Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Calling all teens! Have you left your summer assignments until nearly the last minute? Is it time to buckle down and finish up? On Friday Aug. 22 and 29, the Voorheesville Public Library is setting aside the community room to hold study hall for you. Drop in anytime during the day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for a quiet, air conditioned space to catch up with your summer work. Snacks provided; bring your own water bottle.
Jim Snack science
or magic?
What better way to end a summer of reading, learning, and fun than with magician Jim Snack? On Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m., Snack will amaze us with his sleight of hand and magical tricks. Top readers and grand prize-winners of the Summer Reading Program will be announced and prizes awarded.
Kitchen science
parent-child program
Why don’t oil and water mix? On Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., children ages seven to 12 and their parent or caregiver will learn why certain liquids don’t mix. Join us in this fun and educational hands-on experiment program presented by the educators at WMHT. Please register. Parent or caregiver must assist child.
Book sale
Save the date: Friday Sept. 19 beginning at 5 p.m., is sneak preview night for Friends of the Library only. Saturday, Sept. 20, the doors open to the public at 10 a.m., and on Sunday, Sept. 21 the day begins with the Canine Classic 5K Run/Walk at 11 a.m., at The Village Animal Clinic, located across the street from the library. Leashed dogs are welcome and encouraged to participate in the run. All proceeds from the marathon will be donated to Guilderhaven, Inc., a not-for-profit that helps the animal community. The book sale buck-a-bag day begins at noon, and at 12:30 p.m. the fun kicks into high gear with local band Lifeline, a classic rock trio. You won’t want to miss this fun family day.
Matinee and lecture
On Sunday, September 7 at 1:30 pm, everyone is welcome to attend this special free screening of 12 Years a Slave, and lecture given by historical expert Dr. Clifford Brown, Professor of Political Science at Union College. Based on the 19th Century slave narrative by Solomon Northup, and 2014 Academy Award Winner, 12 Years a Slave captured the hearts and minds of audiences from around the world. After the movie, Dr. Brown will lecture on the life of Solomon Northup, his ties to the local area, and provide details of Northup’s life after he regained his freedom. There will also be a question and answer session. There will be a break between the movie and lecture at which time refreshments will be served.
Wednesday evening
Poesy Cafe
Join Dennis Sullivan on Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m., for an interactive presentation on Allen Ginsberg. Program includes a brief lecture and short video followed by a discussion with questions and answers. Register at the library and pick up a copy of Dennis Sullivan’s paper including selected poems by Allen Ginsberg.