Archive for April, 2010

And the Winner is….

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Us! That’s right folks, the library’s entry in Dutton Books Get Caught Reading Twitter contest was chosen at random as the winner! We will receive a Flip videocam and a signed copy of Harlan Coben’s latest thriller, Caught.  As they say on This Week in Baseball, “How about that”!

New Advanced Search Function

Monday, April 26th, 2010

We have added the ability to search by Collection to the Advanced Search screen of the on-line Polaris catalog. So if you are looking for authors or titles in the Mystery or Romance collections for example, your searches will be easier and more accurate.  We’re excited and we think you will be also!

Purchase Pancakes to Help Preserve History

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Once again the Waterford Historical Museum is holding it’s very popular Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday April 25th.  All details can be found at their website. They have some wonderful exhibits planned for this year,  so your support is vital.

Spring Golf Clinic

Monday, April 19th, 2010

The library will once again play host to a Spring Golf Clinic on Thursday April 22, beginning at 6:30pm. John Peterson, PGA Pro from Eagle Crest Golf Club, will be on hand to share tips and know-how, sure to help you shave a few strokes off your game this season.  Door prizes include a round of golf with carts at Eagle Crest! Seating is limited, so please submit a comment here or call 237-0891 to register.

No Lie, George Washington a Library Scofflaw!

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

According to this New York Daily News article, our first president George Washington apparently neglected to return some library books, from 1792!

Workshop Postponed

Friday, April 16th, 2010

The second session of our Computer & Internet Security Workshop, scheduled for tomorrow morning at 11am will not take place. We hope to reschedule it in the near future.

Garden Thugs Begone!

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Will be your rallying cry after attending Kerry Mendez’s program here tomorrow beginning at Noon. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Kerry is the owner of Perennially Yours, a local garden design firm. Kerry’s presentations are always informative and entertaining. We anticipate a capacity crowd, so please plan accordingly.

“Hey, Let’s be careful out there”

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Wise words from the acclaimed television series Hill Street Blues. And we are offering two opportunities to learn how to be careful on the internet. Tonite at 6:30pm and Saturday April 17th at 11am, Christine Connell will be here to talk about how to keep your computer secure and your internet use safe. Both workshops are free.

Spring Break Programs!

Monday, April 5th, 2010

April 6th @ 2:30- Saratoga County k-9 Visit with Deputy Petrie- Dept. Petrie from the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department will be bringing a k-9 unit to the library, and talking about how they help in law enforcement.

Apil 7th @ 2:00- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel-

Rated PG, run-time:88min., Popcorn and Juice provided

April 8th @ 3:00- Fire Safety Program-

The Kavanaugh Hook and Ladder Company will be here to talk about fire safety. They will be bringing two fire trucks with them!

Call Liz @ 237-0891 with any questions

Library Closed for Easter Holiday

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

The library will be closed this Sunday April 4th in observance of Easter. Otherwise normal hours will be in force for the weekend, meaning we will be open Friday until 5pm and Saturday from 9am-3pm.