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Ballston Reader

News from the Ballston Community Public Library

BallstonReaderNews from the Ballston Community Public Library

Thursday, January 30

Shredded Book Contest Begins Monday, Feb 3

Can you guess which children's picture book it is? Submit your guess and a winner will be chosen out of all of the correct guesses on February 25. Don't worry - the book was already damaged!

Teen Craft: Dried Flower Bookmarks

Teen Craft: ages 13-18

Make bookmarkers using dried flowers and contact paper designs! Registration is required.

Miss Alyssa - aharvey@sals.edu

Tuesday, Feb 4 - 4 PM

Tween Craft: No-Sew Heart Pillows

Tween Craft: ages 10-14

Learn how to make a fleece no-sew heart pillow! Registration is required.

Miss Alyssa - aharvey@sals.edu

Tuesday, Feb 11 - 4 PM

Recommenders Club

Not interested in a book club where everyone reads the same book? Try our new 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. Hear from others about what they’ve enjoyed recently and get a sneak preview from the Adult Services Librarian about new items coming soon to your library.


Monday, Feb 3 - 6 PM

Adult Craft: Crepe Paper Roses

As Valentine's Day approaches, join us at BCPL for an adult craft program where you'll learn a few different ways to make paper roses. Please register in advance so we can prepare enough supplies for all the participants.


Thursday, Feb 6 - 6:30 PM

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.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, Feb 11 - 6 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, February 4 - 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, February 26, 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