Guilderland Library Notes for Friday, August 7, 2015
Pick a card! The Guilderland Public Library has opened online voting to so that you can choose the design for the new Kids’ library card. Everyone can chime in; all you need to do is go to www.guilpl.org/kidscard and vote.
We received more than 40 submissions — thank you — so selecting the finalists and semi-finalists was a bit of a challenge. But, we narrowed it down to six finalists; they, like the rest of the field, were all delightfully creative illustrations of a love of libraries.
Please vote soon; voting closes on Sunday, Aug. 16. We plan to have the cards ready for September’s Library Card Sign-Up Month.
Sporting licenses
Starting on Monday, Aug. 10, you can purchase your New York State hunting and fishing licenses at the library. Just come to the Circulation Desk, and we’ll be glad to help you get your license.
One benefit of being able to get your sporting licenses at GPL is that we’re open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, so you can drop in after work. We’re open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and in September we’re also open Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. One other benefit is that there is always someone at the Circulation Desk to help you. And there’s plenty of close-in parking.
Who needs a license? Get full details by visiting www.dec.ny.gov.
WMHT goes “Click Clack Moo”
WMHT's Barbara Lukas will be at GPL on Saturday, August 8, at 10:30 am, to present a program based on Betsy Lewin's delightful book, “Click Clack Moo” to children who are in pre kindergarten to first grade. She’ll read the book (even adults will love it; it’s adorable) to you, show you a movie based on the book, and you’ll do a “Click Clack Moo!” craft. You’ll even get a copy of the book to take home.
Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required: Please call 456-2400, ext. 4, or go to August 8 on the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org.
National Guard missions
If you want to meet someone who knows how to get to the South Pole, and who has been to the South Pole, then come to GPL on Tuesday, Aug. 11, when Kelly Davey, a navigator stationed at Stratton Air National Guard base, will speak as part of the Hometown Heroes series.
Navigator Davey will tell us about missions she plans and flies to Greenland in the summer, and the multi-day flights to the South Pole in the winter to support National Science Foundation projects.
Super Teddy Bear Sleepover
What happens after the library closes for the night? Mischief, mayhem and super fun of course. And your very special friend — your Teddy Bear (or “somebody else”) — can join us at GPL for a Super Teddy Bear Sleepover that begins at 4 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 14.
Drop your Teddy Bears off by 4 p.m. that Friday, but be sure to pick up your furry friends before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, because then you’ll be able to see all the pictures of their amazing, super adventures. This event is for children and Teddy Bears of all ages. Please have someone call the Library at 456-2400, ext. 4 so we can make sure we have a reservation for your little friend.
Local Hops and Tour
GPL’s unprecedented “Hudson Valley Beer: From Hops to Home” series concludes on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m., with part 4, “Local Hops and Tour with Dietrich Gehring and Laura Ten Eyck.”
Dietrich Gehring and Laura Ten Eyck of Indian Ladder Farmstead Brewery and Cidery will talk about growing heritage hops and barley at their farm in Altamont. The history of New York hops and Gehring and Ten Eyck’s new beer and cider will be discussed and sampled. This talk at GPL will be followed by a special tour of the farm. You will need to provide your own transportation to the farm.
The following is the schedule for this event:
— 2 p.m., Gehring and Ten Eyck talk at GPL;
- 3 p.m., Depart for the farm;
- 3:30 p.m., Commence farm tour for 1 hour;
— 4:30 p.m., Refreshments will be served. For those under 21 years old non-alcohol beverages will be provided; and
— 5 p.m., the tour ends.
Register now by calling 456-2400, ext. 2.
Show and share
All crafty kids are invited to come to GPL on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m., to share their arts, crafts, and creations that were made over the summer. Whether they were made at the library or at home doesn't matter; all are welcome. This program is for everyone in pre-kindergarten to grade 12.
“The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow”
The Super Summer Family Film on Friday, Aug. 7, at 3 p.m., is about a foster kid named Annie who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move, and takes her in.
There’s a lot going on in this movie, and it’s all fun. A couple of songs you may have heard before, too. This film is rated PG and is 118 minutes long. Remember there is popcorn.
Little ones movies
The Movies for Your Super Little Ones at GPL on Friday, Aug. 7, is “Super Pets.” The show starts at 10:30 a.m. We request that you remain in the Story hour Room for the duration of the program. Thanks.
Better books sale
There are bargains galore on books, CDs, DVDs and more at the library's Better Books Sale on Saturday, Aug. 8. It starts at 10 a.m., and runs until 4 p.m. Good hunting.
About GPL
The Guilderland Public Library is located at 2228 Western Ave. in Guilderland. Visit the library's website at www.guilpl.org. to get more information on these and other upcoming programs, and to register online via the homepage’s “Events & Registration Calendar.”Check out the unofficial library updates at facebook.com/Guilderland.Library and follow the library on Twitter (@GuilderlandLib).