CLIFTON PARK Meet. Learn. Do. Programs For Everyone! HALFMOON PUBLIC LIBRARY March/April 2019

OPENING DAY-APRIL 19, 1969 You are cordially invited to the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Friday, April 19 10:30 am

With Big Fez & the Surfmatics Concert, cake, and presentation to our community partners. All ages welcome!

Have You Got a Golden Ticket?

Beginning April 19, look for golden tickets hidden in adult, teen, and children’s books. Find one and you win a prize! In honor of our Golden Anniversary, there are 50 tickets just waiting to be found!

THE LIBRARY TODAY

475 Moe Road 518-371-8622 www.cphlibrary.org Clifton Park, NY 12065

From Alex Gutelius, Director

Fifty years ago the Shenendehowa Free Library was opening its doors for the very first time. While the country was experiencing both turmoil and triumph, a little bit of peace could be found behind the Library doors and comfort enjoyed in the escape of fiction, fantasies, mysteries, and romance novels. On April 19, we will celebrate this momentous occasion with a day of festivities, including a family concert featuring Big Fez and the Surfmatics, recognition of some of our community partners, and a reception. All are welcome to join us for this special event.

We have several upcoming events to help celebrate our 50th anniversary. Early in March we will host the very popular mystery writer Louise Penny, thanks to the continued support and generosity of the CPH Friends of the Library. In addition to our April 19th celebration, we will be marking our golden anniversary with golden tickets. There are 50 tickets hidden in adult, teen, and children’s books throughout the Library that can be redeemed for prizes. The 50 Book Challenge continues... keep reading throughout the year to collect prizes and for the chance to win a grand prize. The Library will once again host a Harry Potter day this April—always a favorite among wizards and muggles alike! Finally, be sure to check out our 2nd floor art gallery in April for a look back at some of the fun and exciting moments in the history of the Library. Keep an eye out for more celebratory events throughout the year.

One of the strengths of the Library has been our continued collaboration throughout the years with other organizations in the community. At our anniversary celebration, we will present books donated by our staff to the Captain Youth Shelter, Cheryl’s Lodge, and Helping Hands School. In the coming months, we will once again host the Not So Common Players for a presentation of Calvin Berger, a musical loosely based on Cyrano de Bergerac. We have been a longtime supporter of the NSCP and are pleased to provide this space for the community to enjoy these wonderful performances. We will also host the Real Talk series, presented by CAPteens in partnership with the Shenendehowa Schools. Earlier this year, our staff collaborated with the Graphic Design class at Shen HSE to create a special 50th anniversary logo--we were amazed by the creativity and talent of these students. This commemorative logo will be featured throughout the Library for the remainder of the year. These continued collaborations are a testament not only to the importance of partnerships, but to the great things that can be accomplished when we work together.

On behalf of the Board and staff of the Library, I’d like to thank you for your loyal support throughout the years. You have helped us grow the Library into the place in our community to meet, learn, and do.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Not So Common NEWS Players Presents:

www.friendsofcphlibrary.org Calvin Berger April 5-7 & 11-14 Two Towns-One Book Programs Movie: Three Identical Strangers Based loosely on Edmond Rostand’s play Cyrano de The shocking real-life story of triplets who were Bergerac, CALVIN BERGER is the hip and hilarious separated at birth, adopted by three different story of unrequited feelings, love notes, and physical families, and reunited by astonishing coincidence. insecurity among four high school seniors. PG-13; 96 min. All ages welcome; doors to the show will open Sunday, March 10 2 pm 30 minutes before show time. Seating is first-come, first-served; space is limited. Life Along the River Waterford Town historian Russ VanDervoort discusses Fridays: April 5 & 12 8 pm* life along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. Saturdays: April 6 & 13 8 pm* Sunday, March 24 2 pm *Library will re-open at 7:15 pm; No library business

will be conducted during this time. Foster Care and Adoption Today Information about current adoption practices, what Sundays: April 7 & 14 2 pm foster care looks like today, the difference between Thursday, April 11 7:30 pm past and current practices, parent training, and more.

Tuesday, April 16 6:30 pm JFOL Meeting For teens in grades 8-12. Mondays: March 4, April 1 7 pm

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AUTHORS, BOOKS, & MORE

FOR TEENS

50 for 50 Reading Challenge Gr. 6-12 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes for every 50 minutes you read! Stop by the Ask Desk for more info. Teen Summer Reading April 15-20 Volunteer Training**

June 10 OR June 11 FOR ADULTS 6:30-8:30 pm

Tuesday Evening Book Group Registration opens Saturday, May 4 Tuesdays at 7 pm at 9:30 am. Please note: Volunteers March 12-Grunt: The Curious Science must be entering Gr. 7 or above in of Humans at War by Mary Roach the fall. April 9-Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Two Towns-One Book Winner! SAVE THE DATE Daytime Book Discussion Group Thursdays at 2 pm March 28-Where Men Win Glory Author Lisa Wingate by Jon Krakauer Author of this year’s Two Towns-One Book

April 25– I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings winner, Lisa Wingate will discuss her New York by Maya Angelou Times bestseller Before We Were Yours, 50th Anniversary Read! answer questions, and sign auto- graphs. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Wednesday, May 15 7 pm

50 Book Challenge!

Celebrate the Library’s 50th Anniversary all year long by reading 50 books for a chance to win prizes! Pick up a reading log at the Ask Desk. Prizes will be awarded for every five books read. Complete the challenge and you will be entered Opening Day, 1969 into a Grand Prize drawing! January 1-December 31

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STORY TIME (ST) & PLAY TIME

Nurture your child’s love of books through music, movement, and stories while helping to develop their language, motor, and social skills.

March Programs for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their Families For details, visit www.cphlibrary.org or see staff at the Children’s Desk. **Registration is required where indicated. Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturday

6:15 pm 10:15 am 10:30 am March 1 March 23 PJ Story Time Story Time Story Time 9:10 am 2pm (age 3-6) (age 2-3) Library Friends Noisy Favorites Play Time Family Story 1:15 pm (12-36 mo.) Time Library Friends Play Time 9:10 am (age 3-6) World Language ST March 20 March 8 9:30 am Spanish NEW! Sensory March 22 Play Time Russian

Registration for the SPRING session of Story Time will begin March 18 at 10 am. The spring session runs from April 1 through May 17. Registration will open for non-library district residents on March 20. **Registration is required where indicated.

April Programs for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their Families No regular story times during the Shenendehowa CSD Spring Break, April 22-26. Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturday

9:10 am 9:20 am 9:30 am 9:15 am 10:30 am Parent/Child Bouncing Wonderful Wonderful Parent/Child Library Time** Babies** Walkers** Walkers** Library Time**

10:30 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 10 am April 5 Parent/Child Story Time Story Time Wonderful 9:10 am Library Time** (age 3-6) (age 2-3) Walkers** Library Friends Play Time 6:15 pm 1:15 pm 11 am (12-36 mo.) PJ Story Time Library Friends Parent/Child Play Time Library Time** April 12 (age 3-6) 9:10 am World Language ST: Spanish

WEATHER DELAYS: In the event of inclement weather, please call the Library or check our website for delayed openings or closings. Please note, the Library does not always close when the Shenendehowa schools close. 518-371-8622 www.cphlibrary.org 4

MORE STORY TIME & FUN... Therapy Dogs** at 4 pm Fact or Fiction: Sea Creatures** Help your child improve reading skills or gain confidence Learn fascinating facts about ocean-dwellers. Stories, in his/her reading ability. Call for a 15-min. appointment: riddles, and a craft. For grades K-2. 518-371-8622. For grades 1-4. Monday, March 18 4:15 pm March 6 Christy & Robby March 12 Jacki & Luna Pet Day Celebration** March 21 Margaret & Sugar Celebrate National Pet Day with stories about animals that make great companions, followed by a craft. April 10 Lisa & Axel For ages 5-8. April 16 Diane & Oliver Tuesday, April 9 4:15 pm April 24 Christy & Robby

JFOL Book Buddies** Improve reading skills by reading to a teen volunteer. Register online for a 15-min. appointment. For grades 1-4. Thursday, March 14 4-5 pm Story Time c. 1980 COOKING, CRAFTS, & CREATIVITY FOR CHILDREN FOR ADULTS

Celebrate YOUR Name** Cricut 101: Paper Rose** Create a unique piece of art using your name. Learn Use the Cricut Explore to create polished DIY projects. interesting facts about how people get their names. Wednesday, March 6 6:30 pm For grades K-3. Tuesday, March 5 4:15 pm Open Studio

Join us for a relaxing night of sketching, doodling, and Surprise!** coloring. No artistic ability needed! Celebrate April Fool’s Day with tales of funny tricks and a craft. For grades K-2. Tuesday, March 19 6:30 pm

Monday, April 1 4:15 pm Crafty Adults: Soap Felting** Blow Your House Down** Join us for an adults-only afternoon of Use your imagination and creativity to build a house crafting. This month we will be making based on the story The Three Little Pigs. Presented by custom felted soap. the Capital District Child Care Council. For ages 3-7, Saturday, April 13 10 am or 1 pm with an adult. Wednesday, April 24 10:30 am

FOR TEENS (GR. 6-12) RECURRING PROGRAMS

Cake Bash** Digital Photography Club Thursdays: March 7, 21 & April 4, 18 7 pm Learn to use professional cake decorating equipment

and design your own cupcake creations to take home and enjoy! Connecting Threads Monday, April 22 2 pm Wednesdays: March 13 & April 10 1 pm

Tie-Dye with the JFOL** Knitting, Crocheting, & More Celebrate our 50th anniversary with a call back to Tuesdays: March 26, April 23 6 pm fashion of 1969. Hosted by the Junior Friends. Teens 14+ and adults. Friday, April 26 2 pm

**Registration required: www.cphlibrary.org or 518-371-8622

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WRITING & JOURNALING

Writing Workshops** Local author Janine De Tillio Cammarata shares the many ways to express yourself through writing. Creating Fiction (Gr. 3-5) Poetry Workshop (Gr.6-12) You may bring a current story to work on in this Wednesday, April 10 6:30 pm 3-class series. Celebrate poetry month and experiment with different Mondays: March 4, 11, 25 4:15 pm types of poetry, from free verse to sonnet to Haiku.

Journaling for Adults Wednesdays: March 13, April 3 6:30 pm

HEALTH, WELLNESS, & AWARENESS

FOR FAMILIES FOR ADULTS (TEENS where noted)

Family Yoga** How to Talk About Race with Children** All ages are welcome to relax together Dr. Kristie Ford, Professor of Sociology at Skidmore in this playful yoga and mindfulness College, leads this interactive workshop for adults class. Presented by Rita Zink. based on engaging children in an age-appropriate Saturdays: March 2 & April 27 10 am discussion about race, identity, skin color, and stereotypes. Earth Day Celebration Tuesday, March 19 6 pm Enjoy creating unique crafts from recycled materials in appreciation of Earth Day. Stop in program for ages Dining with Diabetes** three and up, with an adult. Learn healthy habits to help manage diabetes Monday, April 22 11 am—12 pm or prediabetes through healthy eating. Presented by the Cornell Co-Op Extension. Wednesdays: March 20, 27, April 3 1 pm

Real Talk: Vaping Join us for an important discussion about the issues surrounding vaping. Hosted by CAPteens, in partner-

ship with Shen CSD and the CPH Library. Information and resources will be available beginning at 5:30 pm. For teens and adults. WE’RE ALMOST THERE! Monday, March 25 6:30 pm Keep logging your miles and minutes to help us make the 238,000 mile trip to the moon, but hurry...the challenge ends April 30. For all ages! librarymoonwalk.sals.edu

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JUST FOR FUN! FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOR TEENS

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Game Night** Meet a leprechaun and sing along with Diane Payette Spend the evening playing board games, card games, (aka Grama Tippy Toes). All ages welcome! and our new Nintendo Switch! Saturday, March 16 10 am OR 1 pm Thursday, March 21 7-8:30 pm

Teddy Bear Sleepover FOR ADULTS (TEENS where noted) Join us for teddy bear songs and stories with Diane Payette (aka Grama Tippy Toes). Bring your favorite Jigsaw Puzzle Swap cuddly friend to stay overnight in the Library! Bring in your gently used, 500+ piece puzzles to swap For ages 3-8, with an adult. with the Library’s collection. Wednesday, March 27 6:30 pm Saturday, March 16 9 am-4:30 pm

Game Day Scrabble & Chess Stop in for a day of card games, board games, and Join friends and neighbors for an evening of word- puzzles. Fun for the whole family! building fun or a challenging game of chess! Ages 17+. Friday, April 19 1-2:30 pm Thursdays: March 21, April 18 6:30 pm

Parachute Play** Mah Jongg for Beginners** Fun and games for ages 3-4, with an adult. Learn to play the National Mah Jongg League version Tuesday, April 23 10 am of the ancient Chinese tile game. Wednesday, April 17 10:30 am The Magical World of Harry Potter Stop in and celebrate everyone’s favorite boy wizard with games, spells, selfies, and snacks. For ages five and up with their families. Costumes encouraged. Thursday, April 25 1:30-3 pm

MONEY MATTERS Homebuyer 101 Workshop Information about the home buying process, down payment programs, and how to qualify for a mortgage. Presented by the Affordable Housing Partnership of the Greater Capital Region. Wednesday, March 13 6:30 pm

A, B, C, and Ds of Medicare Licensed Medicare representative Roger Greenwood’s presentation will answer questions like: What is Medicare and who is eligible? Tuesday, March 19 10 am

College Planning Strategies** Learn how academics, admissions, and financial strategies can work together to help you and your student save money. Presented by Thrivent Financial. For students in grades 9-12 and their parents. Thursday, April 11 7 pm

Social Security Made Easy** This one hour workshop will cover topics such as best time to start collecting, navigating new rules, and how to avoid critical claiming mistakes. Brief Q & A session to follow. Presented by John Kalil of Retirement Solutions. Wednesday, April 17 6:30 pm

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION…

Genealogy Assistance Are You Ready to Cut the Cable Cord?** Genealogical researcher Lisa Dougherty assists with Learn about streaming services, smart TVs, and other researching your family tree. Drop in with questions at devices to help you make an informed decision. 11 am; roundtable discussion begins at noon. Thursday, March 7 6:30 pm Thursdays: March 7, April 4 11 am Tick Borne Illness Let’s Talk About It Now Information about tick borne illnesses such as Lyme, An informative discussion about the benefits and anaplasmosis, and Powassan, as well as tips for prevention. advantages of pre-planning your funeral arrangements. Presented by Saratoga County Public Health Services. Presented by Kathleen A. Sanvidge, Funeral Director. Monday, April 22 6:30 pm Tuesday, March 12 6:30 pm

Senior Scam Prevention Learn how to recognize and avoid scams that prey on seniors, as well as tips for safely navigating the internet. Presented by the Better Business Bureau of Upstate NY. Thursday, March 14 10:30 am

How to Create a Dynamic Resume!** Learn how to create a resume that will sell your skills, accomplishments, and experience to your next employer. Presented by Saratoga County One Stop. Wednesday, March 27 9:30 am

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CLASSES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Classes are free and open to the public! All levels of  Beginner Class English are welcome. Classes will cover: Wednesdays OR Thursdays at 9:30 am  Conversation  Intermediate Class  Reading Tuesdays at 9:30 am  Writing  Grammar  Evening Class (recommended for intermediate & up)  Vocabulary development Mondays at 6:30 pm  Pronunciation  American culture  Current events

Interested in joining a class? Stop by: Drop in to any of our classes for more information. Email: [email protected] Call: 518-371-8622 x2223 (Please include name and phone number in message.) ELL Tutor, 2003 8

FRIDAY MORNING FREE-FOR-ALL All ages are welcome to attend these DROP-IN programs. Fridays at 10:30 am March 1 March 22 Memoir Readings Turning Points The Academy of Lifelong Learning presents a mixture of Award-winning storyteller Kate Dudding shares stories poetry and prose from The Apple Tree. featuring turning points in life.

March 8 April 19 U.S. Route 1: Rediscovering the New World Birthday Celebration with Author Mark Marchand will discuss his new book and journey along the 2,400 mile highway. Big Fez & the Surfmatics

March 15 April 26 Shen Middle School Jazz Band Wildlife Alive! Seventh and eighth grade students from Acadia, Gowana, Wes Laraway and Kelly Martin of the NY Wildlife Research and Koda Middle Schools will perform. Center, Inc. will present animals native to our area.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY NOW PLAYING... All ages welcome. SATURDAY CINEMA Opera Saratoga: Pinocchio Saturday, March 9 1 pm Saturdays at 2 pm Featuring music from operas by Mozart, Verdi, Offenbach, March 2: The Wife and more, this Opera-to-Go performance includes themes April 27: Green Book of self-acceptance, respect, and honesty.

Randy Calistri-Yeh FOREIGN FILM SERIES Sunday, March 17 2 pm Thursdays at 6:30 pm Solo cellist performs a selection of classical, Broadway, March 14: No (In Spanish) big band, and international folk music. April 18: Where Do We Go Now?

Family ’60s Sing-A-Long (In Arabic, Russian) Saturday, March 23 11 am Musicians Ashleigh and Jordan take us back in time, FAMILY FILM putting their own spin on classic favorites for new All ages welcome, with an adult. generations to enjoy. Fri., March 22 at 2 pm: Beauty & the Beast Big Fez & the Surfmatics (live action version) Friday, April 19 10:30 am Tues., April 23 at 2 pm: Disney Sing-A-Long Celebrate the Library’s 50th Anniversary with classic surf Costumes encouraged! and beach music from the 1960s.

Tanager DROP-IN PRESCHOOL MOVIES Sunday, April 28 2 pm Short, literature-based films for children Traditional five-piece jazz band performing music of the ages 3-6 with an adult. early 20th century. Fridays: March 29, April 26 10:15 am

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COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS & TEENS (where noted) **Registration is required for ALL computer and S.T.E.M. classes.

Website Development with HTML/CSS Craigslist: How to Sell & Buy Tuesdays: March 5, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 Wednesday, March 20 4:30-6 pm (Gr. 5-9) 9:30-11:30 am Download Ebooks & Audiobooks Train Your Brain Tuesday, March 26 Wednesday, March 6 6:30-8 pm 9:30-11:30 am Tips & Tricks Intro to Linkedin Excel 2016: Mon., April 8 1-3 pm Friday, March 8 Word 2016: Weds., April 17 1-3 pm 1-3 pm Create Your Own Website or Blog Publisher 2016 Wednesday, April 10 Wednesday, March 13 9:30-11:30 am 1-3 pm Basic Python Programming—Adults Excel 2016 Thursdays, 6-8 pm Thursdays: April 11, 18, 25 March 14-Data Entry & Formatting 6:30-8 pm March 21-Working with Formulas April 4-Sorting/Filtering/Pivot Tables Using Your Android Phone Monday, April 15 iPad/iPhone Q & A 10 am-12 pm Friday, March 15 9:30-11:30 am Download Emagazines Tuesday, April 16 7-8 pm

ONE-ON-ONE MOBILE DEVICE HELP Need help downloading ebooks, emagazines, and/or audiobooks? We’ll help answer your questions. Bring your library card, device, and app store password. Sign up for one 30-minute session.

Wednesday, March 13 10 am, 10:30 am Tuesday, April 9 6:30, 7 pm

Public computer, 2002 TEEN TECH WEEK SCAVENGER HUNT March 4-9

Celebrate Teen Tech Week by participating in a tech scavenger hunt. Each correct answer earns you a chance to win a prize! Find the scavenger hunt at www.cphlibrary.org > Teens starting March 4. Deadline to enter is March 9. For teens in grades 6-12. 10

COMPUTER & S.T.E.M. CLASSES FOR KIDS

**Registration is required for ALL computer and S.T.E.M. classes.

Turtle Graphics SCRATCH CLASSES Learn simple programming to command your computer to Use Scratch to create your own interactive stories, draw fun patterns. For grades 3-5. animations, games, music, and art...or just play! TG 3-Monday, March 4 4:30-6 pm TG 1-Monday, April 1 4:30-6 pm Coding with Scratch Jr. Gr. 2 Tuesdays: March 19, 26, April 2 LEGO Club 4:15-5:30 pm Work alone or with a group to build a project based on a theme. For grades K-5. Ready, Set, Code for Early Learners Thursday, March 7 March Madness! Gr. K-1, with adult. 4:15 pm Fridays: March 29, April 5,12 4:15-5:30 pm MakerSTEM Experiment, build, and create as you learn basic science, A-mazing Finch Robots Gr. 4 & 5 technology, engineering, & math concepts. For grades 2-5. Explore the power when Finch meets Scratch! Thursday, March 28 Snap Circuits Tuesday, April 23 4:15 pm 1-2:30 pm

Scratch Animation Gr. 3-5 Wednesday, April 24 1:30-3 pm

DIGITAL RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

Hoopla is a streaming service that allows you to borrow movies, TV shows, music*, and comics to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or smart TV. Four items per month can be streamed immediately; loan periods vary.

 You can find Hoopla under the Digital Content section of our website: www.cphlibrary.org  Hoopla can be accessed by library district residents with an account in good standing.

*Please note: Freegal Music will be discontinued as of February 13.

Want to learn more about Hoopla? Hoopla Streaming Movies, Music, & Comics** Saturday, March 2 10-11 am

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A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY — HERE’S WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN 1969...

First test flight of the Concorde in France. Levi Strauss begins selling bell-bottom jeans.

Golda Meir becomes first female Prime NY Yankee legend Minister of Israel. Mickey Mantle retires.

The Afro-American Society On their honeymoon in at Williams College occupy Amsterdam, John Lennon Hopkins Hall, seeking the The Montreal Expos debut as and Yoko Ono stage their addition of African- The Shenendehowa Free Major League’s first baseball first “bed-in” for peace. American Studies to its team outside the U.S. Library opens its doors curriculum. for the very first time!

POPULAR MOVIES OF 1969

LIBRARY HOURS The Library will be CLOSED: Monday-Thursday 9 am-9 pm April 21 — Easter Sunday Friday 9 am-6 pm Saturday 9 am-5 pm Sunday 12-5 pm

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