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Caring Without Losing Yourself

A Session for Dementia Caregivers
2026-01-10 11:00:00 2026-01-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Caring Without Losing Yourself Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room

Saturday, January 10
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-10 11:00:00 2026-01-10 12:00:00 America/New_York Caring Without Losing Yourself Supporting a loved one with dementia without losing yourself is a profound act of love. Join grief and life-transition coach Amy Linder-Lesser for this talk that will offer gentle, practical support. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room

Piracci Board Room

Supporting a loved one with dementia without losing yourself is a profound act of love. Join grief and life-transition coach Amy Linder-Lesser for this talk that will offer gentle, practical support.

This talk will help family members navigating the grief of losing someone who’s still here, as well as helping them find moments of peace and meaning in the midst of change. Participants leave with language, insight, and simple grounding tools to help them cope with what they’re already carrying—not more to-dos.

All programs are subject to change.

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EVENT TYPE: | Health and Wellness |

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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
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Alex Gutelius
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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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Veterans Memorial Park Book Walk - For all ages
Sat, Dec 27, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Enjoy the book Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner as you stroll along the Veteran's Memorial Park walking path this winter.
Saturday Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Join us for some stories, songs, and fun!
Friend Speed Dating
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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It can be a challenge to meet new people and make lasting friendships in your 20s and 30s! Friend Speed Dating is a low-key social event designed to help "new" adults make new friends.
Family Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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ZOOM: PJ Story Time - Family program
Tue, Dec 30, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - YS Virtual Room
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Happy Noon Year! - For all ages, with an adult
Wed, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
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No need to stay up until midnight. Our balloons drop at noon!
Library Closing Early
Wed, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Main Floor
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The Library will be CLOSING EARLY at 5pm for New Year's Eve. We will re-open at 9 am on January 2.
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Thu, Jan 01, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Ask Desk
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Literary Legos Family Build - For ages 3 and up, with an adult
Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Read a story with a librarian, then let the ideas and images from the story inspire your Lego creations.
Board Game Social - Recommended for adults ages 18-28
Sun, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Teen Craft Corner: Foil Embossing - For grades 6-12
Mon, Jan 05, All day
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Family Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Monday Funday Craft: Loopy Finger Knitting - For grades K-2
Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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HYBRID: Banned Book Club
Mon, Jan 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room,Program Room C
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Citizenship Discussion Group
Tue, Jan 06, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room D
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Tue, Jan 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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