Voorheesville Library Notes for Tuesday, October 4, 2022
The Great Give Back: there is only one week left to participate in our community-wide donation drive. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a volunteer organization that builds beds for kids ages 3 to 17 who are sleeping on the floor.
The library will be collecting new (in original packaging) twin sheet sets, comforters, and pillows until Oct. 15. Children’s or teen-themes are appropriate, as are solid colors. In addition, we’ll also be collecting funds to build beds. For more ways to be involved, visit www.shpbeds.org. Thank you in advance, for your generosity.
Author visit
Join us as we discuss“Forever Chrysalis” by Maija DeRoche, at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7. Meet this Finger Lakes author, and sample Finnish bread with coffee. Please register, and pick up a copy of the book at the library.
Bricks, Bits, Bees & Bots
Use the library Lego bricks for building, littleBits and Strawbees for inventing, and Ozobots to learn easy coding. Grades K-5, please register for this 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7 program.
Teen Time
Students in grades 6 and up are invited to come to the library at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct.14 after school to unwind and get ready for the weekend. You can play video or tabletop games, do craft projects, or just sit back and relax. Snacks are provided, so please register in advance.
Get to know MHLC
Join our host, Sarah Walsh, associate director of the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13., as she leads a discussion on the many physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature.
MHLC has many beginner-friendly trails, and we will discuss the ways that visitors can have a positive and safe outdoor experience. This program is made possible through a grant from the Northeast Wellness and Fitness Initiative, inc. Please register.
History Walk
with Mr. Ulion
Local history guide, Dennis Ulion, will lead you on a 2+ mile walk through Voorheesville, and down memory lane. Meet us at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at the overflow parking area for St. Matthews on Mountainview. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing layers, as the weather is turning chilly. Please register.
Antiracism
Learning Circle
Join us at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, as we explore antiracist ideas and practices. Watch “So You Want to Talk About Race,” by author Ijeoma Oluo (link on event calendar) and come ready to have brave conversations and grow your understanding. Ground rules will be shared in advance. Please register online.
Holiday hours
The library will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Columbus Day.
Registering
You can 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.