Voorheesville Library Notes for Thursday, May 28, 2020
“The Darwin Affair” by Tim Mason is a Victorian-era thriller, where the controversial publication of “On the Origin of Species” sets off a string of murders, arson, kidnapping, and the pursuit of a madman. Mason’s book is the selection for the next Big Library Read as millions around the globe read the ebook.
The Friends of the Library will hold its annual meeting on the GoToMeeting platform on Monday, June 1, at 7 p.m. If you are a member in good standing and can attend online, please email the Friends at for details and instructions.
There are open positions for members-at-large on the board of directors. If you are interested in serving with a fun and productive group, or would like more information, please email the Friends. The board now meets on Monday evenings to accommodate folks who work or care for children at home during the day.
Big Library Read
The next Big Library Read kicks off on June 22, with “The Darwin Affair” by Tim Mason. Voorheesville patrons are invited to join millions of others around the globe in reading this historical fiction thriller ebook.
From June 22 through July 13, unlimited readers can borrow and read this ebook or audiobook from Overdrive, and join the book discussion online. For more information, go to www.voorpl.org, and look for the Big Library Read.
Summer Adventure
The library is excited to offer a summer reading program where we will read, create, and learn together as individuals, families, and as a community.
Look for virtual story times with take-and-make activity kits, online author and illustrator visits, fitness classes, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) programs and projects, a parent book discussion facilitated by an expert, a teen writing workshop conducted by an award-winning young adult author, and a parenting series, among other engaging and educational opportunities.
Check our website calendar for updates. Online registration begins June 1.
Book talk
Library book discussions are going digital! Adult readers should join the Voorpl Book Group on Facebook. There we will host various formal book discussions and informal chatter about book-related topics.
Request to join this closed group and get accepted by VPL to get the private links to the discussion meetings. Email the librarians at with any questions about book clubs, registration, or for help accessing digital services. Librarians will be available to answer your emails during our regular business hours.
Fiction Book Discussion, Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. The Fiction Book Discussion will meet virtually via GoToMeeting. We will be discussing “An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones.
Book & Beyond Book Discussion, Wednesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. The Books & Beyond Book Discussion will meet virtually via GoToMeeting. We will be discussing “An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones.
Voorheesville Cares
The Voorheesville Public Library is part of the Voorheesville Community Assistance for COVID-19 Coalition. This partnership includes community support groups, the Voorheesville Central School District, religious organizations, Kiwanis, etc.
The group has created a support line and email address. Call us at 518-288-8910 or contact us by email at if you or someone you know is in need of assistance in any way!