Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, August 3, 2022
How can you paint the rhythm of a drum or the sound of a piano? Join us at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, for a live zoom tour and workshop where we will explore the ways in which modern artists such as Pollock, Matisse, Bearden, and others were inspired by the Jazz Age.
Following a presentation and tour of the barn studio, we’ll work alongside an educator from the Jackson Pollock estate as she demonstrates techniques for creating abstract art inspired by music. Have paint, drawing, or collage supplies on hand. Please register.
Plaster Keepsakes
Join local artist Megan Viscio at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, as we learn how to make clay molds and plaster castings of your baby’s hands and feet. We will be using materials such as clay, plaster, play dough, and wood to mount your final piece. For ages 0-30 months with a caregiver. Please register.
Grab & Go for Adults
Sign up online to pick up a kit and enjoy some creative time. These are easy projects that will relax and inspire the artist in you. Kits can be picked up during regular library hours, Monday, Aug. 15.
Virtual author visit
Teens who participated in this summer’s Read It Forward program have the opportunity to join other Capital Region readers for this Upper Hudson Library System Zoom event. Join us at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, to meet Lauren Wolk, author of “Beyond the Bright Sea.” This program is open to grades 6 and up. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Family Fun Night
Ice Cream Social
The Teen Advisory Group is planning to host an event for families of children ages 4 to 12, on Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the library. Come to enjoy crafts, games, and an ice cream sundae. Tri-City ValleyCats mascot, SouthPaw will share a favorite story and bring readers vouchers for the Summer Reading Night Tri-City ValleyCats game held on Aug. 31. No registration is needed. Special thanks to Stewart’s Shops and the Tri-City ValleyCats for their support.
Summer Reading Bingo
From July 1 through Aug. 26, patrons of all ages can play summer reading bingo. Pick up a new game card at the library, or print one out from the website, every 2 weeks. Complete 2 lines in any direction to win a bookmark, pin or magnet. Complete the entire card to pick a prize from the prize box. No registration needed.
Museum passes
Looking for something fun and reasonably priced for your family? Look no further than your local library. We have many free passes to area galleries and museums: Hancock Shaker Village, Norman Rockwell, The Clark Art Institute, Mass Moca, The Arkell Museum, The Hyde Collection to name just a few. Check out the full list of available passes at www.voorheesvillelibrary.org.
Registering
You can register for a program in person, by phone at 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.