Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Screen Free Week is an annual invitation for kids to play, explore, and rediscover the joys of life beyond being glued to a screen. This year, the community is going all out to make sure there is something for children of all ages at the Palooza Family Fun Night!
Join your neighbors from 6 to 8p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, at Wallace Park on Swift Road, as we play games, read books, explore the StoryWalk, play STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) activities, and enjoy mutual companionship and conversation with fellow humans.
Many community organizations and volunteers have partnered to plan a fun night for your family, so be sure to join us. Rain date is Thursday, May 5. No registration is needed.
May book talk
We’ll be discussing these books in May:
— Books & Beyond: “The Night Watchman” by Louise Eridrich, 11a.m., on Wednesday, May 18, virtual;
— Fiction Book Discussion: “The Night Watchman” by Louise Eridrich, 7 p.m. on May 4, virtual;
— Nonfiction Book Discussion: “The Rise of Wolf 8” by Rick McIntyre, 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. on Monday, May 9, community room;
— Middle School Book Club: “When You Trap a Tiger” by Tae Keller, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, community room; and
— Talk & Taste Cookbook Club: “Recipes from My Home Kitchen” by Christine Ha, 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, virtual.
Please register online each month for any of these book discussions. Limited copies of some titles are available for $5, compliments of the Friends of the Library. Library copies will also be available for checkout and downloadable ebook and audiobook versions are on Overdrive.
Teen Time:
Unplugged
Students in grade 6 and up are encouraged to come to the library after school at 3 p.m., Friday, May 6. Since it is unplugged week, you can tackle a breakout challenge, play board games, use our STEAM tools, craft supplies, or cook your own snack.
Antiracism
Learning Circles
Watch “Just Belonging: Finding the Courage to Interrupt Bias”, a TEDtalk by Kori Carew (link is on our website), and then join us at 7 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 28 for some honest conversations and active listening. We’ll explore some practical ideas and anti-racist practices to help grow your understanding. Ground rules will be shared in advance. The virtual link will be shared once you register.
April artists
This month at the library, local artist Diane Wozniak is displaying her original watercolors and charcoals in the hall gallery. Artist Betsy Soares is showcasing her original prints and cards in the display case. Please be sure to take a stroll down the hallway, and enjoy the creative talents on display.
Registering for programs helps us to determine supply needs. Unless otherwise indicated, registration is requested for all programs. You can register in person, by phone 518-765-2791 or using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp. You do NOT need to be a resident of Voorheesville to attend a program.