Ballston Reader
News from the Ballston Community Public Library
Tuesday, September 19

The Friends are a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Library’s mission and its programs and services. Membership is open to all individuals, families, and organizations, whether regular or occasional users of the library. The Friends have been in existence for over 50 years! Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Library (September through June). Meeting times alternate between evening (7:00 PM) and morning (9:00 AM) in order to accommodate all. The next meeting is Tuesday, October 3 at 9:00 AM and will be hybrid, anyone is welcome to join in person or via Zoom.
The Friends hold events and fundraisers throughout the year and always looking for volunteers. Upcoming events include:
Library Mini Golf (February 2024)
Spartan Catering Dinner (March 2024)
Spring Fling Raffle (April 2024)
Spring Book Sale (May 2024)
If you are interested in joining the Friends or would just like to volunteer an event please attend a meeting or email ballstonlibraryfriends@gmail.com
Tween Craft: Straw Weaving BraceletsThursday, September 21 at 4:00 PM Tween craft for ages 10-14. Learn to weave a bracelet using string, yarn, and straws! Use supplies to make a bracelet or two for you or a friend. Registration is required, sign up online or by calling 518-399-8174. | Memoir WritingMemoir Writing with Mary Sanders Shartle, Thursdays at 12:00 PM starting September 21. Registration required, sign up online or by calling 518-399-8174. | Saturday Story TimeSaturday, September 23 at 11:00 AM Join us for a fun Dinosaur themed story time with books, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is geared towards families with children ages 2-6. Registration is required, sign up online or by calling 518-399-8174. |
Tween Craft: Straw Weaving Bracelets
Thursday, September 21 at 4:00 PM
Tween craft for ages 10-14.
Learn to weave a bracelet using string, yarn, and straws! Use supplies to make a bracelet or two for you or a friend. Registration is required, sign up online or by calling 518-399-8174.
Memoir Writing
Memoir Writing with Mary Sanders Shartle,
Thursdays at 12:00 PM starting September 21.
Registration required, sign up online or by calling 518-399-8174.
Saturday Story Time
Saturday, September 23 at 11:00 AM
Join us for a fun Dinosaur themed story time with books, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is geared towards families with children ages 2-6. Registration is required, sign up online or by calling 518-399-8174.
Digital Resources
HooplaDigital 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. | LibbyDownloadable e-Books and e-Audio content. Use the App or try it online. | BookPageDiscover 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. |
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.
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.