Library eNewsletter | June 2024 | | | |
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Your Library has PRIDE
It's PRIDE Month and your library is proud to offer patrons several ways to recognize and celebrate diversity, and support the LGBTQ+ community. This June, we invite teens to attend one of our PRIDE themed Crafternoons, as well as visit our online Rainbow Book List. Adults (and teens) are encouraged to join our monthly Read With Pride book discussion group or check out our corresponding LibGuide. Don't forget to check out our collection and stop by the SSPL table at Saratoga Pride's upcoming Pride Festival from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 23rd in High Rock Park.
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Making Local History
Saratoga Springs and the Belmont Stakes
If you're looking to learn more about Saratoga and its history in thoroughbred racing or the upcoming Belmont Stakes, we encourage you to visit the Saratoga Room on the 2nd floor of the library. The Saratoga Room is home to a premier collection of primary sources that chronicle the rich history of the City of Saratoga Springs. From rare books and photographs to maps and manuscripts, the Saratoga Room offers a unique opportunity to explore the heritage and evolution of the region. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a student, or a researcher, the Saratoga Room is a valuable resource for delving into the past and uncovering the stories that have shaped the community. For more information and hours, visit this link.
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Growing Towards Sustainability
Get Outside with Your Library
June is a wonderful time to go outside and enjoy nature. Doing activities that use your senses can help you feel closer to the natural world. Even small activities like listening to birds, touching tree bark, or smelling flowers can make you appreciate nature more.
The library has programs and items you can borrow to help you connect with nature. You can borrow an Empire Pass, which lets you go to most New York State Parks for free. We also have backpacks and binoculars that can be checked out from our Library of Things collection.
If you enjoy gardening, you can connect with nature in your own space. Whether you have a small garden on your windowsill or a bigger one in your yard, SSPL has free seeds in our Seed Library, as well as tools to help you get started.
And don't forget about our upcoming programs with our community partners, like the Karner Blue Walk at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, the opportunity to tune up your bike with the Bikeatoga Mobile Repair Vehicle, and Story Time with the Sunflower Sprout Society at Pitney Meadows Community Farm.
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Opera Saratoga at SSPL
Opera Saratoga’s Summer Festival runs from June 2 - July 7 with productions of Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte and Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls. Whether you’re interested in exploring the unique and controversial place Così Fan Tutte holds in the opera repertoire or seeing live performances of both productions, the following opportunities are available at SSPL:
Mozart’s Così: An Elusively Ironic Tale of Love Tested
with Tom Denny (2 parts) - Wednesdays, June 5 & June 12 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Opera Saratoga Free Family Show - Saturday, June 15 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration is required for all three programs.
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Summer Reading 2024
Adventure Begins at Your Library
The 2024 Summer Reading Program will run from June 17th - August 31st, and this year's theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library. As kids and teens start to prepare for the end of the school year, it's a great time to start looking forward to what SSPL has to offer this summer. We invite you view our Summer Reading Video, LibGuide, and online Events Calendar for more information.
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Kids Corner
What's New in June for Children & Their Families
Click on the links below to check out these offerings:
Children & Families
Paws4Reading | Multiple Dates & Times | Reading Age
Hallway Art: An Awfully Big Adventure | Friday, June 7 | Ages 4 - 12
Minecraft Mondays | Monday, June 10 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades 4 - 8
Neurodiversity Club | Tuesday, June 11 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades K - 12
Uncurling Cursive | Wednesday, June 12 | 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. | Grades 1 - 5
Mindcraft Sandbox | Friday, June 21 | 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. | Grades 1 - 3
Story Time with the Sunflower Sprouts Society | Saturday, June 22 | 9:00 - 9:45 p.m. | Kids of All Ages
Magical Birthday Buddy Book Launch Bash with Mr. Twisty | Saturday, June 22 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Ages 4 - 8
SSPL Visits the Saratoga Farmers' Market | Wednesday, June 26 | 3 - 6 p.m. | Children
Please check our Events Calendar for Take-and-Make Crafts, Parachute Play, Story Times, Baby Bounce, Music & Movement, Toddler Time, and Drop-In Crafts program availability.
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Program in Hand?
The Hard Copy or Digital Program Guide for May & June
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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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 SPECIAL/HOLIDAY HOURS
Belmont on Broadway Celebration - Wednesday, June 5 - Library Closing at 5 p.m.
Juneteenth - Wednesday, June 19 - Library 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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