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HYBRID: Banned Book Club
2026-07-06 19:00:00 2026-07-06 20:00:00 America/New_York HYBRID: Banned Book Club Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C, AS Virtual Room

Monday, July 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 19:00:00 2026-07-06 20:00:00 America/New_York HYBRID: Banned Book Club All are welcome at this book club where we will read, learn, and discuss why each title has been challenged or banned. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C, AS Virtual Room

Program Room C, AS Virtual Room

All are welcome at this book club where we will read, learn, and discuss why each title has been challenged or banned.

Each month we will read and discuss a new title. 

July 6: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

September 14: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

November 2: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Attend this program in person at the Library or from home on ZOOM. Registration required only for those attending on ZOOM.

All programs are subject to change.

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

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Reading |

TAGS: | Hybrid |

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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Sogetsu Japanese Flower Arrangement Show - For all ages
Sun, Jun 21, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Libby Like a Pro
Mon, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Outdoor Adventure Apps - Presentation
Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Upgrade Your Order: Make Your Own Pizza - For grades 6-12
Mon, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Speed Jigsaw Puzzling Challenge - Recommended for ages 12+
Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Personnel Committee Meeting
Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C
Personnel Committee Meeting
Play, Learn, & Grow! - For ages 4-5, with an adult
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
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Virtual Author Talk: Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy - Live webinar
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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ELL Volunteer Appreciation Supper
Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Front Walkway,Piracci Board Room,Program Room A-B
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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Supervisor's Meeting
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Teen Make & Sip: Marbled Paper - For grades 6-12
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
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HYBRID: Banned Book Club
Mon, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room,Program Room C
All are welcome at this book... more
All are welcome at this book club where we will read, learn, and discuss why each title has been challenged or banned.
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