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Battle of the Books: Team Meeting

For BOTB members only
2022-11-29 18:00:00 2022-11-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Battle of the Books: Team Meeting Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Tuesday, November 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-11-29 18:00:00 2022-11-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Battle of the Books: Team Meeting This is a private event for the Library's registered Battle of the Books participants. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B

Program Room A-B

This is a private event for the Library's registered Battle of the Books participants.

All programs are subject to change based on weather and safety guidelines. 

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AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading Challenge |

TAGS: | YS611 | Early Literacy |

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Phone: 518-371-8622
Library Director
Alex Gutelius
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Citizenship Discussion Group
Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - English Basics
Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Class will provide... more
Class will provide conversation, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary development, and learning survival English. For students new to English, or at the beginner level.
Therapy Dogs for Adults
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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English Language Learning (ELL) Evening Conversation Group - Community & Conversation
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C
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This group will focus on improving your English conversational skills. It is recommended for those with an intermediate to advanced level of English speaking.
ZOOM: PJ Story Time - Family program
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - YS Virtual Room
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Advanced Beginner English Language Learning (ELL) - Expanding English
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-B
Class will provide... more
Class will provide conversation, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development. For advanced beginner level students.
Radiant Morning Yoga
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Grammar Focus
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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ZOOM: Intermediate English Language Learning (ELL) - Everyday English
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
Zoom
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Summer Story Time - For all ages, with an adult
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
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Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room C-D
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HYBRID: Daytime Book Club
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - AS Virtual Room,Program Room C
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Teen Book Club: Ain't Burned All the Bright - For grades 6-12
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Read the Rainbow Book Club: The Magic Fish - For grades 6-8
Thu, Jun 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Ask Desk
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
The New York State Capital... more
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Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
Learn how to use the library's... more
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
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Libby Like a Pro
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Piracci Board Room
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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 - Program Room A-B
Learn how to make your own... more
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Program Room A-D
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Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library - Library Back Lawn,Program Room A-B
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