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January-February 2020 VOLUME 27, ISSUE 4 GUILDERLANDLIBRARY.ORG JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2020 Prohibition...100 Years Later! In January 1919, the U.S. Senate ratified the 18th WINTER READING CHALLENGE Amendment, establishing the prohibition of “intoxicating Can YOU help us read 4,000 books during the month of liquors" and making it part of the Constitution. Prohibition January for Beanstack’s Third Annual Winter Reading officially began one year later, on January 17, 1920. It Challenge? Last year we read 3,775 books, so this year lasted 13 years, a period marked by bootlegging and we’ve set the bar even higher! Log your books online at speakeasies, and proved difficult to enforce. Historically, guilderlandlibrary.beanstack.org. Top libraries can win an Prohibition is fascinating – from its political and religious author visit or other great prizes from Penguin Random origins, to groups that vigorously opposed it, to its impact on House. It's a win-win...happy reading! social mores. We hope you’ll join us to mark this centennial! The Prohibition Era: A Confusing and Misunderstood Time Saturday, January 18 @ 2 pm Richard F. Hamm, a history professor who has studied Prohibition for more than 35 years and is co-editor of a We’re Streaming! forthcoming book, Prohibition’s Greatest Myths: The Distilled New Year, new streaming service! Starting January 1, your Truth About America’s Anti-Alcohol Crusade, will cover some Guilderland library card will get you access to streaming of the common myths and misunderstandings about videos from RBDigital. Watch your favorite BBC shows on Prohibition, the 13-year failed “noble experiment.” Beyond AcornTV, independent films on IndieFlix, a concert from your debunking, he will explain how Prohibition became such an favorite musician on Qello, or learn something new with the important policy goal and was added to the Constitution. Great Courses! Look on our website for information, or stop at the Information Desk for print resources. See page 5 for Wicked Albany: Digital Library 101 help to get started. Lawlessness & Liquor in the Prohibition Era Wednesday, January 29 @ 7 pm What was Albany like during the “Roaring 20s?” University The at Albany Professor Frankie Bailey will paint a picture of stark Underground contrasts, as Prohibition produced the exact opposite result Railroad of the of its intent: merely forcing alcohol-related commerce Capital Region underground, and lawlessness and violence to the forefront. Saturday, February 1 @ 2 pm Bootleggers and Rum Runners Film Series Friday, January 17 @ 2 pm: The Roaring Twenties (1939) The Capital Region was visited by thousands of fugitives Starring James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart, this film set seeking freedom in the years prior to the Civil War. These in the Prohibition era is still widely considered the greatest fugitives were assisted by free blacks, whites, church people, gangster movie of all time. political abolitionists, men and women, and they traveled to Friday, January 24 @ 2 pm: The Public Enemy (1931) freedom by any means available. Learn how local citizens Two young hoodlums (James Cagney and Eddie Woods) rise participated in helping freedom seekers right here in the up from poverty to become petty thieves, bootleggers, and Capital Region. Presenters Mary Liz and Paul Stewart are cold-blooded killers. Also starring Jean Harlow. co-founders of the Underground Railroad History Project of Friday, January 31 @ 2 pm: What! No Beer? (1933) the Capital Region, Inc. and have been instrumental in the Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante star in this comic tale of restoration of the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence in two men who naively try to cash in on the waning days of Albany, a headquarters for Underground Railroad activity Prohibition by peddling their accidentally-diluted beer. during the mid-1850s. FOR MORE INFO. -- CALL 518-456-2400 X 3, OR GO TO THE EVENTS CALENDAR AT GUILDERLANDLIBRARY.ORG JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2020 PAGE 2 ADULT LECTURES & EVENTS Meet Baseball Hall of Fame President Tim Mead PERFORMANCES Monday, January 6 @ 10 am GPL Cabaret Night: Get to know the new President of the Teresa Broadwell Quintet National Baseball Hall of Fame and Friday, January 10 @ 6:30 pm Museum (and Library!), Tim Mead, Join us for this after-hours who took the helm at Cooperstown special evening performance of last summer. Prior to this role, Mr. jazz standards, featuring the Mead served as Vice President of wonderful stylings of vocalist/ Communications and Assistant violinist Teresa Broadwell and her General Manager during a 40-year quintet of musicians. Relax with a career with the Los Angeles Angels. glass of wine, appetizers, and Mr. Mead will talk about the soothing music. Please bring a upcoming Hall of Fame elections photo ID if you plan to enjoy a (results announced January 21st), glass of wine. [R] and about working with three Angels owners including Gene Autry and Arte Moreno, as well as two of the greatest players in baseball history, Mike Trout and Albert Pujols. He will then field baseball-related questions from the audience. Join us for this special event! All concerts @ 2 pm Call 2-1-1 January 26: ART D'ECHO TRIO to make a Classic-style jazz piano trio TaxAide Prep featuring jazz standards and appointment originals. starting January 13 February 9: HEAVENLY ECHOES at 9 am Uplifting gospel vocal and instrumental group. All tax appointments are scheduled by dialing United WRITING Way’s 2-1-1 call center, starting Monday, January 13 Feeling Stuck? Write: at 9 am. Lines may be busy; please be patient. Journaling as a Self-Care Tool PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE LIBRARY. Saturday, January 18, 25 and February 1 @ 9:30-11 am Research shows that writing can be as beneficial as regular AARP TaxAide preparation by trained and IRS-certified exercise, a healthy diet, and talk therapy for overall well- volunteers begins Monday, February 3 at the Library. being. Moreover, writing doesn’t require fancy equipment, These appointments are Mondays and Saturdays only, big investments, much time, physical prowess, or special February 3-April 6. You must have an appointment; no talent; it’s an activity that’s accessible to everyone. This walk-ins. class aims to help you establish a regular journaling routine. We’ll learn to tap into the value of writing as a lifelong self- Bring to your appointment: care resource. This series is led by Sara Kennedy, Assistant • Photo ID Professor of English, Foreign Languages and ESL, at Hudson • Social Security card for all people listed on the Valley Community College. Space is limited, and participants tax return are asked to attend all three classes. [R] • Copy of your 2018 returns • All 2019 W-2s and 1099 forms Teaching and Writing about Grief: • End-of-year brokerage statements With Professor Jeffrey Berman • All supporting documents for itemized deductions Saturday, February 15 @ 2 pm Jeffrey Berman, Distinguished Professor of English at the TaxAides cannot complete returns with rental income University at Albany, will talk about or Schedule C (Business Profit and Loss) if you’ve had a the topic “Teaching and Writing loss or expenses over $25K. Filing jointly? Please note About Grief.” He’ll discuss the that both taxpayers need to be present, except in cases educational and psychological of illness or infirmity. value of writing about love and loss in a college setting and the PLEASE DIAL 2-1-1 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. importance of grief memoirs. [R] = REGISTER NOW! CALL 518-456-2400 X 3, OR GO TO THE CALENDAR AT GUILDERLANDLIBRARY.ORG JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2020 PAGE 3 ADULT LECTURES & EVENTS GUILDERCRAFTS CONSUMER HEALTH Edible Fruit Bouquet Healthy Eating on a Budget 101 Wednesday, February 12 Wednesday, January 22 @ 6:30 pm @ 6:30 pm Challenged with rising grocery costs? Need Treat someone special in your life help deciding what to buy while shopping? to a delicious, freshly-crafted fruit Interested in learning how to provide arrangement made by you! You’ll nutrition for you and/or your family while make pineapple daisies, straw- staying on budget? This workshop is for berry flowers, and other fresh fruit you! Rhonda Allen, an Integrative Health & Wellness Coach, favorites. Learn skills to make fruit as well as an educator for over 20 years, is your presenter. bouquets celebratating any special You'll leave empowered to conquer the grocery store, armed occasion! [R] with a knowledgeable new perspective! [R] Wine Glass Painting One Pot Healthy Mexican Meals Tuesday, February 25 @ 6:30 pm with Cornell Cooperative Extension Use glass paint to decorate a wine Wednesday, February 5 @ 6:30 pm glass you can take home for your Put your Instant Pot, multi-use pressure cooker, or slow cooker personal use, or to present as a to good use and make delicious and easy Mexican cuisine. special gift. For adults. [R] This class includes food preparation and sampling! All supplies provided. Your instructor: Karen Roberts Mort, Association Resource More crafts! 2020 Vision Boards for all ages on page 5; Educator with Cornell Jane Austen Craft Night for teens / adults on page 7. Cooperative Extension - Albany County. [R] Missing Piece Board Game Club Saturdays, January 11, 25 and February 8, 22 @ 2 pm COOKBOOK CLUB We have the snacks, we have the games; Come to the Library and select a the missing piece is YOU! We’re starting recipe from the book we’ve a board game meetup on the second chosen for the month. On the night and fourth Saturdays of the month. of the “club,” bring your dish (along Bring your friends and your favorite with serving utensils); we’ll provide games from home, or play one from our plates, napkins, etc. Sample what collection of 100+ board games.
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