November Events At The Stephentown Memorial Library

Hurricane Sandy Aftermath
Many Stephentown area folks are eager to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. A local group has asked that the Stephentown Memorial Library be the collection point for donations, and we are pleased to help. The group asks for the following donations: warm winter outerwear for infants, children and adults to include coats, hats, jackets, scarves, gloves, winter pants, flannel shirts, sweaters, warm boots and warm socks, baby items such as diapers, wipes, stuffed toys, formula and baby food, bottled water and batteries, warm blankets and hand warmers, money for gas and tolls.
The local group is coordinating with Capital City Rescue Mission, an Albany group, who will transport the goods to appropriate distribution sites in New York and New Jersey. Donations may be dropped off at the Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 State Route 43 in Stephentown beginning on Thursday, November 8. Please call ahead for Library hours, as goods must be received inside the Library during regular hours. For more information, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750.
• Qigong and Tai Chi class – in the SML Community Room on Saturday mornings from 9-10 am, beginning November 10. This class will run for eight weeks for a minimal cost of $75. This class is appropriate for people of all ages and does not involve athletic skills. Senior discount and possible bartering options are available. To register for the class, please call 518-733-0869 or leave your contact information at the Library desk.
• SML Closed for Veterans Day – SML will be closed on Monday, November 12, in observance of Veterans Day. We will be open Saturday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 13, as usual to meet your needs.
• Early Literacy Workshop – Tuesday, November 13, at 6:30 pm. Join us for a discussion led by Dr. Melinda Tanzman on ways that parents can foster an early love for literacy. Dr. Tanzman is a licensed NYS psychologist affiliated with the University at Albany’s Child Research and Study Center, a nationally recognized center of reading research and teacher training. She is also a consultant to many area schools and developer of the literacy curriculum at the Schenectady Head Start program. Light refreshments will be served. Babysitting is available upon advanced request. Space is limited; reserve your spot by calling the Library.
• Family Movie Night – Bring the kids and come on Friday, November 16, at 6:30 pm for a showing of “Brave.” Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, “Brave” features Merida, an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of royalty. Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes unintended peril and forces her to spring into action to set things right. This movie is rated PG. Running time for the movie is 100 minutes. Popcorn and juice will be provided.
• SML Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday – SML will be closed on Thursday, November 22, and Friday, November 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please use our book drop, located near the handicapped ramp on the front of the building, when we are closed. We wish you all a relaxing and happy holiday. We will be open Saturday, November 24, as usual to meet your needs.
• Easy, Restorative Yoga with Jules – six weeks, Thursdays from 10 am to 11:15 am, November 29 through January 3. Join us for this great program held in the SML Community Room. Limber up your body and have fun doing it. Enjoy gentle yoga in a supportive atmosphere with music and easy asanas. Have aches and pains? Jules has trained with Dr. Richard Brown, MD and Dr. Timothy McCall, MD to teach yoga as a part of a restful and healing life journey. Please sign up soon as space is limited. Contact Jules Harrell at 265-2808, yogafortrauma@yahoo.com, or the SML front desk.
• Computers for Beginners – Wednesday, November 28, at 1 pm. Farid Gruber will help new computer users understand how to use their computer and get connected to the internet. You do not need your own computer as laptops will be provided for this class. If you know someone who will benefit from this class, help spread the word and invite them to join. Pre-registration is encouraged.
• Homeschool Meet and Greet Social – Thursday, November 29, at 6:30 pm. Thinking of homeschooling? Already homeschooling but would like to meet others who are doing the same? Come out and meet other parents who share your interests and see what resources the Library has to offer. Have some coffee and cookies and enjoy the evening making connections. We may also have representatives from Mountain Road School and Flying Deer Nature Center join us to discuss what they can offer homeschoolers.
• Teen Night – Make Your Own Rubber Stamp – Friday, November 30, at 7 pm. Trina Porte will teach you how to carve a rubber stamp and then use it to make cards, wrapping paper or just about anything else. This is perfect for holiday gift making! There is limited space so call early to register.
For more information, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750. Check our website, www.stephentownlibrary.org, for regular updates.