Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Partnering with State Employees Federal Credit Union, and the Upper Hudson Library System, the Voorheesville Public Library will be hosting a series of virtual financial and computer classes over the next few months. Please take a moment to check out these programs on our online calendar:
— Power Your Job Search with Google Tools: Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.;
— Growing, Protecting, and Saving your Funds for Retirement: Monday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m.;
— Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Thursday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.; and
— Decluttering Your Email Inbox: Saturday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m.
Space is limited. Please register online or call 518-765-2791 for more information.
Virtual
Preschool Story Time
No registration is needed, and the video link will be available on the Library website, to view at your convenience. Families of preschoolers can pick up a take-and-make bag at the library each week, from Tuesday to Saturday.
The bag will include the storytime thematic art activity of the week. Check out some of these storytime themes:
— What Did the Groundhog Say? Available beginning Feb. 2;
— Happy Valentine’s Day! Available beginning Feb. 9; and
— Color My World! Available beginning March 2.
Bring the Library
to Your Child
2021 is the 10th anniversary of Take Your Child to the Library Day and we will be doing it a little bit differently this year! Join Miss Lisa and Mrs. Brown live on Zoom, Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10:30 to 11am, to celebrate all that’s great about the library through shared stories, songs, activities, and interactive props.
You may pick up your fun activity bag during curbside hours, starting February 8. This bag will include craft supplies, paper hearts for a special project, fun props, and surprise activities and prizes. For ages 3 to 8 and families. Please register online for your Zoom link and to request your bag.
Creativity Lab
Pick up your ping pong ball launcher kit, beginning Friday, Feb. 12, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. You can build your own launcher to send ping pong balls flying, marking the trajectory and distance of your shots and targets.
Redesign your launcher with greater accuracy and precision through the optional labs and graphing sheets, then compete in exciting design challenges. Change one variable at a time, utilizing scientific and engineering methods to successfully hit targets.
Use recycling bin materials or extra components to build a kicker, plunger, trebuchet, or slingshot — your imagination is the limit! Attend the optional online meetup on Friday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. to show off your launcher and shot accuracy. For grades 6 and up, please register.
Virtual Game Day
Students in grades 6 and up are invited to join us from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16 to enjoy gaming together, from the comfort of your own home. Tackle Minute to Win it challenges, play a few rounds of Bring Your Own Book, and solve puzzles in a virtual break-out room. Grades 6 and up, please register online to receive your link.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday-Saturday to browse for and check out materials. Please call 518-765-2791 Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule your appointment.