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William K. Sanford
Town Library
At the Library
April 2015
629 Albany Shaker Rd.
Loudonville, NY 12211
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday
9 AM - 8 PM
Friday
9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
1 PM - 5 PM
Death With Dignity in New York:
A Noon Panel Discussion
The Ballad of America:
Our “National” Anthems
On Thursday, April 9, in our Noon Book
timeslot, we will be presenting a panel discussion
which will outline the history of the Death With
Dignity movement in the United States, providing
information on current practices in New York
State – including palliative care, and report on
legal and legislative progress in the state. There
will be a Q&A period after the talk. (continued on
Call 458-9274
for information.
Noon Author Talk:
Frankie Bailey on Wicked Albany
Robert Cohen has been here several times in
the past five years with his lectures/presentations
on many different aspects of our nation’s music –
from klezmer to doo-wop to folk songs. His latest
program, on Sunday afternoon, April 19, at 2:00
PM, presented by the New York Council for the
Humanities, will be a variation on the theme The
Ballad of America: The History of the United States in
Song. We’ll be learning some things about the song
we know as our (official) national anthem — and
also listening to many other songs that might have
become our national anthem: some of which
served as unofficial anthems at different points in
our history; some that were anthems for different
regions, communities, or generations; and some of
which are still political, cultural, personal, or
spiritual anthems for some Americans. Songs from
Colonial America, songs from the 1860s, and
songs from the 1960s — and songs from today.
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Web Page Address:
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Richard J. Naylor,
Director
Board of Trustees
Rosemary Armao,
President
Jason Kramer,
Vice President
Matthew D. Sissman,
Secretary
Kimberly Fanniff
Carol Rosenthal
Janet Kiffney
Donna Martin
Town of Colonie
Paula A. Mahan,
Supervisor
Town Board
William Carl
David Green
Brian Haak
Linda Murphy
Paul Rosano
David Rowley
page three)
Frankie Bailey, coauthor (with Alice Green)
of Wicked Albany: Lawlessness & Liquor In the
Prohibition Era, will give a Noon Author Talk on
Wednesday, April 22. Professor Bailey teaches at
UAlbany’s School of Criminal Justice and writes
both fiction and nonfiction. About Wicked Albany
from the publisher: “Albany, New York,
experienced massive upheaval when the Volstead
Act of 1919 established Prohibition. Crime
already proliferated in the capital of the Empire
State, with rival political machines stooping to
corruption and the mob with their heavy-handed
powers of persuasion. As it did nationwide,
Prohibition in Albany served merely to force
alcohol-related commerce underground and
lawlessness and violence to the forefront of city
activity. (continued on page three)
Neal Benoit Returns with
Triple Crown Preview
Last
year
Neal
Benoit
of
www.gettingoutofthegate.com gave three programs here, each during the week before each of
the Triple Crown races. Neal’s three programs –
complete with on-screen race and racetrack analyses – were very enthusiastically received. Neal’s
back for the 2015 campaign. First up, Neal will
take on the Kentucky Derby on the Tuesday night
before the race: April 28, at 7:00 PM.
www.GettingOutOfTheGate.com, is a website
dedicated to educating and entertaining fans of
the sport. Neal has been an avid horseplayer for 35
years and travels regularly to horse racing venues
throughout the United States. Check out the website – you’ll be impressed! Neal will also be here
on Thursday, May 14, and Thursday, June 4,
starting at 7:00 PM for the Preakness and Belmont.
Ray Misiewicz on The Seawolves
Ray Misiewicz has given numerous programs
at the library over the years on the many aspects of
our nuclear submarine fleet (he now has 12 different presentations). Ray has a brand new program
he’ll unveil here on Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 PM
titled: The Seawolves. Ray writes about his new
program: “There have been four U.S. Navy submarines named Seawolf. They span from 1911 through
today, including World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, and countless other events.
Their stories of service to the United States are
genuinely remarkable, manned by submariners
with the courage to carry out their missions. The
boats also embody the radical changes in design
technology as armament, electronics, and nuclear
power evolved over the period. (continued on page three)
Holiday Schedule
The library will be closed Sunday, April 5, in
observance of Easter.
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Folk Duo Andy & Judy April 26....................p. 3
Computer/Technology Class Schedule............p. 4
PROGRAMS
To register for programs requiring reservations
please call the Information Desk at 810-0314 (direct line).
4 SATURDAY- North Eastern New York Orchid Society-At 1:00
PM.
13 MONDAY- AARP of Colonie--Chapter 2873- New members
and/or guests are welcome. At 1:00 PM.
6 MONDAY- Hudson Mohawk Bird Club: Bird Work at AirportsLearn about bird management at airports at this joint program
with Audubon Society of the Capital Region. At 7:00 PM.
13 MONDAY- Toastmasters Division G Speaking Contest- At 5:30
PM.
7 TUESDAY- Adoption: Where Do I Start?- The Adoptive Families
of the Capital Region present a two-part workshop featuring
adoptive parents, social workers and an adoption attorney.
Information will be presented on how to build a family through
adoption, home studies, national adoption resources, openness
in adoption, the adoption tax credit and issues related to raising
a family built by adoption will be included. (Part 2 is on April 14)
At 6:30 PM.
9 THURSDAY- Death With Dignity in New York: A Noon Panel
Discussion- At 12:15 PM. (see story page one)
11 SATURDAY- Supporting Your Child with Sensory Processing
Challenges: Strategies for Home- Sensory processing
difficulties have a significant impact on both the child and the
family. This lecture is designed for parents who have children
with sensory processing challenges. The program offers parents
a better understanding of the support needed in order for their
child to manage everyday tasks. General guidelines and specific
sensory strategies to use at home will be discussed. The speaker
is Pamela Smith, OTR, a registered Occupational Therapist with
14 years of experience working with children with differences in
their sensory processing and sensory integration. Reservations
are required. From 10:00-11:30 AM.
11 SATURDAY- World Bank Projects in China- Richard Garrabrant
with HJI Group Corporation, Inc. will discuss World Bank
Projects implemented in China. The World Bank is an
international funding organization that among other things,
finances infrastructure projects to help fight poverty. Two thirds
of the world’s poor live in Asia. Infrastructure projects that bring
clean water, roads and bridges to rural poor and provide access
from farms to markets are some of the many methods used to
help achieve the goal to reduce poverty. Capacity building or
training of local governments is also an integral part of achieving
results. HJI Group is an international consulting firm based out
of California that provides services to the World Bank. Richard
will discuss some projects completed and currently underway in
the capital city of Chengdu located in the Sichuan Province of
the Peoples Republic of China. International consulting firms
bring expertise to local governments in China to help implement
these projects and make sure good results are achieved following
World Bank procedures. At 2:00 PM
12 SUNDAY- Art Exhibit Opening Reception- Artists Karen
Cooper, Sandy Dovberg, Kim Binaghi Lee and Cynthia Romano
will greet guests at the opening of their exhibit which runs April
1-29. The reception is from 2:00-4:00 PM.
The Friends of the Library gather every second Tuesday of the
month at 6:30 PM in the Youth Services Activity Room for
their regular meeting.
14 TUESDAY- Adoption: Where Do I Start?- Part 2 of the workshop.
See April 7 program description for details. At 6:30 PM.
15 WEDNESDAY- Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby
Boomers Need to Know To Maximize Retirement IncomeLearn the answers to your questions: Will Social Security be there
for me? How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply
for Social Security? How can I maximize my benefits? Will Social
Security be enough to live on in retirement? Presented by Nikole
Iannotti of First Investors Corporation. At 6:30 PM.
16 THURSDAY- Climate Change: The Adirondacks- Local filmmaker
and journalist Greg Hitchcock will offer a presentation about his
film Climate Change: The Adirondacks. This short documentary was
part of the United Nations climate change project that showcased
the need for addressing climate change locally through using
renewable energy. The video earned an honorable mention in film
from the Embassies of France and Full Sail University last fall. At
12:15 PM.
16 THURSDAY- Film Series: American Cinema and WWII with
Lenny Zapala- Sahara starring Humphrey Bogart and Lloyd
Bridges. From IMDB: “Filmed during World War II, [Sahara] was
intended to be a propaganda piece for the U.S.
government…Bogart leads an abandoned tank unit after the fall of
Tobruk in North Africa. The tanks pick up British, French, South
African, and Sudanese soldiers along the way, becoming a
microcosm of the Allied troops. The group works together to defeat
a much larger German force that wants the same water well that
they have. The film portrays all of the images that the U.S. deemed
important for the American people see in regards to the war.” A
newsreel and a short from 1943 will also be shown. At 6:30 PM.
19 SUNDAY- The Ballad of America: Our “National” Anthems with
Robert Cohen- At 2:00 PM. (see story page one)
Knitting Group Dates
The knitting group will meet in the Youth Services Activity
Room on Fridays, April 10 & 24, from 2:00-4:00 PM. For further
information contact Gwen Gurien at 475-1470
or
[email protected] .
AARP Driving Classes
Monday & Wednesday, April 27 & 29, from 1:00-4:00 PM
Call the Library Information Desk at 810-0314 for reservations.
Attendance is required at both sessions. There is a $20 AARP
member/ $25 non-member materials fee payable to AARP. Class
size is limited and advance registration is required.
For information on other classes, please call Pat Latimer at 463-5221.
Certain services and programs are adaptable to people with disabilities, upon request.
Please contact our Outreach Librarian at 458-9274 to discuss your accessibility needs.
20 MONDAY- Chinese Film/Discussion Series with I-Hsin WuThis month: 1993’s multi-award winning film Farewell My
Concubine. The film “explores the effect of China's political
turmoil during the mid-20th century on the lives of individuals,
families, and groups, in this case, two stars in a Peking opera
troupe and the woman who comes between them.” At 6:00 PM
21 TUESDAY- Community Bridge Building- Wildwood Programs
presents a workshop for individuals and caregivers of persons
with disabilities to understand how to "bridge" to integrated
community resources, groups and activities. Learn how to
become part of the generic community, rather than the
disabilities community. From 9:30-11:00 AM.
21 TUESDAY- Adirondack Mountain Club Open House- The
public is invited to this event, showcasing the many benefits and
rewards of membership in the Adirondack Mountain Club.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet experienced hike
leaders, paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts to learn more about
the Club's efforts to promote conservation, advocacy, recreation,
education and stewardship of the state's wilderness areas.
Refreshments will be provided. At 6:00 PM.
21 TUESDAY- Colonie Tuesday Night Live Poets' Corner- Local
poets and writers of all ages are invited to present six to ten
minutes of their original work at this open reading forum. The
public is encouraged to stop in and listen. Hosted by William
Robert Foltin (785-1252). Readings begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
(ESL Room)
22 WEDNESDAY- Noon Author Talk- Frankie Bailey on Wicked
Albany. At 12:15 PM. (see story page one)
23 THURSDAY- Ray Misiewicz on The Seawolves- At 7:00 PM.
(see story page one)
25 SATURDAY- Capital District Genealogical Society: Computer
Look-up Day- Volunteers from CDGS will bring their
computers to help you do research. From 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.
26 SUNDAY- Andy & Judy in Concert- At 2:00 PM. (see feature box this
page)
27 MONDAY- Interior Design: All Your Questions Answered- Dale
Saylor of Hollymount, Ltd. will take on common pitfalls and
misconceptions about interior design, and help demystify good
design and the process it takes to get there. Audience questions
on personal home issues will be answered. Anyone wishing for a
more thorough, prepared solution to their query may email a
description and photos to: [email protected] in advance
of the program. Reservations are required. At 6:30 PM.
28 TUESDAY- Triple Crown Preview with Neal Benoit- At 7:00
PM. (see story page one)
28 TUESDAY- Fiction Book Discussion Group- The group meets
on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June (off in
December) in the Youth Services Activity Room. To join or for
information,
contact:
Paul
Drezelo,
[email protected]. At 7:00 PM.
30 THURSDAY- Starting a Food/Beverage Business?- This
informative workshop, presented by entrepreneurs and experts in
business development, will give you information, insights, and
advice from local experts about starting and growing a successful
food/beverage business. Sponsored by the Capital Region StartUp Alliance. At 6:00 PM.
Folk Duo Andy & Judy
Perform Aprl 26
Andy and Judy Daigle have
been singing together since 2009.
It’s a duo built upon common
ground. Each draw from a wealth
of experience they received while
singing with various choruses and
choirs throughout their lives. Their
musical interests range from “oldtimey” traditional songs right
through the folk music stalwarts
such as John Prine, Bob Dylan, Ian
and Sylvia, and Townes Van Zandt
and many other artists.
As folk singer/songwriters
they have been able to explore many different genres and
facets of folk music as well as country music. It has been
described as "folk with a country flavor".
Skilled at using the guitar and mandolin to set the mood
and character of each song, they’ve also mastered the
blending of vocal harmony to capture the audience. These
musical elements are seamlessly presented in their two CDs,
Riverbend and Dragonfly. Visit their website at
www.andyjudysing.com for more information and join them
live at the library on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 PM.
Death With Dignity continued
Our speakers: Giza Lopes, PhD, is a postdoctoral associate at
the School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany. Her
forthcoming book, Dying with Dignity: A Legal Approach on Assisted
Death, offers a thorough socio-historical analysis of how aid-indying became legal in certain European countries, as well as in a
few American states. David C. Leven is the Executive Director of
End of Life Choices NY. Mr. Leven is a graduate of the University
of Rochester and Syracuse University College of Law. He has
played a leadership role in securing passage of legislation in New
York to improve pain and palliative care and health care decision
making. Michael Brannigan, PhD, holds the Pfaff Endowed Chair
in Ethics and Moral Values at the College of Saint Rose and also
teaches at Albany Medical College’s Alden March Bioethics
Institute. The discussion will start at 12:15 PM; bring your lunch if
you are on lunch hour.
Wicked Albany continued
Frankie Bailey, criminal justice professor and crime historian,
and noted sociologist and criminal justice activist Alice Green
chronicle this evolution of iniquity in Albany, relying on archival
records and examining the greater social impact of the city s moral
dissolution. Whether you're looking for sociological analysis or
pure guilty pleasure, you ll find it in Wicked Albany.” The talk starts
at 12:15 PM; bring your lunch if you are on lunch hour.
The Seawolves continued
In telling these stories you will get a first-hand understanding
of how the U.S. submarine service has contributed to the defense
of United States interests around the world.” Ray’s talks – and
pictures – are always informative and interesting. Ray worked with
the U.S. Navy during his 40 years at the Knolls Atomic Laboratory
as a Mechanical and Nuclear Engineer. For more information
about Ray and his programs see our Town of Colonie TV interview
with him at: https://vimeo.com/56424591
Computer/Technology Classes... Registration is required for all classes; call 810-0314
All classes will meet in the Training/Conference Room (unless otherwise noted). Prior registration is required; call or visit the Information Desk.
Skill Level Legend... Level is indicated by each class description.
Beginner: No prior knowledge or experience required.
Intermediate: Proficiency with the mouse and keyboard, basic Internet browsing, and familiarity with Windows recommended.
Advanced: Confident computer proficiency recommended.
Introduction to Computers: One on One (Beginner)
Schedule an hour with a librarian. Depending on your skills we
can focus on whatever basic skills you want. April sessions include:
Thursday, April 23 at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, or 3:00 PM
Basic Word Processing and File Management: No class this
month; call for waiting list Step-by-step instructions in the use of
Microsoft Word 2010. This class covers basic editing functions on
a prepared document, creation of a folder in Windows Explorer,
and the process of saving a document to the folder. (Intermediate)
Facebook For Beginners: Tuesday, April 7 @ 7:00 PM In this
Social Media Lecture, you will learn basic survival tools for
navigating the hazards and joys of Facebook. Designed for those
library patrons who have already created or are thinking of
creating a Facebook account. (Beginner w/Internet)
Presenting Through PowerPoint: Saturday, April 18, 10:00-11:30
AM This class will give an introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint,
a program designed for creating presentations. Learn how to
create a simple presentation, create and edit slides, insert pictures,
apply designs, and run the slide show. (Beginner w/MS Office)
Buying and Selling Online: eBay, Craig's List and Amazon:
Saturday, April 4 @ 10:00 AM or Tuesday, April 21 @ 7:00 PM
Discover the differences between direct buy sites and auction style
sites, understand the best practices for protecting personal
information, and learn the benefits of buying and selling online.
(Beginner w/Internet)
One on One Computer Help (Beginner through Advanced) Bring
your computer questions for a half hour of hands-on learning with
a technology expert. Possible topics: Internet and social media,
email, Mac and Windows operating systems, MS Office, file management, digital photo editing and cameras, apps, ebook readers,
tablets, and more. Dates: Friday, April 3, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Friday, April 10, from 2:00-4:00 PM, Monday, April 13, from 2:004:00 PM
Overdrive Downloadable Audiobooks: By appointment; call the
Information Desk Do you have an Ipod/MP3 Player/
Smartphone/PC and enjoy audiobooks? Learn the basics of
downloading free audiobooks from our Overdrive digital service.
Please feel free to bring your device into class. (Beginner)
Android Clinic: Monday, April 27, from 4:00–6:00 PM
Ipad Clinic: Friday, April 24, from 2:00–4:00 PM
Kindle Clinic: Monday, April 6 from 2:00–4:00 PM
Nook Clinic: By appointment; call the Information Desk
Do you have an E-reader/tablet and need to learn how to use it?
These clinics will teach you the basics of using your device, as well
as how to download free ebooks from the library’s digital catalog.
Please feel free to bring your device. (Beginner)
Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics I: Thursday, April 9 @ 6:00 PM This
class will explore the basic features of Excel. Students will learn
how to create a worksheet, perform simple calculations, and enter
basic data. Students should be familiar with the Windows
environment, the keyboard and be able to use a mouse.
(Intermediate)
Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics II: Thursday, April 23 @ 6:00 PM
This class is designed for library patrons who have completed the
Introduction to Excel class or are already familiar with the basics
of entering and manipulating data in an Excel worksheet. Topics
such as graphs, charts, advanced formulas, and data manipulation
will be explored. (Intermediate)
Advanced Excel 2010--Charts/Graphing, Data Analysis,
Statistics: Thursday, April 2 @ 7:00 PM This is an advanced class
designed for individuals who have a solid understanding of Excel
and who are looking to use it for data analysis purposes. The class
will cover how to create charts/graphs, use pivot tables for
analysis, common statistical functions and Excel's free
downloadable analysis add-in, Powerpivot. (Advanced w/strong
Excel skills)
Microsoft Access 2010 Beginning/Intermediate Class: No class
this month; call for waiting list This is a two-part class teaching the
basics of Microsoft Access 2010 databases. In class one, database
fundamentals,
creating
tables
and
relationships,
importing/exporting data will be covered. In class two, creating
forms, queries and reports (pending time available) will be
covered. (Intermediate w/Excel)
File Management Workshop: Organizing Files and Photos:
Monday, April 6, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Is your computer a
chaotic jumble of digital photos, music, documents, and other files?
Learn how to cut through the clutter with Windows File Explorer.
We will explore file management principles and practice moving,
renaming, sorting, and organizing files and folders. (Intermediate)
Windows 8/8.1 Clinic: Tuesday, April 7, from 6:00-8:00 PM (ESL
Room) Learn how to get the most out of the new Windows
interface, customize your home screen, navigate with a mouse or
touch, access settings, and install apps. Bring your laptop or tablet
to class to obtain hands on experience, or watch demonstrations
that will prepare you to use your desktop at home. Bonus: learn
how to stream videos and download free digital library content
using the Overdrive app. (Beginner)
Introduction to Cloud Computing: Monday, April 20, from 2:004:00 PM Learn about the mysterious "Cloud" and how to save and
access files there. We'll create a Dropbox account and learn how to
add, remove, and share files over the internet. We will use the
library computers - bring your own iPad, smartphone, or tablet for
more hands on practice. (Intermediate)
Career Help
Call the Information Desk to schedule help with a resume,
prepare for an interview or fill out an online job application.
Information Desk 810-0314.
[email protected]
Registration is required; call 810-0314