News from the
Guilderland Public Library
Volume 24, Issue 2
www.guilpl.org
We Can Talk About It Now
Producing "The Band," with John Simon
Saturday, November 5 @ 3:30 pm
John Simon is a music producer, composer, and writer.
During the 1960s and ‘70s, he was responsible for producing
dozens of recordings including The
Band’s iconic albums “Music from
Big Pink,” “The Band,” and “The
Last Waltz.” John will discuss and
demonstrate how he first became
involved with The Band and produced
(and occasionally played on) their
albums, offering insight into how the
compositions, arrangements, and
instrumentation came together to
create these monumental recordings
that formed the foundation for
“Americana” music!
Simon's appearance is made possible through an arrangement with
the Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center's "New York Living
Legacy" project.
NaNoWriMo 2016
"Come Write-in!"
Sundays in November @ 1 pm
Now is the time to tackle that novel you've
been meaning to write. National Novel Writing
Month is at GPL! 30 days, 50,000 words – you
got this!
Come write-in, every Sunday in November.
We'll set up the Normanskill room just for
NaNoWriMo participants to gather and WRITE.
There will be coffee, snacks and maybe a few writing
exercises to keep you going.
Coming in January!
Caroline Doctorow, in Concert
Sunday, January 8 @ 2 pm
Caroline Doctorow is a chart-topping folksinger and
songwriter, with a stirring, gorgeous voice that recalls Judy
Collins and Sandy Denny.
The daughter of world-renowned
novelist E.L. Doctorow, Caroline
will be here Sunday, Jnuary 8, at
2 pm, with her trio as part of our
Sunday Concert Series!
November - December 2016
Health Risks for Vietnam Veterans and
Their Families
Wednesday, November 2 @ 7 pm
Millions of United States military personnel, corporate
contractors, religious and humanitarian workers, as well
as civilian employees of U.S.
governmental agencies were
deployed to the South East
Asian theater of operations
during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Walter Rockenstire is a
Vietnam Combat Veteran. He
served with the 192nd Assault
Helicopter Company at Phan
Thiet and Phan Rang Vietnam in 1970. Now retired after
a career as a Primary Nurse Practitioner, Mr. Rockenstire
has made a thorough study of the many effects (some
multigenerational) from tactical herbicides and other
contaminants, as well as other traumatic injuries suffered
by those who served. Get the facts from this valuable
presentation.
“Piecework: When We Were French”
Film & Celebration
Saturday, November 12 @ 2 pm
Join us as we unveil our Franco-American collection of
family history materials with a tour and a special screening.
In the film, actress Abby Paige depicts various
characters representing present-day FrancoAmericans whom she interviewed as part the
400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's
explorations of New France.
We will also showcase the collection of
genealogy research materials formerly housed
at the Cohoes Public Library. Our Modern Languages
collection now features works by Quebec authors. A
reception will follow the film.
Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 18 @ 1 pm
In what has become a seasonal tradition, local chorale
group Suburban Sounds will offer a Holiday Concert at GPL.
This musical interlude of holiday favorites and selectionssoon-to-be-faves is just the calming respite you need as the
season reaches its peak. Happy Holidays, all!
2228 Western Avenue • Guilderland, NY 12084
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ADULTS
Indian Ladder Farms: A History – From Apples to
Hard Cider & Beer
Sunday, December 11 @ 2 pm
Learn about the 100-year history of Indian Ladder Farms – the
very popular apple orchard and farm market. You'll also learn
about the latest venture on the farm – Indian Ladder Farmstead
Cidery & Brewery where they produce hard cider and beer
using crops grown on Indian Ladder and other local farms.
Then, stick around and sample some of the tasty beers and hard
ciders produced by the farm!
• This is a free ticketed event - seats are limited! Limit of 2 tickets per person.
• NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FOR AGES 21 AND OVER.
• Registration by phone or in-person starts November 2.
• IDs will be checked when you pick up your tickets AND at the door on the
day of the event – No exceptions.
• You must pick up tickets in-person.
• You may call to reserve tickets, but must pick them up in-person with an ID.
Check out GPL Gadgets!
Learn how to knit without needles!
In this super-easy program, each
person will learn how to “ arm knit”
an infinity scarf that they will be able
to take home.
Please bring two skeins of a size 6 yarn
in the color of your choice to make
your scarf! 
Digital Photo
Forum
Outdoor, Adventure, and
Weather Photography by
John Bulmer
Thursday, November 17 @ 7 pm
CPR Kits!
GPL Photo Forum presents John
Bulmer, a professional photographer
based in Saratoga. When not behind
the lens, John can be found trail
running, climbing, and mountain
biking in the Adirondacks, Berkshires,
and Catskills or chasing severe
weather throughout New England.
John is also a frequent contributor of
writing and photography to outdoor
and environmental magazines
and online publications in both
domestic and European markets.
Check out his website at www.
bulmerphotography.com
Note: No meeting in December.
GoPros!
HOLIDAY HOURS
WiFi Hot Spots!
Going on a trip? Want WiFi access so you don’t blow through your
device’s data allotment? Check out one of our 10 pocket-sized
WiFi hotspots and have instant Internet access!
Our friends at Western Turnpike Rescue Squad (WTRS) have
assembled two kits filled with everything you need to learn
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. There’s an
instructional DVD and written material, an inflatable dummy,
and individual hygienic accessories to use (we replace them
with each checkout). All that WTRS asks of you is to fill out
a simple survey, within the kit, to let them know how many
people received instruction. Throw a CPR party with some
friends; you will learn how to save lives!
GoPro helps people capture and share their lives’ most meaningful
experiences with others, through incredible photos and videos. We
circulate 4 GoPros and 1 GoPro with dog harness, so you can strap a
camera onto your pup!
Metal Detectors!
Arm Knitting for Adults
Thursday, November 10 @ 6:30 pm
Metal detecting puts the joy of discovery right in your hand. It’s an
engaging activity for young and old alike that is rapidly gaining in
popularity. Metal detecting lets the whole family enjoy the excitement
of finding treasure that is out there just waiting to be dug up! We
circulate 2 adult-sized metal detectors and a junior-sized version.
All GPL Gadgets circulate for two weeks.
Veterans Day
Closed Friday, November 11
Thanksgiving
Close at 2 pm, Wednesday November 23
Closed Thursday, November 24
Christmas
Closed Saturday, December 24
Closed Sunday, December 25
Closed Monday, December 26
New Year's
Close at 2 pm, Saturday, December 31
Closed Sunday, January 1, 2017
= Register now! Call 456-2400 x 2 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org
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ADULTS
Pop-Up Library
Albany County Cares: Live Life Local
At Crossgates Mall
Saturday, November 5, 10 am – 3 pm
You say you’ve never been to the library?
That’s okay – we’re coming to you! GPL will
be at Crossgates Mall for Live Life Local.
We’ll be able to issue library cards on
the spot! Check out books, DVDs, games,
museum passes, and more! Need help
downloading free e-books using Overdrive?
We can help!
Stop by and say, "Hi!"
Book Discussions
Books & Brews
Led by Phil Berardi
Fourth Monday of the Month @ 7:30 pm
November 28, at the Olde English Pub: News of the
World, by Paulette Jiles
December 19, at the Guilderland Public Library: The
Cuckoo's Calling, by Robert Galbraith
Night Owls
Led by Margaret Lanoue
Second Monday of the Month @7:30 pm
Fiction and nonfiction selections are discussed with great
vitality!
November 14: The Gene: an intimate history, by
Siddhartha Mukherjee
December 12: Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline
GPL Page Turners
Led by Beth Rienti
Wednesdays @ 1 pm
Our group enjoys a selection of recently published fiction
and the occasional nonfiction book.
November 9: Short Stories, by O. Henry
December 14: The Wright Brothers, by David McCullough
Great Books
Moderated by Carl Schilling
Thursdays @ 7 pm
Books considered the classics of world literature.
November 3: Sons and Lovers, by D.H. Lawrence
December 1: The Leopard, by Giuseppe Tomasi di
Lampedusa
Overdrive Office Hours
November 16 & December 7 & 21, 2 pm - 4:15 pm
Want to get free library books or magazines on your iPhone
or Kindle? Ask us how! Sign up today for a one-on-one
session with an expert. Bring your library card and your
device to the appointment. Devices we
can help you with: Kindle and Kindle
Fire • Nook • iPhone or iPad • Android
tablets • Laptops. 
Computer Coaching @ GPL
Not sure how to use a computer, laptop, or device, or just
want to brush up on your existing skills? Do you have an
iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, MacBook, or other device that
you need help with? GPL has computer coaches who can
meet with you one-on-one. 
Tea Talks with Short and Stout Tea
Wednesday, November 9 @ 6:30 pm: Brewing Teas & Tisanes
Wednesday, December 7 @ 6:30 pm:
Holiday Teas & Cooking with Tea
Matthew Zacharewicz, from Short and Stout Tea in
Guilderland, will discuss topics on tea basics including: what
is tea, history of tea, and how to brew tea. There’s also a
tea tasting, of course!
Drop-in Genealogy Help with Lisa Dougherty
Wednesdays: November 9 and December 14, 6 pm - 8 pm
Professional genealogist, Lisa Dougherty holds drop-in
family history help sessions in the Tawasentha Room of the
Guilderland Public Library. Lisa has been active in tracing
the history of not only her own family, but many others for
20 years. She is ready to help you get started and solve
research problems.
A Taste of Change
Handwritten Cookbooks as Documents of
Social & Family History
Saturday, December 3 @ 2 pm
Cookbooks and scrapbooks tell us a lot more than just how
a dish is made. What recipes are included often give us an
indication of the family’s ethnicity and how that ethnicity
was retained over generations through the continuation of
customs and celebrations.
Food historian Peter G. Rose will discuss examples of
such recipe/scrapbooks, dating as far back as the late
17th century and ranging to the 20th century that contain
Dutch recipes.
Ms. Rose encourages attendees to bring old family
cookbooks/recipe boxes. A discussion of the importance
of saving such items is part of the program. 
= Register now! Call 456-2400 x 2 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org
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ADULTS
EVERYONE
Nutrition During Breastfeeding:
A CDPHP program
Crafting Craft Kits for
Albany Medical Center
Thursday, November 10 @ 6 pm
Patty Schardt, Registered Dietitian, will discuss
topics including the particular nutritional needs for
both mom and baby; issues surrounding bottlefeeding vs. breast-feeding; and strategies for
successful weaning. 
Let Your Yoga Dance with
Yoga Instructor Ann Lapinski
Tuesdays, November 15, 22, 29 @ 6 pm
Let Your Yoga Dance is a fusion dancing yoga program
set to music from around the world, taught by a certified
Yoga Dance instructor. You’ll have fun, get exercise, and
stretch your body and mind. The dancing can be done
by anyone, even if you have no dance experience. Please
wear comfortable clothing for movement. You can wear
sneakers or dance barefoot. Please bring a mat for the
end of the class. Class size is limited to 15; registration is
for all three classes in the series. 
Walgreens Flu Vaccine Clinic
Tuesday, November 15 @ 3-7 pm
Protect yourself this flu season! Pharmacists from Walgreens will be
here to administer flu vaccines to anyone who needs one. Please be
sure to bring your insurance card. No registration required.
Heart Health for Women: A CDPHP Program
Wednesday, November 16 @ 5:30 pm
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. In this class,
you will learn the symptoms of heart disease as it presents
in women, understand your risks, and discover ways to live
“heart healthy.” Deborah Flaherty-Kizer, M.Ed., a congenital heart
disease survivor and certified health educator, leads this informative,
supportive presentation. 
Medicare 101: A Primer for Everyone
Tuesday, November 22 @ 2-3:30 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? 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 your obligations with regard to health insurance. 
This presentation is free and sponsored by the New York State Office for the Aging and
the Albany County Department for Aging.
Saturday, December 3 @ 1 pm
Give back to your community! We’ll be making
craft kits with all the supplies necessary to
make a variety of projects for inpatient children
at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's
Hospital at Albany Medical Center.
This program will offer community service
hours for teen participants and benefits the
Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at
Albany Medical Center. 
Unique Jewelry Art
Monday, December 19 @ 6:30 pm
Welcome to the wonderful world of jewelry
making! You will create wearable art using
polymer clay. The project is fun and does not
require any previous jewelry-making skills.
You will learn some simple techniques that
will enhance your pieces and give them a
very professional look. For grades 7 - 12 and
adults! 
Weather Closings and Delays
When the Library’s regular hours are adjusted
for any reason, our phone message will be
updated and an announcement posted on the
Library’s website and Twitter and Facebook pages;
announcements will also be posted on local TV
stations and the Times Union website.
Better Books Sales
Saturdays, from 10 – 4 pm:
November 12 & December 10
From nearly new to well-loved, there are finds
here galore!
= Register now! Call 456-2400 x 2 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org
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CHILDREN
Drop-in Musical Mystery Storytime
Mondays: November 7 & December 19 @ 10:30 am
Hosted by Siena College Physics and
Chemistry Clubs
Monday, November 7 @ 6:30 pm
Hosted by SUNY Albany Society of
Physics Students
Monday, December 5 @ 6:30 pm
Our local college science departments will be here with
fun hands-on science activities for kids! For children in
grades 3 through 5, with their families. 
Fantastic Finger Gymnastics
Any day throughout October, November and December
A new finger gym will be available each week in the
Children’s Department for kids to practice their fine motor
skills in preparation for kindergarten! For preschoolers.
Origami Fun and Folding
Tuesday, December 6 @ 4 pm
Learn about origami and create
your own masterpiece, perhaps a
paper crane! We will supply the
paper and fun, you supply the
creativity. Parents are welcome
to join. For grades 2 - 6. 
Local singer-songwriter and librarian, Tor Loney, will lead
toddlers and preschoolers through an exciting music and
movement storytime.
You’ll listen to stories, dance, sing
along while Tor plays his guitar,
try out different instruments and
more. For ages 2-5 with adult
caregiver.
GPL Sprouts
November 17: Animals in Winter
December 15: Marvelous Magnets
Third Thursday of the Month @ 3:30 pm
Join us for a fun-filled STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering & Math)
program!
Lots of hands-on learning for everyone!
For ages 4 - 7 with adult caregiver. 
I Am Invited to a Party
A Day Before New Year’s Eve with Gerald & Piggie
Friday, December 30 @ 11 am
Celebrate “almost” New Year’s Eve with Elephant and
Piggie. It will be FUN. We will have an early New Year’s Eve
celebration at the strike of noon! For ages 4 - 6.
Crafternoon Spectacular
December 27 @ 2 - 6pm
We've got a lot of crafts to use up before the year ends.
Drop-in when you’re free and spend some time crafting with
us this afternoon. For ages 3 and up.
Little Lego
Mondays, November 14 & December 5, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
We will use our magic imaginations for some creative play
with friends. You can bring your own bricks or use the
library's collection.
Feel free to bring your own creations to show off; we’ll keep
them separate from the library supplies. For grades K - 3.
First Friday Family Films
Fridays @ 6:30 pm
The Jungle Book
November 4 • Rated PG; 106 min. (2016)
The Secret Life of Pets
December 2 • Rated PG; 87 min. (2016)
 = Register now! Call 456-2400 x 4 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org
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CHILDREN
TEENS & TWEENS
Storytimes
Teen & Tween Arm Knitting
Baby & Me: Drop-In Storytime
Mondays @ 10:30 am
We’ll sing, clap, bounce, and listen to nursery rhymes and
short stories, and develop early literacy skills! For babies
newborn to 12 months and a caregiver.
Preschool Drop-in Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
(Please note: Second Tuesday of each month will be
a Yoga-Inspired Storytime!)
Early literacy skills promote success in school! Join us for
stories, songs, and movement. Preschool Storytime is
for children ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver. Younger siblings
welcome!
Preschool Drop-in Yoga-Inspired Storytime
Tuesday, December 13 @ 10:30 am
No Storytime on Tuesday, November 8
Early literacy skills paired with relaxing movement makes
happy kids! Join us for stories, songs, and yoga-inspired
movement! For children ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver. Please
dress for movement and bring either a yoga mat or a towel.
Little Toddler: Drop-In Storytime
Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
Join us for books, songs, rhymes, fun movement, and early
literacy activities geared toward these wiggly youngsters!
Forr toddlers, 13 - 24 months and caregiver.
Thursday, November 17 @ 6:30 pm
Come learn how to knit without needles! In this program,
each teen or tween will learn how to "arm knit" their own
infinity scarf to take home.
Please bring two skeins of a size 6 yarn in the color of your
choice to make your scarf! For grades 5 - 12 
International Games Day @ GPL
Saturday, November 19, Noon - 4 pm
Spend the afternoon playing video and board games at the
library to celebrate International Games Day!
All ages. No registration required.
Stupid Sock Creatures
Fun and funky friends sewn from socks
Tuesday, November 28 @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Make quirky, lovable stuffed figures
from socks. Bring your favorite cast-off
socks or we will provide them for you.
This program offers the unexpected
opportunity to bring the funky friend(s)
home with you. For grades 7 - 12. 
Mother and Daughter
Maker Night: Soap!
Friday, December 9 @ 7 pm
Live the lush life and make your own bar soap and bath
bombs together. For grades 4 and up and moms! 
Bedtime Drop-In Storytime
Third Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30 pm
Shake up your bedtime story routine! Come in your PJs and
bring a stuffed friend to listen to stories and rhymes just
before bed! For babies and children up to age 6 and their
caregiver.
Toddler Time: Drop-In Storytime
Thursdays @ 10:30 am
Children between 25 - 36 months accompanied a caregiver
can listen, learn, laugh and play at our interactive storytimes
for active toddlers!
Saturday Stories
November 26 @ 2 pm: What a Feast
Stories, songs, and crafts for the whole family!
An important note about Storytimes:
If the Guilderland Central School District is closed, or delays
classes, Storytimes are not held on that day.
TWiin New Year Dance Party
Thursday, December 29 @ 3 pm
Tweens are invited to celebrate the New
Year with a Wii Just Dance party using
the popular Wii games on the big screen!
We’ve got the hula hoops, party lights,
and freeze pops – all we need is you! For
grades 3 - 6.
Teen and Tween Lego Club
First Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30 pm
Come to Lego Club! A place for tweens and teens to show
off creations from home, or to work on a great project with
friends and fellow Lego fans.
Children must be accompanied by an
adult caregiver at all Storytimes.
 = Register now! Call 456-2400 x 4 or go to the Events & Registration Calendar at guilpl.org