Library eNewsletter | February 2024 | | |
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Growing Towards Sustainability
How to Enjoy Chowderfest Sustainably
If you are heading out to Chowderfest on Saturday February 10th, you can have fun while being kind to the environment.
Did you ever consider bringing your own spoon and reusable napkin? Need a bowl? You can swing by Phila Street and visit one of the Sustainable Saratoga zero waste stations to choose a reusable bowl. Volunteers will be distributing bowls and washing them with the event's sustainability partners and our neighbors, Hattie's and Caffé Lena.
Thousands of visitors queue up to taste what our local restaurants have cooked up, and parking and road closures could have you circling the city, and sending pollution into the air. To save time and peace of mind, consider parking at the Saratoga Casino & Hotel. They will be offering free shuttle rides into town from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. These shuttles will be from their Crescent Ave. parking lot, and will drop individuals off at Congress Park. For pickup, head back to Congress Park, and the shuttle will bring you back to the Saratoga Casino. Happy Chowderfest, Saratoga!
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Get Your Kids Started
on a New Language
Enjoy Little Pim on the Go
Attention parents of aspiring bilinguals — Little Pim is available on your mobile device! Take the Adventure anywhere you and your little ones go.
Not sure where to begin? Saratoga Springs Public Library provides Little Pim for FREE through Mango Languages. All you need is a library card to get started today! Just click here to begin the journey.
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Program in Hand?
The Hard Copy or Digital Program Guide for January & February
SSPL prints limited quantities of our Program Guide, which covers two months of programming at a time. This option is for those who wish to have a physical document highlighting our offerings. If you are comfortable with an online format, we encourage you to help us conserve resources by choosing that option, and visiting our online link to the guide or our Events Calendar at www.sspl.org. There, you will find additional programming details, and if required, have the ability to register.
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Senior Planet by AARP
SSPL's Tech Series for Seniors
In cooperation with AARP's Senior Planet initiative, Sarartoga Springs Public Library will continue to offer multiple opportunities for seniors to become more acquainted with technology through classes that cover everything from online shopping, to using Zoom, and LOTS more! Don’t miss out on these fantastic programs. Click this link for more information and the ability to register.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Song Swap with Jeff Walton
Each month at SSPL, you're invited to grab your favorite acoustic (or electric!) instrument, bring your love of music, and join us for an informal song swap led by local musician, Jeff Walton. Feel free to bring your own tunes to play and share with the group from 7 - 9 p.m. Monday, February 5. No registration required.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
How to Own Being Single on Valentine's Day
You don't need to have a plus one on Valentine's Day to have a good time. Take the focus off of Cupid, and look at more important things like taking care of yourself. Learn a few beauty secrets, taste some chocolate and share with others how you plan a special relaxing night at home. We will make a DIY sugar scrub, enjoy some essential oils and taste a few different chocolates. Join us February 14 from 4-5 p.m. Please register online.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
The Black Woods with Amy Godine
Join us in celebrating Black History Month as we welcome local author Amy Godine to discus her long awaited book, The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier. Godine's book chronicles the history of Black pioneers in New York's northern wilderness. From the late 1840s into the 1860s, they migrated to the Adirondacks to build farms and to vote. On their new-worked land, they could meet the $250 property requirement New York's constitution imposed on Black voters in 1821, and claim the rights of citizenship. Join us Thursday, February 15 at noon in the H. Dutcher Community Room. No registration required.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Homeschool Hang
Attention Homeschoolers! SSPL has a new program just for you! Join us for Homeschool Hangout Thursday, February 15 at 2 p.m. in the Crawshaw Story Room, when we'll discuss and learn about deep sea creatures. We will read books and do activities related to your favorite creepy creatures from the deepest and darkest parts of the oceans. No registration is required.
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Tweens & Teens
Click on the links below to check out these offerings:
Tweens & Teens
Teen Volunteer Meeting | Saturday, February 3 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Grades 7 - 12
Teen Advisory Board Meeting | Monday, February 5 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Grades 7 - 12
Dungeons & Dragons | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Grades 7 - 12
Neurodiversity Club | Tuesday, February 13 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades K - 12
Intro to Embroidery: Dragonfly | Wednesday, February 21 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Grades 3 - 8
Owl Prowls at Wilton Wildlife Preserve | Thursday & Friday, February 22 & 23 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Children, Teens, & Adults
Minecraft Monday | Monday, February 26 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades 4 - 8
Teen Take-and-Make Crafts | Multiple Dates | Grades 7 - 12
Teen Crafternoons | Multiple Dates & Times | Grades 7 - 12
For more information about the Teen Room and Fall Hours, visit this link.
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Kids Corner
What's New in December for Kids & Their Families
Click on the links below to check out these offerings:
Children & Families
Take Your Child to the Library Day & Story Time | Saturday, February 3 | 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Ages 0 - 5 (siblings welcome)
Paws4Reading | Multiple Dates & Times | Reading Age
Story Writing for Young Writers | Tuesday, February 6 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Grades 2 - 6
The Bookmark Bunch | Wednesday, February 7| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades 1 - 4
Neurodiversity Club | Tuesday, February 13 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades K - 12
Chess Club | Wednesdays, February 14 & 28 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Grades 2 and U
Homeschool Hang: Deep Sea Creatures | Thursday, February 15 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Grades K - 6
Library Goes to Town: YMCA | Friday, February 16 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Ages 2 - 5 (siblings welcome)
Campfire Stories & Songs: Winter Camping with the Presidents | Monday, February 19 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Children
Pet Portraits | Tuesday, February 20 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Children & Families
Animal Tracking on Snowshoes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve | Tuesday, February 20 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Grades K and Up
Intro to Embroidery: Dragonfly | Wednesday, February 21 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Grades 3 - 8
Clifford the Big Red Dog's Birthday Party | Thursday, February 22 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Ages 3 - 8 with caregiver
Family Movie Friday | Friday, February 23 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Children & Families
Owl Prowls at Wilton Wildlife Preserve | Thursday & Friday, February 22 & 23 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Children, Teens, & Adults
Minecraft Monday | Monday, February 26 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades 4 - 8
Please check our Events Calendar for Take-and-Make Crafts, Story Times, Baby Bounce, Music & Movement, Toddler Time, and Drop-In Crafts program availability.
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The Friends Coffee Shop
Expands Offerings
Have you visited the Friends Coffee Shop lately? We have new snacks and quick grab and go items, as well as some warm soups for these colder days. Remember, the coffee shop is open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stop by today!
Please feel free to reach out to our Friends with any questions at [email protected].
Not a Friend of the library yet? Join today!
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Download the Libby App Today!
Access Digital eBooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines
Have you started using the Libby app yet? If you're new to accessing digital eBooks, Audiobooks, and Magazines online with your library card, we invite you to download the Libby app. For more information on how to do this, please watch the video below or click this link. Please note: The Overdrive app was discontinued in the spring.
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Current Library Hours & Services
The library is open seven days a week and indoor seating is available. Current hours of operation are Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY HOURS
Presidents' Day - Monday, February 19 - Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For a full list of services and additional updates, please visit the Library Announcements section of our homepage at www.sspl.org.
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How to Find Out About
Programs at Your Library
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Over the last few years, our librarians and presenters from a great many Saratoga Springs community organizations have been diligently working to produce online content for our YouTube channel. We're showcasing everything from children's story times, crafts, community conversations with local non-profits, book talks, gardening, travel, local history, art, tech tutorials, and so much more! As we continue with online programming, additional videos are added all the time, so please check out what's currently available and/or subscribe through the link below.
SSPL YouTube Channel
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