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Middle School Book Club: The Worst Class Trip Ever

For grades 6-8
2023-11-21 18:30:00 2023-11-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Middle School Book Club: The Worst Class Trip Ever Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C

Tuesday, November 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-21 18:30:00 2023-11-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Middle School Book Club: The Worst Class Trip Ever Join us for our informal hang-out, discussion of The Worst Class Trip Ever by Dave Barry, and craft activity! Light refreshments will be served. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C

Program Room C

Join us for our informal hang-out, discussion of The Worst Class Trip Ever by Dave Barry, and craft activity! Light refreshments will be served.

Please register using the name of the teen participating, not the parent/guardian. We encourage parents to drop off teens and browse the Library while waiting. 

All programs are subject to change based on weather and safety guidelines. 

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AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Reading |

TAGS: | YS1218 |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius
Hours
Mon, Nov 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library provides a wide range of materials, programs, and services to the residents of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. We are a member of the Southern Adirondack Library System. Our mission is to nurture and foster community connections by providing the space and resources for patrons to be educated, entertained, and enriched. Our vision is to be at the heart of our community. The go-to place to meet, learn, and do. 

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Sat, Dec 02, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Library
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Teen Gingerbread House Hunt - For grades 6-12
Sun, Dec 03, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Main Floor
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This month, pick up a scavenger sheet in the Teen Place, then search for the gingerbread houses hidden around the 1st floor of the Library. Visit the Ask Desk for a small prize if you find them all!
Family Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge - Recommended for ages 12+
Mon, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
A two-hour Jigsaw Puzzle... more
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Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
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Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Dec 05, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
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, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
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, Dec 05, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
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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Tue, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - YS Virtual Room
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ELL Conversation Group
Wed, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Emojis, GIFs, and more! - Presentation
Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Learn how to use emojis, GIFs, and more to quickly say what you mean!
Preschool Story Time & Craft - For ages 3-5, with an adult
Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Wed, Dec 06, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Wed, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for an informative hour... more
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ZOOM: Web Tools Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Live Tech-Talk Webinar
Wed, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Wed, Dec 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Smartphone Q&A
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VolunTEEN: Advisory Program (VTAP) - For grades 6-12
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Mysteries & More Book Group - The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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First-time participants are always welcome!
Battle of the Books Meeting - For grades 4 and 5
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Registration is now closed
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Wed, Dec 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Mini Gingerbread House Make & Sip - For Adults & Teens 12+
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for a festive... more
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
This class will cover basic... more
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Registration is now closed
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Thu, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
This class will cover basic... more
This class will cover basic computer skills including computer parts, internet usage, websites, safety and privacy and email.
Registration is now closed
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Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
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Thu, Dec 14, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
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Fri, Dec 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Book-to-Movie - The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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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
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
'Tis the season for hilarity! ... more
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