Light Up the Rail Trail
Come wearing your brightest, most reflective, and light-up gear at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, to be seen while strolling or rolling along the rail trail! The Light Up the Rail Trail event is organized by the Voorheesville Running and Cycling Club and is family friendly. The goal of the event is to promote pedestrian and cycling safety, especially at night, and to have FUN!. Decorate yourself and your walking stick, bike, scooter, stroller, or skateboard with lights, glow-in-the-dark accessories, and or battery operated lights. Be a part of a colorful parade! Please keep your four-legged family members at home. More information can be found at vrcclub.org . All ages. No registration required. Raindate is Saturday, Oct. 21.
Halloween Costume Swap
Beginning October 1, the library will begin accepting donations of clean, gently worn Halloween costumes. On Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., we will host a costume swap. It will be first come, first served, no sizes or styles are guaranteed.
The Great Give Back
From Sunday, October 1 through Tuesday, October 31, the library will be partnering with Karie Jean’s Closet to support the Capital City Rescue Mission. We will be collecting personal care items as part of The Great Give Back. Some examples of needed items would be regular size and travel size shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and feminine hygiene products.
Family Yoga
Join yoga instructor Tommie Burch, at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, for a fun and joyful class that provides an opportunity for bonding with family while sharing the health and well being that yoga brings! This class will explore standing and seated poses, sun salutations, breath-work, relaxation techniques, and partner poses and end with a calm book reading. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. For ages 3 – 7 with caregiver. Please register.
