At the Library March/April 2018

William K. Sanford Town Library At the Library March/April 2018

629 Albany Shaker Rd. Loudonville, NY 12211 Tech Fair Frankenstein Join us on Saturday, March 10, from 1:00- Bicentennial HOURS: 4:00 PM, for a fun afternoon of devices, Siena is celebrating the Monday - Thursday gadgets, displays, and demos for all ages. Learn 200th anniversary of the 9 AM - 8 PM how you and your family can use technology publication of Mary Shelley’s Friday innovations to Frankenstein with a variety of 9 AM - 6 PM improve your life with events. Siena Philosophy Saturday a diverse array of local Professor Ray Boisvert will talk 9 AM - 5 PM innovators and our in- about the book here on Monday, March 19, Sunday house library techies. starting at 12:15 PM. Frankenstein is probably 1 PM - 5 PM Visit our Facebook the most famous book on the unforeseen Page and online library calendar at consequences of technological/scientific colonielibrary.libcal.com for a full presenter advances. (continued on page seven) Call 518-458-9274 listing and more information. Free admission, for information. no registration required.

e-mail us at: Homework Help [email protected] Homework Helpers are here every week to Coming in April: provide free tutoring! If your child struggles Web Page Address: with homework, is confused by the Common www.colonielibrary.org Friends of the Library Core methods, or just needs a little guidance, Book Sale volunteers are here to help. They are honor students from Shaker High and are available Evelyn Neale, Thursday, April 26, Monday evenings, 5:30-7:30 PM, and Tuesday Director 5:30-7:00 PM afternoons, 3:30-5:30 PM, through April 17. Board of Trustees Friday, April 27, You may call ahead for Florence Abrams specific help, or drop in Craig Blair 10:00 AM-5:30 PM when you can. Whether Donna Cramer-Sharer Kimberly Fanniff Saturday, April 28, it’s math, science, a Janet Kiffney 9:00 AM-4:30 PM second language, or any Matthew D. Sissman other school subject, Keith Volsky Sunday, April 29, they have it covered! Offered at no charge to 1:00-3:00 PM students in 1st – 12th grades. Questions? Call Youth Services at 518- 810-0315. Library Board Meetings All paperbacks, children’s books, March 28, April 25 and trade books: 50 cents. @ 6:00 PM Hard covers, single CDs and DVDs, $1; CD sets, DVD sets, and audio books, $2. Holiday Schedule Friends of the Library Meetings Some special books Easter: March 13, April 10 Sunday, April 1: CLOSED @ 6:30 PM are priced slightly higher. In order to prepare for the sale we are Town of Colonie looking for donations of gently used Paula A. Mahan, books, DVD's, and CD's. Please, no text- Search “Colonie Library” on: Supervisor books or materials with dates like Alma- nacs or Encyclopedias. Town Board Christopher Carey Inside... David Green Melissa Jeffers Von Dollen Adult Programs...... p. 2, 3 & 7 Linda Murphy Youth Services Programs & News...... p. 4 & 5 Paul Rosano Teen Programs & News...... p. 6 Jennifer Whalen Computer Technology Class Schedule...... p. 8 Sunday, March 18 @ 2:00 PM Adult Programs Town of Colonie Historical Society: "Dredging Up the Past: For programs requiring reservations, register online Researching Clifton Park's History-" John Scherer, Historian of or call the Information Desk at 518-810-0314. Clifton Park, will tell about some of the more interesting See online Calendar of Events for extended program descriptions. experiences he has had in researching the town's history and some of the remarkable stories he has uncovered. Programs by the Library Monday, March 19 @ 12:15 PM Saturday, March 10, from 1:00-4:00 PM Noon Book Talk/Discussion: Frankenstein- A talk and discussion Tech Fair- Interested in how tech innovations can improve your with Siena Philosophy Professor Ray Boisvert. (see story page one) life? Stop by our tech fair to interact with local experts and library techies. Visit with the Northeast Association for the Blind and the Tuesdays, March 20 & April 17 @ 7:00 PM Hearing Loss Association to learn how new adaptive technologies Nonfiction Book Group- Titles to be announced. For more are expanding horizons. Experience the magic and energy savings information contact Joe Nash at [email protected] (Alcove) potential of "smart home" gadgets first hand at our interactive booth. Chat with local computer experts from Staples. Join these Monday, March 26 @ 2:00 PM presenters and many more for a look at the diverse tech world Free Movie Monday: The Mountain Be- simmering away in our community! Plus, bring your children and tween Us- Catch "The Mountain Between teens for activities with the MiSci museum, hands on robotics Us" on the big screen. Stranded after a tragic activities, 3D printing fun, and more! Free admission, no registra- plane crash, two strangers must forge a con- tion required. nection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow-covered mountain. When they Sunday, March 11, from 1:30-4:30 PM realize help is not coming, they embark on a Public Forum with Assemblymember Phil Steck- A public forum perilous journey across the wilderness. Star- on New York State Budget negotiations. ring Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, and Beau Bridges. Rated: PG-13. Runtime: 1hr 52min. Registration is required. Monday, March 12 and Friday, April 13 @ 1:30 PM Mystery/Suspense Book Discussion Group- March's discussion Monday, March 26 @ 6:30 PM will be on Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante. April's title to be Social Media Sampler- Come take a guided tour of the Internet's announced. Copies of the books are available ahead of time at the most popular Social Media sites and apps and dig into the weird Circulation Desk. world of Internet culture. From SnapChat to Instagram, Facebook to Pinterest, learn each app's claim to fame, and why you might (or Tuesday, March 13 @ 2:00 PM might not!) want to use it. Registration is required. Crafternoons: Easy Woven Butterflies- Get an early taste of spring with an easy- Tuesdays, March 27 & April 24 @ 7:00 PM going, colorful craft. Make a butterfly (or Fiction Book Discussion Group- The group meets on the last two, or three!). We’ll have magnets and Tuesday of the month, September-June in the Youth Services clips on hand to attach to our butterflies Activity Room. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, to make it easy to display them at home. [email protected] (YS Activity Room) All supplies provided at this free craft for adults ages 16+. Bring a sharp pair of scissors, and a hot glue gun Tuesday, April 10 @ 2:00 PM if you have one (no worries if you don’t – we have some at the Crafternoons: Paint n' Plant- Enjoy an library). This craft is not messy. Registration is required. afternoon of easy-going painting. You’ll create a beautiful, mandala-inspired Thursday, March 15 @ 6:00 PM planter pot with step-by-step guidance Film Series With Lenny Zapala- Film expert and Menands Public from our instructor. All supplies provided Library Director Lenny Zapala continues with his year-long “Film at this free craft for adults ages 16+ – but Noir” series – which includes many of the defining films of the feel free to bring your favorite paint brush genre. And don’t forget Lenny’s introduction if you have one. This craft is messy – and comments after the films too! This month: please dress accordingly. Registration is The Third Man (1950), written by Graham required. Greene and starring Joseph Cotton, Trevor Howard, and Orson Wells. Directed by Fritz Lang. Next month, The Big Heat (1953). Art Exhibits March 2-29: Photography by Michael Joyce No Reception

Fiber Club April 2-29: Mondays, March 12 & April 9, Karen J. F. Cooper 6:00-8:00 PM and Cynthia Romano Tuesdays, March 27 & April 24, Reception: Sunday, April 8, 2:00-5:00 PM 2:00-4:00 PM

Certain services and programs are adaptable to people with disabilities, upon request. Please contact our Outreach Librarian at 518-458-9274 to discuss your accessibility needs. More Adult Programs

Sunday, April 15 @ 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 24 @ 6:30 PM Art Song: Linking Poetry and Music- Local Author Talk: Ram L. Chugh- Colonie resident and retired Enjoy a celebration of poetry and song in economics professor Ram Chugh will talk about his life and new honor of National Poetry book Living To Learn and Learning To Live: My Journey Across the Month. Soprano Bienvenida Baez and Continents and Glimpses into My Ancestry. From the publisher: “From accompanist Michael Clement will the caste-like constraints of air force life and other hardships in introduce and perform a series of India to professorial excellence and acclaimed public service in compositions that meld poetry with America, Living to Learn takes readers on a journey that illuminates music. Registration is required. the nature of being human and the noblest aspirations of spirit. It is an inspiring story of overcoming adversity and striving for Monday, April 16 @ 6:30 PM excellence, but also of humility, friendship, service, and ultimately, Mindful Eating- Most of us eat mindlessly, or out of stress or love.” You may remember Professor Chugh from a few years ago boredom, when we are not really hungry. Surprisingly, people find when he spoke about his days in the Indian Air Force in the 1950s they enjoy food more and actually eat better when they pay more and his book Against All Odds: How An Indian Airman’s Extraordinary attention to the experience of eating. This fun, interactive Resolve Altered the Course of His Life. workshop will get you started, and also provide strategies to reduce mindless eating. Registration is required. Monday, April 30, from 1:00-6:00 PM Free Movie Monday: Blade Runner Double Feature- Enjoy an Tuesday, April 17 @ 1:00 PM afternoon of iconic sci-fi movie magic, with a back to back mara- Medicare 101: A Primer for Everyone- If you are enrolled in thon of "Blade Runner: the Final Cut" (1982, Rated R, Runtime Medicare or soon to be enrolled, you may have many questions. 1hr 57min) and its recent sequel, "Blade Runner 2049" (2017, Help is here: Janet Kiffney, a certified Medicare Counselor with Rated R, Runtime 2hr 44min). The first film will begin at 1:00 PM HIICAP (New York State's Health Insurance Information and will run until around 3:00 PM. We'll take a short intermission Counseling and Assistance Program), will present a "soup-to-nuts" of 15 minutes, before diving back in at 3:15 PM for the sequel. program on Medicare. You'll leave with a better understanding of Attend one or both. Feel free to bring a snack and a stadium your options and obligations with regard to health insurance. This cushion for extra comfort during this extended viewing. Registra- presentation is sponsored by the NYS Office for the Aging and the tion is required. Albany County Department for Aging. Registration is required. Programs by the Community Tuesday, April 17 @ 4:00 PM Script Your Family’s Future: Why You Need an Estate Plan- Saturday, March 3 @ 1:00 PM Discusses asset transfer, incapacity protection, guardian for minors North Eastern New York Orchid Society or dependents, charitable intent and/or tax control. Presented by Lisa Pett, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones and JulieAnn Tuesday, March 6 @ 12:15 PM Calareso, Attorney, The Shevy Law Firm. Registration is required. Death with Dignity Albany presents “Get Your Affairs in Order-" Part 1: Organize and Declutter presented by Lynda Shrager. Thursday, April 19 @ 6:00 PM Take time to organize and declutter before a crisis occurs! This Film Series With Lenny Zapala- Film expert and Menands Public presentation will teach decluttering and organizing skills because Library Director Lenny Zapala continues with his year-long “Film “you can’t take it with you.” Part 2: Digital Estate Planning – What Noir” series – which includes many of the defining films of the You Need to Know presented by Dorothee Racette. The transition genre. And don’t forget Lenny’s introduction and comments after from paper-based to digital documents has resulted in “digital the films too! This month, The Big Heat (1953) with Glenn Ford, assets” that must be considered in estate planning. The Lee Marvin, Joycelyn Brando, and Gloria Grahame. (The Big Heat presentation will focus on best practices for providing safe access was proclaimed "one of the great post-war noir films" when it was to these assets for executors and discuss specific estate planning included in the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.) steps for online accounts. Upcoming (dates TBA): The Long Goodbye (1973), Chinatown (1974), and Nocturnal Animals (2016). Thursday, March 8 @ 6:00 PM Living Will and Health Proxy (presented in Mandarin Chinese)- Sunday, April 22 @ 2:00 PM This program is for people who are interested in learning about Queen Up! Reclaim Your Crown When Life Knocks You Down- how to prepare their living will and health proxy. Presented by Local author and empowerment coach Angela Kaufman will lead I-Hsin Wu and the Taiwanese American Cultural Society. workshop participants through a journey of self discovery utilizing the archetypal imagery of the four Tarot queen cards. Explore your Tuesday, March 13 @ 6:00 PM inner powers of Creativity, Confidence, Love, and Abundance. Votes for Women: Celebrating New York's Open to participants of all genders. Registration is required. Suffrage Centennial- 2017 marked the centennial of women's suffrage in New York State. Jennifer Lemak, Chief Curator of History at the New York State Museum, and Ashley AARP Driving Classes Hopkins-Benton, Senior Historian at the New York State Museum, will discuss the history of Fridays, March 9 & 16, from 1:00-4:00 PM women's suffrage and the struggle for equality in Mondays, April 9 & 16, from 1:00-4:00 PM New York through artifacts and stories from Register in advance online or call 518-810-0314. their exhibition titled, Votes for Women: Celebrating New York's Attendance is required at both sessions. There is a $20 AARP Suffrage Centennial. Program sponsored by Mohawk Chapter member/ $25 non-member materials fee payable to AARP. DAR. For information on other classes, please call Pat Latimer at 518-463-5221. (Adult Programs continue on page 7) Youth Services

SPECIAL STORYTIMES Through April 20. EVENTS Please check for availability by phone at 810-0315 or at the Youth Services Desk. SPRING INTO BOOKS READING CHALLENGE! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to score BINGO! Complete reading and activity challenges, mark your BINGO TODDLERTIME game cards, and come in for prizes. You have until the end of April Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 9:30 & 10:30 AM to win! For children of all ages. A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including free play and a short storytime. *REGISTER MARCH MADNESS TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS March 1-31 ON MY OWN STORYTIME Cast your vote for the best books in our brackets! Which will make Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 9:30 & 10:30 AM it to the top? Playoffs begin March 1. Stop in Youth Services A 30-minute program for children ages 3 years & older who are throughout the month to join the Madness! While you’re here, pick ready to attend alone. Children who have siblings in the up a BINGO game card and Spring Into Books with our Reading Toddlertime program will be brought in to join his/her family Challenge! See above for more info. there. *REGISTER

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY FAMILY DROP-IN STORYTIME Friday, March 2 Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM & Thursdays @ 10:00 AM Bring the kids and come right in, for games to A 45-minute program for children of all ages with an adult. play, and prizes to win! Plus, enjoy a free DROP-IN photo booth with Seussian props, read to a therapy dog between 4:00-5:00, and just ROMP & READ Fridays @ 10:00 AM enjoy the party! Join thousands of kids Toys, stories, and songs for little ones to enjoy with an adult. For around the country as we celebrate the toddlers ages up to 36 months. DROP-IN. birthday of Dr. Seuss. Free! For families of all ages. SATURDAY STORYTIMES Saturdays, March 17 & April 14 @ 9:30 AM TECH FAIR Enjoy stories, songs, flannelboards, and Saturday, March 10, from 1:00-4:00 PM fingerplays presented by experienced, retired Announcing our first-ever Tech Fair! We’ll have hands-on coding teachers those mornings. It’s a wonderful way kits for kids, 3D printing, the latest and greatest gadgets for the to start the weekend! For families of all ages. hearing and vision impaired, smart home technology, virtual DROP-IN reality to try, and much, much more! For all ages, from preschoolers to teens and adults. DROP-IN

A LOOK AHEAD JOKE OF THE YEAR WINNERS Over 150 votes were cast in our annual Joke of FREE COMIC BOOK DAY the Year Contest! Congratulations to our 2017 Saturday, May 5, from 9:00-5:00 PM winners: Yes, they’re free! Make a note to First Place: Daniel Dulay stop by the library to choose a comic Second Place: Julias Semedo book to keep. From Avengers to Third Place: Meg Goslow Power Rangers, Star Wars to Doctor Our new Cartoon Caption Contest started in Who, you’ll find your favorite! For January. Weekly winners are selected on Saturdays and kids, teens and adults. One per person, please. displayed throughout the week, while three overall winners will receive a prize at the end of the year! TEEN VOLUNTEER LOTTERY Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6 Teens entering grades 7th-12th, have fun helping others this summer as a Teen Volunteer! You will help run kids’ programs, reward readers, and earn service hours. Volunteers will be INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY selected randomly by lottery, and to be entered, you must register Morning programs are cancelled if North or South in-person anytime during library hours on Saturday, May 5, and Colonie schools are delayed or closed for the day. Sunday, May 6, in Youth Services. Afternoon and evening classes are cancelled if either district closes early or is closed for the day. More Youth Services

AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES APRIL BREAK WEEK Through April 20. Program registration begins Monday, March 5. Please check for availability by *Please register by phone at 810-0315, phone at 810-0315 online at colonielibrary.org or at the Youth Services Desk. or in-person in Youth Services.

HOMEWORK HELPERS Mondays @ 5:30-7:30 PM & Tuesdays @ 3:30-5:30 PM TEA REX PARTY! Volunteer honor students from local high schools will tutor school- Tuesday, April 3 @ 10:00 AM aged children in all subjects. Free! For students in 1st grade & older. Dress up in your favorite dino duds or your DROP-IN fanciest tea party attire and join us for a roaring good time! Ladies and gentlemen ages 4-7 years READ TO RUBY & GLINDA old are invited for dinosaur stories, crafts, cookies Mondays @ 4:00 PM and tea! For preschool children with an adult. Ruby and Glinda are gentle therapy dogs who patiently listen to *REGISTER children read aloud. Kids in 1st grade & older may schedule a ten-minute time slot to read to our special friends! *REGISTER FISHING 101 Wednesday, April 4 @ 2:00-4:00 PM FULL STEAM AHEAD! Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM Have you caught a sunny yet? Learn the basics (and tricks!) of We continue our ten week session of hands-on STEAM experiments, fishing with Field & Stream’s outdoor education specialist, Larry with exciting stories, crafts, games, and snacks! For children in 1st-4th DiDonato. For the first hour, Mr. DiDonato will lead you through grades. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED, PLEASE CHECK the “how to” of fishing. Then, he’ll bring the class outside to the AVAILABILITY. library’s pond for an hour of casting practice! For kids in 3rd – 5th grades. *REGISTER LEGO & WEDO CLUB Thursdays @ 4:00 PM Love LEGOs & WeDo? We do, too! With WeDo, you and your PET VET partner will learn basic coding skills, build a simple motorized project, Thursday, April 5 @ 2:00 PM and make your LEGO models come to life. There are a limited If your stuffed animal seems to have tummy trouble or a toothache, number of kits, so we ask that you reserve as spot as you come into or perhaps a boo boo or injured paw, make an appointment to visit the program. We’ll also share our vast collection of LEGOs to build our Pet Vet! The doctor will make sure your pet gets the care and with! WeDo for kids in 2nd grade & above, LEGOs for grades K & attention he needs. While you wait, you can listen to stories, read up. DROP IN aloud to a therapy dog, and make & take crafts. For kids of all ages with an adult and a favorite stuffed animal! *REGISTER

BOOK CLUBS REPTILE ADVENTURE Sign up and we’ll give you a book to read at Thursday, April 5 @ 6:30 PM home. Come back for a book talk, games, & Dinosaurs, reptiles, and fish, oh my! We’ve snacks! Book Clubs for younger children had the Tea Rex Party and the fishing class, include an adult. *Register in-person only, now it’s time for a Reptile Adventure! The beginning one month prior to meeting date. knowledgeable and sensitive staff of this local educational organization will introduce you to live animals. Hear stranger-than-fiction facts SUPEREADERS about the friendly creatures and greet them up close and personal! Thursdays, March 1 & April 12 @ 6:30 PM For families with children of all ages. *REGISTER Kindergarteners & 1st graders with an adult. *REGISTER ROMP & READ BOOK BUSTERS Friday, April 6 @ 10:00 AM Thursdays, March 8 & April 12 @ 6:30 PM Toys, stories, and songs for little ones to enjoy with an adult. For 2nd graders with an adult. * REGISTER toddlers ages up to 36 months. DROP-IN. PAGE TURNERS Mondays, March 5 & April 9 @ 6:30 PM 3rd graders with or without an adult. *REGISTER SHARING

RADICAL READERS THE LOVE! Thursdays, March 15 & April 19 @ 6:30 PM Thank you to the kids who made 4th & 5th graders without an adult. *REGISTER Valentine’s cards for seniors! We brought over 200 beautiful MOTHER-DAUGHTER handmade cards to local nursing Saturdays, March 10 & April 14 @ 2:00 PM homes for St. Valentine’s Day. 5th – 8th graders with an adult. Year-long enrollment. Please check They enjoyed them all! for openings. *REGISTER. Teen Services

The TEEN room and its programs at the William K. Sanford Town Library are for 7th- 12th graders. Check out our website for tons of great links and resources! www.colonielibrary.org Register for all programs online at www.colonielibrary.org, click on "Calendar & Registration." Shaker bus #131 and Colonie High bus #26 stop at the library after school.

TAG (Teen Advisory Group) Fiber Club Mondays, March 5 & April 2 @ 6:30 PM Mondays, March 12, & April 9, from 6:00-8:00 PM Are you interested in making a difference? Join the TEEN Advisory Crochet, knit, felt, etc! Bring your latest project, or learn a new Group at the William K. Sanford Town Library! By joining this craft. Snacks provided. Register online. Grades 7-12 and up group, you will have the opportunity to plan TEEN events and programs. Register in the Teen Room or online. Grades 7-12 Interest in Pinterest Monday, March 12 @ 6:30 PM The Nameless Book Club Sunday, April 22 @ 1:00 PM Mondays, March 19 & April 23 @ 6:30 PM Try your hand at making awesome projects found on Pinterest. We Sign up online and pick up your book in the Teen Room. We’ll will make the projects you love to look at, but are afraid to attempt discuss the book, have some fun, and enjoy a book inspired snack. by yourself! Register online to reserve your spot, or stop by on Register online. Grades 6-8 Thursday to see if there is room to participate. Grades 7-12

Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon Teen Chefs Mondays, March 26 & April 30, from 6:00-7:00 PM Friday, March 9 @ 4:00 PM Join other Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon fans, Decorate a mug, and then make a mug cake! Register whether you are curious to learn, or an expert! We’ll meet in the online. Grades 6-12 Teen Room. Register online. Grades 6-12 Tech Fair Got Pride? So do we! Saturday, March 10, from 1:00-4:00 PM Mondays, March 26 & April 30, from 7:00-8:00 PM Interact with local coding and robotics experts, experience new Join us in the Teen Room to plan for pride month and meet awesome gadgets and gears, and enjoy hands-on technology activities for all people. All-inclusive LGBTQ+ space. No sign-ups required. Grades ages! All techies welcome! 7-12

SPRING BREAK WEEK

Anime Night Teen Volunteering Wednesday, April 4, from 6:00-8:00 PM The library will be offering multiple Join us for a night of manga and volunteering opportunities over the anime! Food, fun, and film!! Register summer. Be sure to check out our future online. Grades 7-12 newsletters for more details! Grades 7-12 Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 is the Teen Chefs lottery for helping with the Summer Reading Friday, April 6, from 1:00-2:00 PM Club. Learn cake decorating techniques with Tara from Bash Birthday Parties! Register online. Grades 6-12

Dance and Glow Golf Friday, April 6, from 7:00-9:00 PM Albany Academy and the Colonie Library FREE COMIC BOOK DAY bring you a night full of fun! Play 9 holes Saturday, May 5, from 9:00-5:00 PM of Glow-Golf, dance with our DJ, and play video games…snacks provided! Register online. Grades 5-12

Art Shows March: Colonie High School, Lisa Benanto’s Class teenroom_colonie March/April: Colonie High School, Christine Festin’s class More Adult Programs

Programs by the Community continued Saturday, April 7 @ 1:00 PM North Eastern New York Orchid Society Wednesday, March 14 @ 1:00 PM Downsizing Your Home- Is your home too big? Are you an empty Saturday, April 14 @ 1:30 PM nester? Is the maintenance on your home overwhelming? Well, it US-China Peoples Friendship Association: Chinese Language might be time to downsize. Join us to help with answers to all your and Writing Systems- Have you ever wondered about the systems questions. This seminar will explain what downsizing means, its that inform Chinese language and its character-words? Come and benefits, organizations that can help hear Dr. Fan Pen Chen (Associate Professor at the Department of eliminate "stuff" and how to get started. East Asian Studies at SUNY-Albany) explain them. Presented by Philomena Prinzo & Brian Walters, experienced real estate Wednesday, April 18 @ 1:00 PM professionals who have been in the “ICAN: What it is and How it Can Help?”- ICAN is the business for many years and are experts Ombudsprogram for people with Medicaid long-term care services in downsizing. Registration is required. in New York State. It is a network of community-based organizations throughout the State. We assist New Yorkers in Tuesday, March 20 @ 6:00 PM enrolling in and obtaining services through managed care plans Story Circle of the Capital District- A group of people who love which provide long-term care services in stories, meets on odd numbered months (Jan., Mar., May, etc.) at the home. Our services are free and the Colonie Town Library to share stories which are works in confidential. Presented by Muriel Miller, progress. The stories should be no longer than 10 minutes, unless ICAN Paralegal at Legal Aid Society of previous arrangements are made. The teller controls how much, if Northeastern New York’s Albany office. any, feedback happens. No reading of stories, just telling, please. Registration is required. Listeners and new storytellers welcomed! Ages: adults and teens. For more information: 383-4620. Thursday, April 19 @ 1:00 PM Stress Busters- Stress can affect our sleep, pain, mood and more. Tuesdays, March 20 & April 17 @ 6:30 PM This class will discuss stretching and breathing exercises, simple Colonie Tuesday Night Live Poets' Corner- Local poets and meditation, visualization and positive imagery. You will learn how writers of all ages are invited to to share original written material to use these tools to de-stress throughout your day. Presented by in the form of poetry and short story at this open reading forum. Stacie Hebert, Community Health Educator with MVP Health The public is encouraged to stop in and listen. Hosted by David Care. Registration is required. DeVries (326-8017). (Youth Services Activity Room) Saturday, April 21, from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Wednesday, March 21 @ 12:30 PM Genealogical Research Day- Volunteer Thursday, March 22 @ 6:00 PM members from the Capital District My Home, My Castle – Tools for Aging in Place- No one dreams Genealogical Society will be available to of spending the ‘Golden Years’ in a nursing help you one on one with your family home - and you don’t have to. This workshop research. This is a good time to get started will empower you or a loved one to age at on your family tree. Drop in any time home, with step-by-step instructions on how during the day for assistance. to access and pay for Long-Term Care, while preserving what you’ve worked so hard for. Monday, April 23 @ 6:15 PM Presented by EverHome Care Advisors and Maximizing Your Social Security Benefit- A few key decisions attorney Louis W. Pierro, of Pierro, Connor can make a big difference in the amount of your social security & Associates, LLC. Refreshments served. benefit. Attend our hands-on workshop and learn strategies to get Registration is required at (518) 608-6998. the most money from Social Security. Learn how to plan for taxes, health care and other costs during retirement, as well as how to Saturday, March 24 @ 1:00 PM wisely grow and protect your retirement income. This session will Capital District Genealogical Society: Spring Bonnets and cover key Social Security benefit choices, such as individual and Strong Minded Women, The Life and Times of Cynthia Van spousal options, as we explore simple steps to maximize your Name Hicks Leonard- Cynthia Van Name Hicks Leonard was benefit. Join us before you make financial decisions that may not born in Buffalo in 1829. She was a social reformer, suffragist, be able to be reversed. Presented by Frank Finch, Principal of Life author, wife of a newspaper publisher, stage mom to "Lillian Stages Financial Group and Adviser with Halliday Financial. Russell", and ran for mayor of New York City in 1888. Her Registration is required. daughter Hattie Leonard Colburn lived in Schenectady and was one of the founders of the Schenectady County Historical Society Frankenstein continued and the local DAR chapter. Presented by Darlene and Fred Lee. From Professor Boisvert: “‘Frankenstein’ is about as familiar a name as one can find. Its meaning, though, is most often associated Tuesday, March 27 @ 6:00 PM Toastmasters Speech Contest- International and Table Topic Area with films rather than with the novel. This talk will focus on the 72 Contest. novel. It will explore topics raised there, along with some contemporary manifestations. Among them: letter writing (a lost art Tuesday, April 3 @ 12:15 PM in an email/texting age?); creating life without women (cloning, Death wth Dignity Albany presents "Positive Aging--Adding transhumanism); the importance of touch/interpersonal contact (e- More Life to Your Years"- Featured speakers are Ellen Cole, PhD commerce, digital ordering in restaurants); ugliness/strangeness and Susan Harris, PhD. Watch for additional details. (physical deformities, immigrants).” You don’t have to read the novel to participate — but there are plenty of copies available! Computer/Technology Classes Registration is required for all classes; register online or call 518-810-0314 All classes will meet in the Training/Conference Room (unless otherwise noted). Navigating the Library's Curriculum Here at the library, we help people at all skill levels with computers and technology – from the complete novice straight through to advanced users. Where do you fit into this spectrum? To help clarify what level of skill we expect at each of our classes, we’re debuting a brand new Skill Legend for class descriptions. We hope that it is now more clear which classes you are ready for. Here’s the new breakdown! Our new Novice category is for you if you’ve never used a mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen before. Don’t worry - we’ll get you started in no time! The Beginner category is for you if you have used a computer in the past and are comfortable with the mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, and Windows basics, but are brand new to the topic of the class. You fall into Intermediate if you have a good grasp on web browsing, internet searching, and productivity apps (e.g. Word and Excel), and want to build on those skills to do more advanced tasks. You are ready for Advanced classes if you feel confident in your computer skills overall, but want to perfect your skills or dig into highly complex topics/problems with expert guidance. If you are not sure where you fall, or would like help deciding which of our classes to take, please feel free to call our Information Desk and request an Orientation Appointment. Digital Services Librarian Bekah Jarvis-Girtler will be happy to help you discover where your skill level fits into our curriculum.

Skill Level Legend... Required Skill Level follows each class description. Novice: never used a mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen before Beginner: have basic computer skills, but need help getting started with the class topic Intermediate: looking to build on existing comfort with computers to build more advanced skills Advanced: confident user looking to perfect skills and dig into highly complex topics/problems Not sure where you fit? Orientation appointments available! Call 518-810-0314.

Friday, March 9, from 10:00 AM-Noon Sunday, April 15 @ 2:00 PM Thursday, April 12, from 2:00-4:00 PM Buying and Selling Online with eBay (Intermediate) iPad Clinic (Beginner) Tuesday, April 17 @ 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 14 @ 2:00 PM Introduction to Facebook (Intermediate) File Management: Sharing and Saving Files with the Cloud (Intermediate) Wednesday, April 18 @ 2:00 PM Introduction to Instagram (Intermediate) Thursday, March 15 @ 2:00 PM Facebook Pages for Business (Intermediate) Friday, April 27 @ 2:00 PM Microsoft Excel 2010 I (Beginner) Tuesday, March 20 @ 6:30 PM Sunday, April 22 @ 2:00 PM The following classes are by appointment; call the Information Desk Microsoft Word I (Beginner) Android Clinic (Novice or Beginner) Nook Clinic (Novice or Beginner) Wednesday, March 21 @ 2:00 PM Kindle Clinic (Novice or Beginner) Windows 10 Clinic (Beginner) Overdrive Downloadable Audiobooks (Beginner) Introduction to Computers: One on One (Novice) Wednesday, April 11 @ 2:00 PM One on One Computer Help (Beginner through Advanced) Digital Camera Workshop (Beginner) Mango Language Learning Software Help (Beginner through Advanced) Thursday, April 12 @ 6:00 PM Online Legal Research Help (Beginner through Advanced) Microsoft PowerPoint I (Beginner)

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Colonie TV For Colonie residents on Spectrum (channel 17) or Verizon FioS (channel 29) Online for anyone at: www.colonielibrary.org Click on "Programs & Classes," then click Colonie TV; then click the link Colonie TV Online Programs generally air at 8 AM, 10 AM, Noon, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM and 10 PM, with storytimes at 9 AM and 7 PM. Our new information and events board between programs is up and running! William K. Sanford Town Library At the Library May 2018

629 Albany Shaker Rd. Loudonville, NY 12211 Sneak Peek... Get Started Researching A Summer Reading Program - HOURS: Your Family Tree Monday - Thursday For Adults! Advertisements for 9 AM - 8 PM Mark your calendars family research sites Friday and start compiling your often make genealogical 9 AM - 6 PM must-read list! The research look easy – but Saturday Summer Reading if you’ve tried exploring 9 AM - 5 PM Program is coming this your roots in the past, Sunday July and August to the you know it can be a 1 PM - 5 PM library with a theme of real challenge. Good “Libraries Rock!” – and news – assistance is now this year, adults are invited available at the library, for beginners and Call 518-458-9274 too! We’ll be dancing, experienced researchers alike! Make an for information. listening, creating, appointment with Genealogist Alexis Graham jamming, and learning our way through seven for help with: e-mail us at: fun weeks of activities and happenings just for Starting a family tree [email protected] adults – and competing with friends to see who Building Ancestry.com research skills can read the most books and articles in a Developing research goals and strategies Web Page Address: friendly literary race to the finish! www.colonielibrary.org Accessing the hundreds of free online Who will win the biggest prizes at our databases and archives end-of- the-summer Readers’ Bash and Awards Planning and beginning field research Ceremony? You’ll have to join us on Friday, Writing biographical narratives Evelyn Neale, August 24th at 6pm to find out! Director Registration for the Adult Summer Alexis has thirty years of research Board of Trustees Reading Program begins Tuesday, June 19th at experience, including “old school” letter Florence Abrams the Information Desk – or stop by our booth at writing, field and archival research, and internet Craig Blair the Youth Kickoff on June 26th. More details searches. She is a member and previous trustee Donna Cramer-Sharer will be forthcoming in the next edition of this of the Capital District Genealogy Society, and Kimberly Fanniff newsletter. will be on site at the library every fourth Janet Kiffney Tuesday from 5:00-7:30 PM. To sign up for a Matthew D. Sissman free half hour appointment, visit Keith Volsky Best Library! The results of the tiny.cc/clgenealogy Times Union’s Best of the Capital Region 2018 are Holiday Schedule Library Board Meetings in and we are so excited May 23 @ 6:00 PM The library will be closed Saturday, May to say the William K. 26, Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28, in Friends of the Library Meetings Sanford Town Library observance of Memorial Day. May 8 @ 6:30 PM has been voted the best library! We are honored to win this award again. Search “Colonie Library” on: And, Colonie was voted Town of Colonie best suburb! Thank you to everyone who voted! Paula A. Mahan, Supervisor

Town Board Inside... Christopher Carey See our David Green Adult Programs...... p. 2 & 3 Melissa Jeffers Von Dollen 2017 Year in Review Youth Services Programs & News...... p. 4 Linda Murphy Teen Programs & News...... p. 5 Paul Rosano on page six 2017 in Review...... p. 6 Jennifer Whalen Computer Technology Class Schedule...... p. 8 Saturday, May 12, from 10:00 AM–2:00PM Adult Programs Town of Colonie Foreclosure Prevention Workshop- If you’re For programs requiring reservations, register online struggling with your mortgage payments, you’re not alone – or call the Information Desk at 518-810-0314. each month, over 1,000 Capital Region residents receive a notice See online Calendar of Events for extended program descriptions. of intent to foreclose from their mortgage lender. Fortunately, thanks to funding from New York State’s Homeowner Programs by the Library Protection Program, expert help is available at no cost to help you understand your options. Get an overview of options and Saturday, May 5, from 9:00 AM-Noon (Outside) strategies, and then meet one on one with a foreclosure Town of Colonie Conservation Day- The Town of Colonie prevention housing advisor and/or attorney. RSVP to Conservation Advisory Council holds its annual Conservation Affordable Housing Partnership at 518-434-1730 x 401 or visit Day on the library’s grounds. Trees, compost and literature will http://ahphome.org/classes.html to register. be distributed while supplies last. Tuesday, May 15, @ 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 8, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM Albany Area Senior Orchestra Concert- Come enjoy a Unlocking the Mysteries of Tofu, with performance by the Albany Area Senior Orchestra, a group of Nicole Arciello- Are you a tofu lover, but mature musicians who enjoy taking their music to others. unsure how to cook it at home? Do you Typical selections include music by world famous composers wonder about the difference between firm, Borodin, Dvorak, Handel and Rossini as well as medleys of folk sprouted and silken? Local vegan cooking songs, movie and show tunes, plus a march or two! instructor Nicole Arciello will help you unlock the mysteries of tofu, demonstrating Tuesday, May 15 @ 7:00 PM (Training Room) quick, easy and healthy recipes that you can Nonfiction Book Discussion Group- Title to be announced. serve up for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Registration is required. For more information contact Joe Nash at [email protected] Wednesday, May 9 @ 12:15 PM Local Author Talk: Larry Lewis’ Sadie’s Boys- Glenville Wednesday, May 16, from 2:00–4:00 PM resident Larry Lewis will talk about his new book Sadie’s Boys. Crafternoons: No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag- Bring a From Larry: “On June 1, 1943, the B17E, Texas #6 did not sharp pair of scissors and one or more t-shirts to return from its reconnaissance mission over New Guinea. transform into a tote bag fit for the beach or Navigator Charles Lewis was declared missing in action. On market! No sewing experience necessary. Ages December 3, 1944, Rifle Company I, 3rd Battalion, attacked 18+. This craft is not messy. Registration is the town of Lucherberg, Germany and twenty two of those required. American GIs were taken prisoner. Charlie’s younger brother Ben was one of them. Sadie Lewis had tried everything to keep Thursday, May 17 @ 6:30 PM her boys Charlie and Ben from joining the fight in World War 50th Anniversary Talk: USS Scorpion- Ray Misiewicz is back II. Once her sons were missing, she tried everything to get them with a program for the 50th Anniversary of the loss of the back. Sadie’s Boys tells the story, through letters and official nuclear submarine USS Scorpion. Ray – a former nuclear documents, of two poor Jewish soldiers from Brooklyn who engineer at GE’s Knolls Atomic Nuclear laboratory – worked fought for their country and of the mother who fought for her with the Navy for many years on nuclear submarines and has sons.” Bring your lunch if you are on lunch hour! done a dozen different presentations here about our nuclear fleet over the Thursday, May 10, from 6:00–8:00 PM years. From Ray: “This story is about the Solar 101 And Incentives Available to NYS USS Scorpion (SSN-589). She was the Residents- The program will talk about how second of two US nuclear submarines solar work and how solar can be installed in its lost at sea with all hands in the 1960’s. various ways. It will go through the current state Scorpion disappeared in May 1968 and federal incentives that are available and who almost exactly five years after the loss of is eligible. There will be a Q&A session at the end the USS Thresher (SSN-593) – which was lost on April of 1963. for everyone to get involved in the discussion. The Scorpion’s loss remains shrouded in mystery even today. No Presented by Alan Waters from Hudson Solar. one knows where, when, or why she was lost.”

Monday, May 14, @ 1:30 PM Mystery/Suspense Book Discussion Group- May's title is Nutshell by Ian McEwan. Copies of the book are available ahead of time at the Circulation Desk. Art Exhibit South Colonie Schools Student Art Reception: Thursday, May 3, from 4:00-6:00 PM Fiber Club Parents, students, and friends Monday, May 14, are invited to view the art work of 6:00-8:00 PM students in all grade levels. The Tuesday, May 29, exhibit runs from May 3-30. 2:00-4:00 PM

Certain services and programs are adaptable to people with disabilities, upon request. Please contact our Outreach Librarian at 518-458-9274 to discuss your accessibility needs. More Adult Programs

Monday, May 21, from 2:00–4:00 PM Free Movie Monday: Phantom Thread- Enjoy a film on the big Free Comic Book Day screen in the Stedman Room every last Monday of the month, complete with a sweet or salty treat Visit the Information Desk on Saturday, from our free concessions stand! This month’s May 5th to pick up your free comic book. feature is Phantom Thread. Set in 1950's London, Select from favorites like Doctor Who, Star Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker Wars, or The Avengers, or try something new whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, entirely. One title per person. strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. Rated R. Runtime 2hr 10min. Registration is required. Programs by the Community Tuesday, May 22, from 2:00–4:00 PM Introduction to Streaming Video (Intermediate)- There have Wednesday, May 2 @ 2:00 PM never been more options for watching tv, movies, and other The Probate Process: What Happens to Your Assets after video content! Learn how to play web-based video content on Your Death- An explanation of the legal process required to your devices with free and paid services and apps – and get that transfer ownership of the things you own after your death, content up onto your television for a big-screen experience. discussion of what does and does not go through the probate Registration is required. process, and who is involved in these transfers. Presented by Stephen G. Thursday, May 24 @ 6:00 PM Levy, Esq., who is Certified as an Film Noir Series with Lenny Zapala- Film expert and Elder Law Attorney by the National Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala continues with Elder Law Foundation. He limits his his year-long “Film Noir” series – which includes many of the practice to the areas of Elder Law, defining films of the genre. And don’t forget Lenny’s Estate Planning, Estate introduction and comments after the films too! This month, an Administration and Long Term Care all-time classic: Chinatown (1974) with Jack Nicholson, Faye Planning. Dunaway, and John Huston. In 1991, Chinatown was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation Saturday, May 5, from 1:00–4:00 PM in the United States National Film Registry North Eastern New York Orchid Society- Program to be as being “culturally, historically or announced. aesthetically significant” and it is frequently listed as one of the greatest films of all time. Wednesday, May 9, from 6:00–8:00 PM Upcoming: (dates TBA): The Long Goodbye Adirondack Mountain Club Open House- This is a public (1973) and Nocturnal Animals (2016). event designed to showcase the many benefits and rewards of membership in the Adirondack Mountain Club. Attendees will Tuesday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM (Youth Services Activity Room) have the opportunity to meet experienced hike leaders, paddlers Fiction Book Discussion Group- The group meets on the last and outdoor enthusiasts to learn more about the Club's efforts Tuesday of the month, September-June in the Youth Services to promote conservation, advocacy, recreation, education and Activity Room. To join or for information, contact: Paul stewardship of the State's wilderness areas. Drezelo, [email protected] Tuesday, May 15 @ 6:00 PM Story Circle of the Capital District- A group of people who love stories, meets on odd numbered months (Jan., Mar., May, etc.) at the Colonie Town Library to share stories which are Genealogy Assistance works in progress. The stories should be no longer than 10 minutes, unless previous arrangements are made. The teller by Appointment controls how much, if any, feedback happens. No reading of Genealogist Alexis Graham will field stories, just telling, please. Listeners and new storytellers questions and troubleshoot family welcomed! Ages: adults and teens. For more information: 383- research challenges during these free, 4620. half hour appointments. Sign up at tiny.cc/clgenealogy Tuesday, May 15 @ 6:30 PM (Youth Services Activity Room) Colonie Tuesday Night Live Poets' Corner- Local poets and writers of all ages are invited to share original written material in the form of poetry and short story at this open reading forum. The public is encouraged to stop in and listen. Hosted AARP Driving Classes by David DeVries (326-8017).

Wednesday & Thursday, May 23 & 24, from 1:00-4:00 PM Saturday, May 19 @ 1:00 PM Thursday & Friday, June 7 & 8, from 1:00-4:00 PM Capital District Genealogical Society: French-Canadian Register in advance online or call 518-810-0314. Resources- Margaret Lanoue, librarian at the Guilderland Attendance is required at both sessions. There is a $20 AARP Public Library and founding member of La Fédération Franco- member/ $25 non-member materials fee payable to AARP. Américaine du New York, will share resources and techniques For information on other classes, please call Pat Latimer at 518-463-5221. for researching French-Canadian ancestors. Learn how traveling can enhance your online and paper resources. Youth Services

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MOTHER’S DAY MAKE & TAKE MARCH MADNESS TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS Monday, May 7 through Saturday, May 12 Kids cast their votes for their favorite books in our March Hey, Dads! Stumped for gift ideas? Bring the kids in to create Madness tournament. Titles went head to head and winners a handmade Mother’s Day surprise! Pick up free supplies at the advanced through the brackets, with an exciting finish at the Help Desk in Youth Services anytime during regular library Final Four! Wonder clenched the top spot in the fiction division, hours. For all ages; younger children may need the help of an and Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie series claimed victory adult. DROP-IN among picture books. We’ve ordered extra copies now to keep up with the demand! FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Saturday, May 5, SPRING INTO BOOKS READING CHALLENGE! from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Congratulations to all our readers who completed our Come to Youth Services to choose Challenge! If you haven’t picked up your prize yet, see us at the a free comic book to keep! From Help Desk. And don’t forget to gear up for Summer Reading! Power Rangers to Pokemon, See next month’s newsletter for details. Avengers to Doctor Who, you’ll find your favorite! One per person, CARTOON CONTEST please. Comic books are also available for teens in the Teen Have you seen the new Cartoon Room and adults at the main Information Desk. Contest? Kids have been writing captions for comics, and the TEEN VOLUNTEER LOTTERY winning entries have been on Saturday, May 5 @ 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and display. Take a look at the clever Sunday, May 6 @ 1:00-5:00 PM captions they’ve come up with, Teens entering grades 7th-12th, have fun helping others this and see if YOURS will be the next summer as a Teen Volunteer! You will help run kids’ programs, winner! At the end of the year, kids will vote for an overall reward readers, and earn service hours. Volunteers will be favorite and the winner will earn a prize. selected randomly by lottery, and to be entered, you must register in-person anytime during library hours the weekend of STEWART’S HOLIDAY MATCH May 5 & 6 in Youth Services. We are excited to announce that Stewart’s Holiday Match awarded Youth Services a grant to SATURDAY STORYTIMES purchase new LEGO WeDo Kits! Saturday, May 19 @ 9:30 AM With WeDo, kids can learn basic Enjoy stories, songs, flannelboards, and fingerplays presented coding skills, build a simple by experienced, retired teachers. It’s a wonderful way to start motorized project, and make LEGO the weekend! For families of all ages. DROP-IN models come to life. Thank you to Stewart’s for their ongoing support! FARMERS MARKET STORYTIMES Saturday, May 19 @ 11:00 AM If you’re out and about with your family at the Farmers Market, why not stop in for storytime! We’ll be at the Crossings Park under the Gazebo once a month rain or shine, from May – CATHRYN’S September, for this free event. COURTYARD Spring has FINALLY SUMMER READING KICK OFF FESTIVAL sprung, and we’ve opened Tuesday, June 26, from 5:00-7:00 PM our Courtyard for families Excitement is building in Youth to enjoy! Built in memory Services as we plan our summer of a young employee, the reading program! The theme for space is stocked with 2018 is “Libraries Rock!” and we have outdoor toys and games for many terrific events in store. Mark kids of all ages. Please be your calendars for our opening Kick sure to accompany your Off Festival on Tuesday evening, young children when they June 26. Join us for fun and games, are outside and note that balloon artists, face painters, bounce the space closes 15 minutes houses, refreshments, and more! Rain date scheduled for before closing time and on Wednesday, June 27. Details and a full summer program rainy days. schedule will be coming in our next newsletter. Teen Services

TAG (Teen Advisory Group) Monday, May 7 @ 6:30 PM Renovation Update SUMMER PLANNING MEETING The Teen Room will be one of the first rooms impacted Are you interested in making a difference? Join the TEEN Advisory by our renovations, and the work has begun! The YA non- Group at the William K. Sanford Town Library! By joining this fiction, comics, graphic novels, and new book collections group, you will have the opportunity to plan TEEN events and have been relocated directly outside of the teen space. The programs. Register in the Teen Room or online. Grades 7-12 Artwork from the outer gallery has been moved inside the room, and the small gallery artwork is now on free-standing RENOVATION PLANNING MEETING, HAVE A VOICE! grids outside of the room. Let us know if you need help Monday, May 7 @ 6:30 PM, During TAG Meeting finding anything. Thank you for your patience during this 7-12th graders are welcome to meet with the architects and help plan process :) the space!

Teen Study Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16, & 30, from 3:00-7:00 PM We have a space for you to study, meet with a group, and get ready for finals! Register online. Grades 7-12 Libraries Rock This Summer!! Anime Club Kick Off Party with ROCK WALL! Friday, May 4, from 6:00-8:00 PM Read-It-Forward Join us for a night of everything manga and Percy Jackson Event anime! Food, fun, and film!! Register on- Japanese Gardens line. Grades 7-12 Mad Science: Electricity Paint and Sundaes Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon Escape Room Monday, May 21 @ 6:00 PM Sculpy Art Join other gaming fans, whether you are curious to learn, or an Teen Chefs expert! We’ll meet in the Teen Room. Register online. Grades 6-12 Interest in Pinterest Tri-Wizard Tournament Got Pride? We Do! Talent Show with cash prize! Monday, May 21 @ 7:00 PM Prizes!! Join us in the Teen Room to plan for Pride month and meet And so much more!! awesome people. All-inclusive LGBTQ+ space. No sign-ups required. Grades 7-12

Summer Teen Earn community service hours at the library this summer! We Volunteer Lottery will be volunteering at the Regional Food Bank, Brookdale Nursing Home, the Town of Colonie, and The Jezreel Veterans Saturday, May 5, from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Donation Center. Sunday, May 6, from 1:00-5:00 PM More information in our Summer Newsletter. Reserve your spot for the Talent Show today!! Use the link below. Teen category, 13-18 years of age. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY https://bit.ly/2J2XUuV Saturday, May 5, from 9:00-5:00 PM Stop by the library anytime to pick up your FREE comic book!

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The Colonie Town Library has had quite a full year. Much planning and preparation began for a major renovation and 2017 Statistical Highlights capital improvement project. This kicked off with some roof repairs in November and the purchase of new LED lighting for the parking lot in December. General usage Library visits 238,234 In programming, our focus this year was on cross Registered resident borrowers 29,610 promotion and multi- Reference transactions 40,927 generational programs like our Star Wars Jedi Academy and Fall Festival. Both Programs programs saw a very large attendance with a wide Total number of program sessions 1,288 appeal to families and Total program attendance 46,173 individuals, as well as a nice representation from all Star Wars Jedi Academy generations. Circulation

The library has many partners and sponsors that help us Total cataloged book circulation 384,576 achieve great things in our community. We would like to make Total circulation of other materials 126,944 a special thank you to Assemblyman Phil Steck, who has supported the library in receiving two grants from the State and Electronic content use 76,781 Municipal Facilities Program (SAM), each for $500,000. In addition, we are grateful for the grant we received from the NYS Library Construction program and the grant we received Digital usage from Stewarts. Public computer usage 31,216

We have a BIG thank you for Wireless sessions 36,493 our Friends of the Library who Website visits 197,443 work tirelessly. This year the Friends continued their fundraising efforts with their first large onsite book sale in April that was in addition to the weekly Booknook that is held at the Crossings. They also hosted their first audience participation Murder Mystery program in October. Written and directed by staff member Carol Jones, it was performed by local Book Nook players. This sold out event was a huge hit. Murder Mystery Night As the second largest service area in the Upper Hudson Library System, there are many things that make the William K. Sanford Library unique. Our vibrant business community and diverse population, as well as an award winning Youth Services Department, and one of the most comprehensive, Fall Festival community-driven, and cutting edge digital literacy programs for adults and seniors in the region. And we are the only library in the system that circulates vinyl records and record players!

Fall Festival Roof Repair 2017 Adult Program Highlight Renovation Project Update Last year, we debuted Crafternoons, a free monthly Phase 1 of the Library's construction project is officially crafting class series for adults – and we have been having a underway! This first leg of the project will include the wonderful time! In fact, the response has been so positive, creation of an inviting (and expanded) entrance area, all-new we’ve expanded our creative offerings to include our twice bathrooms, updated monthly Fiber Club, where we exchange tips on knitting, lighting and crocheting, and more. Never crafted before? Feel like you are mechanical, and the “not creative”? That’s ok! Our classes are fun and supportive, relocation of some staff and we welcome beginners. Here’s a look back at some of the offices. The drawings fun projects we made in 2017! with some of the first phase changes are available for viewing outside of the Administrative Office, behind the Information Alcove Demo Desk.

We have started with some preliminary work to support these exciting changes in several areas. Evening visitors to the library will enjoy the brighter glow of recently updated, energy-efficient lighting in our parking lot. Demolition work has also recently begun Patriotic Luminary in some areas of the library, with walls coming down in preparation for new Office Demo spaces and offices.

Please excuse our mess and thank you for your patience with this process. We are actively working to minimize disruption of library usage, and will provide as much notice as possible of any service impacts. When the work is complete, we are certain you will find the result to be well worth the wait! Sock Snowmen Teen Room Renovation Update The Teen Room was one of the first rooms impacted by our renovations, so we've done some reor- ganizing! The YA non-fiction collection has been relocated directly outside of the teen space. The Art- work from the outer gal- Teen Room Glass Removal lery has been moved inside the room, and the small gallery artwork is now on free-standing grids outside Patriotic Mug of the room. Let us know if you need help finding anything. Thank you for your patience during this process.

Sharpie Coaster Teen Room without Wall Computer/Technology Classes Registration is required for all classes; register online or call 518-810-0314 All classes will meet in the Training/Conference Room (unless otherwise noted).

Thursday, May 10, from 6:00–7:30 PM The following classes are by appointment; call the Information Desk Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics II (Intermediate) Orientation Appointment (Novice to Advanced) Thursday, May 17, from 2:00-4:00 PM File Management: File Organization with Windows File Android Clinic (Novice or Beginner) Explorer (Intermediate) Is your computer a chaotic jumble of digital photos, music, Nook Clinic (Novice or Beginner) documents, and other files? Cut through the clutter with the Kindle Clinic (Novice or Beginner) Windows File Explorer. Well learn hands on how to move, rename, sort, share, transfer, and organize files and folders. Overdrive Downloadable Audiobooks (Beginner) Friday, May 18, from 2:00-4:00 PM Introduction to Computers: One on One (Novice) iPad Clinic (Beginner) One on One Computer Help (Beginner through Advanced) Saturday, May 19, from 2:00–3:30 PM Word I (Intermediate) Mango Language Learning Software Help (Beginner Tuesday, May 22, from 2:00–4:00 PM through Advanced) Introduction to Streaming Video (Intermediate) Online Legal Research Help Wednesday, May 23, from 2:00–4:00 PM (Beginner through Advanced) Introduction to Pinterest (Intermediate) Pinterest is a social media tool used to collect, discover, and share ideas, sites, images, and articles. Foodies, crafters, hobbyists, fashionistas, and creative folks of all stripes find Pinterest irresistible once they get started! Learn how to create your own digital pin boards and get inspired with this fun, hands on workshop. Wednesday, May 30, from 2:00-4:00 PM Windows 10 Clinic (Beginner)

New Service: Plot Your Learning Path If you've ever perused a list of our computer classes, apps, digital collections, technology resources, and databases and wondered, "oh my - where do I even start?", we have a new service just for you! Set up a Digital Services Orientation Appointment, and we'll help you decide what classes to take and which library resources will best match your needs. Returning students welcome - we'll start with what you know already and personalize a fresh path forward. To sign up, call the Information Desk at (518) 810-0314. Mango Language Learning and Legal Resource Appointments Now Available Need a little help getting started with our Mango Language Learning app? Stumped by a legal research question? Make an appointment with librarian Paul Drezelo for expert guidance. To sign up, call the Information Desk at (518) 810-0314.

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