Historical Society
Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m.
The Historical Society of the Town of Colonie presents first-hand accounts of Albany survivors of the Titanic.
One survivor of the Sinking of the Titanic was Albany Native Gilbert Tucker. He was returning to Albany with three women, Lilly Potter, her daughter Olive, and Olive’s college roommate Margaret Hayes.
Arthur John Bright was an engineer and lookout on the Titanic. Bright commanded Inflatable Lifeboat D, the last lifeboat to leave the Titanic.
Bright and Tucker are both buried in Albany Rural Cemetery. And, all four left first-hand accounts. They are substantially different than anything you have ever heard before.
Presented by Peter J. Hess.
Crafternoons & Crafts after Dark
Wednesday, Nov. 20,
at 2 p.m. or 6 p.m.
(Choose one)
Join us to create a festive fabric pumpkin. We will create this by wrapping fabric over a roll of toilet paper and adding a stem tied with a ribbon. This craft is not messy. For adults 18-plus. Registration is required: online or call 518-810-0314.
Cookbook Club
Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner what are your favorite foods for the holiday? Please join us for Cookbook Club and bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish and a serving utensil. Registration is required: online or call 518-810-0314.
Dress Warm
For your comfort while attending programs, please prepare for variances in temperature in the Stedman Room by bringing a sweater or jacket with you.
Pay fines online
Kept a book or DVD out too long? You can always stop by the checkout desk to pay your overdue fine – but a recent upgrade to our software lets you now pay online.
To access this feature, log into your library account (visit www.colonielibrary.org and click the “My Account” button on the left). Then click on “Fines/Fees” on the left and click the “Pay Online” button. This will allow you to pay with PayPal or a credit card.
Please note, there is a minimum payment amount. Please also visit the checkout desk if you have any questions about this new option, or give us a ring at 518-810-0319.
Joe Nash
Colonie Library
