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Ballston Reader

News from the Ballston Community Public Library

BallstonReaderNews from the Ballston Community Public Library

Wednesday, April 19 2023

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Student Art Reception

BH-BL Student art will be on display at the Library for the entire month of April. On Saturday, April 22 the Friends of the Library will host an art reception from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Library's Community Room.

Burnt Hills Forward Public Forum

The Town of Ballston will be applying for the NY Forward state program that could potentially bring $4.5 million of investment in the hamlet of Burnt Hills. Learn more on the Burnt Hills Forward webpage.


We need your help to develop the strongest possible application! Engaging the community is critical to understand what projects and improvements are the most important for Burnt Hills residents and businesses.


An in-person Public Workshop will be held to gather feedback, comments, and further ideas from the community that could be incorporated into the application. We look forward to seeing you!

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Location: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School - Upper Cafeteria, 88 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027

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Hillside Cemetery Program PART II

Thursday, April 20 at 6:00 PM at Hillside Cemetery


This second session will meet at Hillside Cemetery, where Town Historian Rick Reynolds will tell some of the stories of the people buried there and explain their connections to the Burnt Hills area today.


Sign up online or by calling 518-399-8174.

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Paper Plate Flowers

Friday, April 21 at 3:30 PM


Kids can make a pretty paper flower using plates, paint, scissors, and glue! This program is for ages 5-12. Registration is required, sign up online or by calling 518-399-8174.

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Read to Seamus

Saturday, April 22 at 11:30 AM


Stop by the Children's Room in the library and read to Seamus the Dog! Bring your own book or read one of the library's many books! No registration necessary, just drop in and read to our furry friend.

Digital Resources

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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.

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Libby

Downloadable e-Books and e-Audio content. Use the App or try it online.

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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.