Capital District Genealogical Society
Saturday, Feb. 23
Do you have old family photographs, letters, diaries, or other precious items that you would like to preserve? This presentation will discuss how to properly preserve your family’s important documents and photos. It will also provide tips on how to store, display, label, and handle these materials. Preserving these materials will assist family members, now or in the future, to retrace and reconstruct your family history.
Program begins at 1 p.m.
Free Movie Monday: “Crazy Rich Asians”
Monday, Feb. 25
Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. She’s also surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse — Nick’s disapproving mother.
Rated: PG-13, Runtime: 120 minutes. Registration is required: online or call 518-810-0314.
Show starts at 2 p.m.
TED Talk Discussion
Thursday, Feb. 28
No time to read a book club selection, but enjoy discussing ideas and stories? Our TED talk discussion series is for you. We’ll watch one or more short TED talks, then discuss. This month’s theme: The Power of Vulnerability. Registration is required: online or call 518-810-0314.
Program starts at 6:30 p.m. Join the March Bingo Challenge
Shake off the cabin fever and try a little something new with a fun reading and activity challenge. Adults aged 18 and older are invited to pick up a March Bingo Packet from our Info Desk, or print one out from the library website, libr.info/mbc, anytime before or during the month of March.
Each week features a new bingo sheet with 24 different inspiring activity squares to get you reading, trying out new experiences, exploring the library’s resources, and meeting new people. Complete five squares in a row to earn a raffle ticket. You can also submit a book, movie, or music review, or join us for one of many fun events to earn even more tickets; book review sheets are included in the packet, or submit online at libr.info/review.
Prizes include themed gift baskets, books, and restaurant gift cards.
Questions? Call the Info Desk at 518-810-0314.
Joe Nash
Colonie Library
