November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and the library is the perfect place to get your creative juices flowing, offering everything you need to settle in and write.
Check in at the information desk each time you come in to work on your novel, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a prize at month’s end.
Write on!
GPL Adventures
Kids in grades three through five are invited to join us for after-school fun on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. with GPL Adventures: Pipe Cleaner Ninjas and Dancers.
Get creative and craft your own ninjas, dancers, superheroes, and princesses out of pipe cleaners that travel well in backpacks.
Take them on adventures or give them as gifts.
Please register online, by phone or in person.
Medicare open enrollment
Open enrollment season for Medicare runs until Dec. 7, so this is the ideal time to get all your questions answered.
On Friday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m., Janet Kiffney, a certified Medicare Counselor with HIICAP (New York State’s Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program), will present an unbiased and comprehensive overview, including: Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D; what Medicare covers; expected contribution; and prescription coverage, followed by a Q&A session.
This free presentation is sponsored by the New York State Office for the Aging and the Albany County Department for Aging. Please register online, by phone or in person.
Saturday STEAM
Take a dive into the world of STEAM, immersing grades K through four in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math with hands-on activities!
On Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m., we’ll roll up our sleeves for interactive art projects such as painting with shaving cream and drawing with magic milk, while exploring the connections between art and science.
Please register online, by phone or in person.
Holiday hours
Please note: the library will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov. 28.
Board Game Cafe
Teens and adults: join us on Friday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. as we get cozy with tempting treats, hot cocoa, and entertaining board games.
Local board game café Bard and Baker will be on hand to serve up snacks and share a selection of sensational games.
Whether you favor tried-and-true favorites or are hankering to try out some newer options, settle in for fun!
Please register online, by phone or in person.
— Luanne Nicholson
