Ballston Reader
What's Happening at the Town of Ballston Community Library
Friday, July 19th, 2019
Summer Reading 2019
Log your minutes online, or at the Library! Redemption of prizes began on Monday, June 24th.
Summer Reading registration has begun! Click on the banner below to enroll, or update your information if you enrolled last year. If you need assistance, please stop in, or call the Library at 518-399-8174.
Mad Science
Children will be dazzled and entertained as they interact with our Mad Scientists! Foggy dry ice storms, giant beach balls floating in the air and even a special Mad Science "burp" potion will amaze children as they learn about chemical reactions, air pressure and the states of matter.
This program will be held at the Glenville YMCA (127 Droms Road, Glenville) and is open to the public. Weather permitting the program will be held outdoors.
*Registration Required
Wednesday, July 24th - 10:00am
Beatrix Potter
A program for grades K-2, Let's learn about the famous writer, Beatrix Potter and some of her favorite books and characters. Listen to a story, play a game, create a snack and craft.
*Registration Required
Thursday, July 25th - 10:30am
This program is part of the Library's Summer Reading Program. In order to participate your child must be enrolled in the Library's Summer Reading Program. Please enroll online at http://toblibrary.sals.edu or by calling the library at 518-399-8174 ext. 3.
Star Wars Laser Tag
Calling all Star Wars fans! Enjoy a night of indoor laser tag, movies, crafts and snacks. Costumes and Star Wars apparel encouraged but not required.
*Registration required, for students entering grades 6-8 only.
Thursday, July 25th - 7:00pm
Essential Oils 102
Essential Oils 102 focuses on many other oils outside of the Top Ten essential oils showcased in Essential Oils 101. We will also talk about how to incorporate essential oils into your daily routine, what essential oil supplies and resources you should have on hand, and where to get those supplies for the best price. There will be plenty of time to get your questions answered, so feel free to bring them!
Date Night - A Night at the Movies!
*Please register each attendee individually.*
Friday, July 26th - 7:00pm
Movie - Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) PG-13 - "The story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985)." - IMDB
**Adults only, please!**
Real Food Fast with Jodie Fitz
Join Jodie Fitz with her Real Food Fast recipes. Last year she was here serving up her popular Balsamic Grilled Chicken recipe. This year, she's back at the grill with a whole new set of recipes that are sure to delight. She will be serving a BBQ flavored turkey burger with some summer sides. It's perfect for easy entertaining or for a quick dinner anytime of the week.
*Registration Required
Tuesday, July 23rd - 7:00pm
Check Out These Books!
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
The Gone Dead by Chanelle Benz
"A father dies mysteriously, and his daughter, too young to remember what she saw—if she saw anything—is whisked away. It takes another death to bring Billie James back to Greendale, Mississippi, when her late grandmother leaves her a dog, some money and the house where her father died.
Billie’s parents—Pia, a wispy blonde who later becomes a medieval studies scholar, and Cliff, a tall, black budding poet and activist—met on a Freedom Riders bus, but their bond didn’t last. In the Delta in the 1960s, interracial relationships were frowned upon. When Cliff died in 1972 while 4-year-old Billie was visiting him, Pia came for her, and they moved on." - Excerpt from Book Page Book Review article
The Other Mrs. Miller by Allison Dickson
Calling all artists & collectors!
Town of Ballston Community Library
Email: web.toblibrary@gmail.com
Website: toblibrary.sals.edu
Location: 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, NY, United States
Phone: 5183998174
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