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Ballston Reader

News from the Ballston Community Public Library

BallstonReaderNews from the Ballston Community Public Library

Friday, January 17

America 250: The Ballston Connection

Join Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds for a screening and discussion of a locally-produced documentary about our area’s role in the Revolutionary War. There’s more to the story than just the Battles of Saratoga! This project is part of “America 250,” a nationwide series of events and programs commemorating our country’s upcoming 250th birthday.


Thursday, January 23 - 6:30 PM

Chatty Crafters

Bring your own crafting project to our adult craft circle and spend some time chatting and working along side other crafters. Knitting, crochet, needle felting, embroidery, cross-stitch, weaving, paper crafts, visual arts, whatever you enjoy doing, bring it along and make some new friends at the library.


Monday, January 27 - 1 PM

Teen Craft: Marbled Mugs

Teen Craft - Ages 13-18

Make a marbled mug using nail polish, mod podge, and other craft supplies! Registration is required.

Miss Alyssa - aharvey@sals.edu

Monday, January 28 - 4PM

January Guess the Character Contest

Check out the mystery story book character's shadow in the Children's Room and see if you can guess which character it is! A winner will be chosen out of all of the correct guesses on January 24.

Short Fiction Workshop

This new, twice-monthly writing workshop for adults features writing prompts, exercises, and moderated feedback sessions where authors working on short fiction can practice their craft, develop new skills, and get constructive input from other writers.

This is a hybrid program: you can participate in-person at the library OR online via Zoom. To receive an email with the Zoom meeting link, register in advance.


Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 6 PM

Friends of the Library Meeting

Join the Friends as they discuss upcoming fundraising and community programs to support the library. Membership is free!

Meetings are hybrid: in-person at the Library and by Zoom.

Next meeting: Tuesday, Feb 4 - 7 PM

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

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, January 29, 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.

Ballston Community Public Library