Programs Book Discussions Amazon Link Ongoing Programs Art & Display

Spring 2010

12th Annual Harbinger of Spring
Classical Concert
Sunday, March 28 at 2pm
Join us for a performance by the Broken Reed Saxophone Quartet featuring classical and folk pieces with Latin American roots. The program includes arrangements of traditional Mexican and Cuban songs and original compositions as well as classical music from Cuba and Argentina. Refreshments will be served and the concert is free and open to the public.
To compliment the music, the library has Latino and Latin American Art from the Martinez Gallery in Troy on display.

Mango
MANGO Languages is an online language learning system that can help you learn languages such as Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more. You can create an account and keep track of your progress or practice basic skills. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn a new language! Voorheesville patrons can sign in using their library card number.

Friends of the Library Volunteer Reception
Sunday, March 14 at 2pm
At our Reception and Annual Meeting, President Michele Reilly will give a brief update about what we did in 2009 and what our plans are for 2010. The elections will be held for the 2010 Board and any FOL member is welcome to submit their name for the ballot. If you are a Friend (or if you want to be one), come and say hello, meet the board, find out what we’re up to and enjoy great refreshments!

Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, April 7 at 7pm
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Sign up at the reference desk and get a copy of the book. See our Reading Cafe webpage for more details.

Nonfiction Book Discussion
Monday, May 10 at 7pm
Waking Giant
by David S. Reynolds
Please register and pick up a copy of the book at the reference desk.
See our Reading Cafe webpage.

Real Life 101
Please register for these programs by calling us at 765-2791.
Housing Options for Seniors
Wednesday, March 24 at 7pm
Laurie Milward of Senior Services of Albany will discuss the pros and cons of aging in place, scaling down, assisted living programs, nursing homes and other available forms of assistance.

Becoming a Transformative Teacher
Monday, April 12 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Arthur Willis and Marcia Greenberg will outline ways in which teachers can transform students into well-rounded individuals, help parents better understand what to expect from teachers at every level of their children’s education, and explain how administrators can create a school environment that fosters creativity in students and staff, a kind of teaching that has positive results for the students and the adults as well. Join us for an inspirational evening!

Riverway for Seniors
Wednesday, April 21 at 12:30pm
The Annual Riverway Storytelling Festival is going on in the Capital District featuring a special performance for seniors in our Community Room entitled “It’s a Wonderful Life”. It will feature Joe Peck and Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi telling stories designed to enlighten and entertain. The performance will be preceded at 12:30 p.m. by the New Scotland Senior Citizens monthly luncheon, to which all community seniors are invited. Those wishing to attend the performance only should arrive at 1pm. Refreshments will be provided by the Town of New Scotland and the Friends of the Library.

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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.

The Sterling & Francine Clark Institute
Norman Rockwell Museum
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
Schenectady Museum (with Planetarium pass)
Edith Wharton's House ~ The Mount
Chesterwood House
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Iroquois Indian Museum

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, March 8 at 7pm
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

Display Case & Hall Gallery
March
Latino and Latin American Art
Pieces from the Martinez Gallery
Martinez Gallery
518-274-9377