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Ballston Reader

News from the Ballston Community Public Library

BallstonReaderNews from the Ballston Community Public Library

Thursday, May 8

Read to Beaker

Read to the Library's therapy dog, Beaker! He is a great listener and loves to hear stories.

Thursdays, 4:00 PM through May.

STEM Lego Challenge

Join us for a Lego building challenge!


Registration is required.


Friday, May 16 - 4 PM

Kid's Craft: Popsicle Stick Barnyard Animals

Ages 5-11

Make some fun barnyard animals using popsicle sticks, paper, markers, and paint!


Registration is required.


Wednesday, May 21 - 4 PM

Trivia Night at the Library

Gather your team and join us for a fast-paced trivia competition. Answers questions about culture, history, sports geography and more -- there are prizes!

Max. 6 per team; only one team member needs to register for the entire team.


Thursday, May 15 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Game Night for Grown Ups

A new program series where you can meet new people and have some fun learning and playing a featured board, card, or parlor game. This month's game is the international best-seller “Code Names.” We'll begin by teaching the rules to those who've never played, then we'll play a few games.


Registration is required.


Thursday, May 22 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Short Fiction Workshop

This twice-monthly writing workshop for adults features writing prompts, exercises, and moderated feedback sessions where you can practice the craft of writing. This is a hybrid program: you can participate in person OR online via Zoom.


Registration is required.


Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 13 - 6:00 PM

For more information about Library programs, please check out our new printable calendar below.

Library Meetings

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Meetings of the Friends of the Library are usually held the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. The Friends help support the Library through fundraising efforts and volunteer events throughout the year.


Membership is free! Come check out the next meeting!

Join us in-person or on Zoom.

Tuesday, June 3 - 7 PM

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Meetings of the Library Board of Trustees are usually held the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. The public is always welcome to attend.


Learn more about the Trustees, the Library's Long Range Plan and see meeting agendas and minutes on the Library's website.


Join us in person, or on Zoom
Zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83978434589

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 7:00pm

Digital Resources

Hoopla

Digital content available instantly to anyone with a Burnt Hills Library Card. Hoopla offers eBooks, eAudio, Magazines, movies, music and more! Use the App, on the computer or stream on smart devices.

Libby

Downloadable e-Books and e-Audio content. Use the App or try it online.

BookPage

Discover your next great book! BookPage highlights the best new books across all genres, as chosen by our editors. Every book we cover is one that we are excited to recommend to readers.

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