June 2015 - William K. Sanford Town Library

William K. Sanford
Town Library
At the Library
June 2015
629 Albany Shaker Rd.
Loudonville, NY 12211
HOURS:
Monday - Thursday
9 AM - 8 PM
Friday
9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM
Closed Sunday
through September 6
Call 458-9274
for information.
e-mail us at:
info@colonielibrary.org
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Board of Trustees
Rosemary Armao,
President
Jason Kramer,
Vice President
Matthew D. Sissman,
Secretary
Kimberly Fanniff
Carol Rosenthal
Janet Kiffney
Donna Martin
Town of Colonie
Paula A. Mahan,
Supervisor
Town Board
William Carl
David Green
Brian Haak
Linda Murphy
Paul Rosano
David Rowley
Death With Dignity in NYS:
How Can You
Make a Difference?
In April, over 80 people attended a panel
Discussion on Death With Dignity in New York
State here. Death with Dignity-Albany, the
sponsors of that discussion, will be having a
follow up on Tuesday, June 30, starting at 12:15
PM. Half of the states in our country are
currently considering “death with dignity”
bills. New York is no exception – here, three
legislative bills and a lawsuit have been
introduced seeking to make it legal for
terminally ill adults to choose aid in dying.
How can people effectively advocate for legal
change in NYS? Join us for a discussion of
advocacy tools and techniques led by Barbara
Bartoletti, Legislative Director of the League
of Women Voters of NYS, who is a seasoned
expert on lobbying and other forms of
advocacy. Also featured will be Mark Dann,
the New York Regional Campaign Manager
for Compassion and Choices – one of the
leading national organizations working to
improve care and expand choice at the end of
life. The program is free and open to the public.
Further information: info@peoplework.com
How To Self-Publish With
Local Author Lue Cleveland
A sure way to get your book published is
the self-publishing route. One person who took
that route will be here to talk about her
journey: local author Lue Cleveland retired
from her work in the education field and
pursued her lifelong dream of writing a book.
Along the way, she learned a great deal about
the world of self-publishing and she will share
her knowledge and experience with self
publishing in an interactive workshop on
Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 PM. Topics will
include: writing, editing, copyright, ISBN,
barcode, LCCN and a question and answer
session. Lue, a married mother of three sons,
currently resides in Albany and has always
loved and enjoyed writing. Her first book is the
recently-published mystery novel Perception.
She is presently working on her second novel
(currently untitled), which will be a sequel to
Perception.
Book Review:
H Is For Hawk
Our monthly book review is moving to the
evening this month for a review of the surprise
best seller of 2015 – a book that combines
falconry and grief: H Is For Hawk by Helen
Macdonald. The review will be
on Wednesday, June 24, at
6:30 PM. About the book from
the NY Times: “The premise of
her
memoir
is
simple:
Macdonald loses her bearings
after her beloved father’s
sudden death. She retreats
from the human world. She’s a
poet, historian and longtime
falconer, and for complicated
reasons, she seizes upon a strange yet sublime
prescription for what ails her: She will raise and
train a young goshawk, a cur of a bird to some,
notoriously difficult to tame. Bigger, ‘bulkier,
bloodier, deadlier, scarier,’ she says, than other
hawks they are sometimes confused with.” The
book “is good about death, about parents, about
depression, about solitude and about keeping
small cute, dead animals in your freezer to toss
to your hawk. But it is especially good about
class and gender.” (continued on page three)
2015 Photography Contest
Get your photos ready for the annual
Library photography contest coming up in
August. Amateur photographers may submit up
to two framed photos for the 2015 Colonie Library
Photography Contest and Exhibit. Photos will be
judged for their impact, artistry, and technique.
All entries must be framed with a wire
(preferred) or clip for hanging, with the photos
between 8x10 and 11x14 (not counting the
frame), and received at the Library's Information
Desk by 5:00 PM on Friday, July 24th.
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Color for Residential Interiors.........................p. 3
New Computer/Technology Classes................p. 3
Computer/Technology Class Schedule............p. 4
PROGRAMS
1
MONDAY- Hudson Mohawk Bird Club: Bluebird Trail
Management and Research- Interested in maximizing success with
your bluebird boxes? Or just to learn more about bluebirds? In this
program, Kevin Berner will cover his research findings related to
which nest box designs are most effective for attracting bluebirds
and how predation can be minimized at nest boxes. Speaker
Professor Kevin Berner is in the SUNY Cobleskill Fisheries,
Wildlife, and Environmental Science Department, where he has
taught Wildlife Management, Wildlife Techniques, Terrestrial
Ecology, and Natural History of the Vertebrates for 28 years. He has
conducted bluebird research since 1987. Professor Berner was the
Research Chairman for the North American Bluebird Society for a
dozen years and has been on their Nest Box and Education
Committees. At 7:00 PM.
3 WEDNESDAY- Albany Artists Group Exhibit Opening ReceptionThe annual exhibit by one of the oldest art groups in the area will
be on display June 2-29. The public is invited to the reception from
6:00-8:00 PM.
4 THURSDAY- Neal Benoit on The Belmont Stakes- Due to surgery,
Neal Benoit’s first two Triple Crown previews were cancelled;
however, he will be here for a Belmont Stakes preview – complete
with on-screen race and racetrack analyses. Neal’s website
www.gettingoutofthegate.com is dedicated to educating and
entertaining fans of the sport. He has been an avid horseplayer for
35 years and travels regularly to horse racing venues throughout the
United States. Check out the website – you’ll be impressed! The
website not just about wagering. There are all kinds of stories,
articles, profiles, and interviews on handicapping and on the many
people involved in all aspects of the sport. At 7:00 PM.
6 SATURDAY- Capital Region Parrot Society- A special presentation
of a webinar that was originally recorded on December 13, 2014,
and features professional animal trainer Barbara Heidenreich
offering “Solutions for Biting and Aggressive Behavior in
Companion Parrots.” If you are tired of getting bit by your parrot
or are stumped by his or her aggressive behavior, then this is the
program for you! The total run time is about one hour and 45
minutes. After the program, we will have a discussion. The Capital
Region Parrot Society is an all volunteer, not for profit 501c3
organization dedicated to adoption and rescue of parrots and to
providing education on their proper care. For more information
about our organization, please visit our website at:
www.crparrotsociety.org Please join us and learn more about these
beautiful and fascinating creatures! At 1:30 PM.
8 MONDAY- AARP of Colonie--Chapter 2873- The chapter will hold
a Chinese Auction. Bring new of slightly used items for inclusion in
the auction. New members and/or guests are welcome. At 1:00 PM.
8 MONDAY- Mystery/Suspense Book Discussion Group- The group
meets on the second Monday of each month in the Youth Services
Activity Room. This month’s discussion will be Kate Atkinson’s
book Case Histories. Copies of the book are available ahead of time
at the Circulation Desk. At 1:30 PM.
The Friends of the Library gather every second Tuesday of the
month at 6:30 PM in the Youth Services Activity Room for
their regular meeting.
To register for programs requiring reservations
please call the Information Desk at 810-0314 (direct line).
9 TUESDAY- Film Series: American Cinema and WWII with Lenny
Zapala- The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek, a 1944 screwball comedy film
written and directed by Preston Sturges, starring Eddie Bracken and Betty
Hutton, and featuring Diana Lynn, William Demarest and Porter Hall. In
2001, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek was selected for preservation in the
United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being
"culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The film also holds
position #54 on the American Film Institute's 100 Years... 100 Laughs list
of the top 100 funniest films in movie history, and in 2006 was voted by
Premiere one of "The 50 Greatest Comedies Of All Time". At 6:30 PM.
10 WEDNESDAY- Red Cross Blood Drive- Nearly every two seconds
someone in the United States needs blood. The Library will be holding a
blood drive to help boost the regional blood supply. To be eligible to
donate blood, donors must be 17 years of age (16 with a signed Red Cross
parental permission slip), weigh at least 110 pounds and have ID with
them when they donate. Anyone who has received a tattoo has to wait one
year from the date they received the tattoo. For those that have other
questions regarding eligibility, you may call 1-800-RED CROSS. To make
an appointment please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit
www.redcrossblood.org. Remember, every blood donation helps save
three lives! From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
11 THURSDAY- Documentary Film: Love is a Verb- Join the Turkish Cultural
Center of Albany in collaboration with the International Center of the
Capital Region for a screening of the documentary film, Love is a Verb.
This film by Terry Spencer Hesser shines a spotlight on Sufi leader
Fethullah Gulen and the social movement he inspired among Sunni
Muslims in Turkey in the late 1960’s which has since spread across the
globe. For more information, contact the International Center of the
Capital Region at info@iccralbny.org or (518) 708-7608. From 6:00–8:00
PM.
15 MONDAY- Chinese Film/Discussion Series- I-Hsin Wu, Adjunct
Professor of Sociology at Ualbany, is currently hosting a film/discussion
series titled “Introducing Chinese Culture Through Chinese Films.” The
series began last November and concludes this month with the multiaward winning Taiwanese/Japanese film Yi Yi: A One and A Two – written
and directed by Edward Yang, about the emotional struggles of a
businessman and the lives of his middle-class Taiwanese family in Taipei
seen through three generations and from three different perspectives: the
middle-aged father, the young son, and the teenage daughter. At 5:00 PM.
Knitting Group Dates
The knitting group will meet in the Youth Services Activity Room
on Fridays, June 12 & 26, from 2:00-4:00 PM. For further information
contact Cindy Kinch-Kemp at 783-9382 or cmkinch@aol.com .
AARP Driving Classes
Thursday & Friday, June 18 & 19, from 1:00-4:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday, August 18 & 20, from 1:00-4:00 PM
Call the Library Information Desk at 810-0314 for reservations.
Attendance is required at both sessions. There is a $20 AARP
member/ $25 non-member materials fee payable to AARP. Class
size is limited and advance registration is required.
For information on other classes, please call Pat Latimer at 463-5221.
Certain services and programs are adaptable to people with disabilities, upon request.
Please contact our Outreach Librarian at 458-9274 to discuss your accessibility needs.
16 TUESDAY- Fresh Air Fund New Host Orientation- Families
hosting a New York City child for the first time will learn details
about the Fresh Air Fund and what to expect during their hosting
experience. Each summer, the Fresh Air Fund matches thousands
of New York City children with volunteer host families. These visits
provide unforgettable summer experiences for everyone involved.
At 6:30 PM.
16 TUESDAY- Colonie Tuesday Night Live Poets' Corner- Local poets
and writers of all ages are invited to present six to ten minutes of
their original work at this open reading forum. Hosted by William
Robert Foltin (785-1252). At 7:00 PM. (ESL Room)
17 WEDNESDAY- Pre-Planning Cemetery Services- An introduction
to pre-planning for your family’s cemetery needs presented by Joe
Mazmanian from Memory Gardens Memorial Park and Cemetery.
The step-by-step educational program includes history, rules,
regulations, current laws, and burial options for you and your
family. Reservations are required. At 6:00 PM.
18 THURSDAY- How to Self-Publish with Local Author Lue
Cleveland- At 6:30 PM. (see story page one)
20 SATURDAY- People to People Student Ambassadors- From 9:30
AM-12:30 PM.
22
MONDAY- Maximize Your Social Security Benefits- Make sure
you are aware of the few key decisions that can make a big
difference in the amount of your Social Security benefit. Attend our
workshop and learn strategies for maximizing your benefit, tax
planning and supplementing your retirement income. The session
will cover key Social Security benefit decisions and simple steps
that can help maximize your benefit. Join us before your make
landmark decisions that may not be able to be reversed. Presented
by Frank Finch, Principal of Life Stages Financial Group.
Reservations are required. From 6:15-7:45 PM.
23 TUESDAY- An Introduction to Mindfulness: What's All the
Buzz?- Have you been struck by the recent wave of news stories,
articles, and use of the word "mindfulness" in the media? Large
corporations, hospitals, and schools have introduced mindfulness
into their environments and the research on the positive outcomes
is ever-growing. With thousands of books, videos, websites, and
device applications, how does one choose a place to start? As a
psychologist with over a decade of teaching mindfulness to
individuals and groups, Dr. Erika Frances has found a practical way
to introduce the basic elements of mindfulness and offer real-life
strategies that fit into today's busy world. Join Dr. Frances in
learning how to make the time in your schedule to slow down for a
moment while feeling more connected with the world around you.
Discover what all the buzz is about! Reservations are required. At
6:00 PM.
24 WEDNESDAY- Book Review- H Is For Hawk by Helen Macdonald
will be reviewed by Richele Ford. At 6:30 PM. (see story page one)
25 THURSDAY- Color for Residential Interiors- For most people,
choosing paint colors can be overwhelming. Not only is it necessary
to take the room’s furnishings into consideration, but paint finish,
adjacent room color, sight lines, architecture and light sources all
play an important role in making an informed choice. This 60
minute talk (plus Q & A) is comprised of a Powerpoint lecture
including over 50 examples of how and how not to use color. The
talk combines both the science and art of proper color application
and an exploration of the profound emotional, psychological and
physiological effects that color has on all of us. Amy Krane,
Architectural Color Consultant and founder of Amy Krane Color,
is trained by the International Association of Color
Consultant/Designers of North America and was selected as “Best
of HOUZZ 2014 + 2015”, the home decorating website with over 25
million monthly users. She is a regular contributor on Upstater.com and
was featured recently in Hudson Valley Magazine and Home Depot’s
in-house magazine, InPaint. Reservations are required. At 5:45 PM.
27 SATURDAY- Capital District Genealogical Society: Italian
Americans and Their Rich Legacy- Speaker Professor Philip DiNovo,
Officer and Founder of the American Italian Heritage Association and
Museum, located on Central Ave., Albany, will talk about the material
at the museum. The speaker/program begins at 1:00 PM followed by
the Computer Group at 2:30 PM.
30 TUESDAY- Death With Dignity in NYS: How Can You Make a
Difference?- At 12:15 PM. (see story page one)
30 TUESDAY- Fiction Book Discussion Group- The group meets on the
last Tuesday of the month, September-June (off in December) in the
Youth Services Activity Room. To join or for information, contact:
Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org. At 7:00 PM.
H is for Hawk continued
Our reviewer will be Richele Ford, and she writes: “I have been a
falconer for 15 years and have flown red-tailed hawks, harris hawks, and
a kestrel. I also have an Education Permit from both NYS and the federal
government. This allows me to give Birds of Prey educational
programs. For those programs I work with a great horn owl, a barred
owl, a barn owl, and a screech owl along with any birds that I have on
my falconry license. I give programs at many locations in the capital area
and at many State Parks throughout the year. I live with my husband of
30 years who is also a falconer. I have two adult sons who have, over the
years, helped out with our birds.”
Friends of the Library News
Summer has come and with it the Friends of the Library Book
Nook at the Crossings. We will be there every Saturday until September
12. Do stop and visit. Remember, all hardcover books are $1,
paperbacks are $.50, and children’s books are also $.50. We continue to
accept donations of books. There is a continuing need for children’s
books.
All proceeds from all Friends events are used to help the library
obtain equipment, furniture and material it might not otherwise be able
to afford.
We hope to see you at all our events, and remember the Friends
meet the second Tuesday of the month in the Youth Activity Room. All
are welcome!
New Computer/Technology Classes
Finding and Using Freely Available Legal Resources on the Internet:
Tuesday, June 2 @ 7:00 PM Want to learn more about finding legal
forms, filing a court claim or action, getting attorney assistance,
alternatives to court, where to find cases, statutes, rules and legislation
on the web? This class provides information on all the above (focused on
NYS law) plus an overview of the NYS legal system. Reservations are
required; call 810-0314. (Intermediate)
Using our Transparent Language Software to Learn a New Language:
Thursday, June 11 @ 7:00 PM Want to learn the basics of a new language
for interpersonal communication, travel or just for fun? The library
provides Transparent Language software, an Internet-based program
that teaches basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for 80
foreign languages and 24 native language ESL programs. This service is
limited to Colonie library card holders. This class provides an overview
of the software to help you start using it and learning right now!
Reservations are required; call 810-0314. (Intermediate)
Computer/Technology Classes... Registration is required for all classes; call 810-0314
All classes will meet in the Training/Conference Room (unless otherwise noted). Prior registration is required; call or visit the Information Desk.
Skill Level Legend... Level is indicated by each class description.
Beginner: No prior knowledge or experience required.
Intermediate: Proficiency with the mouse and keyboard, basic Internet browsing, and familiarity with Windows recommended.
Advanced: Confident computer proficiency recommended.
Introduction to Computers: One on One (Beginner)
Schedule an hour with a librarian. Depending on your skills
we can focus on whatever basic skills you want. Thursday,
June 11 at 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM
Facebook For Beginners: Tuesday, June 9 @ 7:00 PM In this
Social Media Lecture, you will learn basic survival tools for
navigating the hazards and joys of Facebook. Designed for
those library patrons who have already created or are thinking
of creating a Facebook account. (Beginner w/Internet)
Presenting Through PowerPoint: Saturday, June 20, 10:0011:30 AM This class will give an introduction to Microsoft
PowerPoint, a program designed for creating presentations.
Learn how to create a simple presentation, create and edit
slides, insert pictures, apply designs, and run the slide show.
(Beginner w/MS Office)
Buying and Selling Online: eBay, Craig's List and Amazon:
Saturday, June 6 @ 10:00 AM or Tuesday, June 16 @ 7:00 PM
(ESL Room) Discover the differences between direct buy sites
and auction style sites, understand the best practices for
protecting personal information, and learn the benefits of
buying and selling online. (Beginner w/Internet)
One on One Computer Help (Beginner through Advanced)
Bring your computer questions for a half hour of hands-on
learning with a technology expert. Possible topics: Internet
and social media, email, Mac and Windows operating systems, MS Office, file management, digital photo editing and
cameras, apps, ebook readers, tablets, and more. Dates:
Friday, June 5, from 2:00-4:00 PM, Monday, June 8, from 10:30
AM-12:30 PM; Friday, June 12, from 2:00-4:00 PM; Thursday,
June 25, from 3:00-5:00 PM
Overdrive Downloadable Audiobooks: By appointment; call
the Information Desk Do you have an Ipod/MP3 Player/
Smartphone/PC and enjoy audiobooks? Learn the basics of
downloading free audiobooks from our Overdrive digital
service. Please feel free to bring your device into class.
(Beginner)
iPad Clinic: Monday, June 1, from 2:00–4:00 PM
Kindle Clinic: Monday, June 8, from 2:00–4:00 PM
Android Clinic: Monday, June 15, from 2:00–4:00 PM
Nook Clinic: By appointment; call the Information Desk
Do you have an E-reader/tablet and need to learn how to use
it? These clinics will teach you the basics of using your
device, as well as how to download free ebooks from the
library’s digital catalog. Please feel free to bring your device.
(Beginner)
Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics I: Thursday, June 18 @ 6:00 PM
This class will explore the basic features of Excel. Students
will learn how to create a worksheet, perform simple
calculations, and enter basic data. Students should be
familiar with the Windows environment, the keyboard and
be able to use a mouse. (Intermediate)
Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics II: Thursday, June 25 @ 6:00
PM This class is designed for library patrons who have
completed the Introduction to Excel class or are already
familiar with the basics of entering and manipulating data in
an Excel worksheet. Topics such as graphs, charts, advanced
formulas, and data manipulation will be explored.
(Intermediate)
Advanced Excel 2010--Charts/Graphing, Data Analysis,
Statistics: Thursday, June 4 @ 7:00 PM This is an advanced
class designed for individuals who have a solid
understanding of Excel and who are looking to use it for
data analysis purposes. The class will cover how to create
charts/graphs, use pivot tables for analysis, common
statistical functions and Excel's free downloadable analysis
add-in, Powerpivot. (Advanced w/strong Excel skills)
Microsoft Access 2010 Beginning/Intermediate Class: No
class this month; call for waiting list This is a two-part class
teaching the basics of Microsoft Access 2010 databases. In
class one, database fundamentals, creating tables and
relationships, importing/exporting data will be covered. In
class two, creating forms, queries and reports (pending time
available) will be covered. (Intermediate w/Excel)
Windows 8/8.1 Clinic: Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 AMNoon Learn how to get the most out of the new Windows
interface, customize your home screen, navigate with a
mouse or touch, access settings, and install apps. Bring your
laptop or tablet to class to obtain hands on experience, or
watch demonstrations that will prepare you to use your
desktop at home. Bonus: learn how to stream videos and
download free digital library content using the Overdrive
app. (Beginner)
File Management Workshop: Organizing Files and
Photos: Thursday, June 18, from 2:00-4:00 PM Is your
computer a chaotic jumble of digital photos, music,
documents, and other files? Learn how to cut through the
clutter with Windows File Explorer. We will explore file
management principles and practice moving, renaming,
sorting, and organizing files and folders. (Intermediate)
Career Help
Intro to Screen Casting: Monday, June 22, from 2:00-4:00 PM
Learn how to connect your laptop, iPad, tablet, and/or
smartphone to your tv to watch videos on the big screen. See
the Apple TV, Chromecast, and HDMI cables in action,
learn common ways to connect devices, and find out how to
watch movies for free through the library. (Intermediate)
Call the Information Desk to schedule help with a resume,
prepare for an interview or fill out an online job application.
Information Desk 810-0314.
careers@colonielibrary.org
Registration is required; call 810-0314
(See page three for new classes on Transparent Language
Software and Legal Resources)