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Minecraft Mania!

For grades 2 and up, with an adult
2026-04-06 14:00:00 2026-04-06 14:45:00 America/New_York Minecraft Mania! Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D

Monday, April 06
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-06 14:00:00 2026-04-06 14:45:00 America/New_York Minecraft Mania! Meet Minecraft author Nick Eliopulos, create your own Minecraft character, and then participate in Minecraft-themed activities. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D

Program Room A-D

Meet Minecraft author Nick Eliopulos, create your own Minecraft character, and then participate in Minecraft-themed activities.

Join us for an author meet-and-greet followed by crafts and games based on the world of Minecraft.

Some Minecraft books will be available for purchase and signing; bring any Nick Eliopulos books you already own to get them signed, too!

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: | Author |

TAGS: | YS611 |

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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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Upcycled Faux Succulent Container Gardens - For grades 6-12
Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Minecraft Mania! - For grades 2 and up, with an adult
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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