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TTOB Kate Dudding
2025-06-01 14:00:00 2025-06-01 15:30:00 America/New_York TTOB Kate Dudding Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Sunday, June 01
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-01 14:00:00 2025-06-01 15:30:00 America/New_York TTOB Kate Dudding A Two Towns One Book event with Storyteller Kate Dudding and Friends Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Program Room A-B

A Two Towns One Book event with Storyteller Kate Dudding and Friends

Local storyteller Kate Dudding will bring to life the photographer Margaret Bourke-White, who is talked about in West With Giraffes. She will also perform her new story about Eleanor Roosevelt featuring her civil rights activities. Kate will be joined by Nancy Marie Payne who will share a story about Amelia Earhart and show a video provided by her storytelling friend Michael McCarty about his encounter with Willie the giraffe.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Friends of the Library |

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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius
Hours
Mon, May 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, May 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM 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. 

Upcoming events

Stick Together: Collaborative Sticker Art - For grades 6-12
Sat, May 17, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
Come and help make a... more
Come and help make a collaborative art piece in Teen Place this weekend. It's paint by number but with stickers!
Plant Give and Take: Swap & Shop
Sat, May 17, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
An opportunity for gardeners to... more
An opportunity for gardeners to share and swap excess plants with the community for the benefit of the Library.
FOL Used Book Sale
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D,Study Area
The sale takes place on these... more
The sale takes place on these dates: May 16, 17, and 18. Preview for Friends Members 11:45 AM -12:45 pm on May 16
Meet the Authors! - Local Author Fair
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Mezzanine,2nd Floor Reading Area,Gallery Space
Chat with talented local... more
Chat with talented local authors during the FOL book sale! Learn about their writing process and how they published their works. Books available for purchase and signing through individual authors.
Stick Together: Collaborative Sticker Art - For grades 6-12
Sun, May 18, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
Come and help make a... more
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FOL Used Book Sale
Sun, May 18, 12:15pm - 4:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Mezzanine,Gallery Space,Program Room A-D,Study Area
The sale takes place on these... more
The sale takes place on these dates: May 16, 17, and 18. Preview for Friends Members 11:45 AM -12:45 pm on May 16
Outdoor Family Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
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Adventures in STEAM: Rockets - For grades K-5, with an adult
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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HYBRID: Demystifying Shakespeare - Much Ado About Nothing
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room,Piracci Board Room
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Registration is now closed
Advanced Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - Expanding English
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Class will provide... more
Class will provide conversation, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development. For students who are advanced beginner level English learners.
Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - English Basics
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Class will provide... more
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Play, Learn, & Grow! - For ages 3-5, with an adult
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Practice kindergarten readiness... more
Practice kindergarten readiness skills while rotating through fun activity stations. This is a program for parents to enjoy with their child.
Protect Your Phone From Hackers - Workshop
Tue, May 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
This class will cover essential... more
This class will cover essential practices as recommended by the FTC: locking your phone; updating software and apps; backing up your data; and getting help finding a lost phone.
This event is full
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Tech troubles? Drop in for help... more
Tech troubles? Drop in for help from teen volunteers. Bring devices, cords, and passwords!
English Language Learning (ELL) Evening Class - Community & Conversation
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
This class will focus on... more
This class will focus on improving your English conversational skills. It is recommended for those with an intermediate to high level of English speaking.
ZOOM: PJ Story Time - Family program
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - YS Virtual Room
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Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - English Basics
Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Class will provide... more
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Advanced Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - Expanding English
Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Class will provide... more
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Therapy Dogs for Adults
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
De-stress and pet a therapy... more
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Preschool Story Time & Craft - For ages 3-5, with an adult
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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ZOOM: Virtual Author Talk with Rachelle Bergstein - Live webinar
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- ZOOM
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Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Through hands-on games and... more
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Registration is now closed
Sensory Story Time - For ages 5-14, with an adult
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An opportunity for neurodiverse... more
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ZOOM: Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Everyday English
Thu, May 22, 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
Outdoor Family Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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Registration is now closed
Silent Book Club - At Mocha Lisa's Caffe & Books, Clifton Park
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Shenendehowa K-12 Art Show - For all ages
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
More than 1,000 pieces of... more
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U.S. Citizenship & Civics Discussion Group
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Community Field Trip: USS Slater Museum
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Crafty Adults: Handbuilding With Clay Workshop - Cup and Bowl Series
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Registration is now closed
Veteran's Memorial Park Book Walk: Tad - For all ages
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Veteran's Memorial Park
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Shenendehowa K-12 Art Show - For all ages
Sat, May 24, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
More than 1,000 pieces of... more
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Shenendehowa K-12 Art Show - For all ages
Sun, May 25, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
More than 1,000 pieces of... more
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Library Closed
Mon, May 26, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Main Floor
The Library will be CLOSED on... more
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Shenendehowa K-12 Art Show - For all ages
Tue, May 27, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
More than 1,000 pieces of... more
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Advanced Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - Expanding English
Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Class will provide... more
Class will provide conversation, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development. For students who are advanced beginner level English learners.
Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - English Basics
Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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.
Shenendehowa Art Reception - Grades K-5
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Mezzanine,Gallery Space
Presented by Shenendehowa... more
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English Language Learning (ELL) Evening Class - Community & Conversation
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
This class will focus on... more
This class will focus on improving your English conversational skills. It is recommended for those with an intermediate to high level of English speaking.
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room,Piracci Board Room
This group will read a wide... more
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Shenendehowa K-12 Art Show - For all ages
Wed, May 28, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
More than 1,000 pieces of... more
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Advanced Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - Expanding English
Wed, May 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Class will provide... more
Class will provide conversation, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development. For students who are advanced beginner level English learners.
Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - English Basics
Wed, May 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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.
Preschool Story Time & Craft - For ages 3-5, with an adult
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Nurture your preschooler's love... more
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This event is full
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- ZOOM
Struggling with design? Learn... more
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Register
Shenendehowa Art Reception - Grades 6-12
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Mezzanine,Gallery Space
Presented by Shenendehowa... more
Presented by Shenendehowa Central School District.
Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Grammar Focus
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
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.
ZOOM: Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Everyday English
Thu, May 29, 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
Outdoor Family Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
Join us on the Back Lawn and... more
Join us on the Back Lawn and nurture your child's love of reading with stories, songs, and other fun activities!
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Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shenendehowa HS West - Shenendehowa HS West
Come hear Mychal Threets tell... more
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U.S. Citizenship & Civics Discussion Group
Fri, May 30, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
For those interested in... more
For those interested in learning more about American history and government, or those preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship Exam in 2025.
Crafty Adults: Handbuilding With Clay Workshop - Cup and Bowl Series
Fri, May 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Come play with clay! Join us... more
Come play with clay! Join us for a four-week pottery class. Participants will create two ceramic artworks using handbuilding techniques. Registration is required due to limited space and materials.
Registration is now closed
VolunTEEN: Advisory Program (VTAP) - For grades 6-12
Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
Chat with other teens and share... more
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TTOB Kate Dudding
Sun, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
A Two Towns One Book event with... more
A Two Towns One Book event with Storyteller Kate Dudding and Friends
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