Southern Adirondack Library System
Public libraries of Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Hamilton counties
Below are libraries in the Southern Adirondack Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2023! Check back often for updates; details about programs will begin to be shared around the beginning of September. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
The Great Give Back: Comfort Kits
October 21st from 1:00-2:30pm
Middle and High School Aged People
Join us on Saturday, October 21 at 1pm to assemble Comfort Kits as part of The Great Give Back program. Middle school and high school students are invited to help us assemble bags with toiletries and other hygiene items for the Library’s Blessings Box. All supplies will be provided.
Participation for district residents only.
The Great Give Back: Let’s Make Cardz for Kidz
October 21st from 1:00-2:30pm
All ages
Join us for a Great Give Back program on Saturday, October 21 at 1pm to create handmade cards for children, veterans, and senior citizens. We’ll provide all of the supplies for you to make uplifting and cheerful cards to donate to Cardz for Kidz. This is an all-ages event and we encourage families to participate together.
Participation for district residents only.
Blessings Box Food Drive
October 17th-21st from 10:00am-3:00pm
All ages
Help us stock our Blessings Box for the winter during our Great Give Back Food Drive from October 17-October 21. Items can be placed in our collection box near the circulation box. A list of needed items is available at the Library.
Participation for district residents only
Eat, Read, & Be Scary
October 28th from 3:00-6:00pm
Historic Salem Courthouse, 58 E. Broadway, Salem, NY 12865
All ages
At the Historic Salem Courthouse’s Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat the Bancroft Library will be partnering with Books In Kids’ Hands and the Salem Food Pantry to provide kids with some special treats—free gently used children’s books, a healthy snack, and a fun Halloween craft. The Courthouse and other community organizations will be providing music, food, and other fun activities. Families are encouraged to dress up and come Trick or Treat from a number of “trunks!” This is a fun, community event!
No registration required
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
CAPTAIN CHS
October 21st-27th from 9:00am-6:00pm
All ages
Support our community partner, CAPTAIN Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter, with a hygiene and necessities drive. Travel size and individually wrapped items, please. Items collected thru Friday, 10/27.
No registration required
Supporting Local Animal Rescue Groups Brings Out the Best!
October 14th-28th from 10:00am-4:00pm
Easton Library & Greenwich Free Library
Join friends, neighbors and patrons and “Give Back” by donating NEW pet items to help support local volunteer-run animal rescue groups in Washington County. Collection bins and a complete list of requested items can be found at the entrances of the Easton Library and the Greenwich Free Library. The rescue groups our libraries will be supporting are: Almost Home Rescue, Lucky Puppy Rescue, Our Best Friends Rescue, and Salem’s Community Cats.
No registration required
Read & Feed and Caring Cards
October 2nd-27th from 10:00am-7:00pm
All ages
Read & Feed – Visit the library to check out a book and bring a can or two of food that will be donated to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry at North Country Bible Fellowship.
Caring Cards – Visit the library to make cards for military personnel or the elderly, and we’ll collect them and mail them for you.
No registration required
Supporting Local Animal Rescue Groups Brings Out the Best!
October 14th-28th from 10:00am-4:00pm
Easton Library & Greenwich Free Library
Join friends, neighbors and patrons and “Give Back” by donating NEW pet items to help support local volunteer-run animal rescue groups in Washington County. Collection bins and a complete list of requested items can be found at the entrances of the Easton Library and the Greenwich Free Library. The rescue groups our libraries will be supporting are: Almost Home Rescue, Lucky Puppy Rescue, Our Best Friends Rescue, and Salem’s Community Cats.
No registration required
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Click here to see past GGB events from the Southern Adirondack Library System!