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May 18, 2020Upcoming Programs and Virtual Events Offered by Guilderland Public Library
Reopening Plans
While libraries throughout New York State await further guidance from Governor Cuomo on which of the four phases we fall under for our eventual reopening (as of 5/15), we are diligently finalizing plans for this gradual transition, in conjunction with the 28 other UHLS locations. We appreciate your patience as we work through several key considerations in full compliance with Executive Orders, ever mindful that the health and safety of our staff and patrons remains our highest priority.
Budget and Board Candidate Vote
Voting on our annual budget and Board of Trustees candidates will be conducted solely by mail-in absentee ballot this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guilderland Central School District will automatically mail absentee ballots with a prepaid return envelope to all qualified voters. Completed ballots must be received to the school district by 5:00 p.m. on Tues. June 9th. Please see guilderlandschools.org for further details, including information on voter registration.
Guilderland Public Library has five candidates for three open Board of Trustees positions – three incumbents and two first-time candidates. They are, in ballot order: Marcia Alazraki, Herb Hennings, Mark Keeling, Philip Metzger, and Richard Rubin. More information on these candidates, and our proposed budget, may be found by clicking on the last two links at the bottom of this web page: https://guilderlandlibrary.org/get-to-know-us/people/board-of-trustees/.
Trivia Tuesdays
The third and final installment of our popular Trivia Tuesday night for teens and adults is Tues. May 26 at 7:00 p.m. If you can’t decide which you prefer, mouse ears or lightsabers, we’ve got you covered with a tantalizing mix of Disney / Star Wars questions to get you pondering galaxies far, far away…while musing that it’s a small world, after all. Participants can play individually, as an in-house team, or with a virtual team. Team captains should be 16+ years old and will be responsible for communicating with the hosts on GoToMeeting. Anyone needing login information, including Team Captains, please register on the Events tab on our website.
Food Drive
The Teachers Association at Lynnwood Elementary School will hold a food drive in our parking lot on Thurs. May 21, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. All non-perishables collected will be donated to the Regional Food Bank. Thank you for supporting our community!
Board of Trustees Virtual MeetingOn Thurs. May 21 at 6:00 p.m., the Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a virtual business meeting, streamed live on the GPL Facebook page and archived there for future viewing. Questions and commentary may be directed to: pio@guilderlandlibrary.org.
Summer Reading Club
Imagine Your Story is our 2020 Summer Reading theme. Though it will look a little a bit different this year, Summer Reading Club is a great way to stay connected – so we encourage all ages to get involved and keep reading! As in the past, children, teens and adults can log their reading activities in Beanstack and earn chances to win prizes. Mark your calendar to sign up beginning Mon. June 1st at: https://guilderlandlibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.
Read it Forward returns this summer, just for teens! Libraries in the Upper Hudson and Mohawk Valley Library Systems will offer two books for teens to enjoy and then “Read it Forward” to a friend: Croak, by Gina Damico, and Nimona, by Noelle Stevenson. These titles may be downloaded as an eBook or audiobook from Libby or Hoopla. Copies will also be available once libraries reopen on a first-come, first-served basis, with no due dates and no late fees.
Keep in Touch
While our doors remain closed, GPL remains your trusted source for online education and entertainment. As we strategize on reopening our doors, we’re constantly adding virtual programs and content for your enjoyment. We encourage you to:
- check guilderlandlibrary.org frequently – especially the Healthy at Home page
- read our newsletter, linked on our home page
- like our Facebook page
- join the GPL Kids and Families Facebook group
- follow us on Instagram
- subscribe to eNews on top of our home page and on the newsletters page
- contact us at 285.0050 or ask.librarian@guilderlandlibrary.org
