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Online mags
Did you know the library offers free digital access to 60 magazines 24 hours a day, seven days a week?
Visit libr.info/flipster and log in with your library card on any computer, or download the Flipster app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices to read on your mobile devices.
With access to both current issues and years of back issues to popular titles like People, The New Yorker, Forbes, Real Simple, Entertainment Weekly, Wired, and Cooking Light, we’ve got a checkout for every interest.
Not sure if digital magazines are the right format for you? Give it a try — you have nothing to lose. You might find that the unique benefits of digital magazines win you over — including the ability to make text much larger than in print with magnification; distraction free reading with “Text Mode” in the mobile apps; and viewing beautiful layouts, graphics, and photos on the bright screens of your devices.
Need help getting started with Flipster? Call the Information Desk at (518) 810-0314 to make a one on one help with a friendly library tech expert. We’ll have you up in running in a few short minutes.
Wednesday, June 13
Thinking of Downsizing Your Home?
Is your home too big? Are you an empty nester? Come to this downsizing seminar and get all your questions answered from experienced Howard Hanna Agents Philomena Prinzo & Brian Walters. Seminar starts at 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 14
Crafternoons: Easy Coloring Page Suncatcher
We’re mashing up adult coloring and crafting into one fun, easy going class. Enjoy some coloring time and then construct your own trio of suncatchers from of the results.
This craft is not messy. All supplies are provided. Registration is required: online or call (518) 810-0314. Event starts at 2 p.m.
Hearing Aids of the Future
Do you or someone you know have trouble hearing? All are welcome to attend a panel presentation, hosted by the Hearing Loss Association of America Albany Chapter at 5:30 p.m.
Four area audiologists, Lilith Brodsky, Kate Kawola, Christine Raffo, and Debra Trees will discuss new technologies in hearing instruments being used today and in the pipeline. The meeting will be accessible to people with hearing loss with loop and captioning technologies. Light refreshments will be served.
Fiber Club Update
Evening Sessions: Monday, June 11 and July 9, (no meeting Aug. 6) at 6 p.m.
Day Sessions: Monday, June 25, July 23, and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.
Crochet, knit, quilt, embroider, felt — whatever your fiber based passion, come hang out and learn from others at Fiber Club.
Just getting started? No problem. Free hooks, needles, and hoops are available to borrow, and we have an enormous selection of yarn to choose from.
Special Note for current members: please mark your calendars with the new dates listed above. We’ve adjusted our schedule to slightly increase the number of meetings per year, and both day and evening groups will now meet on Mondays.
Joe Nash
Colonie Library