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Play-doh

Registration opens:
September 02nd, 2026

National Play-Doh Day

For ages 2-6, with an adult
2026-09-16 09:30:00 2026-09-16 10:00:00 America/New_York National Play-Doh Day Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Children's Activity Room

Wednesday, September 16
9:30am - 10:00am

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Children's Activity Room

Let your imagination run wild and enjoy this sensory experience as you squish, roll, shape, and squeeze Play-Doh!

Please register each participant separately using the name of the child participating, not the parent/guardian name. 

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: | Cooking, Crafts and Creativity |

TAGS: | YS611 | YS05 |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius
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(Library Closing Early for Staff Development Night.)
Wed, Sep 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Sep 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 06 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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 - Teen Place
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Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
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Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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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