Ballston Reader
What's Happening at the Town of Ballston Community Library
Friday, June 26th, 2020
We Begin Curbside Services - Monday, June 29th at 10:00am!
Service will be available:
Monday through Wednesday 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Thursday 1 pm - 6:30 pm.
Friday 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
The Town of Ballston Community Library will begin curbside services starting June 29, 2020.
Please CALL the Library (518) 399-8174 to setup a Curbside Pickup appointment.
Your items will not be ready without an appointment.
On the day of your appointment stay in your car and call to let us know that you are here.
Sign up for Summer Reading!
Enrollment instructions are provided below! For further help with Summer Reading enrollment, or questions related to Summer Reading, please visit the website Summer Reading 2020 page, or email toblibrarySR@sals.edu for help!
Summer Reading Kickoff
Here is a video made by our very own Ms. Jane to give you a glimpse of some of the fun things we have to offer this summer!
Turtle Dance Music
Summer Reading Lawn Sign
Help us spread the word! Pick up a Summer Reading lawn sign from the library today. They are in the grass around our building so please help yourself!
Book Club
Tips for finding or starting a book club: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/booklovers/bookclub
Our library also offers book clubs! Watch our calendar for upcoming events: http://tbcl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar
Toddler Story Time
Reading to Embrace Race
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from inter-sectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life.
Electronic resource – Available on Overdrive
How to be an Antiracist By Ibram X. Kendi
Instead of focusing on our racist ideas, Kendi offers up a wrenching examination of the evolution of his 'beginning' with a day in 2000 when he gave a prizewinning speech as a young student.
Electronic resource – Available on Overdrive
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold (Author) and Suzanne Kaufman (Illustrator)
This picture book celebrates diversity by showing how children in one classroom all grow and learn from each other’s traditions. This book is a must-have and must-read addition to all classrooms.
Request printed copy - JP Fict Pen
**COVID-19 Library Update**
Even though the physical space of the Library is closed, we are striving to continue any services we can to our patrons in this time of social distancing. If you have any questions about services, please email web.toblibrary@gmail.com, or to contact the interim director, Jenn Richard directly, email jrichard@sals.edu.
Remember to check our website often for new resources, and our Facebook page is being updated multiple times a day with various types of things to help you find information, have fun, learn something, or get the latest updates. Next week we hope to expand further into virtual services!
If you don't already have a card, or need help with your account, please email web.toblibrary@gmail.com, and we will be happy to assist you!
Town of Ballston Community Library
Email: web.toblibrary@gmail.com
Website: toblibrary.sals.edu
Location: 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, NY, United States
Phone: 518-399-8174
Facebook: facebook.com/toblibrary