Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library

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Congratulations to the class of 2024 graduates! Your future is bright!

We’re winding down our 2024 Two Towns One Book programming with one more event centered around cooking this Sunday 6/23 at 2pm.

“Julia Child: Cook & Nifty Wench” will feature storyteller Kate Dudding, as she shares stories about Julia Child. Taste one of Julia's recipes following the presentation!

See more here: https://events.cphlibrary.org/event/10493155

As we head into the last weeks of the school year, we want to congratulate our 2024 Friends of the Library scholarship winners - Emily Marincic and Evelyn Vieira. These bright, talented Shen students will graduate later this month; both have been active participants in their school and local communities, as well as active library patrons.

At a ceremony last month, both young women were recognize and celebrated. Emily was able to attend with her parents, and we surprised her with a guest visit from Gramma Tippy Toes - a beloved library figure who Emily recognized in her scholarship essay as having had a strong impact on her.

Congratulations to both of our winners, and the entire class of 2024!

Wondering what to do with the kiddos on their day off tomorrow? Stop by the library and check out a museum pass, and have a fun day trip! Each “pass” is typically good for 2 adults and 2 children, and there’s a variety to choose from.

Museum passes are sponsored by the Friends of the Library!

Our Used Book Sale is officially open! Shop Friday until 5pm, Saturday 10-4, and Sunday 12:15-4.

(Sunday is Dime Day - all books 10 cents!)

It’s your last chance to nominate a book for our 2025 Two Towns One Book community read! Nominate as many as you like.

TTOB brings together the Clifton Park & Halfmoon communities through programs that relate to our selected book of the year.

Our 2024 read, Lessons in Chemistry, had allowed us to enjoy cooking demos, rowing demos, & more!

Nominate a Book - Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Nominate a Book Nominations are open for our 2025 community read! ​Please encourage your neighbors, your book club members, and all your ​reading friends to nominate! Nominate Your Favorite Book First Name Last Name Book Title Email Address Author Message Why is this a good choice for a communit...

Stop by the library anytime during Children’s Book Week (May 6-12) to pick up a special Books for Babies gift packet for a newborn (or new parent) in your life!

The Friends of the Library is proud to sponsor this program and help foster literacy from the earliest of ages!

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for our latest Two Towns One Book event! As a tie-in with this year’s community read, Lessons in Chemistry, we welcomed members of our local rowing community and invited attendees to try their hand (and back and legs!) at a rowing machine.

We also heard from author Maureen McCauley, viewed “The Boys of 36” film, and enjoyed a book-themed cake! It was a great time overall! 🚣‍♀️🍰📚

Please note: Donations of books will be paused beginning Friday, May 10 so we can prep for the Used Book Sale May 17 - 19, and will resume on a date following the sale. Donation resumption information will be posted here and in a Constant Contact email.

We’re very excited for our next Two Towns One Book event this Saturday at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library! In celebration of our 2024 community read, Lessons in Chemistry, we’ll have a program focused on rowing - which was an integral part of the book. Hope you can join us!

Update: Thanks to all who gave and took craft supplies this weekend! Our event was a huge success!

Come on back this morning (Monday) at 9:30 to stock up on any items left - FOR FREE!

Shop today (Sunday) from 12:15-4! There’s still plenty of craft supplies available! Pay what you think is fair - all proceeds benefit the librarh.

ALSO - come back today (Sunday) from 4-5, or Monday at 9:30am - and take anything that’s left FOR FREE!!

It’s our big Craft Supply Give & Take weekend! Come to Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library and shop the sale - Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12:15-4.

There’s something for everyone! Stock up and pay what you think is fair - all proceeds benefit the library.

We were thrilled to bring former NY Times Food Critic Ruth Reichl to our communities last night! Thanks to everyone who came out to hear her and meet her!

It was a great evening at Raymour & Flanigan with local author Keith Willis! Keith read from his award-winning fantasy novel, Traitor Knight.

Thanks to Raymour & Flanigan for both hosting and their $500 donation to the Friends of the Library! This donation will support many initiatives, including more author events in the future!

Lots of exciting events this week brought to you by the Friends of the Library! 📚🎤🎉

Tues 4/16 at 6:00 pm: Local author Keith Willis will read from Traitor Knight, the first book from the Knights of Kilbourne series, at Raymour & Flanigan. See our Facebook event for more information.

Wed 4/17: Cookbook author and renowned food critic Ruth Reichl joins us as part of our Two Towns-One Book events.
Location: Gowana Middle School. Registration required! https://events.cphlibrary.org/event/9950869

Fri 4/19-Sun 4/21: Craft Swap returns! Our Facebook event has more details.

We hope to see you one or more times this week! For more details, check out our Facebook events and the library’s registration page for the Ruth Reichl event.

We love our library - and our librarians! We are thrilled to be able to support such an amazing library and its talented professionals. Happy National Library Week!

Tonight, 5pm in the library’s Children’s Activity Room! 2025 Travel Programs Info Session

5pm presentation - Departing 4/26/25, this trip will take you along the Mediterranean coast through Spain, France, Monaco and Italy. Early registration is advised, as the trip is limited to just 24 travelers! Itinerary and pricing will be available at the meeting, or upon request.

6:30pm presentation - Departing 11/29/25, a Christmas Market River Cruise along the Danube. These popular cruises book far in advance, so we are planning early! You can even sign up prior to the meeting via this link, which also has more information.

Both tours include pricing for round-trip airfare and Collette Tours "Worry-Free Cancellation" Travel Insurance. Can’t make it but want more info? Email Rhona at [email protected].

Join us as we celebrate our 2023 successes and review our progress in supporting the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library and the communities it serves. The meeting will take place in Program Room C (upstairs in the library).

The Annual Meeting usually lasts 20 minutes, and we invite you to stay for our regular board meeting that follows. This is a chance for anyone who is interested to meet the members of the Board and see how our process works.

The meetings will also be available on Zoom. Email us at [email protected] if you prefer to meet virtually, and we will send you the link closer to the meeting date. No RSVP is needed for the in-person meeting(s).

We hope to see you Wednesday!

We can’t wait for our next Two Towns One Book event to celebrate our 2024 community read, Lessons in Chemistry. This will be a registered event featuring author Ruth Reichl, at Gowana Middle School on Wed 4/17. Sign up today!

TTOB Author Visit: Ruth Reichl Cookbook author and renowned food critic Ruth Reichl joins us as part of our Two Towns-One Book events.

We continued our Two Towns One Book programming on Wednesday at Schenectady County Community College. The Friends and other participants enjoyed a three-course meal prepared by students in the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism in celebration of our 2023 community read, “Lessons in Chemistry.”

Prior to lunch, guests were given a tour of the school and kitchen by one of the certified culinary administrators, and were treated to remarks by several educators on staff throughout the luncheon.

Save the date for our next TTOB event as cookbook author and renowned food critic Ruth Reichl joins us on 4/17 at Gowana Middle School. Register here: https://events.cphlibrary.org/event/9950869

It’s National “Read an eBook Week” and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with the Libby App. You can download and read an eBook (or listen to an audiobook!) with the app.