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Battle of the Books Meeting

For grades 4 & 5

2025-01-07 18:00:00 2025-01-07 19:00:00 America/New_York Battle of the Books Meeting Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Tuesday, January 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-07 18:00:00 2025-01-07 19:00:00 America/New_York Battle of the Books Meeting Join us for this fun reading competition! Students will compete to answer questions about five specific books, which they will be given in advance. This competition is for 4th and 5th grade students. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Program Room A-B

Join us for this fun reading competition! Students will compete to answer questions about five specific books, which they will be given in advance. This competition is for 4th and 5th grade students.

Join us for this meeting of our Battle of the Books CPH Library Teams! We will create two Library teams that will read five books and then compete against each other on January 7, 2025. The winning team will move on to compete against the top team from each of the Shenendehowa elementary schools in March. This event is open to home, private, or public school students who live within the Shenendehowa School District. You may not be on both a Shenendehowa School Battle of the Books Team and a Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Team, as they will be competing against one another in the final battle.

All participants must be available on the following dates:

Welcome Meeting/Book Handout: November 12 from 6-7 pm

Team Meeting 2: November 19 from 6-7 pm

Team Meeting 3: December 3 from 6-6:30 pm

Team Meeting 4: December 17 from 6-6:30 pm

Battle 1 Library Round - January 7 from 6-7 pm (Snow date is January 14)


Winners of Round 1 will need to be available for the following dates:

Final Round Book Handout: January 16 all-day

Final Team Meeting 2: January 28 from 6-6:30 pm

Final Team Meeting 3: February 11 from 6-6:30 pm

Final Team Meeting 4: February 25 from 6-6:30 pm

Battle 2 against the School Libraries: March 6 (Snow Date March 10 or 12) 

All programs are subject to change.

Photos or videos may be taken at this event. Click here to see our Photo Policy. 

 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Reading |

TAGS: | YS1218 |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library

Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius

Hours
We're closed Monday December 23
We're closed Tuesday December 24 due to Christmas Eve
We're closed Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 23 Closed
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Eve)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

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. 

Upcoming events

Mon, Dec 23, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
The Library will be CLOSED on... more
The Library will be CLOSED on December 23 for construction and December 24 & 25 for Christmas. We will re-open at 9 am on December 26.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Clifton Park Center Mall
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Join us for some holiday themed children's books, songs, and an activity, at the Clifton Park Center Mall.

Tue, Dec 24, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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The Library will be CLOSED on December 24 & 25 for Christmas. We will re-open at 9 am on December 26.

Wed, Dec 25, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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The Library will be CLOSED on December 24 & 25 for Christmas. We will re-open at 9 am on December 26.

Fri, Dec 27, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Library
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Take home a fun paper plate craft project and learn some interesting facts about the arctic fox!

Sun, Dec 29, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Corner
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Stop by the Children's Library and use supplies on "The Very Hungry Carterpillar" to make paper Gingerbread People! While supplies last.

Sun, Dec 29, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Library
How many gingerbread houses can... more
How many gingerbread houses can you find in the Children's Library? Enter your guess for a chance to win a gingerbread house kit!

Sun, Dec 29, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
This month, pick up a scavenger... more
This month, pick up a scavenger sheet in the Teen Place, then search for the gingerbread houses hidden around the first floor of the Library. Visit the Ask Desk for a small prize if you find them all!

Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Nurture your child's love of... more
Nurture your child's love of reading with stories, songs, and other fun activities!

Mon, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
It's a crafting free-for-all!... more
It's a crafting free-for-all! We'll provide access to our arts and crafts supplies and you can let your creativity run wild.

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
The Library will CLOSE at 5 pm... more
The Library will CLOSE at 5 pm today for the holiday.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
No need to stay up until... more
No need to stay up until midnight. Our balloons drop at noon! Join us for a craft, story, and a noisy New Year countdown to a dance party. It's all of the fun with none of the yawning!

Wed, Jan 01, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Stop by the Library to pick up... more
Stop by the Library to pick up your Winter Reading challenge sheet! Track your progress as you spend time reading and doing activities during January and February for a chance to win prizes!

Thu, Jan 02, 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 in January.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
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!
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Local History Room
Lisa Dougherty, a skilled... more
Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers.

Fri, Jan 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Experience upbeat, one-on-one time with your new walker. Share independent movement activities, interactive rhymes, songs, and stories. Optional playtime follows. No siblings (except twins) please.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Calling all babies! A special time just for non-walking infants. Join us for stories, rhymes, and games at the Library.

Sat, Jan 04, All day
- Veteran's Memorial Park
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Enjoy the book Winter is Here by Kevin Henkes as you stroll along the Veteran's Memorial Park walking path.

Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for some stories,... more
Join us for some stories, songs, and fun!

Mon, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Learn how to use the Library's free resources to access Ebooks on your Kindle.

Mon, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Learn to search for, listen to, and share popular audio shows using podcast apps on a computer or smartphone.

Mon, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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This book club will dive into the world of banned books to read, learn, and discuss why each title has been challenged or banned. All are welcome, including new participants.

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Class will provide... more
Class will provide conversation, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development. For students who are advanced beginner level English learners.

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
Class will provide... more
Class will provide conversation, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary development, and learning survival English. For students who are true and low beginner level English learners.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Nurture your toddler's love of... more
Nurture your toddler's love of reading with stories, songs, and playtime!
Registration opens Tuesday, December 24 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for this fun reading... more
Join us for this fun reading competition! Students will compete to answer questions about five specific books, which they will be given in advance. This competition is for 4th and 5th grade students.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
This class will focus on... more
This class will focus on improving your English conversational skills. It is recommended for students at or above an intermediate level.