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It was an inspiring books and lunch!
​Those who attended Books & Brunch on March 15, at The Vista, were treated to an inspiring panel presentation: “Seeds of Change.” Passion for service to others, finding your flow, letting go of the past and embracing the present, and the merits of hard work were shared by panel members. Thanks to library Assistant Director, Kathy Adam, for moderating and to our panel members for sharing their authentic career and life changing experiences. It is never too late to make a change! For more: Photos of Books and Brunch 2014.
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​Panel Members (left to right): Town of Clifton Park Councilwoman and member of TTOB Steering Committee, Amy Standaert; Business Services Specialist at New York State Office of Children and Family Services and FOL Board member, Andres Harnecker; local entrepreneur and owner of “Make it Fit,” Melissa Grattan; and teacher Annemarie Rizzo
Sharon Springs - Past, Present, and Future 
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Doug Plummer and Jean Bakkom presented a history of Sharon Springs, setting of Josh Kilmer-Purcell’s memoir: The Bucolic Plague. Plummer is the mayor of Sharon Springs and co-owner and co-renovator of The American Hotel. Jean Bakkom is past president of the Sharon Springs Historical Society.
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Doug Plummer and Jean Bakkom
​Joe Peck's book is A Cow in the Pool
​and Udder Humorous Farm Stories
Joe Peck shared stories of his bucolic life

​Local farmer, author, and storyteller Joe Peck entertained an appreciative audience at the CPH Library on Februrary 15, with a tribute to local farmers. He shared information of what dairy farming used to be, as well as how the industry currently functions. His true stories were laced with humor anchored in the truth, that it takes people with specialized strengths to take on and maintain the “bucolic life.”

​Click here for more photos of Farm Stories with Storyteller and Author Joe Peck
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
The Bucolic Plague inspired lively discussion and generated such positive descriptors that facilitator, Rhona Koretzky, captured them on the whiteboard – among them idyllic, honest, enlightened, journey, change…
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Tuesday Evening Book Disccussion
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Basket Raffle Winners
Basket Raffle 
Thanks to all who contributed baskets for our Fall 2013 Basket Raffle at the FOL Book Sale.  See more Basket Raffle 2013 photos.

​Three of our Basket Raffle winners, left to right, Laura Bird with the Readers in the Park Fall Basket, H. Lindsay with the TTOB Sports Basket # 2, and Angie Bess with the Let’s Eat Out Basket
Contenders Revealed 
The Contenders were announced at 5 PM, September 11, 2013, at the Contenders Revealed Event in the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Community Rooms. Community book lovers enjoyed the book detective game, refreshments, and children’s activities. Prizes were awarded! Click to see photos from Contenders Revealed 2013.

Community members were eager to learn about the contenders and place their votes.
Contenders Revealed Event Photos 
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