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Ballston Reader

News from the Ballston Community Public Library

BallstonReaderNews from the Ballston Community Public Library

Wednesday, July 2

Tween Craft: Dot Painting

Ages 10-14

Make some abstract art using different shapes, paint, and dots! Registration is required.


Thursday, July 10 - 2:00 PM

Family Craft: Magazine Collages

Ages 4-12


Make a colorful and decorative collage using discarded magazines, stickers, markers, and glue!


Registration is required.


Monday, July 14 - 2:00 PM

Music Medley with Ms. Terri

Ages 0-5 with caregivers


Sing, dance, and play to old and new family tunes and chants with Ms. Terri Roben and her instruments.


Registration is required.


Wednesday, July 16 - 10:30 AM

Recommenders Club

Not interested in a book club where everyone reads the same book? Try our monthly Recommenders Club and talk about whatever you’ve been reading or watching lately. No assigned readings; just show up ready to chat with other recommenders about books, movies, and TV shows.


No registration required.


Monday, July 7 - 6:00 PM

Silver Screenings Film Series

In celebration of this year’s summer reading theme “Color Our World,” the Ballston Community Public Library is presenting a film series for grown-ups! The films we’ve chosen highlight the work of artists, authors, and actors who make our world more colorful. Come join us in the BCPL’s Community Room for free movies and free popcorn every Tuesday during the month of July. No registration required!


July 8: Shakespeare in Love starring Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow

July 15: Tolkien starring Nicholas Hoult and Laura Donnelly

July 22: The Hours starring Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman

July 29: At Eternity's Gate starring Willem Dafoe and Mads Mikkelsen

Crochet for Adult Beginners

This three-part workshop series will provide an accessible introduction to crochet for adults with no previous experience. We'll provide the necessary supplies and instructor Cindy Carter will lead you through sequenced projects introducing the skills needed to continue on your own after the class ends.


Thursdays, July 24, 31 & August 7 - 6:00 PM

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

Summer Reading Program June 30 - August 9

We have Summer Reading Programs for Kids, Teens, and Adults! Log your reading, complete challenges, earn raffle tickets, and win some fun prizes!


Register to log minutes and complete challenges on our Beanstack site!

Library Meetings

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Meetings of the Friends of the Library are usually held the first Tuesday of the month, September - June, 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.

We will be back in September!

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, July 30, 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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