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518-371-8622 Clifton Park, NY 12065 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 Registration required: www.cphlibrary.org or 518-371-8622 2 ** teens 2 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 Food Allergy Adult Family Teen Preschool School Age Alert 3 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.
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