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Unearth a Story: Last day to turn-in for Summer Reading

Summer Reading 2026
2026-08-31 00:00:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00 America/New_York Unearth a Story: Last day to turn-in for Summer Reading Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Library

Monday, August 31
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Children's Library

This is the final day to turn in your summer reading materials and enter our prize drawings. Thank you for participating!

Adult and teen materials can be dropped off at the Ask Desk. Children's booklets can be dropped off at the Children's Desk. 

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 | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Reading |

TAGS: | YS611 | YS1218 | YS05 | Summer Reading |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius
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Mon, Aug 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

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. 

Upcoming events

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Board Game Social - Recommended for adults ages 20-30
Sun, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
From party games to turn-based... more
From party games to turn-based strategy, play a little bit of everything! While games will be provided, you are free to bring your own as well.
Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
Bring a chair or blanket,... more
Bring a chair or blanket, sunscreen, your hat, a water bottle, and come to the Library for an outdoor story time on the Back Lawn!
"Water" You Drinking? Make a Healthy Beverage - For grades 6-12
Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Learn about healthy food and... more
Learn about healthy food and cooking! Have fun making your own low-sugar beverages with Brenna Kavakos from Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Registration is now closed
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Aug 17, 7:15pm - 9:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday Crafternoon: CD Painting - For grades K-5, with an adult
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for a fun afternoon of... more
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting from a variety of materials!
Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
This event is full
Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Aug 18, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
This event is full
Reading Therapy Dogs - For grades 1-4
Tue, Aug 18, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - 2nd Floor Reading Area
Improve reading skills or help... more
Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for only one 15-minute appointment.
This event is full
ELL Conversation Group
Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Casual conversation for new and... more
Casual conversation for new and existing ELL students. We will practice our English listening and speaking skills and have fun!
Wacky Wednesday: Water Play - For preschool-Gr. 5, with an adult
Wed, Aug 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
Get ready to have some wacky... more
Get ready to have some wacky outdoor fun at this drop-in program. Be prepared to get wet!
ELL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Casual conversation for new and... more
Casual conversation for new and existing ELL students. We will practice our English listening and speaking skills and have fun!
Paper Circuits - For grades 3-5
Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Get creative with paper crafts... more
Get creative with paper crafts that light up! Explore simple circuits while making a fun hands-on project.
This event is full
Teen Make & Sip: Create a Cyanotype Print - For grades 6-12
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
We will provide the supplies... more
We will provide the supplies and refreshments for you to enjoy while you create a print using sunlight!
ZOOM: How to Use PowerPoint Sections & Table of Contents - Live Tech-Talk Webinar
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
ZOOM - ZOOM
Long PowerPoint presentations... more
Long PowerPoint presentations can quickly become confusing and hard to manage. In this practical webinar, create Sections and easy-to-use Table of Contents slides for smoother navigation.
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Make & Sip: Create a Cyanotype Print - For adults
Wed, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
We will provide the supplies... more
We will provide the supplies and refreshments for you to enjoy while you create a cyanotype print!
This event is full
Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Grammar Focus
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C
Classes will focus on grammar... more
Classes will focus on grammar and will incorporate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. For intermediate level English learners.
Everything About E-Bikes: Classes of E-Bikes, Laws, & More
Wed, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
New York Bicycling Coalition... more
New York Bicycling Coalition presents everything you need to know about e-bikes: Is it OK to ride on any street? What about the sidewalks? What about trails? How old do you have to be to ride one?
Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
Bring a chair or blanket,... more
Bring a chair or blanket, sunscreen, your hat, a water bottle, and come to the Library for an outdoor story time on the Back Lawn!
HYBRID: Daytime Book Group
Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room,Program Room C
All are welcome to attend our... more
All are welcome to attend our new and popular fiction and nonfiction book club!
DinoPalooza & Kona Ice Truck - For ages 1-17
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn
Celebrate the end of Summer... more
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading at this fun-filled event! We will have crafts, dinosaur-themed games, and a visit from the Kona Ice truck.
Music & Motion - For ages 0-6, with an adult
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
Experience all the fun that... more
Experience all the fun that music and motion can bring! Enjoy a variety of music, dancing, and other interactive movement activities to share with your child.
Community Field Trip: Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Fri, Aug 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame - National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Meet us at the National Museum... more
Meet us at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs for a docent-led tour! For adults only.
Using the Contacts App on an Android Smartphone - Workshop
Fri, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Tired of guessing which number... more
Tired of guessing which number is which? Come learn how to clean up and manage your contacts list on your Android phone.
Find the Dinos: Community Scavenger Hunt - For all ages
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Clifton Park & Halfmoon Parks - Clifton Park and Halfmoon Parks
Pick up a sheet at the Ask... more
Pick up a sheet at the Ask Desk, and then visit some town parks in Clifton Park and Halfmoon to find our colorful dinosaur signs. Bring your completed form back to the Library for our prize drawing.
Friend Speed Dating
Sat, Aug 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
It can be a challenge to meet... more
It can be a challenge to meet new people and make lasting friendships in your 20s, 30s, and 40s! Friend Speed Dating is a low-key social event designed to help adults make new friends.
Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
Bring a chair or blanket,... more
Bring a chair or blanket, sunscreen, your hat, a water bottle, and come to the Library for an outdoor story time on the Back Lawn!
Data Privacy When Interacting Online
Mon, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Learn how your data is... more
Learn how your data is collected and shared, minimize your digital footprint, and protect your identity in this important session.
Remembering Your Good Dog with Peggy Frezon
Mon, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
For anyone who has ever loved a... more
For anyone who has ever loved a dog, join us for a hopeful and healing evening with author Peggy Frezon and her therapy dog, Sophie.
Story Time on the Road: Halfmoon Town Park - For all ages, with an adult
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
- Halfmoon Town Park Playground
Join us for this outdoor story... more
Join us for this outdoor story time at the Halfmoon Town Park near the playground.
Therapy Dogs for Adults
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
De-stress and pet a therapy... more
De-stress and pet a therapy dog! All participants will be assigned a time slot for their visit. Please meet us in Program Room C (2nd floor) to be assigned a time. For adults only.
Getting to Know Your iPhone - Workshop
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Don't let your iPhone's... more
Don't let your iPhone's settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop.
Virtual Author Talk: Beronda Montgomery - Live webinar
Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Live Webinar - Live Webinar
Enjoy talks from bestselling... more
Enjoy talks from bestselling authors. This week, Beronda Montgomery will discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.
Register
Teen Book Club: Dark and Deepest Red - For grades 6-12
Tue, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Join us for our informal... more
Join us for our informal hang-out, book discussion of Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore, and craft activity! Light refreshments will be served.
ELL Conversation Group
Tue, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Casual conversation for new and... more
Casual conversation for new and existing ELL students. We will practice our English listening and speaking skills and have fun!
Countdown to Kindergarten - For children entering Gr. K
Wed, Aug 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for a special program... more
Join us for a special program just for Kindergarteners! At the end of the program, you can climb onboard a Shenendehowa school bus and meet a bus driver in the Library parking lot.
ELL Conversation Group
Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
Casual conversation for new and... more
Casual conversation for new and existing ELL students. We will practice our English listening and speaking skills and have fun!
Teen Tech Field Trip: Warner Bros. Games New York - For grades 6-12
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
WB Games - WB Games: 5 3rd St Suite 350 Troy, NY 
Level up your future! Join us... more
Level up your future! Join us at WB Games in Troy for an exciting field trip where you'll get a behind-the-scenes tour and discover what it takes to work in the exciting world of video games.
This event is full
Countdown to Kindergarten - For children entering Gr. K
Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for a special program... more
Join us for a special program just for Kindergarteners! At the end of the program, you can climb onboard a Shenendehowa school bus and meet a bus driver in the Library parking lot.
Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Grammar Focus
Wed, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Classes will focus on grammar... more
Classes will focus on grammar and will incorporate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. For intermediate level English learners.
Inclusible Adult Games - For all abilities and interests!
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
We're teaming up with... more
We're teaming up with Inclusible to offer game playing events for adults of all ages and abilities. Drop in and play a game with us!
Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
Bring a chair or blanket,... more
Bring a chair or blanket, sunscreen, your hat, a water bottle, and come to the Library for an outdoor story time on the Back Lawn!
Virtual Author Talk: Lucy Foley - Live webinar
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Live Webinar - Live Webinar
Enjoy talks from bestselling... more
Enjoy talks from bestselling authors/thought leaders. This week, Lucy Foley will discuss her brand-new Miss Marple mystery. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.
Register
Silent Book Club - At Mocha Lisa's Caffe & Books, Clifton Park
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mocha Lisa's Caffe & Books - Mocha Lisa's Caffe & Books
Come talk about your favorite... more
Come talk about your favorite books and read quietly in a group setting. Bring your own book, borrow one from the Library, or purchase one from MochaLisa's.
Music & Motion - For ages 0-6, with an adult
Sat, Aug 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
Experience all the fun that... more
Experience all the fun that music and motion can bring! Enjoy a variety of music, dancing, and other interactive movement activities to share with your child.
Unearth a Story: Last day to turn-in for Summer Reading - Summer Reading 2026
Mon, Aug 31, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Library
This is the final day to turn... more
This is the final day to turn in your summer reading materials and enter our prize drawings. Thank you for participating!
Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Aug 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
Bring a chair or blanket,... more
Bring a chair or blanket, sunscreen, your hat, a water bottle, and come to the Library for an outdoor story time on the Back Lawn!
Narcan Training and Distribution - Presented by Saratoga County Department of Health
Mon, Aug 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Drop in anytime from 10am - 6... more
Drop in anytime from 10am - 6 pm to learn how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan. Participants will receive a free Narcan rescue kit.
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