Voorheesville Library Notes for Wednesday, September 2, 2020
In observance of Labor Day, the Voorheesville Public Library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday, Sept. 7. Regular Phase 4 hours and services will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Fiction
book talk
The book choice this month is “Beach Read” by Emily Henry. Two polar opposite authors, one summer spent collaborating, and voila, summer magic. Join the discussion at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9. Register online to receive the GoToMeeting link.
Miss Lisa’s
Library Tots
Miss Lisa will hold a fun and interactive Zoom live session of Library Tots from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 10. Enjoy some special time of book-reading, songs, rhymes, lap bounces and action rhymes. This program is for children up to 24 months old with a parent or caregiver.
Fun Time Library Tots Activity Bags will be available for those who register for the class. Items included, such as a board book for choral reading and interactive props, will be used during the class. Please register to receive the Zoom link and to pick up the Fun Time Library Tots Activity Bag (your child's name will be on it) before the session.
Virtual Preschool
Story Time
Mrs. Brown and Miss Lisa will video record a short storytime with an accompanying art activity. The video link will be posted on the library's website, all of the library's social media platforms, and on the library’s YouTube channel, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Families of preschoolers can pick up a take-and-make bag at the library each week. The bag will include the story-time thematic art activity of the week. Each week’s bags will be at the library from Tuesday to Saturday of that week.
Nonfiction
book talk
Join us at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, for a virtual discussion on “In the Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson. A remarkable story set during Adolf Hitler’s rise to power. This is a stunning, eyewitness perspective on events as they unfold in real time, revealing an era of surprising nuance and complexity.
The result is a dazzling, addictively readable work that speaks volumes about why the world did not recognize the grave threat posed by Hitler until Berlin, and Europe, were awash in blood and terror.
In-house browsing
A limited number of appointments are available Monday through Friday to browse for and check out materials or computer use. Appointments must be made in advance by phone. Please call Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 518-765-2791 to schedule your appointment.
Each appointment slot is for one person only. Each appointment is for a maximum of 30 minutes. Any person entering the building is expected to: wear a mask; follow 6-feet physical distancing; follow directional arrows on the floor. Restrooms remain closed to the public. All curbside services will remain during this time.
Only the outdoor book-drop may be used to return books — please do not bring returns into the building. All items on the shelves have been quarantined for a minimum of 96 hours.