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Image for event: World Cinema: Persepolis (2007) 

World Cinema: Persepolis (2007) 

2025-03-13 18:30:00 2025-03-13 21:00:00 America/New_York World Cinema: Persepolis (2007)  Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D

Thursday, March 13
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-13 18:30:00 2025-03-13 21:00:00 America/New_York World Cinema: Persepolis (2007)  A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D

Program Room A-D

A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution.

This film will be presented as a companion program to our Banned Book Club reading of the graphic novel the movie is based on. All are welcome to join the discussion or just come and enjoy the film!

In French/English Subtitles. Rated PG-13; 96 min. Adult Animation, Coming-of-Age 

All programs are subject to change.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movie |

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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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Alphabet Yoga - For ages 4-6, with an adult
Fri, Feb 21, 9:30am - 10:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
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Journey through the alphabet while exploring fun yoga poses for each letter.
Read Digital Newspapers at Home for FREE
Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Learn how to use library resources to access free newspaper articles from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Daily Gazette, NY Post, and more--all from your home computer!
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I am Yoga - For ages 6-9
Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
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Coding with Scratch: Adventure Video Games - For grades 3-5
Fri, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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VolunTEEN: Advisory Program (VTAP) - For grades 6-12
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Saturday Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Adventures in STEAM - For grades K-5, with an adult
Mon, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Appy Hour: Food and Cooking
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Discuss, share, and learn about different types of apps for mobile devices. This month we'll be talking about food and cooking and other fun apps!
Teen Paint & Sip - For grades 6-12
Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Feb 24, 7:15pm - 9:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Advanced Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - Expanding English
Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - English Basics
Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 11:00am
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Play, Learn, and Grow! - For ages 3-5 years, with an adult
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Battle of the Books Meeting - For grades 4 & 5
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English Language Learning (ELL) Evening Class - Community & Conversation
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
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Middle School Book Club: Millionaires for the Month - For grades 6-9
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ZOOM: PJ Story Time - Family program
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CPH Website Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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ELL Tutor Talk
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Teen Craft Corner: Vintage Diorama - For grades 6-12
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Family Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Getting Started with Venmo - Workshop
Mon, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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HYBRID: Banned Book Club - Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Mon, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room,Program Room C
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Advanced Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - Expanding English
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - English Basics
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
Class will provide... more
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Terrific Twos Story Time - For ages 24-36 months, with an adult
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Getting to Know Your Smartphone - Workshop
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Drop-In Tech Help
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
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Puzzle Chess Challenge - For adults & teens Gr. 6-12
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
Class will provide... more
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zoom - Zoom
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Registration is now closed
Family Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
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Thu, Mar 06, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
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This event is full
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Registration is now closed
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