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Birthday Book Club: Author Amy Krause Rosenthal

For grades 1-4

2025-04-08 16:00:00 2025-04-08 17:00:00 America/New_York Birthday Book Club: Author Amy Krause Rosenthal Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room

Tuesday, April 08
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-08 16:00:00 2025-04-08 17:00:00 America/New_York Birthday Book Club: Author Amy Krause Rosenthal Be part of the celebration of a well-known children's book author every month. This month we're celebrating Amy Krouse Rosenthal, author of “Little Pea" and many other titles. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room

Children's Activity Room

Be part of the celebration of a well-known children's book author every month. This month we're celebrating Amy Krouse Rosenthal, author of “Little Pea" and many other titles.

Read any book by this month's author before we meet. We'll highlight and discuss some of their books at our celebration, and a craft or activity will follow. Light refreshments will be served.

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: | YS611 |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library

Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius

Hours
Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 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, Mar 31, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Mon, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Mon, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Make clay magnets for your... more
Make clay magnets for your school locker or other magnetic surface!
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Tue, Apr 01, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
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Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Class will provide conversation, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development. For students who are advanced beginner level English learners.

Tue, Apr 01, 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 those students in the low beginner level.

Tue, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
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This class will focus on improving your English conversational skills. It is recommended for those with an intermediate to high level of English speaking.

Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Wed, Apr 02, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Class will provide... more
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Wed, Apr 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
Class will provide... more
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Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Wed, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
Whether it’s in a notebook,... more
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Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Classes will focus on grammar... more
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Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Enjoy a range of talks from... more
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Thu, Apr 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zoom
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Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Nurture your child's love of... more
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Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Local History Room
Lisa Dougherty, a skilled... more
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Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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Fri, Apr 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
For those interested in... more
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Sat, Apr 05, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Sun, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Mon, Apr 07, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Nurture your child's love of... more
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Mon, Apr 07, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
Policy Committee Meeting

Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Tue, Apr 08, 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 those students in the low beginner level.

Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
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Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
LEGO builders are challenged to... more
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Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - YS Virtual Room
Get comfy in your favorite PJs,... more
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Wed, Apr 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
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.

Wed, Apr 09, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
Class will provide... more
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Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
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Wed, Apr 09, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Learn to use an iPad for email... more
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Registration is now closed

Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Learn how Bluesky gives users... more
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Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Discover the fun of robotics... more
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Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Classes will focus on grammar... more
Classes will focus on grammar and will incorporate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. For intermediate level English learners.

Thu, Apr 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zoom
Classes will cover... more
Classes will cover conversation, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary development, pronunciation, American culture, and current events. For low to high intermediate level.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
We're teaming up with... more
We're teaming up with Inclusible to offer game playing events for adults of all ages and abilities. Drop in and play a game with us!

Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Discuss, share, and learn about... more
Discuss, share, and learn about different types of apps for mobile devices. This month we'll be talking about plant care and gardening apps.

Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
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This event is full

Thu, Apr 10, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.

Thu, Apr 10, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
A coming-of-age story about a... more
A coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age.

Fri, Apr 11, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Ask Desk
Fall in love with a surprise... more
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Fri, Apr 11, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
For those interested in... more
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Fri, Apr 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Experience upbeat, one-on-one... more
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, Apr 11, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
Give unneeded supplies (see... more
Give unneeded supplies (see Friends website for exclusions) and take new ones. Intake: Friday, April 11, 10 am-5:30 pm Shopping: Saturday, April 12, 10 am-4 pm Shopping: Sunday, April 13, 12:15-3 pm

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

Sat, Apr 12, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
AARP volunteers who have been... more
AARP volunteers who have been trained and certified by the IRS will prepare Federal and State Income tax returns for individual taxpayers of all ages and backgrounds.

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
Give unneeded supplies (see... more
Give unneeded supplies (see Friends website for exclusions) and take new ones. Intake: Friday, April 11, 10 am-5:30 pm Shopping: Saturday, April 12, 10 am-4 pm Shopping: Sunday, April 13, 12:15-3 pm

Sun, Apr 13, 12:15pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
Give unneeded supplies (see... more
Give unneeded supplies (see Friends website for exclusions) and take new ones. Intake: Friday, April 11, 10 am-5:30 pm Shopping: Saturday, April 12, 10 am-4 pm Shopping: Sunday, April 13, 12:15-3 pm

Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Use our craft supplies to make... more
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Mon, Apr 14, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Registration is now closed

Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Tech troubles? Drop in for help... more
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Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Come paint and sip to lofi... more
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Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Come and learn more about the... more
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Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
Teen LEGO builders are you up... more
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Cancelled
Tue, Apr 15, 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Learn to code using Python.... more
Learn to code using Python. Create cool digital art with Turtle Graphics (a Python library).

Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Informational meeting about... more
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