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Let's Learn About the Erie Canal!

For grades 3-6
2024-11-16 10:30:00 2024-11-16 11:15:00 America/New_York Let's Learn About the Erie Canal! Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Saturday, November 16
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 10:30:00 2024-11-16 11:15:00 America/New_York Let's Learn About the Erie Canal! Participants will learn about the general history of the original Erie Canal and how it transformed NY and the Nation. A hands-on science lesson about how sound travels will be included. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Program Room A-B

Participants will learn about the general history of the original Erie Canal and how it transformed NY and the Nation. A hands-on science lesson about how sound travels will be included.

A Sound Lesson on the Erie Canal will be presented by the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site's outreach program.

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: | STEM |

TAGS: | YS611 |

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
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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
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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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