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Friday, October 2nd, 2020

Banned Books Week 2020 is September 27 - October 3.
Explore resources to celebrate throughout the week at The Town of Ballston Community Library.
See complete list of frequently challenged books at: http://bit.ly/ALAfreqCB

Check out these great stories.

Each Tiny Spark by Pablo CartayaEmilia Torres has a wandering mind. It is hard for her to follow along at school, and sometimes she forgets to do what her mom or abuela asks. But she remembers what matters: a time when her family was whole and home, made sense. When Dad returns from deployment, Emilia expects that her life will get back to normal. Instead, it unravels. Ages: For Middle School | Clap When You Land by Elizabeth AcevedoCamino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people. In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash. | Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaAn isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newlywed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find. |
Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya
Emilia Torres has a wandering mind. It is hard for her to follow along at school, and sometimes she forgets to do what her mom or abuela asks. But she remembers what matters: a time when her family was whole and home, made sense.
When Dad returns from deployment, Emilia expects that her life will get back to normal. Instead, it unravels.
Ages: For Middle School
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people.
In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets.
After receiving a frantic letter from her newlywed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find.
New Releases
Imperfect Women by Araminta HallWhen Nancy Hennessy is murdered, she leaves behind two best friends, an adoring husband and daughter, and a secret lover whose identity she took to the grave. Nancy was gorgeous, wealthy, and cherished by those who knew her―from the outside, her life was perfect. But as the investigation into her death flounders and her friends wrestle with their grief, dark details surface that reveal how little they knew her. | Sisters by Daisy JohnsonBorn just ten months apart, July and September are thick as thieves, never needing anyone but each other. Now, following a case of school bullying, the teens have moved away with their single mother to a long-abandoned family home near the shore. In their new, isolated life, July finds that the deep bond she has always shared with September is shifting in ways she cannot entirely understand. | Little Secrets by Jennifer HillierFour hundred and eighty seconds. That is how long it took for someone to steal Marin Machado's four-year-old son. Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They are admired in their community and are a loving family. Up until the day Sebastian is taken. |
Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall
When Nancy Hennessy is murdered, she leaves behind two best friends, an adoring husband and daughter, and a secret lover whose identity she took to the grave. Nancy was gorgeous, wealthy, and cherished by those who knew her―from the outside, her life was perfect. But as the investigation into her death flounders and her friends wrestle with their grief, dark details surface that reveal how little they knew her.
Sisters by Daisy Johnson
Born just ten months apart, July and September are thick as thieves, never needing anyone but each other. Now, following a case of school bullying, the teens have moved away with their single mother to a long-abandoned family home near the shore. In their new, isolated life, July finds that the deep bond she has always shared with September is shifting in ways she cannot entirely understand.
Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
Four hundred and eighty seconds. That is how long it took for someone to steal Marin Machado's four-year-old son.
Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They are admired in their community and are a loving family. Up until the day Sebastian is taken.
Fall Programs
Ms Ruta Book Club
Join Miss Ruta on Zoom for a book club for students in grades 5 & 6. In October, we are discussing "Small Spaces," by Katherine Arden, followed by a fun craft. (Materials will be provided prior to the program.)

Kids Cooking via Zoom
Join Jodie Fitz online to practice your cooking skills and make a yummy treat. Ingredient lists and Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the event. To get in the Halloween spirit kids will be making Worm Infested Brownie Bites and Beetle Juice.
For Grades K - 2nd. Registration required.
http://tbcl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=5936&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2020/10/01
3-5 Grade
http://tbcl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=5937&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2020/10/01

Kids Cooking Fall Treat
Join Jodie Fitz online to practice your cooking skills and make a yummy treat. Ingredient lists and Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the event. We're making Cinnamon Apples and Dip Turned into a Turkey along with a Fall Smoothie.
For Grades K-5. Registration required.
http://tbcl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=5935&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2020/11/01

Zoom Time with Ms. Jane

Story Time in the Park
Please join us for Story Time in Jenkins Park! We will gather under the pavilion on Thursdays at 10:30 AM (weather permitting) for stories, rhymes and songs. We will follow all CDC and NYS health guidelines. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on and we will socially distance. Masks will be required when social distancing cannot be maintained.
This is a drop-in program intended for kids ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver, siblings are always welcome.






100th Year of the 19th Amendment
The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Women’s Club has created a display “100th Year of the 19th Amendment” in the Town of Ballston Community Library display case. The Women’s Club meets at the Burnt Hills United Methodist Church at noon on the second Monday of the month, September - June.
If you would like more information, visit the website at bhblwomensclub.org