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The Art of Beekeeping
2025-06-04 18:30:00 2025-06-04 19:30:00 America/New_York The Art of Beekeeping Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Wednesday, June 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-04 18:30:00 2025-06-04 19:30:00 America/New_York The Art of Beekeeping Come learn about the basics of beekeeping and the mighty honey bee with local beekeeper Cindy Elsenbeck. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Program Room A-B

Come learn about the basics of beekeeping and the mighty honey bee with local beekeeper Cindy Elsenbeck.

What’s the buzz about beekeeping? Learn about the amazing honey bee, the art and adventure of keeping bees, and the benefits of honey bees and products of a beehive. Beekeeping is so much more than collecting delicious honey!

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability | General Interest |

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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius
Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 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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