Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, February 11, 2015
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m., at the Guilderland Public Library, you can get a stamps-eye view of the history of the United States from the country's earliest days to the divisiveness of the Civil War. This program offers an enlightening view of the role stamps played in what was then the country’s most economical and efficient method of communication: the US Mail.
This program is presented by members of the Fort Orange Stamp Club. This organization is notable in that, of the four clubs once in the Greater Albany area — itself, the Women’s Seal & Stamp Club of Albany, the Schenectady Stamp Club, and the Uncle Sam Stamp Club of Troy, Fort Orange is the sole survivor. As such, it has the area’s institutional memory of philately, making this program vital for anyone with even a passing interest in stamp collecting.
Painting with light
If your kids are looking for something illuminating to do this winter break, why not come to GPL on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 2:30 p.m., and try painting with light?
Kids in grades three through 12 are encouraged to create beautiful works of art with just some glow sticks and a camera. And, you will be able to take home a print of your creation.
Please call 456-2400, ext. 4 to let us know you’re coming to this illuminating event.
Good Crafternoon
Calling all children ages three through eight. If you like to make crafts, then come to GPL on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., for a Kids’ Craft Smorgasbord.
You can choose from an array of craft projects, and make the ones that appeal to you the most. No need to register; just come in and craft away.
Trustees meet
The library’s board of trustees will hold select committee meetings on Thursday, Feb. 12. For details, please call 456-2400.
Presidents’ Day weekend
GPL will be closed Presidents’ Day weekend — Saturday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 16 — and will open at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Library info
The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Ave. in Guilderland. Visit the library's website at www.guilpl.org. Check out the unofficial library updates at facebook.com/Guilderland.Library and follow the library on Twitter (@GuilderlandLib).