Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, April 14, 2021
“The Forgotten Forerunners” is the podcast episode of Emmy-winning journalist Mo Rocca’s “Mobituaries” that will be the subject of Guilderland Public Library’s next “Earbuds and Bookmarks” monthly podcast discussion group, held virtually on Tuesday, April 20, at 5 p.m. The podcast tells the fascinating stories of three remarkable African-American trailblazers — (from left) Elizabeth Jennings Graham, the 1854 Manhattan-based precursor to Rosa Parks; Moses Fleetwood Walker, who became the first Black major league baseball player with the Toledo Blue Stockings in 1884; and Lois Weber, the first American woman to direct a feature-length film in 1914.
Fishing can be relaxing and rewarding, and the catch of the day yields solid nutrition. However, some fish from the Hudson River may contain harmful chemicals.
On Thursday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m., older teens and adults can learn about safe places to fish in the Capital Region, plus tasty food-prep ideas. This Zoom event will be conducted by Karen Roberts Mort from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Attendees will receive a booklet about wild-caught fish and proper cleaning and filleting techniques, plus recipe ideas. We’ll also provide tackle baggies and fishing guides for registrants to pick up curbside. Please register on the Events tab of our website.
Trustees news
The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Proposed Budget on Thursday, April 15 at 5:30 pm, which may be viewed at: http://bit.ly/GPL2122ProposedBudget in advance of the vote Tues. May 18.
This session will be immediately followed by a regular monthly business meeting of the Trustees at 6 p.m. This continuous session will be streamed live on Facebook. To call in: dial 1.408.418.9388; enter Access Code 132 336 8091#; enter Password 6787#. Public commentary may be submitted to:
There are currently four vacancies on the Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees. Interested individuals who are U.S. citizens residing within the Guilderland School District and at least 18 years old may download application materials at https://bit.ly/GPLBoardCandidates; email or call 518-456-2400 ext. 112 for an information packet, which are also available for curbside pick up. All nomination forms are due to the Guilderland Central School District clerk by Monday, April 19 for the Tuesday, May 18 budget and board candidate vote.
Curbside Kits for Kids
Stop by our curbside table starting Monday, April 19 at 10 a.m. for a Grab & Go Storytime Kit for your preschooler (ages 2-5). Each “Home Sweet Home”-themed bag contains suggestions for eBooks, music, and rhymes, plus fun activities and crafts. Storytime kits are available on a first come-first served basis.
Register in advance for a STREAM Kit (grades K-5), then pick up starting Fri. April 23 at 10:00 a.m. STREAM learning encompasses Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Math in dynamic ways.
Card project
Spread some sunshine to our neighbors by making springtime cards for the clients of Community Caregivers! We’ll collect the cards April 20 through May 14, and Community Caregivers will distribute them to clients.
Create one or more spring-themed cards no larger than 5 x 7, or repurpose an old card. Write an uplifting message inside and/or sign your name if desired. Community Caregivers will provide envelopes and mail the cards.
Drop off your cards in the Springtime Card Project Box inside the Normanskill room during curbside hours. Thank you for brightening someone’s day!
Podcast discussion group
Podcast enthusiasts: Join our Earbud & Bookmarks monthly discussion group!
Next up: “Mobituaries, Season 1, Episode 3: The Forgotten Forerunners” with Emmy-winning CBS and NPR journalist Mo Rocca, to be discussed Tuesday, April 20 at 5 p.m. Find out more and register at: https://guilderlandlibrary.org/eab.
Also, check out GPL's monthly podcast—How Did You Find It?—available on most major platforms, including Apple.
Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration National Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide semi-annual event on Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing a safe way to dispose of unwanted substances. This drive-through event is scheduled to be held in the library's auxiliary parking lot (an immediate right turn upon entering MercyCare Lane), in partnership with the Guilderland Police Department.
However, due to our construction project, the location may change; please check the Events calendar of our website for updates and further details.
Creativebug
Crafting Challenge
Throughout April, pick any of the thousands of Creativebug how-to videos available at https://www.creativebug.com/lib/guilderlandlibrary and create something! Fill out the submission form at http://bit.ly/GPLCreativebugCC and email a photo to to be entered in our drawing to win a Joann’s gift card. The deadline is Friday, April 30 at noon. Happy crafting!
Hours
Call us at 518-456-2400. Pick up requested materials Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m to 2 p.m. and Sun.day 2 to 4 p.m. through the Normanskill Room side door. Return items anytime (except holidays) to the parking lot sheds. GPL is not currently open to public browsing. Our building project is halfway done; see https://bit.ly/GPLbuildingproject for construction updates.