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March 16, 2022Upcoming CPH Library Events
The following programs will be offered during the week of March 14-20, 2022. More details for each program can be found at www.cphlibrary.org or call 518-371-8622.
Upcoming Events at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
Craft-a-Palooza!
Clifton Park, NY – March 1-31
Celebrate National Crafting Month with the Library’s Craft-a-Palooza contest. Grab your Library card and head to Creativebug.com, our free online database filled with thousands of How-To videos. Email a photo of your creation to cphreference@sals.edu for a chance to win a prize. Submissions must be entered by March 31.
ZOOM: Genealogy – Tracing Irish Immigrants (Two Little-Known Sources)
Clifton Park, NY – March 14, 12 pm
Do you have Irish ancestors who settled in New York City or Boston? Lisa Dougherty, genealogist in residence for the Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany, has two sources you may not be aware of that could help you discover their place of origin. Registration required.
ZOOM: Family Story Time Live!
Clifton Park, NY – Monday and Thursday, March 14 and 17, 10 am
Join us as we go live from the Children’s Library each week! Our librarians will share new stories, songs, and rhymes with your child. Registration required.
Take & Make: St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
Clifton Park, NY – Tuesday, March 15
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some fun crafts! Pick up a bag in the Children’s Library to take home. Ages 3 and up.
ZOOM: PJ Story Time – Special Stuffy Sleepover Edition
Clifton Park, NY – Tuesday, March 15, 7 pm
Bring your favorite stuffed friend to sleep over at the Library and attend story time with Miss Ariana! Please drop him/her off in the Children’s Library any time March 11-15 by 4 pm, then watch them on ZOOM! Registration required.
YouTube: Build a Simple HTML Website
Clifton Park, NY – Tuesday, March 15, 7 pm
Learn how to build a simple HTML website with the Library’s How-To video on our YouTube channel:
youtube.com/user/cphpubliclibrary. Grades 5 to adult. Registration required.
ZOOM: Computer & Technology Users Group
Clifton Park, NY – Wednesday, March 16, 6:30 pm
Join this informal group to share information about computer and technology use. This month’s topic: AnyDesk – Tech Support. All are welcome. Registration required.
Teen Take & Make: Terracotta Leprechaun Hat
Clifton Park, NY – Thursday, March 17
Make a leprechaun hat out of a terracotta pot and check out the Teen Instagram – @cphlibteens – for the Third Thursday Teens tutorial. For grades 6 to 12. Registration required.
ZOOM: Daytime Book Group: Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict
Clifton Park, NY – Thursday, March 17, 2 pm
Carnegie’s Maid tells the story of a brilliant woman who may have spurred Andrew Carnegie toward philanthropy. Registration required.
Scrabble and Chess Night
Clifton Park, NY – Thursday, March 17, 6:30
Come out for an evening of word-building fun playing Scrabble. We’ll have a chess board available too!
ZOOM: Music & Motion
Clifton Park, NY – Friday, March 18, 10 am
Experience all the fun that music and motion bring! Enjoy a variety of music, dancing, and other interactive moves to share with your child. Ages 2-6. Registration required.
ZOOM: Menu Planning and Easy Meals
Clifton Park, NY – Friday, March 18, 2 pm
Hannaford’s registered dietitian, Anna Ipsen will share practical tips and suggestions on how to effectively plan meals. Plus, she’ll have easy meal ideas for those busy nights you just don’t feel like cooking! Registration required.
