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Mario Kart 8: Summer Tournament

For grades 6-12
2025-07-10 14:00:00 2025-07-10 16:30:00 America/New_York Mario Kart 8: Summer Tournament Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Thursday, July 10
2:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 14:00:00 2025-07-10 16:30:00 America/New_York Mario Kart 8: Summer Tournament Start your engines! Win prizes for the fastest racers and for bragging rights all summer long. All equipment will be provided. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Program Room A-B

Start your engines! Win prizes for the fastest racers and for bragging rights all summer long. All equipment will be provided.

Attendees will compete in a series of races and earn points based on their placement. At the end, the teen with the most points will be crowned the winner. Prizes will be awarded!

Players should arrive on time or early as sign-up and announcements will begin promptly at 2 pm. Players are expected to stay for the duration of the tournament. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Players should leave their controllers and Nintendo Switch consoles at home. 

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: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Computers and Technology |

TAGS: | YS1218 |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 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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