Mechanicville Library Celebrates 50 Years – by Sandy McBride

The Mechanicville District Public Library celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday with a gathering in the Angelo and Jake De Crescente Reading Room at the library.  Trustee Tom Golden introduced Congressman Paul Tonko of the 20th Congressional District who presented a Proclamation from the House of Representatives congratulating the library on reaching this milestone.

Article in the 06-23 Express.

The Express Newspaper June 2, 2016

Claire Haizlip Honored by Stillwater Library – by Sandy McBride

Friends, neighbors, colleagues and family gathered last Saturday at the Fellowship Hall at Stillwater United Church to wish Claire Haizlip a fond farewell.  The Stillwater Library, on whose board of directors Claire has served since 1994, hosted the event, complete with a beautiful cake and refreshments.  After living in Stillwater for more than 75 years, Claire will be moving to Canandaigua to be nearer to her son William.

Article in the May 5 edition.

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library to Present Real Talk: Heroin

 

Clifton Park, NY – On Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30pm, the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library will present Real Talk: Heroin, a panel discussion facilitated by CAPteens, teen volunteers with CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services. This important discussion will feature a panel scheduled to include former addicts, a parent who lost a child to a heroin overdose and a representative from the New York State Police, who will be interviewed by local high school students.  A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion.  This program is presented in partnership with CAPTAIN, The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council, Shenendehowa Central Schools and the Library.

According the to the Center for Disease Control, the rate of deaths involving heroin overdose has nearly tripled since 2010, with overdoses doubling in 15 to 24 year olds from 2008 to 2012.  “Heroin use is a growing epidemic and sadly, it’s happening right in our own backyard,” says Lou An Stewart, Head of Adult Services at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library.  “It was important to address this issue and bring this program to our community. We hope it will help start the discussion between families and their children.”

Additionally, representatives from local community organizations will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about this growing epidemic.  Scheduled to be in attendance are: The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council, Shenendehowa S.A.D.D. Club, CAPteens, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Emergency Corps, Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center, St. Peter’s Hospital Addiction Recovery Center, Recovery Advocacy, NAR-ANON Family Groups, Saratoga County Youth Bureau and Saratoga County Drug Treatment Court.

The Library is committed to working with Shenendehowa Central School District and CAPTAIN in an effort to educate the community about this crisis and other important issues.  For more information, please contact Lou Ann Stewart at 371-8622.

 

Sunday Nov. 8 at 2:00 pm “Home of the Brave”

On Sunday November 8th at 2:00pm, the Waterford Public Library welcomes the Lost Radio Rounders, for a program called "Home of the Brave : Songs of Soldiers and Sailors" This program features patriotic songs from the Revolutionary War to WWII, honoring our nation's defenders. Admission is free and seating is limited. Please contact the library at 237-0891 for directions or other info.

 

social Security Workshop Coming to Stillwater Library – J. Dugan

The Stillwater Free Library will hold a special presentation, “Making the Most of Social Security” on Wednesday, September 30 at 6pm. This registration required educational presentation will be put on by David Massaroni and John Kalil, professional Financial Planners with MetLife.

The entire article is in the Sept. 24th edition.

The Express Newspaper September 24, 2015