Programs Book Discussions Amazon Link Ongoing Programs Art & Display

September 2010  

If your local business, group or organization wishes to participate in the Community Showcase portion of this event, click Here for details and a printable registration form.

NEW SmallTown Favorites Cookbook
The Voorheesville community cookbook will make its debut at the Festival! This attractive 3-ring binder style book includes many recipes from the 1999 Centennial Cookbook as well as recent submissions. The book contains an index by recipe title and one by contributor, and a handy pocket for your own handwritten favorites as well as a plastic stand which holds the book open. Get your copy for just $15 on Festival day!

Raffle Tickets
“Take A Chance On October” Each $5 ticket you purchase enters you in 31 prize drawings during the month of October. There will be one winning ticket drawn each day of the month for wonderful prizes valued from $25 - $200, all donated by local businesses and individuals. Purchasers of four or more $5 tickets will be entered in a special drawing to win a beautiful strand of black cultured freshwater pearls donated by Refined Designs. Tickets are available at the Circulation Desk.
Calendar of Raffle Prizes

Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, October 6 at 7pm
The Housekeeper and the Professor
by Yoko Ogawa
Please register and pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk.
See our Reading Cafe webpage for more information.

Nonfiction Book Discussion
Monday, Sept 13 at 6:30pm
Wednesday, Sept 22 at 6:30pm
or Monday, Oct 1 at 1pm
American Passage
by Vincent Cannato
Please register and pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk. We will have 3 discussion meetings this month so please register for one.
See our Reading Cafe webpage.

Ellis Island Book Discussion Field Trip
Saturday, October 2
Book Discussions
Attend either Monday, September 13 (6:30pm), Wednesday, September 22 (6:30pm) OR Friday, October 1 (1pm)

• For this 2-part program participants must register for one of the book discussions and go on the field trip. When you register you will receive a packet of information and a copy of American Passage by Vincent J. Cannato.
• Registration is $40 per person and includes bus and ferry tickets. (Checks should be made payable to Friends of the Voorheesville Public Library)
• The bus will leave the library at 6:30am and return around 9:00pm. Lunch can be purchased at Ellis Island and the bus will make a dinner stop on the return trip.
• View the Ellis Island Program Blog
• To register contact Suzanne Fisher at 765-2791 or fishers@uhls.lib.ny.us

College Prep with Dean Skarlis
Finding the Right College at the Right Price
Thursday, September 16 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
For parents of High School sophomores & juniors
Dr. Dean Skarlis of The College Advisor of New York will outline the steps you need to take to find the right college for you! Topics covered include:

• The top 5 factors colleges look for in an application
• Strategies to reduce college costs
• Rankings/schmankings: Understanding why "fit" is crucial
• SAT/ACT strategy
• How to make the most of college visits
• Writing the essay....and more

Popular New Mysteries
Click on any of these book covers to find a list of new mysteries in our collection.

Mango

Find Tax Forms
Federal Tax Forms
New York State Tax Forms

Museum Passes
The Library offers FREE museum admission passes that can be checked out for 3 days but cannot be reserved. Call the reference desk for information on availability.

Arkell Museum
Chesterwood House
The Sterling & Francine Clark Institute
Hancock Shaker Village
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
The Mount - Edith Wharton's House
Norman Rockwell Museum
Schenectady Museum (with Planetarium pass)

Amazon Purchases

ANY purchases made at Amazon through our web site will generate funds for the Friends of the Library. Take advantage of this wonderful way to shop and support your library by clicking on this Amazon box.

OverDrive Audiobooks & Films
Check out the hundreds of titles available from OverDrive, our digital online book service. The titles include romance, graphic novels, suspense, foreign languages and much more. Use your computer, MP3 player or iPod and never worry about fines because the books will automatically return after 21 days. Ask us about this online service of the library!

View Our Library Video
An introduction to the Library produced by Time Warner Cable and the Upper Hudson Library System available at this Link to Youtube.

OuR FiLM BloG
Directed and Produced by Julie Stump
Visit our film blog written by Julie Stump, our most enthusiastic film buff and librarian. Click HeRe to find reviews of new DVDs in our collection along with insights into current movies and independent films at our Movie Corner.

PlayAway Audiobooks We now have digital audiobooks ready to check out and go! PlayAway titles are small, lightweight and easy to use. Just press play and enjoy. Titles are available in the youth and adult collections.

Food Pantry Donations
We will be continuing to collect food donations for the New Scotland Food Pantry. The baskets are arranged by the reference desk and we will accept gifts of non-perishable foods such as cereal, peanut butter, canned soups and pasta as well as pet foods. Please join us and make a contribution to this important local organization. See this link for donation ideas: Suggestions for Food Pantry Donations

Community Calendar
The library is expanding its online calendar to include local events. Organizations interested in having their events appear on the caldendar can submit proposed events to our editor using a link from the library website. Once approved, these events will appear along with library programs and announcements. Please contact Barbara Vink for more information about this service at 765-2791.

Home Book Delivery
If you are homebound and without access to the library, we can set up your own personal selection and delivery service of library materials. Call the library for information at 765-2791.

Personal Email & Internet Training
Learn more efficient web searching techniques. Spend an hour with a librarian/instructor learning to navigate the internet during a session tailored to your interests and needs. Call or stop by the reference desk to sign up or get more information.

Wireless Internet Access
We have wireless Internet access at the library. This means you can access the Internet at almost any table or chair in the library (or even outside!) if you bring your wireless Internet ready laptop computer.

WWII Letter Collection
The Lil Smith letter collection is now ready for public viewing. Please call for an appointment.

Computer Discs
Blank computer discs may be purchased for $1 at the circulation desk. Proceeds of the sales will benefit the Friends of the Library.

Ongoing Programs

Book Discussion Group
First Wednesday of each month, 7pm
Adults meet each month to talk about a different intriguing and engrossing novel. Books are chosen by book discussion group leader and librarian Suzanne Fisher. In June the group ends the year by holding a potluck supper and discussing a food-related book. Copies of the book are available at the library reference desk. Sign up is required. See our Reading Cafe page for details about the upcoming meeting.

Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
Monday, Sept 13, Wednesday, Sept 22 at 6:30pm or Monday, Oct 1 at 1pm
History, adventure, sports, disasters, exploration, world politics, war and natural history are some of the subjects we will explore through works by first-rate nonfiction writers. Paperback copies of each book will be available for $5 or library copies can be requested. See our Reading Cafe page for details about the upcoming meeting.

Nimblefingers
Every Tuesday, 1 - 3pm
Newcomers are welcome to bring their own projects - quilting, embroidery, crochet, needlepoint or other needlework and join these friendly ladies for "tea & crumpets" and conversation. Coordinator: Librarian Julie Stump.
Take a look at the Nimblefingers News blog by Julie to find out more about the meetings!

Every Other Thursday Night Poets
Meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. Poets should bring an original poem to share and be willing to critique their own work. See our Blog to learn more about us! Coordinated by Barbara Vink.

Lifelines
A prose writers support group. Call Barbara Vink at 765-2791 for information.

Philosophers 101
Third Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Discussion about the world moderated by Larry Rapant 765-3471. See our Blog for more information.

Art & Display

September
Hall Gallery
People's Choice Art Show

September
Display Case
Boy Scout Troop 73
A Display from the Library Archives