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Virtual Author Talk: Karin Slaughter

Live webinar
2026-07-14 19:00:00 2026-07-14 20:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk: Karin Slaughter Live Webinar - Live Webinar

Tuesday, July 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 19:00:00 2026-07-14 20:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk: Karin Slaughter Enjoy talks from bestselling authors. This week, Karin Slaughter will discuss her North Falls series. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering. Live Webinar - Live Webinar

Live Webinar

Enjoy talks from bestselling authors. This week, Karin Slaughter will discuss her North Falls series. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.

Karin Slaughter is one of the world’s most popular storytellers. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Edgar nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Visit libraryc.org/cphlibrary for an archive of past webinars and to view upcoming author events.

All programs are subject to change.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Reading |

TAGS: | Virtual Program |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius
Hours
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Mon, Jun 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
(Independence Day)
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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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Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Jun 29, 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!
Chalk the Walk! - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Front Walkway
Help us draw with colorful... more
Help us draw with colorful chalk on the Library's front walkway to decorate for Summer Reading.
Tuesday Crafternoon: Dino Dot Painting - For grades K-5, with an adult
Tue, Jun 30, 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!
International Joke Day - For all ages
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Library
Help us celebrate International... more
Help us celebrate International Joke Day! Stop by the Children's Library, tell the librarian a joke, and earn a sticker.
Wacky Wednesday: Water Play - For preschool-Gr. 5, with an adult
Wed, Jul 01, 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!
Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Grammar Focus
Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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.
Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Thu, Jul 02, 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!
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Genealogy Assistance
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Lisa Dougherty, a skilled... more
Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers.
VolunTEENs: Book Displays - For grades 6-12
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
Help change monthly book... more
Help change monthly book display in the Teen Place and choose your own favorite books for the VolunTeen Favorites book display. Attendees will earn one hour of volunteer credit for participating.
Unearth A Story: Book Bingo
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Come play several rounds of... more
Come play several rounds of summer reading bingo where the grand prizes are books. We have many brand new copies to give away to the lucky winners as well as some fun surprises!
This event is full
Teen Craft Corner: Safety Pin Flags - For grades 6-12
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Teen Place
Work on this fun craft when you... more
Work on this fun craft when you visit the Teen Place.
Family Bingo - Celebrate America's 250th - For all ages, with an adult
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join us for some rousing rounds... more
Join us for some rousing rounds of Bingo featuring images and trivia from all 250 years of the USA. Visual Bingo cards are fun for players of all ages and abilities!
Library Closed
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Ask Desk
The Library will be CLOSED on... more
The Library will be CLOSED on July 4 & 5 for Independence Day. We will re-open at 9 am on July 6.
Library Closed
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Ask Desk
The Library will be CLOSED on... more
The Library will be CLOSED on July 4 & 5 for Independence Day. We will re-open at 9 am on July 6.
Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Jul 06, 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!
Brave Swimming - Addressing and Preventing Children's Fear of Water
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Psychologist and former swim... more
Psychologist and former swim instructor Jeannette Correa will share strategies to help parents introduce children to water safely or reintroduce swimming to children who have developed anxieties.
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.
Unplugged Coding Games & Puzzles - For grades 3-5
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:15am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Explore early coding without a... more
Explore early coding without a screen! Through board games, logic puzzles, and interactive fun, kids build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Bring your brain power and your imagination.
This event is full
Tuesday Crafternoon: Sew a Heart--Celebrate America's 250th - For grades K-5, with an adult
Tue, Jul 07, 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!
Crafty Adults: Embroidered Dinosaur Bookmarks
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Join us for an embroidery... more
Join us for an embroidery workshop in celebration of our summer reading theme and learn how to create your own dinosaur embroidery!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
ELL Conversation Group
Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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!
Story Time on the Road: Clifton Common Playground. - For all ages, with an adult
Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
- Clifton Common Playground
Nurture your child's love of... more
Nurture your child's love of reading with stories, songs, and other fun activities! Join us for this outdoor story time at the Clifton Common Playground.
Wacky Wednesday:18th Century Games-Celebrate America's 250th - For preschool-Gr. 5, with an adult
Wed, Jul 08, 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!
ELL Conversation Group
Wed, Jul 08, 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!
All Abilities Art Club
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Study Area
Join us for an open... more
Join us for an open studio-style hour of art-making and community. Adults of all ages and abilities are welcome to come create together with a new material and theme offered each month.
Fun with Fossils - For grades K-2
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Explore the world of... more
Explore the world of paleontology with The Children's Museum of Saratoga. Investigate fossils, bones, and more to learn about the time that dinosaurs walked the Earth.
This event is full
Avoiding Health and Wellness Scams
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Learn how to shop safely for... more
Learn how to shop safely for health and wellness products, avoid counterfeit drugs, understand AI’s impact on the industry, and save money.
ZOOM: Stop the Noise: Turn Off Unwanted AI Today - Live Tech-Talk Webinar
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
ZOOM - ZOOM
In this practical session,... more
In this practical session, learn how to recognize AI features, decide when to use them, and turn them off when they get in the way. Simple steps, real control, no technical expertise required.
Register
Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Grammar Focus
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Journaling for Adults - Webex Hybrid Program
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
Whether it’s in a notebook,... more
Whether it’s in a notebook, blog, or sketchpad, journaling can help you lead a whole and fulfilling life, as well as be a way to keep track of goals, your life activities, and dreams.
Finance Committee Meeting
Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Finance Committee Meeting
Inclusible Adult Games - For all abilities and interests!
Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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!
Dig Into Free Digital Newspapers
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Computer Lab
Learn how to use library... more
Learn how to use library resources to access free newspaper articles from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Daily Gazette, NY Post, and more!
Revolutionary Writing - Celebrate America's 250th - For grades 4-7
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Learn about the importance of... more
Learn about the importance of the written word during the 1770s with hands-on activities. Presented by the Saratoga County Historian's Office and Saratoga 250.
Cinema Club: Jurassic Park (1993) - Unearth a Story
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Genetically engineered... more
Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok on a remote island. It's up to a paleontologist, a paleobotanist, and a mathematician to outmaneuver the deadly beasts.
Wonderful Walkers - Walking toddlers under 24 months, with an adult
Fri, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Experience upbeat, one-on-one... more
Experience upbeat, one-on-one time with your new walker. Share independent movement activities, interactive rhymes, songs, and stories. Optional playtime follows. No siblings (except twins) please.
Baby Story Time - For ages 0-12 months
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Calling all babies! A special... more
Calling all babies! A special time just for non-walking infants. Join us for stories, rhymes, and games at the Library.
ZOOM: Mindfulness Meditation - Summer Series
Fri, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room
This six-week series... more
This six-week series (Jul.10-Aug.14) will provide practical support for developing a daily meditation practice that's appropriate for you. Join us each week from the comfort of your own home!
Women's Basic Self-Defense
Fri, Jul 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Join seasoned instructor and... more
Join seasoned instructor and 6th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, Lisa Boucher of Boucher Martial Arts to learn simple, easy, and basic self-defense and awareness techniques for all abilities.
Teen Time: Celebrate America's 250th - For grades 6-12
Fri, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room,Library Back Lawn
Join us for a fun program... more
Join us for a fun program created and run by other teen volunteers! The activity will be announced a few weeks prior to the event.
Find the Dinos: Community Scavenger Hunt - For all ages
Sat, Jul 11, 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.
Saturday Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
Join us for stories, songs, and... more
Join us for stories, songs, and fun!
Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Mon, Jul 13, 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!
YouthAstroNet: Explore the Universe - For grades 7-8
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room,Computer Lab
The Harvard-Smithsonian Youth... more
The Harvard-Smithsonian Youth Astronomy Network sponsors this opportunity to explore space through hands-on activities and robotic telescopes. Capture space images, then enhance them using technology.
Teen Paint & Sip - For grades 6-12
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Come paint and sip to lofi... more
Come paint and sip to lofi beats. We will provide the supplies and drinks for you to enjoy while you create your masterpiece!
AR Explorers: Learning in 3D - For grades 3-5
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room
Bring science and stories to... more
Bring science and stories to life using augmented reality (AR) and Merge Cubes.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
Solar Critters for Young Coders - For grades 1-2, with an adult
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
An interactive program for... more
An interactive program for parents and kids to build solar-powered critters together.
Registration opens Tuesday, June 30 2026 at 9:00am
YouthAstroNet: Explore the Universe - For grades 7-8
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room,Computer Lab
The Harvard-Smithsonian Youth... more
The Harvard-Smithsonian Youth Astronomy Network sponsors this opportunity to explore space through hands-on activities and robotic telescopes. Capture space images, then enhance them using technology.
Tuesday Crafternoon: Dinosaur Sticker Art - For grades K-5, with an adult
Tue, Jul 14, 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!
The Mystery of Ft. Edward's Jane McCrea - Celebrate America’s 250th
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
Who was local legend Jane... more
Who was local legend Jane McCrea? How and why did she become famous? Who killed her? What happened following her demise? This talk will unravel some of the legends surrounding her.
ELL Conversation Group
Tue, Jul 14, 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!
Virtual Author Talk: Karin Slaughter - Live webinar
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Live Webinar - Live Webinar
Enjoy talks from bestselling... more
Enjoy talks from bestselling authors. This week, Karin Slaughter will discuss her North Falls series. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.
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