Library eNewsletter | March 2024 | | | |
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Program in Hand?
The Hard Copy or Digital Program Guide for March & April
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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Growing Towards Sustainability
SSPL Launching Seed Library in April
The Saratoga Springs Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its Seed Library initiative, set to debut on April 11, 2024, exclusively for residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District. The collection will then be made available to all library patrons starting the following day, April 12, 2024.
Households will be able to select from a diverse array of seeds, and are eligible to take home up to 9 packets containing ample seeds to cultivate a small selection of plants.
Thanks to generous contributions from Hudson Valley Seed Co. and High Mowing Seeds through their donation programs, the library is proud to offer these seeds free of charge. The library aims to enhance access to locally grown produce, address food insecurity issues, and foster a spirit of experimentation in gardening.
We're excited to provide our community with the resources to explore gardening and sustainable food practices. The Seed Library aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver resources and experiences that engage, entertain, educate, and empower our entire community. For more information, click this link.
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Messages from Survivors
A powerful new exhibit about the
Holocaust, survival, and resiliency
For the month of March, Saratoga Springs Public Library will present a traveling exhibit, Messages From Survivors: One Family’s Holocaust Legacy. The exhibit is built on 40 years of filming a family of Holocaust survivors in the Bronx, Miami, and a bungalow colony in the Catskills between 1962 and 2016. Visit Messages from Survivors on the 2nd floor of the library and be sure to attend one or both of the following library programs:
A Child's Memories of the Holocaust with Ivan Vamos
Sunday, March 10 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | H. Dutcher Community Room
Click here for more information and/or to register online
Book Discussion: Finding Kalman
Monday, March 18 | 6 - 7 p.m. | H. Dutcher Community Room
Click here for more information and/or to register online
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SaratogaREADS!
Programming for March & April
In recognition of SaratogaREADS! 20th year, the Saratoga Springs community took a look into our archives and voted to revisit one our previous titles for our 2024 Community Read. By popular vote, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot was chosen. Through our programming this March & April, we will delve into a variety of the book’s themes - sexism, racism, classism, poverty, inequality, ethics, medicine, and more. To check out all of our SaratogaREADS! programming, including our feature event on Saturday, March 23rd at Skidmore College with members of the Lacks family, please visit this link.
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Resource Fair
for Immigrant Families
New residents to the United States are invited to attend a Resource Fair for Immigrant Families from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Saratoga United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 13th. Learn more about:
- English Classes
- Your Labor Rights
- Health Services
- Library Services for Adults & Children
- Early Childhood Education
- Financial Assistance
- Legal Help
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SAVE THE DATE
Library Budget Vote FY2024-2025
Thursday, April 11, 2024
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Any Saratoga Springs City School District resident who is a registered voter is eligible to vote on our Library Budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Additional information on the proposed budget will be forthcoming. Please watch our website and Facebook page for details and updates.
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March Book Madness 2024
Vote for your favorite fiction and non-fiction!
Adults 18 and up are invited to participate in March Book Madness 2024 with Saratoga Springs Public Library. The idea is simple. Vote for your favorite books or use the tournament bracket as a future reading list! The books advancing to the next round will be posted every Monday during the tournament. The "book champion" will be announced Monday, April 1, 2024. More information about the contenders can be found here. VOTE HERE NOW.
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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
Paws4Reading | Multiple Dates & Times | Reading Age
The Bookmark Bunch | Wednesday, March 6 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades 1 - 4
Minecraft Monday | Monday, March 11 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades 4 - 8
Neurodiversity Club | Tuesday, March 12 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Grades K - 12
Chess Club | Wednesdays, March 13 & 27 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Grades 2 and Up
Family STEAM Night: Marble Run | Tuesday, March 19 | Grades K-6 with their Families
Library Goes to Town: Creekside Classroom | Friday, March 22 | 10 - 11 a.m. | Ages 2-5
Dog Man Party | Sunday, March 24 | 1 - 2:15 p.m. | Children K and Up, and their Families
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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Food for Friends
The Friends of Saratoga Springs Public Library are excited to announce their upcoming food donation drive in partnership with Franklin Community Center (FCC), and invite you to become involved! The FCC food pantry has become a much needed resource to those in our area that experience food insecurity, providing assistance for an average of 325 families (or a total of 1,150 individuals) monthly.
As volunteers and members of the Saratoga community, the Friends believe in the power of collective action to make a positive impact. That's why they're launching Food for Friends, a food donation drive to support those in need. By promoting and participating, you'll be helping to provide essential food items to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Here's how you can get involved:
- Donate non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, hygiene items, and more.
- Spread the word about the food donation drive within your network and encourage others to participate.
- Volunteer your time to help collect, sort, and distribute donations.
Together, we can make a difference and ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food. Let's work together to create a stronger, more resilient community for all.
Please feel free to reach out to our Friends with any questions at hello@fsspl.org.
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
Easter Sunday - Sunday, March 31 - LIBRARY CLOSED
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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