Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The deadline to record your Summer Reading Program reading progress is midnight on Friday, Aug. 12. Participants who reach 1,000 points will earn a grand prize raffle ticket.
Tickets must be filled out at the library by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17. All registered readers can pick up a free book and bonus prize at the library in August.
Thursday movies.
After the summer hiatus, the Thursday movies will begin again on Aug. 18. Check out our online calendar to see what classic movie we’ll be enjoying. You are welcome to join us at 1pm, but come in a few minutes early to choose some snacks, get a drink and visit with your fellow movie lovers.
Voorheesville
History Walk
Join local history guide Dennis Ulion at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, as we stroll down memory lane, or in this case, Voorheesville Ave. This 2 hour walk will cover more than 2 miles, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Please register online, and this program is subject to rain cancellation.
Paint the Sound
How can you paint the rhythm of a drum or the sound of a piano? Join us at 1 p.m., 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.
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.
Bingo
From July 1 thru 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 two weeks. Complete two 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.
Farmers’ market
Look for the Voorheesville Public Library booth, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Farmer’s Market at the First United Methodist Church. We’ll be there throughout the summer, sharing different projects, services, and materials.
Holiday
The library will be closed from Saturday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Registering
You may register for a program in person, by phone at 518-765-2791, or by using our online calendar at http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/calendar.asp. You do not need to be a resident of Voorheesville to attend a program.