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Registration opens:
March 18th, 2026

Library Explorers: Musical Instruments

For grades K-3, with an adult
2026-04-01 16:00:00 2026-04-01 17:00:00 America/New_York Library Explorers: Musical Instruments Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Wednesday, April 01
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 16:00:00 2026-04-01 17:00:00 America/New_York Library Explorers: Musical Instruments Join us as we read a story from our nonfiction collection and then do a related hands-on activity. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Program Room A-B

Join us as we read a story from our nonfiction collection and then do a related hands-on activity.

Albany Symphony volunteers will join us in a hands-on program to introduce the instruments of the orchestra.  

Photos or videos may be taken at this event. Click here to see our Photo Policy. 

All programs are subject to change. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Childhood Enrichment |

TAGS: | YS611 |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
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 - Piracci Board Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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