NEWS GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Volume 22 Issue 3 www.guilpl.org March – Early May 2015 Your Library: Guilderland’s Gathering Place Love Letters from Mount Rushmore W Author Richard Cerasani, from his General Hospital days. Sunday, April 19 @ 2 pm hen author Richard Cerasani discovered an old trunk full of love letters in his Wilton attic, he was inspired to write the story of his parents' marriage and his father’s extraordinary work as a sculptor and artist on Mount Rushmore. The result is a delightful book, Love Letters from Mount Rushmore: the Story of a Marriage, a Monument, and a Moment in History. Before writing the book, Richard Cerasani was known as Richard Caine, a professional actor – he portrayed the villainous character, Bill Watson on the daytime soap opera, General Hospital in the early 1980s – with nearly 50 years of experience making television dramas and commercials. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and autographing after Mr. Cerasani's talk. For more information, visit www.richardcerasanicaine.com. Senior Citizens' Legal Information Workshop Saturday, March 28 @ 2 pm T he Elder Law Pro Bono Project at Albany Law School, along with its community partner, The Rural Law Center of New York, Inc., presents a workshop on legal resources of interest to senior citizens, family members of seniors, caregivers, and elder care professionals. Presentation topics include Wills, Health Care Proxies, Consumer Rights, and Grandparents' Rights. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about legal resources, ask questions and get answers. Broad Street Chamber Players Every Day is Earth Day! The Broad Street Chamber Players – flutist Elizabeth Chinery, pianist David Smith, and cellist Jay Shulman – will perform works by Handel, Saint-Saens, Haydn and other composers. This versatile chamber music ensemble offers audiences a wide array of tone, color, and timbres. Music at the Thursday, April 9 @ 11 am Sunday, March 8 @ 2 pm Lost Radio Rounders Sunday, April 12 @ 2 pm A Program for Children Guilderland Public Library Michael Eck and Thomas Lindsay are the Lost Radio Rounders, "upstate New York’s premiere Acoustic Americana duo." Their special program is titled "Selections from Alan Lomax's The Folk Songs of North America" in which the duo will pay tribute to Lomax, one of the great American field collectors of folk music of the 20th century. “Tom Dooley,” “The Wabash Cannonball,” “Sixteen Tons” and “Down In the Valley” are just a few selections you may hear. The Singing Anchors Sunday, May 17 @ 2 pm Your favorite trio of singing news anchors is back by popular demand! WNYT's Benita Zahn and Jessica Layton, and Jerry Gretzinger (who’s given up his anchor chair at CBS6, but who cares?) will fill the Library’s Helderberg Room with their trademark harmonies and comedic riffs that will delight one and all. This will be a very popular concert, so please come early! It may not officially be Earth Day, but it is coming soon and it's never too early to celebrate our planet. Take part in Earth Day crafts, a game, and ideas for keeping our world clean and green. Parents are encouraged to stay for the duration of the program. Registration required; please call 456-2400 x 4. Page 2 Guilderland Public Library News : : March – Early May 2015 ADULTS Medicare 101: A Primer for Everyone Tuesday, March 24 @ 1 pm If you are enrolled in Medicare or soon to be enrolled, you may have many questions: What is Medicare Part A? Part B? Part D? What does Medicare pay for? What will be your contribution? How are prescriptions covered? And what exactly is this "doughnut hole"? Medicare can be very confusing, but help is here: Janet Kiffney, a certified Medicare Counselor with HIICAP (New York State's Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program), will present a "soup-to-nuts" program on Medicare, and answer all your questions. You'll leave with a better understanding of your options and obligations with regard to health insurance. An added plus: we'll have real doughnut holes and cold drinks as refreshments. This presentation is free and sponsored by the New York State Office for the Aging and the Albany County Department for Aging. Class size is limited to 30 people. Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy A Workshop with Dr. Wei Zhang Photographer Lionel DeLevingne Thursday, March 19 @ 7 pm French-American photographer, Lionel DeLevingne, has been documenting the anti-nuclear movement since the early 1970s. He will discuss his work as a photojournalist, specifically as documented in his book To the Village: From Montague to Fukushima. His work will be on display in the Helderberg Room through mid-March. iPhone Photography Thursday, April 16 @ 7 pm Katie Mae will demonstrate her favorite iPhone photography apps. Forum Meeting Thursday, May 21 @ 7 pm Forum members will gather to discuss their Fall exhibit. About the Digital Photo Forum... Area photographers gather to discuss work they are doing and to share information about how to improve their work. This is an open forum, with occasional special guest photographers. "The Hot-Stove League" Baseball Talk in the Off-Season Thursday, March 5 @ 6:30 pm To honor Guilderland's wonderfully diversified community and welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year, GPL is pleased to announce this workshop, a great opportunity to experience one of the most unique cultures through its most treasured art form. This two-hour workshop introduces you to: Mandarin (Standard Chinese) • the Chinese writing system, traditional characters v. simplified characters • The art of Chinese calligraphy and five basic script types. Digital Photo Forum PEACE GPL provides all necessary materials of Chinese calligraphy; you will have an opportunity to write a few useful Chinese characters, including the numbers 1 through 10 and your own name in Chinese. Dr. Wei Zhang has been very active in Chinese community since moving to the Capital region. He teaches Mandarin as the second language for adult students in Chinese School of the Chinese Community Center. Tuesday, March 10 @ 6:30 pm Come to the last – for this off-season, anyway – of our monthly open and lively discussions about baseball, a conversation that features YOU, the baseball fan. The conversation will be started by Tim Wiles, former Director of Research for the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. And then the back-and-forth is up to you. We've had so much fun doing this for the past couple of months, that we're doing it again! Literacy New York Greater Capital Region ESOL Every Monday @ 6 pm Literacy New York Greater Capital Region leads an ESOL class. To join, call 452-3381 x 402, or 631-2926. Drop-in Knit & Stitch Mondays @ 10 am & Tuesdays @ Noon Participants knit or work on needlecraft projects and exchange tips and advice. = Registration required. Registration opens four weeks before event. Call 456-2400 x 2 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org Page 3 Guilderland Public Library News : : March – Early May 2015 ADULTS Book Discussion Groups You're invited to One thing you can be sure of – there is always a lot going on for book lovers at the Library! You are welcome to join any book discussion group. To register, call 456-2400 x 2. Night Owls: Mondays @ 7:30 pm Led by Margaret Lanoue We read a selection of fiction and nonfiction books on topics of current social and literary interest. Lively discussions always ensue! • March 9: Brooklyn, by Colm Toibin • April 13: Five Days at Memorial, by Sheri Fink • May 11: Run, by Anne Patchett GPL Page Turners: Wednesdays @ 2 pm Led by Beth Rienti The GPL Page Turners read recently published books from a variety of genres, including contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and mystery, as well as the occasional nonfiction book. New members are always welcome! • March 11: The Valley of Amazement, by Amy Tan • April 8: The Great Divorce: A 19th Century Mother's Extraordinary Fight Against Her Husband, the Shakers, and Her Times, by Ilyon Woo • May 13: Orphan Train, by Christine Baker Kline Great Books:Thursdays @ 7 pm Led by Diane Martin Are the “classics” still worth reading? We think they are! These are the books that continue to be read in times, places and cultures far removed from those in which they were written. Join us as we discuss books that you’ve always wanted to read, or may have read growing up but want to read again. • March 5: Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl • April 2: The Island at the Center of the World, by Russell Shorto • May 7: Henry V, by William Shakespeare Travel for Genealogy - Ireland Saturday, March 7 @ 10:30 am Genealogy enthusiasts and professionals who have traveled to Ireland as part of their family research will tell of their adventures and discoveries on the road. Part of our continuing series on travel genealogy research. Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty, will lead this presentation. A Novel Affair benefitting the Guilderland Library Foundation The Guilderland Library Foundation is hosting its Annual Library Gala at the Western Turnpike Golf Course on Saturday, April 25, at 6 pm, and you're invited! This dinner dance event features live entertainment, a firstrate meal catered by Mallozzi's, and some fun surprises. Proceeds from the Gala will further the Foundation's support of Library programs, such as the Carol J. Hamblin Notable Author Events, the refurbished Community Literary Garden, and so many other Library enhancements, all done without the aid of taxpayer dollars. This year's Honoree is Mr. Robert Ganz, former Trustee and longtime president of the Library's Board of Trustees. Tickets are $65 per person. RSVP by April 10 to: Gala Committee Guilderland Library Foundation 2228 Western Avenue :: Guilderland, NY 12084 History of Grant Cottage Saturday, May 16 @ 2 pm On July 23, 1885, former General and President Ulysses S. Grant died of throat cancer in a cottage on Mt. McGregor in Saratoga County. During his stay, he was able to complete his memoirs. Tim Welch, President of the Board of Trustees of Grant Cottage, will discuss the history of the cottage and Grant's final days there. Holiday Hours Easter Closed Sunday, April 5 Staff Development Day Closed Wednesday, April 29 Memorial Day Weekend Closed Saturday, May 23, Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25 = Registration required. Registration opens four weeks before event. Call 456-2400 x 2 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org Page 4 Guilderland Public Library News : : March – Early May 2015 Local Connections ADULTS The Other Guys Tuesday, March 3 @ 6:30 pm Film Series "Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned." - from the Internet Movie Database. Chase scenes for this Local Connections movie were filmed right in downtown Albany. 2010 Runtime: 107 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 Second screening:Thursday, March 12 @ 2 pm Spring Back into Organization! With Professional Organizer Jordana Turcotte A CDPHP-sponsored program Monday, March 23 @ 5:30 pm Spring is here and it's time to clear out and get organized! Come and learn a simple system of purging and organizing large storage areas such as the basement, garage, and even the great outdoors. Get tips on how to let go of unneeded items and clear your clutter – a good step for both your mental and physical health! Tuesday, April 7 @ 6:30 pm Clover, Comfrey, and Chamomile: Shaker Herbs and Medicines Union College in Schenectady and Ballston Spa were filming locations for this Local Connections movie starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. "Two desperate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and convictions drive them apart." - from the Internet Movie Database. 1973 Runtime: 118 minutes MPAA Rating: PG Second screening:Thursday, April 16 @ 2 pm This session, provided by the Shaker Heritage Society, introduces the Shaker plant and herb industries. Learn what plants were used to dye fabric, treat illnesses, and flavor foods. Sniff samples of herbs from The Shakers' extensive garden. You'll try grinding herbs with a mortar and pestle and create fragrant sachets that you can keep in a drawer or closet. Registration is limited to 30 adults. The Way We Were Friday, April 17 @ 2 pm Cake Decorating with Rebecca Yates Saturday, April 18 @ 1 pm Rebecca Yates is back! Her class in January was so popular, we are having it again. MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY The Classic Film Series East of Eden Thursday, March 26 @ 6:30 pm Arsenic and Old Lace Ms.Yates is trained in the Wilton method of cake decorating and the owner of Little Bean Cakes. She also is an instructor in the culinary program at Schenectady County Community College. She brings her wonderful creativity to our Library in this two-hour interactive cake-decorating class. This program involves food, so please let us know if you have any food allergies. The class is limited in size, and was hugely popular in January, when Ms. Yates last visited, so register soon! Thursday, April 30 @ 6:30 pm Cool Hand Luke Thursday, May 28 @ 6:30 pm First Friday Family Films The Book of Life March 6 @ 7 pm • Rated PG Big Hero 6 April 3 @ 7 pm • Rated PG Penguins of Madagascar Kudos & Comments "Thank you for bringing Rebecca Yates to the Library for the cake decorating workshop in January. I learned so much in such a short period of time. It's great to have 'adult' creative workshops. Please keep them coming!" – Christine S. May 1 @ 7 pm • Rated PG = Registration required. Registration opens four weeks before event. Call 456-2400 x 2 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org Page 5 Guilderland Public Library News : : March – Early May 2015 ADULTS Minecraft for Parents Wednesday, April 8. Attend either session: 6 pm or 7 pm Are your kids addicted to Minecraft? Do you wonder what they're doing and what they're making? This is your chance to find out! Come learn Minecraft with our teen experts. Note: This program is for parents only! Choose either the 6 pm session, or the 7 pm session; sessions last for one hour. Intro to Internet Skills and Online Searching Friday, May 8 @ 2 pm Learn to get online and "surf" the web. We'll cover some basic terminology and how to use search engines to find information. We will also cover how to evaluate online information and websites. Participants should be comfortable using a computer and mouse. This class is limited to eight participants. Basic Computer Skills Friday, May 1 @ 2 pm Come learn how computers work and how to perform simple tasks in this one hour class. Learn about hardware, software, storage devices and how to navigate with a mouse. This class is intended for the absolute beginner, no previous computer experience is needed. Class is limited to 8 participants. Email Basics Friday, May 15 @ 2 pm Learn the essentials of email communication in this hands-on class.Topics to be covered: creating an email account, sending and receiving email, how to attach photos or documents to an email message, and maintaining your account. Attendees should be comfortable using a computer and mouse. Class is limited to eight participants. Kudos & Comments "Thank you for the installation of the car battery charger. Help for patrons during hours or staff who find a dead battery when they leave." – John L. Parent and Teen Communication: Strategies for Effective Family Talk Thursday, April 23 @ 7 pm In this workshop, parents/caregivers and their teens (ages 13+) will explore ways to improve family communication through interactive, fun activities. Families will identify and build on existing strengths to improve listening skills, understand what parents and youth need from each other, and practice strategies to deal with family conflict. Planting Smiles for Mother's Day Saturday, May 9 @ 10:30 am Just in time for Mother's Day, Barbara Lukas of PBS station WMHT will lead children ages 3-6 and their adult care givers as they watch a DVD about planting potatoes and read some books about growing vegetables and flowers. We will then go out to the library garden and plant a flower and vegetable to give Mom on her special day. Discover the Empire State Aerosciences Museum Saturday, May 9 @ 11 am The Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville, NY is a treasure in our backyard! Kevin Millington,Vice President of the museum's Board of Trustees, will provide an overview and history of the museum's remarkable exhibits, including its collection of restored aircraft (from a 1906 Curtiss Pusher to the spectacular F-14 Tomcat). Learn about the museum's programs and events and then plan a visit using our newest Museum Pass. Fancy Nancy Tea Party Friday, May 22 @ 4 pm Ooh la la! Join us in a party that is just “Très Magnifique!” Dress up in your fanciest clothes, whether in tiaras, tutus, beads, ribbons, boas, or bows and join us for a Fancy Nancy Tea Party! We will read some excerpts from the book Fancy Nancy Tea Parties, by Jane O’Connor, to help us with our etiquette, and we will make corsages and necklaces, enjoy bubbles, learn French words, have tea and eat some delectable (that's fancy for yummy) treats! Kids in grades K through 2 are cordially invited and must bring a guardian to attend them. Please list any food allergies in the notes field when registering. = Registration required. Registration opens four weeks before event. Call 456-2400 x 4 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org Page 6 Guilderland Public Library News : : March – Early May 2015 Storytime with the Cat in the Hat Monday, March 2 @ 3:30 pm Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with this special story time! Dress up as your favorite Seuss character, and we'll have a parade around the library! Then, the Cat in the Hat himself will read a story. Afterwards, get your picture taken with this famous feline! Pre-K and up. Make-It Mondays! Mondays @ 6 pm: March 2, April 6, and May 4 Baby and Me Mondays @ 10:30 am "Baby and Me" storytimes offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to share time together at the library with Baby! If you have a baby between the ages of 4 months and 18 months and want to make new friends, you are welcome to join us as we sing, clap, bounce, rhyme and read together! Toddler Time Wednesdays @ 10:30 am For toddlers between the ages of 19 to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. We will spend some time together with puppets, books, songs, fingerplays, flannel stories and fun movement activities geared toward these wiggly youngsters! Storytime will be approximately 30 minutes followed by a 30-minute open playtime and conversation. Preschool Drop-In Storytime Thursdays & Fridays @ 10:30 am Stories, songs, movement, crafts, and more all add up to good times with your little ones. Although these storytimes are for preschool children, all young siblings are welcome. An important note about Storytimes: If the Guilderland Central School District is closed, or delays classes, Storytimes are not held on that day. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver at all Storytimes Read to Our Furry Friends Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm: March 3, April 7 & May 5 Thursdays @ 6:30: March 5, April 9 & May 7 Our special furry friends are excited about coming back to the library to listen to the stories that beginning readers will share with them. Reading to a furry friend is a great way for beginning readers to reinforce their reading skills, gain confidence in their abilities, and have fun! Li'l Lego Club Thursdays @ 3:30 pm: March 5, April 2, and May 7 Our Lego Club for children in grades K-2 continues this winter. We will meet in the Story Hour room and use our imaginations for some creative play with friends. Bring your own bricks or create with ours. As usual, creations that you bring to show off will be kept separate from the library supplies. Read, Build, Play Tuesdays: March 17, April 14 & May 19 @ 3:30 pm Board of Trustees Christopher Aldrich, President Daniel Centi, Vice President Barbara Fraterrigo, Treasurer Bryan Best, Secretary David Bosworth, Jr. Robert Feller Brian Hartson Peter Hubbard Judith Kahn Karen Carpenter Palumbo Carolyn Williams Tim Wiles, Director Mondays have you feeling down? Drop in to the Library's Storyhour Room anytime after 6 pm to make a fun craft to take home. We'll do something a little different each month! This is a great activity for kids and families. For kids in pre-K to grade 2. Board meetings are held bimonthly in the Library’s Tawasentha Room at 7:30 pm. Upcoming meetings: • March 12, 2015 • May 14, 2015 Mark Curiale, Newsletter Editor [email protected] The Guilderland Public Library News is mailed quarterly to all Guilderland Central School District residents. Children aged 3-5 years are invited to "Read, Build, and Play" at GPL. We'll have a fun read-aloud and spend some time building a story element with Lego DUPLO blocks! Children will also have free play time with DUPLOs, Lincoln Logs, and building blocks. In addition to being just plain FUN, playing with building toys increases school-readiness by developing math, science, and engineering skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult. = Registration required. Registration opens four weeks before event. Call 456-2400 x 4 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org Page 7 Tween and Teen LEGO® Club Guilderland Public Library News : : March – Early May 2015 Newbery and Caldecott Tea Party Sunday, March 29 @ 2 pm Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm: March 24, April 21 & May 19 Join us for the ever-popular LEGO® Club. Build, deconstruct, and build again! It's all part of the fun. Bring your own LEGO creations to show off, or build with ours. You are invited to join us for a delightful afternoon tea to discuss and appreciate this year's Newbery and Caldecott Medal winner and honor books. Guest speakers (local authors and experts in children's literature) will present their insights into these stellar examples of the best in children's literature. Polka Dot Party for Preschoolers Teachers, librarians, retirees, authors, illustrators and others adults interested in children's literature are invited. Wednesday, March 25 @ 10:30 am Come welcome spring at our Preschool Polka Dot Party! We'll have books, games, crafts, and activities to keep you busy. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite polka-dotted outfit. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Recipes from Around the World: Mexico Thursday, April 9 @ 2 pm Children will prepare recipes to share with the class and take home to their families. Origami Fun & Folding Saturday, April 11 @ 10:30 am Learn about origami and then create your own masterpiece. GPL will supply the paper and fun, you supply the creativity. Open to children grades 3-6. "May the 4th be with You!" Monday, May 4 @ 3 pm Hooray for Star Wars Day! We're celebrating at GPL with lots of crafts, games, and activities. Stop in any time between 3 pm and 7:30 pm and join the fun! May the Fourth Be With YOU! Light refreshments will be served. This event is co-sponsored by the Children's Literature Connection and the Guilderland Public Library. Money Smarts for Teens Monday, April 6 @ 3 pm Money Smarts for Teens with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Students in grades 6-8 can come learn tricks and tips for money management. Parents are welcome (but not required) to attend, too. Registration is required, and opens four weeks before the program date. Number Fun & Games with Peg + Cat, Hosted by WMHT’s Barbara Lukas Saturday, April 25 @ 10:30 am Children in grades pre-K – 2nd grade are invited to share a fun morning of fun number games and activities with WMHT's Barbara Lukas and Peg + Cat. You will use patterns to create colorful glow in-the-dark necklaces, play domino games to practice patterns and number skills, try dice games to work on addition and subtraction skills, and make Peg + Cat themed puppets. Each child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. DIY Shaggy Loop Chain Maille Bracelet Monday, April 27 @ 6:30 pm Make a cool accessory for yourself or a friend, or maybe a Mother's Day gift for Mom? This class is taught by Jacqui Hauser, owner of the Studio for Art and Craft in Cobleskill. Please bring $5 to cover the cost of materials. Note:This class will not run with fewer than 14 participants. Teens and adults welcome. Kudos & Comments "Library was well organized The best in – Tony K. the Capital District." Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @GuilderlandLib = Registration required. Registration opens four weeks before event. Call 456-2400 x 4 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org GUILDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Guilderland’s Gathering Place 2228 Western Avenue • Guilderland, NY 12084 Spend some Sunday afternoons with us... Broad Street Chamber Players Sunday, March 8 at 2 pm Lost Radio Rounders Sunday, April 12 at 2 pm The Singing Anchors Sunday, May 17 at 2 pm REQUESTED IN-HOME: February 23 – 25 Tell us what's important to you... As the Guilderland Pubic Library's Board of Trustees plans for the Library's future, the Board wants to know what kinds of programs, services, and spaces you’d like to see in YOUR library. In the coming weeks, please tell us what’s important to you by: • Becoming a member of the GPL Planning Advisory Group • Participating in a Focus Session • Inviting us to chat with your community group • Completing a survey To share your ideas now or anytime, or to learn more about how you can get involved, please email Tim Wiles, Library Director, at [email protected], or Judy Kahn, Long Range Planning Chair, at [email protected] can also call 456-2400 and ask for Tim. YOUR THOUGHTS MATTER. THANK YOU! Dining-to-Donate at Peaches Café Wednesday, March 4, from 4 pm to 9 pm Peaches Café – a Capital Region favorite for more than three decades – is holding a Dining-to-Donate Fundraiser to benefit the Guilderland Library Foundation, on March 4. The Foundation receives 10% of all proceeds that evening. So stop by and enjoy their wonderful lite dinners and marvelous deserts. Peaches Café is located in Stuyvesant Plaza. See you there! Save the date: Book Signing with Jeff Katz, Author of Split Season Saturday, May 30 @ 11 am Join Cooperstown mayor Jeff Katz as he reads from his new book, Split Season: 1981: Fernandomania, the Bronx Zoo, and the Strike that Saved Baseball. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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