking documentary-drama, "The Social Dilemma," which features the voices of technologists, researchers, and activists working to align technology with the interests of humanity. We tweet, we like, and we share, but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? "The Social Dilemma" reveals how social media is reprogramming civilization with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
Join us for a virtual viewing of "The Social Dilemma" from 6:15-7:45. From 8:00-9:00, Mike Feurstein, award-winning filmmaker, teacher, and the creator of UnMake a Bully and a partner in the DON'T WAIT to UnMake a Bully program, will facilitate a discussion. Feurstein is dedicated to giving students a voice in the stand against bullying through film and anti-bullying education and has researched the negative effects of social media on young people. You may attend the entire program with the documentary and discussion or watch the documentary on your own (requires Netflix subscription) and attend only the discussion portion, which starts at 8:00.
For students in grades 6-12 WITH parents/caregivers, educators, parents of children younger than 6th grade, and anyone who may be interested in this important conversation. Please register.
"The Social Dilemma" Official Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0
Mike Feurstein - https://dontwaitproject.org/dw-unmake-program
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, February 18 at 7pm for Survey Says! Polling, Quizzing, Signups and more with Google Forms! This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register HERE.
Optional online meet-up for creative students! Sign on to show off your Ping Pong Ball Launcher design and shot accuracy. Share other things you've made too, from contraptions to sewing projects. Private meeting link will be sent to those who register. Grades 6 and up, please register.
More great YA lit is turning up on screens. Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz is the first book in the Alex Rider series. If you like fast-paced action and cool spy gadgets, join the club! Meet up online to discuss the book, the streaming series, and high-tech gadgets. Pick up a free paperback copy from the library or download the ebook from Libby. For grades 8 and up, please register to get the meeting link and activity pack.
Join the Maker Club for grown-ups and pick up one project kit each month. Take home your project and enjoy some unplugged creativity time. Common household supplies not included. Please register.
The Middle School Book Club is held in collaboration with the Middle/High School Librarian, Chris Menetti. Meetings will be held online after school and will include activities and author info as well as discussion of the book shared. In February we'll read a title about friendship and public high schools closing -- but it's set in Arkansas in 1958?! What was going on there? Read The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine to find out.
Paperback copies are available, or download an ebook, or borrow a library copy. The club is open to students in grades 6 to 8, new members are always welcome. Please register using our online calendar, or through the Middle School Library’s Google Classroom to get the meeting invitation.
Grab your latest craft project, and join fellow crafters as we gather for casual conversation about what we are working on and anything else that strikes our fancy.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, February 25 at 7pm to learn how to use Microsoft Excel! Learn how to navigate the Excel interface, enter and format data, perform simple calculations, and create tables to sort data in this beginner's class. On screen demonstrations will illustrate all the techniques and information presented. Then, use the provided practice files, exercises, and handouts to apply learning after class. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register using this form.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Sat, Feb 27 1pm to learn how to Declutter Your Email Inbox! This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register HERE.
Interested in making dinner together as a family? Want to make a simple, nutritious and delicious meal perfect for a cold winter evening that will be ready to serve at dinnertime? The Voorheesville Public Library is excited to again partner with the educators at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County. This program is for FAMILIES with children in grades K-8. Take & Make Bags will be given to each family that registers, which will include a variety of items including most of the supplies for meal preparation. Supplies and space are limited.
When registering as a FAMILY, please include all names of those who will be attending with the adult's name first and the children's names, separated by a comma, after. For younger children (grades K-3), please make sure that an older sibling or an adult is assisting during the cooking class. Registrants may begin picking up the kits starting Monday, 2/22. You will receive notification via email.
This class will be held virtually via Zoom.
The world is filled with amazing colors! What is your favorite color? Enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity. The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel.
Families of preschoolers can pick up a TAKE & MAKE BAG at the side entrance at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
No registration required.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Pick up a kit to put together an easy beading project with a minimum of tools. Learn techniques that you can use to bead creative at home. Teens in grades 9-12 and adults, please register.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Saturday, March 6 1pm to learn how to Reach Customers Online with Google! This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register HERE.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. by Yuval Noah Harari
Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.(Amazon)
Please register online.
Limited copies of the book are available for purchase. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
What can float or fly in the sky? Let's read about things that go up, UP and a w a y... Enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity. The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel.
Families of preschoolers can pick up a TAKE & MAKE BAG at the side entrance at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
No registration required.
Financial decisions made today greatly impact your future. When using credit, you are spending your future income. This concept will be the backdrop while you explore managing credit responsibly, how to obtain credit, and the meaning of credit scores and credit reports. Learn from the experts at SEFCU Institute for Financial Wellbeing.
Registration Link:
https://sefcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iXfls-itRX-jtvgfa0C9yA
Register through the link above –registration is available until the time of the event. Registration links are unique to each session. All participants will be asked to enter their name and email on the registration page. Once complete, they will receive an email confirmation immediately with details to access the event and links to webinar materials. This message contains all needed details to attend the Zoom webinar. Additional email reminders are shared in the days leading up to the webinar.
Fishing is fun and fish are an important part of a healthy diet. To help people make healthier choices about which fish to catch and in which local waters to catch them, the New York State Department of Health issues advisories and detailed maps.
Come learn how to put this information to use and even pick up some healthy and delicious cooking tips! Presentation by Karen Roberts Mort of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, March 11 at 7pm to learn how to use Windows 10! Learn how to get the most out of the Windows 10 interface, customize your start menu and desktop, navigate with a mouse or touch, access settings, and install apps. Bonus: learn how to stream videos and download digital library content for free using the Overdrive app. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Beginner. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register using this form.
Reduce waste by making cotton dishcloths with this beginner project. Learn to crochet a cotton dishcloth from Amanda of Clear Star Studios. Kit will include crochet hook, yarn needle, and one skein of cotton yarn. Two hours of Community Service will be earned for following the lesson and crocheting one reusable dishcloth to use at home. Teens may make more and donate to the food pantry to earn more time. Grades 7-12, please register for the videorecorded tutorial link.
For children 18 months - 5 years with parents/caregivers. More details to follow.
Play with your food! Make faces from foods you find in your house, like cereal, pasta, fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese and cold cuts. When you're finished, you can eat your art!
Lisa Fesmire will post a short video to get you going on this project. When you’re finished making your fun foodie face, please send us a photo.
For students in grades K-4.
Take & Make bags containing some dry goods will be available starting March 15th.
Registration will open soon.
How are you feeling today - sad, happy, grumpy, mad or silly? We experience a lot of emotions every day. Enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity. The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel.
Families of preschoolers can pick up a TAKE & MAKE BAG at the side entrance at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
No registration required.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Create a favorite book scene starring everyone's favorite sweet, squishy characters -- Peeps! Pick up a small bag of mixed candy to inspire your diorama, and add more ingredients from your pantry. Build a backdrop from recycled cardboard, use toys as props, and get out the art supplies to bring your vision to reality! Email a photo of your creation to be part of the virtual exhibit in April. Open to grades 5 -9, please register.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, March 25 at 7pm for a Digital Organization Sampler! Take a guided tour of the best apps for getting organized, making deadlines, collaborating on projects, saving time, and maximizing efficiency. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Beginner. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register using this form.
We’re Not From Here by Geoff Rodkey
The Middle School Book Club is sponsored by the Voorheesville Public Library and held in collaboration with the Middle/High School Librarian, Chris Menetti. This school year, meetings will be held online after school and will include activities, games, and author info as well as discussion of the book shared. The club is open to students in grades 6 to 8, new members are always welcome. In March we’ll read a science fiction adventure. Paperback copies will be available. In addition, titles can be downloaded as ebooks, or borrowed from the library. Please register using our online calendar, or through the Middle School Library’s Google Classroom to get the meeting invitation.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, April 1 at 7pm for an Introduction to Google Apps Suite! Learn about the free productivity suite known as the Google Apps Suite. In this overview, learn what tools are available free with a Google or Gmail account, how to import and edit documents and files created in other software tools, and best practices for making use of Google's apps. We'll take a short tour of 4 of the most popular tools - Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Beginner. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register using this form.
More details to follow. For grades 2-6.
Do I see spots? You can find spots and dots in many places. Let's find them together. Enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity. The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel.
Families of preschoolers can pick up a TAKE & MAKE BAG at the side entrance at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
No registration required.
Learn to make cute cupcake charms from polymer clay. Pick up your take and make bag that includes polymer clay and a cupcake mold, then view the videorecorded lesson taught by Amanda of Clear Star Studios. Grades 6-12, please register.
Learn about the science of engineering through an engaging story and hands-on engineering project from the wonderful educators at the Museum of Science and Technology. Children will build their own take-home flying machine and get to test and improve its performance. Supplies can be picked up at the library before the session. For grades K-2. Please register. Registrants will be notified when they will be available for pick up and the Zoom link will be emailed before the class. For grades K-2. Please register.
Lies in White Dresses by Sofia Grant
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library. A limited number of copies will be available in print for $5.00. We will also have library copies as well as digital formats including Hoopla. Virtual program.
Learn about forensic science and how evolving technology helps scientists and detectives discover the truth about mysterious criminal cases. Students will participate in a mock investigation where they identify the main types of fingerprints, explore the science of chromatography, learn about DNA and how to extract it, and use all of the evidence to identify the culprit. This online class will be conducted by MiSci educators for students in grades 5-8. Please register to get the Zoom meeting link.
From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
Students in grades 4-6 are invited to join Mrs. Brown for a fun and engaging evening as we read and discuss From the Desk of Zoe Washington. Zoe Washington has a lot going on in her life this summer. She is an enthusiastic baker who wants to compete on the Food Network show Kids Bake Challenge! She’s not speaking to Trevor, her best friend and next-door neighbor. She receives a letter from her father, whom she’s never met, from prison. This summer Zoe has to manage all of that and somehow fix it all!
8th grader, Ellie Parmenter, who has her own small business selling custom decorated cupcakes, will provide a hands on demonstration of her skills! For students in grades 4-6. Registration required.
Library books will be available for the children to check out and can be picked up at the library. The digital eBook and audiobook are also available through Overdrive - https://uhls.overdrive.com/uhls-voorheesville/content/search?query=From%20the%20Desk%20of%20Zoe%20Washington
Arrangements will be made for those who register to pick up the book and Take & Make supplies for a fun cupcake decorating activity.
The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the meeting date.
Netflix has optioned so many great YA lit titles for movies and series – why not read the originals before (or after) you view? Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone is finally streaming in April! Pick up a paperback copy at the library and dive into the Grishaverse. Copies are also available for download from the public library’s Libby account. Open to grades 7 and up, please register to receive a party kit and the private link to the online meeting.
Interested in cooking together as a family? Want to learn how to make simple, nutritious and delicious vegetable stir fry and spring rolls? Spring is the time for sunshine, color, and fresh vegetables!The Voorheesville Public Library is excited to partner with the educators at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County as part of the Healthy Families Grant. This program is for FAMILIES with children in grades K-8. Take & Make Bags will be given to each family that registers, which will include some of the supplies and tools for meal preparation. Hannaford gift cards will be included so that families can purchase fresh vegetables as close to the April 11th date as possible.
When registering as a FAMILY, please include all names of those who will be attending with the adult's name first and the children's names, separated by a comma, after. For younger children (grades K-3), please make sure that an older sibling or an adult is assisting during the cooking class. Registrants may begin picking up the kits starting Monday, 4/5. You will receive notification via email. This class will be held virtually via Zoom.
Second half of Sapiens book discussion. Please register for the first half of the book discussion on March 8th to be sent the GoToMeeting link for this session. Newcomers may contact Michele for information if interested in joining for second half only.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, April 15 at 7pm to learn how to use Facebook for Business! Learn how to create a free online presence for your business, nonprofit, or organization. We'll explore Facebook's Pages feature, including setup, posting content, and understanding usage statistics. We'll also
discuss Facebook's paid ad features and key social media marketing principles. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Intermediate. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register using this form.
For children 18 months - 5 years with parents/caregivers. More details to follow.
Winter is done. Spring has sprung! Enjoy a theme-based, multi-age virtual storytime with an emphasis on early literacy. Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity. The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library's YouTube channel.
Families of preschoolers can pick up a TAKE & MAKE BAG at the side entrance at the library each week. The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Each week's bags will be at the library from Tuesday-Saturday of that week.
No registration required.
Lies in White Dresses by Sofia Grant
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library. A limited number of copies will be available in print for $5.00. We will also have library copies as well as digital formats including Hoopla. Virtual program.
Learn how to make and flavor your own homemade kombucha with fruit and herbs in this hands-on workshop! Each participant will receive their own SCOBY, starter liquid and guide to start brewing kombucha at home.
Join nationally recognized teacher, author, and educational consultant, Dr. Michele Borba, as we read and discuss her new book, Thrivers. Have you ever wondered why some thrive while others may not? According to Dr. Borba, thrivers are different. They flourish in our fast-paced, digital-driven, often uncertain world. Why? Dr. Borba combed scientific studies on resilience, spoke to dozens of researchers/experts in the field, and interviewed more than 100 young people from all walks of life, and she found something surprising: the difference between those who struggle and those who succeed comes down not to grades or test scores, but to seven character traits that set Thrivers apart. These thriver traits--confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and optimism-- allow kids to roll with the punches and succeed in life and can be taught to children at any age. In Thrivers, Dr. Borba offers practical, actionable ways to develop these traits in children from preschool through high school, showing how to teach kids how to cope today so they can thrive tomorrow! For parents of all ages, educators, and anyone interested in learning more. Registration required. Hardcover books will be available for purchase for $5.00 or can be borrowed through the library system’s print and digital collections. Arrangements will be made for those who register to pick up the book. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the meeting date. To learn more about Dr. Borba, visit her website at https://www.micheleborba.com/
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
The Middle School Book Club is sponsored by the Voorheesville Public Library and held in collaboration with the Middle/High School Librarian, Chris Menetti. This school year, meetings will be held online after school and will include activities, games, and author info as well as discussion of the book shared. The club is open to students in grades 6 to 8, new members are always welcome. Paperback copies will be available. In addition, titles can be downloaded as ebooks, or borrowed from the library. Please register using our online calendar, or through the Middle School Library’s Google Classroom to get the meeting invitation.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, April 29 at 7pm to learn how to use Mailchimp for Email Marketing! Learn how to create email marketing campaigns for your business, organization, or cause with a free MailChimp account! You’ll learn how to create simple email campaigns, track your open rates, and generate a mailing list signup form for your website or Facebook Page. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. Skill Level: Intermediate. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register using this form.
Becoming. by Michelle Obama
![Becoming by [Michelle Obama]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Qvg3aPEpL.jpg)
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same. (Amazon)
Please register online.
Limited copies of the book are available for purchase. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, May 13 at 7pm for an Introduction to Microsoft Excel! Learn how to navigate the Excel interface, enter and format data, perform simple calculations, and create tables to sort data in this beginner's class. On screen demonstrations will illustrate all the techniques and information presented. Then, use the provided practice files, exercises, and handouts to apply learning after class. Click here for setup instructions. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register using this form.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, May 27 at 7pm for an Introduction to Windows 10! Learn how to get the most out of the Windows 10 interface, customize your start menu and desktop, navigate with a mouse or touch, access settings, and install apps. Bonus: learn how to stream videos and download digital library content for free using the Overdrive app. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register using this form.
Join trainer Nate Heyer on Thursday, June 10 at 7pm for an Introduction to Google Forms! Learn how to use the free Google Forms and Sheets tools to create interactive quizzes, polls, sign ups, and surveys, and explore the results. This session will be held online via GoToMeeting. Click here for setup instructions. This class is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System. Please register using this form.
Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains. by Cassie Chambers
![Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by [Cassie Chambers]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jBWGaEMBL.jpg)
After rising from poverty to earn two Ivy League degrees, an Appalachian lawyer pays tribute to the strong “hill women” who raised and inspired her, and whose values have the potential to rejuvenate a struggling region. (Amazon)
Please register online.
Limited copies of the book are available for purchase. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
The Splendid and the Vile. by Eric Larson
![The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by [Erik Larson]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+ID6sEpPL.jpg)
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake delivers an intimate chronicle of Winston Churchill and London during the Blitz—an inspiring portrait of courage and leadership in a time of unprecedented crisis. (Amazon)
Please register online.
Limited copies of the book are available for purchase. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
The Body: A Guide for Occupants. by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody.
Please register online.
Limited copies of the book are available for purchase. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.