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Movie: WIZARD OF OZ

Two Towns One Book Kick-off Event
2022-01-23 14:00:00 2022-01-23 16:00:00 America/New_York Movie: WIZARD OF OZ Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Sunday, January 23
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Program Room A-B

Come watch The Wizard of Oz and hear about our TTOB Events for this year. We will be reading FINDING DOROTHY by Elizabeth Letts.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Friends of the Library |

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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
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Alex Gutelius
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Library
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Kids, teens and adults can turn in their Summer Reading sheets between August 1-31.
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Music & Motion - For ages 0-6, with an adult
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Experience all the fun that... more
Experience all the fun that music and motion can bring! Enjoy a variety of music, dancing, and other interactive movement activities to share with your child.
Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
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Fuel Up with Breakfast: Make Your Own Omelet - For grades 6-12
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Learn about healthy food and... more
Learn about healthy food and cooking! Have fun making your own omelet with Brenna Kavakos from Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension.
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Writer Workshop & Pizza Making - For grades 3-5
Mon, Aug 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Discuss the book writing... more
Discuss the book writing process and then make your own mini-pizza!
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Old as a Dinosaur? Dig Up New Reads with Libby - Libby Basics
Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Feeling as old as a dinosaur?... more
Feeling as old as a dinosaur? Come and learn something new--how to use the library's free resources to access ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
VolunTEENs: Book Displays - For grades 6-12
Mon, Aug 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
Help change monthly book... more
Help change monthly book display in the Teen Place and choose your own favorite books for the VolunTeen Favorites book display. Attendees will earn one hour of volunteer credit for participating.
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Unearth New Libraries for Your Libby App
Mon, Aug 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Come learn how to get the most... more
Come learn how to get the most out of Libby. This is an intermediate program and is intended for patrons who actively use Libby or have already taken Libby Basics.
Teen Craft Corner: Rock Painting - For grades 6-12
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
Work on this fun craft when you... more
Work on this fun craft when you visit the Teen Place.
Virtual Author Talk: Julia Child's Kitchen--Paula J. Johnson - Live webinar
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Live Webinar - Live Webinar
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Enjoy talks from bestselling authors/thought leaders. This week, Paula J. Johnson will discuss The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.
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Tuesday Crafternoon: Hieroglyph Clay Tablets - For grades K-5, with an adult
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for a fun afternoon of... more
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting from a variety of materials!
Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
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Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
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Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Aug 04, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
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Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
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Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Aug 04, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
Teen Book Club: The Cousins - For grades 6-12
Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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ELL Conversation Group
Tue, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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Tue, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Board of Trustees Public... more
Board of Trustees Public Relations Committee Meeting
ELL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Casual conversation for new and... more
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Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-D
A museum-quality exhibition... more
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ZOOM - ZOOM
Scammers are getting... more
Scammers are getting smarter--but so can you!Discover simple everyday habits and tools that help keep your identity, money, and devices safer.
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Inspiration Place: Fabric Collage
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Join us for an evening of... more
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Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Grammar Focus
Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Classes will focus on grammar... more
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Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
Bring a chair or blanket,... more
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Genealogy Assistance
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Local History Room
Lisa Dougherty, a skilled... more
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Thu, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Paint Your Partner
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Try your hand--and... more
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Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Travel back hundreds of... more
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Teen Puzzle Party - For grades 6-12
Thu, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Fri, Aug 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room
This six-week series... more
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Pokémon Party! - Ages 8-14
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B ,Program Room C-D
Calling all Trainers! Join us... more
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Clifton Park & Halfmoon Parks - Clifton Park and Halfmoon Parks
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Concert: The Hammerhead Horns
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
Join us for an afternoon of... more
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Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
Bring a chair or blanket,... more
Bring a chair or blanket, sunscreen, your hat, a water bottle, and come to the Library for an outdoor story time on the Back Lawn!
Coding with ScratchJr - For grades 1-2
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 11:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Through hands-on games and... more
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Coding with Ozobot Evo - For grades 3-5
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Discover the fun of robotics... more
Discover the fun of robotics and coding with Ozobot Evo! These mini robots read and respond to coded instructions drawn on paper, making learning interactive and exciting for young minds.
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Teen Paint & Sip - For grades 6-12
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Come paint and sip to lofi... more
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Story Time on the Road: Halfmoon Town Park - For all ages, with an adult
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Halfmoon Town Park Playground
Join us for this outdoor story... more
Join us for this outdoor story time at the Halfmoon Town Park near the playground.
Coding with ScratchJr - For grades 1-2
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Through hands-on games and... more
Through hands-on games and activities, this program introduces key coding concepts to students as they learn to code with ScratchJr.
Coding with Ozobot Evo - For grades 3-5
Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Discover the fun of robotics... more
Discover the fun of robotics and coding with Ozobot Evo! These mini robots read and respond to coded instructions drawn on paper, making learning interactive and exciting for young minds.
This event is full
Tuesday Crafternoon: Painted Rock Pets - For grades K-5, with an adult
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for a fun afternoon of... more
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting from a variety of materials!
Crafty Adults: DIY Dino Night
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Celebrate the 2026 Summer... more
Celebrate the 2026 Summer Reading theme with a fun dinosaur-inspired craft night for adults.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 4 2026 at 9:00am
ELL Conversation Group
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Casual conversation for new and... more
Casual conversation for new and existing ELL students. We will practice our English listening and speaking skills and have fun!
Guided Nature Walk: Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve
Wed, Aug 12, 9:00am - 10:30am
- Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve
Join us for a guided nature... more
Join us for a guided nature walk at Clifton Park's Vischer Ferry Historic and Nature Preserve.
ELL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Casual conversation for new and... more
Casual conversation for new and existing ELL students. We will practice our English listening and speaking skills and have fun!
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Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
Get ready to have some wacky... more
Get ready to have some wacky outdoor fun at this drop-in program!
Coding with ScratchJr - For grades 1-2
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Through hands-on games and... more
Through hands-on games and activities, this program introduces key coding concepts to students as they learn to code with ScratchJr.
All Abilities Art Club
Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Study Area
Join us for an open... more
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Coding with Ozobot Evo - For grades 3-5
Wed, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Discover the fun of robotics... more
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This event is full
Live Raptors: Birds of Prey - For all ages, with an adult
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
Join us as we welcome live... more
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Live Raptors: Birds of Prey - For all ages, with an adult
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
Join us as we welcome live... more
Join us as we welcome live birds to the Library! Learn about their behaviors, adaptations, and the different habitat challenges they face.
Book Bedazzling - For grades 6-12
Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Wed, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
Whether it’s in a notebook,... more
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Wed, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
Bring a chair or blanket,... more
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Registration is now closed
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
The Children's Museum of... more
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
This guided vision board... more
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Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Learn how to use the library's... more
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
Join us as we explore hidden... more
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Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room,Library Back Lawn
Join us for a fun program... more
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Join us for stories, songs, and... more
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