Guilderland Library Notes for Wednesday, July 20, 2022
— Photo from Luanne Nicholson
A carefully-preserved piece of local history has found a permanent home in the Westbrook Room at the Guilderland Public Library. This door was salvaged from the Dr. Crounse House on Route 146 in Altamont, which dates back to 1833. Dr. Frederick Crounse provided medical treatment for scores of Civil War soldiers on his lawns. The house stood until just recently, when a succession of efforts to preserve and restore it were ultimately unsuccessful. When demolition was imminent, GPL Director Tim Wiles reached out to Guilderland Town Supervisor Peter Barber and Altamont Mayor Kerry Dineen, who both agreed to donate the door to the library as a decorative element. Trevett Millworks of Greenwich skillfully restored and installed the door.
“Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading for all ages is going swimmingly! You can earn prizes for reading by the pool, at the beach, or in your backyard this summer.
Make sure to log all of your reading in Beanstack through Wednesday, Aug. 24, at: https://guilderlandlibrary.org/adultsrp for adults, and https://guilderlandlibrary.org/srp for kids and teens.
Registration for summer reading programs opens two weeks in advance on the Events Tab of guilderlandlibrary.org, and is required for most programs. Don’t delay — spots tend to fill up fast!
Cruise Week July 25 to 30 features:
— Cruise Party & Games – Tuesday, July 26 / Wednesday, July 27 at 3 to 4:30 p.m. / 7 8:30 p.m. All aboard the GPL Cruise Ship for this family-friendly event! We'll have activities on every "deck," including crafts, a dance party and karaoke, and a variety of fun games. Register for one date/time slot for up to six people in your group;
— Cruise Week Trivia (Bingo Style) – Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Gather a team of up to four and come play our version of Bingo mashed up with cruise ship trivia! We'll ask questions about cruises, drinks, oceans, creatures, pop culture, and more! We’ll have two $50 gift cards to The Book House to win, and mocktails to sip—come aboard and set sail with us; and
— Lost Radio Rounders Sing Songs from the Sea! – Saturday, July 30 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. These multi-talented 2022 Eddies Award-nominated Americana artists (Tom Lindsay–vocals, guitar; Michael Eck– mandolin, vocals; Paul Jossman–banjo, vocals) will regale us with sea shanties, sailing songs, jokes, poems, trivia, and ballads. Don't miss this special performance, sure to put a smile on your face, and a tap in your toe! No registration required, just drop in.
Mythical Sea Creatures Week Aug. 1 to 5 includes:
— Preschool Activity Kit – Little ones can create and color their very own mermaid crown, and enjoy special surprises with this themed kit. Sign up, then pick up your kit Tuesday, Aug. 2 through Saturday, Aug. 6;
— Fused Glass – Children entering grades 1-3 are invited to make a sun catcher OR sea creature using child-safe glass on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 2:30 p.m. The Studio for Art and Craft will fire them and return your project in one week for pick-up at the library;
— Outdoor Story Time in our Literary Garden on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m. will feature a mermaid and not-so-scary sea monsters theme for infants through age 5. We'll read books, sing songs, and have a fun time; and
— Percy Jackson Trivia – Friday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. Calling all Camp Half-Blood heroes in grades 7-12: are you a true Percy Jackson fan? Prove it - sign up for several rounds of Percy Jackson trivia with us! Everyone who attends will walk away with a copy of the new Rick Riordan Presents book!
Green Reads:
“The Blue Wonder”
Unravel some of the intriguing mysteries of the deep blue ocean with “The Blue Wonder.” Author Frauke Bagusche, a marine biologist and diver, delivers a fascinating deep-sea dive on several interesting marine factoids. She stirs our affinity for the sea, and our commitment to protecting this vital habitat.
All are welcome to join the discussion. Pick up your copy of the book at the Adult Information desk, then register to join our meetup via Zoom on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.
Golf tourney
The Guilderland Library Foundation is hosting their annual golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 22 at Pinehaven Country Club. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with a 9 a.m. start. The $165 cost covers 18 holes, golf cart, lunch at the turn, and 19th hole celebration. The deadline to register is Monday, Aug. 1. Non-golfers can join the 19th Hole Celebration BBQ dinner for $50. Please see https://bit.ly/GLFGolf2022 or email for further details.
Call for vendors
We’re seeking vendors for our Sunshine Committee’s outdoor Fall Marketplace Sunday, Oct. 9 (holiday weekend), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $25 (payable by check). All handmade goods, small batch product producers and artisans welcome! Deadline to reserve: Sunday, Sept. 25. Please contact GPL Assistant Director Natalie Hurteau for more info:
General info
GPL is closed on Sundays during July and August.The Guilderland Farmer’s Market is held in our upper parking lot Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 2, featuring a varied rotation of 40+ vendors and food trucks.
Overdue fines have been eliminated at GPL; patrons will be billed for the replacement cost of lost items. Masks are optional. Curbside pickup is available. Contact us at 518-456-2400 or ask.librarian@guilderlandlibrary.org.