Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, May 24, 2018

Curious about flour? Then come to the Guilderland Public Library on Saturday, June 2, at 11 a.m., and study grains. You’ll learn about the structure of grain kernels, the different types of grains, and milling styles and leavening processes. You’ll find out what is known and not known about nutrition of bread and grains, and be able to interpret the myths and facts swirling about our daily bread.

You’ll bake hoe cakes from freshly-ground grains, and leave with a full belly and a good understanding of how to approach grains as a baker. Your presenter is Troy-based author Amy Halloran; she’ll also sign and sell copies of her book, “The new bread basket: how the new crop of grain growers, plant breeders, millers, maltsters, bakers, brewers, and local food activists are redefining our daily loaf.”

Please register for this class by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 3, or by going online to guilderlandlibrary.org.

GPL Sprouts

Join us for Building Bridges with the Three Billy Goats Gruff, a fun-filled STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program for kids ages 4 to 7 that’s happening on Thursday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m.

In this hour full of fun, we'll explore the world around us through books, experiments, activities, and crafts. Lots of hands-on learning for everyone! Please register by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 4.

Let’s move!

On Thursday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m., join certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor Barbara Kam in this interactive exercise program for kids and their caregivers. Enjoy dance, songs, and gentle stretching as kids strengthen their minds and muscles.

Space is limited; for children in grade kindergarten through fifth grade. Please register by calling 518-456-2400, ext. 4.

When you register, please let us know if you or your child have any physical limitations or disabilities.

GPL Pops-Up

Save the date: On Saturday, June 2, GPL will be at the 14th Annual Lupine Fest at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center. We’ll have books, crafts, and lots of fun! See you there.

Happy Memorial Day!

The library will be closed three days for the Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 26; Sunday, May 27; and Monday, May 28. We will reopen Tuesday, May 29, at 10 a.m.  Just a reminder that our online library is always open at www.guilderlandlibrary.org.