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The Night Watchman by Louise Eridrich
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library. A limited number of copies will be available in print for $5.00. There will also be library copies available as well as digital formats. Please Register
Join Dr. William Reszelbach, a child of Holocaust survivors, as he shares his family’s harrowing experiences at the hands of the Nazis, coupled with Holocaust history. Dr. Reszelbach will discuss his parents will to survive and how these traumatic events affected their new life in the USA, as well as his own life, and his perspective on modern-day anti-Semitism.
High School Juniors and Seniors will earn Community Service for attendance.
Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library. There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers.
This weeks movie is:
Rio Lobo
1970 1h 54m
Starring: John Wayne and Jorge Rivero
Movie attendance will be limited to 12, so be sure to get a seat early.
Explore the landscape of Thacher Park and see different kinds of rocks and fossils. Enjoy caves, rock faults, and learn more about the history of the park. Appropriate for adults and seniors. Registration required. Subject to weather cancellation. Meet at the Paint Mine parking Lot- Across the Street from the Thacher Visitor Center. The Paint Mine Trailhead Parking Lot will be on your left if you are traveling North from New Salem, before the Nature Center.
Pick up a kit and enjoy some creative time! The kit can be picked up during the library’s open hours, then take it home to complete an easy project. Please register. Supplies are limited.
"Quack, quack!" says the duck. Let's quack our way into a storytime that will be just ducky! Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home.
Join us to share our arts, crafts and conversation.
Gail Brown & Lisa Fesmire will be welcoming the Voorheesville Elementary School’s kindergarten class to a virtual library visit. Each student will receive a special bag of goodies & their very own library card!
The Middle School Book Club is sponsored by the Voorheesville Public Library and the C.A. Bouton Middle/High School Library. Read the 2021 Newbery-winning title, then come try some Korean snacks and explore a new culture. Open to grades 6 to 8. For this last meeting of the school year, 5th graders are also welcome to join the club! Please register and pick up a hardcover copy of the book.
Use the library LEGO® bricks for building, littleBits for inventing, and Ozobots to learn easy coding. Grades K-5, please register.
Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library. There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers.
This weeks movie is:
Yankee Doodle Dandy
1942 2h 6m
Starring: James Cagney
Movie attendance will be limited to 12, so be sure to get a seat early.
Recipes from My Home Kitchen by Christine Ha In her kitchen, Christine Ha possesses a rare ingredient that most professionally-trained chefs never learn to use: the ability to cook by sense. After tragically losing her sight in her twenties, this remarkable home cook, who specializes in the mouthwatering, wildly popular Vietnamese comfort foods of her childhood, as well as beloved American standards that she came to love growing up in Texas, re-learned how to cook. Using her heightened senses, she turns out dishes that are remarkably delicious, accessible, luscious, and crave-worthy. This program is subsidized by the Friends of the Library. A limited number of copies will be available in print for $5.00. There will also be library copies and digital formats available. Please Register for the GoToMeeting link.
Come to the library on your day off to unwind with some friends. Play group games, board games and Switch games on the big screen. Magic the Gathering cards available -- build a winning deck! Open to students in grade 6 and up, please register.
The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Join us to share our arts, crafts and conversation.
The Voorheesville Public Library is excited to keep our community reading, learning and exploring with the Summer Adventure @ the Voorpl. Please visit our website to make an account to track reading progress beginning on June 1. The READSquared software has sections for preschoolers, children, teens and adults – so why not register yourself along with your children? There will be prize incentives to keep participants recording their progress through our end date – Friday, August 12.
Infinite Country by Patricia Engel
How this family came to occupy two different countries, comes into focus like twists of a kaleidoscope. Talia’s parents, Mauro and Elena, fall in love as teenagers against a backdrop of civil war and social unrest. They leave Bogotá with their firstborn, in pursuit of safety and opportunity in the United States on a temporary visa, and we see the births of two more children, on American soil. We witness the decisions and indecisions that lead to Mauro’s deportation and the family’s splintering.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library. A limited number of copies will be available in print for $5.00. There will also be library copies available as well as digital formats. Please Register
Let’s get together inside for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, and books! Ages 0-30 months w/caregiver.
Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library. There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers.
This weeks movie is:
The American President
1995 1h 54m
Starring: Michael Douglas and Annette Benning
Movie attendance will be limited to 12, so be sure to get a seat early.
Students currently in grade 6 and up can earn community service credit for assisting with summer programs. Jobs include participating in Teen Advisory Group meetings, helping prepare activity kits, assisting with children's programs, some computer tasks, and writing book reviews. For more information, please contact Debbie Sternklar at the library, or email teens@voorpl.org. Please register to become part of this summer’s teen volunteer group and attend this orientation meeting at the public library.
Students currently in grade 6 and up can earn community service credit for assisting with summer programs. Jobs include participating in Teen Advisory Group meetings, helping prepare activity kits, assisting with children's programs, some computer tasks, and writing book reviews. For more information, please contact Debbie Sternklar at the library, or email teens@voorpl.org. Please register to become part of this summer’s teen volunteer group and attend this orientation meeting at the public library.
Parents are the number one influence on a teen’s decision not to use alcohol and drugs. Guest speakers Diane Blinn and Chris Gilhooly, both Licensed Clinical Social Workers, will prepare parents to lower their child's risk of abusing substances through clear communication and consequences. Parents will leave this program ready to begin substance abuse prevention conversations with their middle and high school-aged students. For parents of students in grades 5 and up; please register.
The tradition continues with the sixth 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. We will have a true bicycle block party complete with music, food, fire trucks, a bounce house, storytime, craft time, bicycle skills class, a BMX demonstration, pony rides and farm animals to pet from Ponies for Hire, an adult guided ride, and more! All activities will be on a closed bicycle riding loop (Grove Street and the Rail Trail). Come join the fun!
New additions to this year's Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day are group rides lead by an experienced guide. A guide from Flow Riders will lead children ages 12 and under with an adult down the rail trail to the Hilton Barn trails. A waiver, which will be available at the event, will need to be signed prior to participating in the group ride. Please meet at the Flow Rider station. Please register for children ages 12 and under with a parent.
New additions to this year's Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day are group rides lead by an experienced guide. Fran Vincent, owner of Vincent Multisport and member of the Coeur Ambassador Elite Team, will lead riders, ages 13-17 with an adult, on a 10-mile loop along beautiful quiet roads. A waiver, which will be available at the event, will need to be signed prior to participating in the group ride. Please meet at the pavilion or at Grove and N Main St. Please register for teens ages 13-17 with an adult.
New additions to this year's Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day are groups rides lead by an experienced guide. A guide from Flow Riders will lead teens ages 13-17 with an adult down the rail trail to the Hilton Barn trails. A waiver, which will be available at the event, will need to be signed prior to partcipating in the group ride. Please meet at the Flow Rider station. Please register for teens ages 13-17 with a parent.
Monthly Friends of the Library Meeting
It's almost time to pick delicious strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Come enjoy stories about these beautiful fruits! Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home.
Outreach program for Kids Club children only.
Let’s get together inside for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, and books! Ages 0-30 months w/caregiver.
Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library. There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers.
This weeks movie is:
Now, Voyager
1942 1h 57m
Starring: Bette Davis and Claude Rains
Movie attendance will be limited to 12, so be sure to get a seat early.
The Wright - Quigley Duo will perform works for Flute and Guitar written by composers from the 19th century up to the present day including works by Giuliani, Ibert, Pujol, and more.
This performance is sponsored by the Start Up New York grant, administered by the Arts Center of the Capital Region and the Jim Clark Community Performance Fund and the Albany Musicians Association, Local 14, AFM
Rain date from scheduled June 5th event.
Join Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center guides for this one hour, beginner’s lesson on birding. Spring is here and birdsong is in the air. This is the best time to see birds dressed in their finest plumage and singing to find their mates. We’ll start at the Nature Center feeders and head out on the trails to see a variety of song birds in field and forest. This tour is suitable for adults and seniors. Subject to cancellation due to weather. Meet at Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, located at 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville NY 12180.
Hurray for sunshine and warm temperatures. Let's welcome the spectacular season of summer! Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home.
Infinite Country by Patricia Engel
How this family came to occupy two different countries, comes into focus like twists of a kaleidoscope. Talia’s parents, Mauro and Elena, fall in love as teenagers against a backdrop of civil war and social unrest. They leave Bogotá with their firstborn, in pursuit of safety and opportunity in the United States on a temporary visa, and we see the births of two more children, on American soil. We witness the decisions and indecisions that lead to Mauro’s deportation and the family’s splintering.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Library. A limited number of copies will be available in print for $5.00. There will also be library copies available as well as digital formats. Please Register
The 14th season of the Voorheesville Farmer's Market begins June 15. Come meet our vendors and all the wonderful goods and services they offer.
Let’s get together inside for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, and books! Ages 0-30 months w/caregiver.
Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library. There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers.
This weeks movie is:
Treasure of the Sierra Madre
1948 2h 13m
Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston
Movie attendance will be limited to 12, so be sure to get a seat early.
See the streets of Voorheesville as never before with Village historian Dennis Sullivan. This walking tour will begin at Voorheesville Elementary School, and conclude with refreshments at the Rail Trail pavilion on Grove St. Registration is required. Please register individually.
The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Pick up a kit and enjoy some creative time! The kit can be picked up during the library’s open hours, then take it home to complete an easy project. Please register. Supplies are limited.
We Who Believe in Freedom: A Community Conversation
Speakers:
Dr. Alice Green, Executive Director, the Center for Law and Justice
Paul Grondahl, Director, NYS Writers Institute
June 20, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Online via Zoom
Join us for a free community conversation with Dr. Alice Green about her book We Who Believe in Freedom: Activism and the Struggle for Social Justice. In discussion with Paul Grondahl, Green will talk about her experience as a life-long advocate for social justice, discuss historic and continuing challenges in our community, and share the work she is currently doing and how community members can help.
The first 100 people to register for this program will receive a free copy of the book!
The program will be offered online, with a Zoom link sent following registration. To register, please visit here: https://bit.ly/3uUggZ5
Request to borrow a copy in a physical format here: https://bit.ly/3Eq1soj
Dr. Alice Green founded the Center for Law and Justice, a civil rights organization, in 1985, and serves as its executive director. With deep roots in community organizing in Albany and experience at state and local levels in correctional alternatives and civil liberties, Dr. Green is a well-respected speaker, writer, teacher, and instigator of “good trouble,” in the words of John Lewis. Dr. Green holds a doctorate in criminal justice and master’s degrees in education, social work, and criminology.
Paul Grondahl is the Director of the New York State Writers Institute at the University at Albany, a pre-eminent literary presenting organization. An award-winning journalist and author, Mr. Grondahl brings 32 years of reporting experience for the Albany Times Union, which continues to host his weekly column. His many books include political biographies of Teddy Roosevelt and Albany Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd.
This program is presented in collaboration with the Center for Law and Justice and the New York State Writers Institute and is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System.
Did you know that June 21st is Llama Appreciation Day? Join the Wunsapana 4-H Club to celebrate these amazing animals! You will learn about llamas, create a needle felted llama and participate in other activities including meeting some beautiful llamas. For all ages and families. Registration not required.
Try an easy project to learn beading techniques needing only a few basic tools. Make some fun summer earrings! Teens in grades 9-12 and adults, please register for the time that best fits your schedule.
Community Room will be unavailable between programs.
Try an easy project to learn beading techniques needing only a few basic tools. Make some fun summer earrings! Teens in grades 9-12 and adults, please register for the time that best fits your schedule.
Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library. There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers.
This weeks movie is:
Fried Green Tomatoes
1991 2h 10m
Starring: Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy
Movie attendance will be limited to 12, so be sure to get a seat early.
Use the library LEGO® bricks for building, littleBits and Strawbees for inventing, and Ozobots to learn easy coding. Grades K-5, please register.
Teens are welcome to come use the library's maker equipment and supplies. Learn about 3D printing, use the sewing machines or littleBits electronic components, create with sticker circuits or STEAM kits. Craft and art supplies available too -- just bring along your creativity! Grades 6+, please register.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the Library.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Join us for a classic movie, and a relaxing afternoon at the library. There's always time for some trivia before the show starts, so settle in early, choose some snacks and a drink, and visit with your fellow movie lovers.
This weeks movie is:
Argo
2012 2h
Starring: Ben Afflect and Bryan Cranston
Movie attendance will be limited to 12, so be sure to get a seat early.
Manga readers are invited to pick up a copy of Behind the Scenes by Bisco Hatori, then join the Art Squad for a fun evening of manga activities. Play an improv game, learn some movie make-up tips and enjoy some Japanese food. Cosplay encouraged, since the Art Squad works with all of the film clubs on campus! Grades 8-12, please register.
The library is closed for summer hours.
Pick up a new BINGO card at the library or print a card out from the website every two weeks. Complete 5 squares in a row to earn BINGO. Receive a bookmark, pin or a magnet for the first 2 bingo rows completed. Keep going and complete the entire board to pick a prize from the prize box.
The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
with Susan Togut
Have you enjoyed the beautiful art along the Voorheesville Rail Trail? Who created it and what was the inspiration? Through the magic of creativity, children will participate in diverse art making to explore the challenging times we are living through while connecting with art along the Voorheesville Rail Trail. Students will meet and learn about the Rail Trail art from the artist, Susan Togut. Participants will learn about public art, illuminated painting, mandalas and other visual arts dimensions. This hands-on program will be inclusive, nurturing, multi-faceted and lots of fun, including both individual and collaborative projects. For grades 1-6. Registrants must commit to both days. Register on July 6th for BOTH July 6 and July 8.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Let's meet inside for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, & toys, then have water play outside (weather permitting). Ages 0-30 months w/caregiver.
with Susan Togut
Have you enjoyed the beautiful art along the Voorheesville Rail Trail? Who created it and what was the inspiration? Through the magic of creativity, children will participate in diverse art making to explore the challenging times we are living through while connecting with art along the Voorheesville Rail Trail. Students will meet and learn about the Rail Trail art from the artist, Susan Togut. Participants will learn about public art, illuminated painting, mandalas and other visual arts dimensions. This hands-on program will be inclusive, nurturing, multi-faceted and lots of fun, including both individual and collaborative projects. For grades 1-6. Registrants must commit to both days. Register on July 6th for BOTH July 6 and July 8.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
This is an Indian Ladder Farms sponsored educational program in partnership with the Voorheesville Public Library and the educators at the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center. Information about the program will be available soon on the Indian Ladder Farms website. Tickets will be available on the Indian Ladder site webstore closer to the date of the event.
The library is closed for summer hours.
Yellow Bird by Sierra Crane Murdock
The gripping true story of a murder on an Indian reservation, and the unforgettable Arikara woman who becomes obsessed with solving it—an urgent work of literary journalism.
Yellow Bird by Sierra Crane Murdock
The gripping true story of a murder on an Indian reservation, and the unforgettable Arikara woman who becomes obsessed with solving it—an urgent work of literary journalism.
Come to a deep dive with Miss Lisa’s Music! With some familiar favorites and new music just for the summer programs, we’ll sing, dance, and play instruments while we explore Oceans of Possibilities together. For children ages 2-6 with caregiver. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Create a colorful collage postcard using fabric, scissors, an iron, and a little machine-sewing. All supplies provided. Grades 7 and up, including adults. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Come learn about the healthy consumption of local fish and safe places to catch them. We will learn to identify fish from local waters and how to read the advisory maps. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County.
This is an Indian Ladder Farms sponsored educational program in partnership with the Voorheesville Public Library and the educators at the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center. Information about the program will be available soon on the Indian Ladder Farms website. Tickets will be available on the Indian Ladder site webstore closer to the date of the event.
Want to learn the basics of this popular sport? Join us at the Nichols Park pickleball court for an inclusive introductory class led by Lauren Sirkin, certified recreation therapy specialist. This class is for beginners of all ages and abilities. Pickleballs and paddles will be provided. Please wear athletic shoes and bring your own water. Adults, please register.
Join our new Graphic Novel Book Discussion. We will be meeting quarterly. The first graphic novel we'll be discussing is The Great Gatsby. Adults are invited to join in a discussion and offer opinions, ideas and comments on this graphic novel. This program is funded by the Friends of the Library. A limited number of copies will be available in print for $5.00. There will also be library copies available as well as digital formats. Please Register
Let's meet inside for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, & toys, then have water play outside (weather permitting). Ages 0-30 months w/caregiver.
Want to learn some astonishing facts while getting up close and personal with some unusual reptiles and animals? Uncharted Wild will entertain and educate as they introduce us to a variety of reptiles and animals, many of which you will have the opportunity to pet at the end of the show! For all ages and families. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Join local artist and educator, Megan Viscio, as we make a miniature and whimsical seaside village. Students will use a variety of leftovers and scrap materials such as wood, paper, fabric, plastic caps and bits to make an upcycled piece of art. We will use leftover and otherwise trash materials with the knowledge that the less we consume as humans, the safer our oceans and its inhabitants will be. For grades 3-8. Please Register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Take a trip down memory lane with local history guide Dennis Ulion. Learn about how Voorheesville became Voorheesville, and how it became what it is today. Please register. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as this walk is 2.2 miles and may take over 2 hours. Subject to rain cancellation.
The library is closed for summer hours.
Did you know that fish swim In ponds, rivers, lakes, and oceans? Let's find out more about them! Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. Ages 2-5 w/caregiver.
Are you a budding writer interested in being inspired and learning techniques from an award-winning author? Veera Hiranandani will join us via Zoom for a thought-provoking writing exercise sure to get those creative juices flowing! The Library will be partnering with the Cole Summer Writer’s Institute for this author-led portion of the week-long workshop. Copies of Hiranandani's books will be provided to all registrants thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library, and the author's presentation is funded by a Voorheesville Community and School Foundation mini grant. This program will be held at the Clayton A. Bouton High School. For students entering grades 6 and up. Please register. Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
How to Find What You're Not Looking For by Veera Hiranandani
Read and discuss this Sydney Taylor Book Award winner with author Veera Hiranandani, who will join us on ZOOM. We'll share some delicious Jewish bakery specialties as we discuss the book. Free hardcover copies of the book are available for registrants thanks to the GalleyMatch program.
Middle schooler Ariel Goldberg's life changes in 1967. At the same time that her family's Jewish bakery runs into financial trouble, her older sister elopes with a young man from India. As change becomes Ariel's only constant, she's left to hone something that will be with her always--her own voice. For grades 5 - 10, with caregivers. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
SAVE THE DATES: July 21st, 22nd and 23rd , 2022 - the 78th Annual Punkintown Fair, sponsored by the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary, is back!
The Punkintown Fair is a family-oriented event that has been run by the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department, 694 New Salem Road in Voorheesville, NY, since 1942. Parking and admission is free. The Fair will start at 6:00pm each night featuring a variety of rides, delicious food and games for all ages.
There will be cash raffle prizes of $2,000 for 1st prize, $1,000 for 2nd prize and $500 for the 3rd prize. Winner will be drawn closer to the close of the Fair on Saturday night (no need to be present to win). There will also be additional prizes added to the drawing this year.
All proceeds from the Fair and Raffle will be used to update Fire and Rescue equipment to provide services to the residents of the district.
Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at the78th Annual Punkintown Fair!! Be sure to check our website, www.newsalemvfd.org, for additional details and information.
An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush – a globally rare, nationally significant, and locally distinct inland pine barrens. Our experts will guide you along this 0.9-mile hike over rolling sand dunes where you will discover Pine Bush natural history and seasonal surprises and transformations. This hike is a 1-mile loop over hilly ground. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Subject to rain cancellation. Please register individually.
Parking is free.
Meet-up information:
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center
195 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
518.456.0655
Let's meet inside for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, & toys, then have water play outside (weather permitting). Ages 0-30 months w/caregiver.
Life in the Sea by Mad Science of the Capital District
The ocean holds many mysteries. Children will learn about the ocean's diverse life - from plankton to whales - from the educators at Mad Science of the Capital District. Participants will discover underwater habitats, learn how humans can help protect ocean life, and explore the Anaglyph Sea Puzzle, which lets children dive in and take the ocean home! For grades K-5. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Black & Blue Oceans by Mad Science of the Capital District
In this Mad Science workshop students will explore environmental issues relating to our water system. Observe and measure some of the effects of pollution on the living and non-living aspects of an ecosystem. Explore the effects of oil spills, and the difficulties in cleaning up these spills through a hands-on science activity. Grades 6-9; please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Preschool Music Program
Join us for a fun and interactive music class designed especially for little ones and their caregivers. Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for ages 0-4 and the adults who love them. Their core belief is that all children can be musical, learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in a social setting, provided that their early environment supports such learning. For ages 18 months-5 years with caregiver. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
The library is closed for summer hours.
Learn how to 3D print Dungeons & Dragons character files on the library's Lulzbot printer. Paint a plastic mini enemy to add to your next campaign. All supplies provided. Grades 7 and up, including adults. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
For children ages 0-8 with caregiver
Join local Tinkergarten leader, Mary Duryea, for a mixed-age play-based learning session to explore the colors of the ocean. We'll be inspired by the story Rainbow Fish and go on a hunt for colorful frozen treasures that we'll use to paint a beautiful ocean canvas. For ages 2-8 with caregiver. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the Library.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
What creatures and plants are found under the water? Come find out! Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. Ages 2-5 w/caregiver.
A normal everyday puddle may not seem very special, but for a mother turtle it might be the perfect place to lay her eggs, and for a squirrel, it might be the only spot to cool off and get a drink. For any child, a puddle can be a window into the amazing natural world. Children in grades K-3 with caregivers are invited to join the discussion as we read Hello, Puddle! by local author and science educator, Anita Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez will join us to share her vast knowledge of science and the enviornment as participants engage in hands-on exploration highlighting some of the creatures mentioned in the book like snails and water bugs. Each family will receive a copy of the book through the generosity of the Friends. For grades K-3 with caregiver. Please register and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Like meeting new people and making crafts? Why don't you join us at the library for an adult Craft & Chat! Bring your creativity and the library will provide the craft supplies. We will be making DIY Marbled Nail Polish Mugs.
Learn about buoyancy and power by designing and building your very own electric motor boat! All supplies provided, just bring your creativity! Grades 4-9; please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Want to learn the basics of this popular sport? Join us at the Nichols Park pickleball court for an inclusive introductory class led by Lauren Sirkin, certified recreation therapy specialist. This class is for beginners of all ages and abilities. Pickleballs and paddles will be provided. Please wear athletic shoes and bring your own water. Adults, please register.
Let's meet inside for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, & toys, then have water play outside (weather permitting). Ages 0-30 months w/caregiver.
Play a round of Throw Throw Burrito Extreme Outdoor Edition, tackle Minute to Win It challenges, prove your lawn game skills and compete in a GooseChase on the library lawn, then cool off with popsicles under the giant monster sprinkler. Grades 6+; please register. Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
The library is closed for summer hours.
Join Mermaid Emma for a magical storytime adventure! Mermaid Emma will be riding the waves and swimming over to the Voorheesville Library for a special visit to celebrate this summer's "Oceans of Possibilities." Mermaid Emma will entertain as she reads fantastical sea tales that will delight young listeners and their grownup companions. Each child will receive a Magic Gem token and a picture with Mermaid Emma that they can take home. For children ages 2-6 with caregiver. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
If you can machine-sew a straight line, you can paper piece a fish from fabric scraps. All supplies provided. Grades 7 and up, including adults.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Are you obsessed with these majestic super predators? Join science educator, Leiana Hawkins, as we dive into the amazing world of sharks! What senses make them such incredible hunters? How do they move through the water with such ease? Do sharks ever sleep? We'll tackle all of this and more through experiments, crafts, and stories. The classes will be held at Indian Ladder Farms. For grades K-2. Registrants must attend all three sessions. Please register on the August 3 date.
Must register for all (3) classes (8/3, 8/10 & 8/17) on August 3 calendar date
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Learn to make an easy, tasty chicken dish for your family dinner with instructor Jodie Fitz. This Zoom class will allow you to cook along with Jodie from your very own kitchen. A shopping list and prep instructions will be provided to participants in advance. Grades 7-12; please register. Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Want to learn the basics of this popular sport? Join us at the Nichols Park pickleball court for an inclusive introductory class led by Lauren Sirkin, certified recreation therapy specialist. This class is for beginners of all ages and abilities. Pickleballs and paddles will be provided. Please wear athletic shoes and bring your own water. Adults, please register.
Let's meet inside for a fun program featuring songs, fingerplays, body movement, felt board stories, books, & toys, then have water play outside (weather permitting). Ages 0-30 months w/caregiver.
Did you know that nearly 80% of the ocean remains unexplored? Join science educator, Leiana Hawkins, as we learn about what secrets have been uncovered from the mysterious depths of our planet's waters. How does the ocean change as you descend? What creatures lurk below? And why is it so hard to visit? We'll explore it all together through experiments, crafts and stories. The classes will be held at Indian Ladder Farms. For grades 3-6. Registrants must attend all three sessions. Please register on the August 4 date.
Must register for all (3) classes (8/4, 8/11 & 8/18) on August 4 calendar date
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
The library is closed for summer hours.
From building sandcastles to splashing in the waves, visiting the beach is a joy! Let's bring the beach to us, Enjoy an interactive, theme-based, multi-age storytime with an emphasis on early literacy that will include an art activity that can be completed at the library or at home. Ages 2-5 w/caregiver.
Are you obsessed with these majestic super predators? Join science educator, Leiana Hawkins, as we dive into the amazing world of sharks! What senses make them such incredible hunters? How do they move through the water with such ease? Do sharks ever sleep? We'll tackle all of this and more through experiments, crafts, and stories. The classes will be held at Indian Ladder Farms. For grades K-2. Registrants must attend all three sessions. Please register on the August 3 date.
Must register for all (3) classes (8/3, 8/10 & 8/17) on August 3 calendar date
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
The Teen Advisory Group is planning and hosting an event for families of children ages 4-12. Come to enjoy crafts, games, stories and an ice cream sundae. No registration needed. Thanks to Stewart's Shops for their support.
Is there anything sweeter and more precious than baby fingers and baby toes? Whenever someone holds a baby, they always admire the baby’s hands and feet, so small and delicate. Join local artist, Megan Viscio as we learn how to make clay molds and plaster castings of your baby’s hands and feet. Participants will use materials such as clay or play dough, plaster and wood to mount your final piece. Megan created this project when her children were babies and enjoys looking back on them with a smile. She is happy to share this opportunity with local parents so they too can preserve this special and fleeting time. For ages 0 - 30 months with caregiver. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Did you know that nearly 80% of the ocean remains unexplored? Join science educator, Leiana Hawkins, as we learn about what secrets have been uncovered from the mysterious depths of our planet's waters. How does the ocean change as you descend? What creatures lurk below? And why is it so hard to visit? We'll explore it all together through experiments, crafts and stories. The classes will be held at Indian Ladder Farms. For grades 3-6. Registrants must attend all three sessions. Please register on the August 4 date.
Must register for all (3) classes (8/4, 8/11 & 8/18) on August 4 calendar date
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
The library is closed for summer hours.
Pick up a kit and enjoy some creative time! The kit can be picked up during the library’s open hours, then take it home to complete an easy project
Join local Tinkergarten leader, Mary Duryea, for a mixed-age play-based learning session all about the wind near the spectacular escarpment at Indian Ladder Farms. We will observe, catch and even create our own wind. Children will make their own special wind flag to inspire their imagination and creativity. For ages 2-8 with caregiver. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Are you obsessed with these majestic super predators? Join science educator, Leiana Hawkins, as we dive into the amazing world of sharks! What senses make them such incredible hunters? How do they move through the water with such ease? Do sharks ever sleep? We'll tackle all of this and more through experiments, crafts, and stories. The classes will be held at Indian Ladder Farms. For grades K-2. Registrants must attend all three sessions. Please register on the August 3 date.
Must register for all (3) classes (8/3, 8/10 & 8/17) on August 3 calendar date
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Did you know that nearly 80% of the ocean remains unexplored? Join science educator, Leiana Hawkins, as we learn about what secrets have been uncovered from the mysterious depths of our planet's waters. How does the ocean change as you descend? What creatures lurk below? And why is it so hard to visit? We'll explore it all together through experiments, crafts and stories. The classes will be held at Indian Ladder Farms. For grades 3-6. Registrants must attend all three sessions. Please register on the August 4 date.
Must register for all (3) classes (8/4, 8/11 & 8/18) on August 4 calendar date
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Take a trip down memory lane with local history guide Dennis Ulion. Learn about how Voorheesville became Voorheesville, and how it became what it is today. Please register. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as this walk is 2.2 miles and may take over 2 hours. Subject to rain cancellation.
The library is closed for summer hours.
Bees are amazing and play a critical role in our food supply. How can we help to save their natural habitat so that the bees can continue to do their important work? Through books, games and hands-on activities, participants will learn about why bees are important, how they are beneficial to the environment, and how they help us. Students will take home a project that will remind them about the importance of saving the bees. For grades 1-6. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
Want to learn about aquatic biodiversity? The Via Aquarium will be bringing the aquarium to the library with an opportunity for hands-on interaction with a variety of live aquatic invertebrates like starfish, urchins, horseshoe crabs, and more. Possible topics will include aquatic ecology, fish anatomy, adaptation, and conservation. For grades K - 6 and families. Please register.
Registration for this event will open on June 1, 2022.
The library is closed for summer hours.
The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the Library.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the Library.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held in the Library.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
The library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve Day.
The library will be closed in observance of Christmas Day.
The library will be closed in observance of Christmas.