Library eNewsletter | June 2022
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Oceans of Possibilities
Summer Reading 2022 at Your
Library Kicks Off June 20th!
This year's Summer Reading campaign will run from June 20 - August 17, and offers children, teens, and adults multiple opportunities to explore the depths of the our deep blue seas! For more information, watch the video at right, and please stay tuned to your e-mail, our website at www.sspl.org, and our social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.
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LITERACY SERVICES
Free English Language Learning and
Adult Literacy Classes at Your Library
Saratoga Springs Public Library Literacy Services offers adults help with learning English as a new language, as well as Adult Basic Literacy: reading and writing skills for fluent English speakers. We offer one-to-one tutoring as well as English Language Classes. Classes are offered both in-person and online. For more information and to register for one of our offerings, please visit this link to our Events Calendar at www.sspl.org.
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Let's Dive Into Digital Services
at Your Library!
Join us In-Person this Summer!
This month's #TechTuesday (a monthly social media plug focusing on FREE Digital Services from SSPL) featured our upcoming in-person Dive into Digital Services programs on June 8 or July 13.
Register here to learn about digital resources available with your library card. We have a robust collection of subscription databases to assist your information needs for everyone including (but not limited to): adult lifelong learners, avid readers, beginner genealogists, book group organizers, consumers, and job seekers.
You'll also learn how to use our Wall Street Journal and New York Times subscriptions to read articles without annoying paywalls. This course will give you a general overview of the library's access to digital services available with your library card.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
An Evening with Piet Marino
Join local author, Piet Marino for a reading of his re-released star reviewed novel, Dough Boy about "fifteen-year-old Tristan who has never been comfortable with his weight, and whose unease is heightened when his parents divorce and his mom’s boyfriend’s beautiful daughter moves in and tries to change him." Following the reading, Piet will talk about his recent independent publishing endeavor. A question and answer discussion will follow the presentation. This program is for aspiring writers, those interested in independent publishing, fans of books, and humor. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Books will be available for sale and for signing. Thank you to Saratoga PRIDE for co-sponsoring this event.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Juneteenth Deep Read
In honor of Juneteenth, join us to read and discuss selections from Unsung: Unheralded Narratives of American Slavery & Abolition, a collection of narratives, writings, and poems written by enslaved and formerly enslaved Americans. The group will meet twice over Zoom (Thursdays, June 9 & 23) to discuss different selections from the book in depth. Copies of the book may be found on the Reading Group shelves on the second floor of the library. For more information and/or to register, click here.
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Kids Corner
What's New in June for Kids, Teens, & Their Families
School will be out for summer very soon, and your library is here just in time with an "Ocean of Possibilities" for your kids and teens! Check out these June offerings and watch for more!
Teen Room Hours Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 3 - 6 p.m. | Grades 7 - 12
Please check our calendar at www.sspl.org for additional programs, to register, or join our waiting lists.
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How to Find Out About
Programs at Your Library
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Are you participating in programs at your library? View our Events Calendar at www.sspl.org or follow us on your favorite social media platform to stay in the loop!
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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
Juneteenth - Freedom Day - Sunday, June 19 - LIBRARY CLOSED
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Over the last two 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.
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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