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Intro Crochet for Kids (7-12)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Featured
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Introduction to holding a crochet hook and yarn, learning a chain stitch, and half double crochet stitch. Materials will be available to use during the class, but students are enco...

Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Introduction to holding a crochet hook and yarn, learning a chain stitch, and half double crochet stitch. Materials will be available to use during the class, but students are encouraged to bring their own materials from home as well!

Quilting for All

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room A at East Greenbush Community Library
Description:

Quilting for everyone. Bring your own project and sewing supplies.

Meeting Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Description

Quilting for everyone. Bring your own project and sewing supplies.

The Commons Annual Meeting

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library
Description:

The Commons of East Greenbush Annual Meeting

Multi-Purpose Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Description

The Commons of East Greenbush Annual Meeting

Wednesday Night Book Chat, Wednesdays 7-9pm on Facebook

Wednesday Night Book Chat

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual Events
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us on Wednesday evenings!What have you been reading lately? Join our Wednesday night Facebook book chat to share your recent reads and gather recommendations from li...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Writing, Featured
Description:

Join us on Wednesday evenings!

EGCSD Art Department

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Exhibit Case 1 SE at Exhibits
Description:

EGCSD Art Department

Exhibit Case 1 SE
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Exhibits
Room: Exhibit Case 1 SE
Description

EGCSD Art Department

EGCSD Art Department

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Exhibit Case 2 SW at Exhibits
Description:

EGCSD Art Department

Exhibit Case 2 SW
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Exhibits
Room: Exhibit Case 2 SW
Description

EGCSD Art Department

EGCSD Art Department

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Exhibit Case 3 NW at Exhibits
Description:

EGCSD Art Department

Exhibit Case 3 NW
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Exhibits
Room: Exhibit Case 3 NW
Description

EGCSD Art Department

EGCSD Art Department

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Exhibit Case 4 NE at Exhibits
Description:

EGCSD Art Department

Exhibit Case 4 NE
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Exhibits
Room: Exhibit Case 4 NE
Description

EGCSD Art Department

The American Revolution

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Meeting Room Gallery at Exhibits
Description:

Exhibit will consist of 50+ framed collages featuring events from the American Revolution as documented by the U.S. Post Office, utilizing first day covers and pictures.

Meeting Room Gallery
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Exhibits
Room: Meeting Room Gallery
Description

Exhibit will consist of 50+ framed collages featuring events from the American Revolution as documented by the U.S. Post Office, utilizing first day covers and pictures.

Storytime at the library! No registration required

Family Storytime!

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood, Featured
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join us for a fun half hour of stories, songs, and rhymes! No registration is required.

Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood, Featured
Description:

Join us for a fun half hour of stories, songs, and rhymes! No registration is required.

Outreach Team Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at East Greenbush Community Library
Description:

Meeting to discuss the strategic plan for 2023-2028.

Meeting Room AB
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Description

Meeting to discuss the strategic plan for 2023-2028.

Art Exhibit set-up for Multi-Purpose Room Exhibit

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library
Description:

Set-up for Multi-Purpose Room Exhibit

Multi-Purpose Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Description

Set-up for Multi-Purpose Room Exhibit

YS staff use

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:45pm - 2:15pm
Hurr Education Center at East Greenbush Community Library
Description:

YS staff meeting

Hurr Education Center
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Hurr Education Center
Description

YS staff meeting

DOUBLE INDEMNITY MAY 1 AT 1:00PM

Cinema Society-Double Indemnity (1944)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at East Greenbush Community Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Double Indemnity (1944) is the story of an insurance representative who is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicio...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Double Indemnity (1944) is the story of an insurance representative who is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, a claims investigator.

ENL: English as a New Language

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:45pm - 7:45pm
Hurr Education Center at East Greenbush Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Employment
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

This program teaches speaking, listening, reading and writing and is intended for new English language learners age 21 or older. American Citizenship not required, but must have gr...

Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Hurr Education Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Employment
Description:

This program teaches speaking, listening, reading and writing and is intended for new English language learners age 21 or older. American Citizenship not required, but must have green card.

EGPW Cheer Coaches Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at East Greenbush Community Library
Description:

EGPW Cheer Coach Monthly Meeting

Meeting Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Description

EGPW Cheer Coach Monthly Meeting

A HISTORY OF THE CHINESE SHADOW THEATRE MAY 1 AT 6:00PM

A History of Chinese Shadow Theatre

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

A History of Chinese Shadow Theatre: Shadow puppetry is an ancient art of storytelling and entertainment for deities and human audiences. Professor Chen will talk about its history...

Register Now
Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Description:

A History of Chinese Shadow Theatre: Shadow puppetry is an ancient art of storytelling and entertainment for deities and human audiences.

Friends of Columbia XCTF

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at East Greenbush Community Library
Description:

We will meet to discuss fundraising and events that will support Columbia's outdoor track team this season.

Meeting Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Description

We will meet to discuss fundraising and events that will support Columbia's outdoor track team this season.

In The Loop

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at East Greenbush Community Library
Description:

Rughooking

Meeting Room AB
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Description

Rughooking

The Friday Thing: grades 6-12, no registration required

The Friday Thing (Grades 6-12)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies & Games, STEM, Featured
Age Group:
Teen, Tween
Description:

Drop by the library on Friday afternoons to eat snacks, play games, and make stuff! Weekly activities will vary. No registration required.Dates: 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/...

Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teen, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Games, STEM, Featured
Description:

Drop by the library on Friday afternoons to eat snacks, play games, and make stuff! Weekly activities will vary. No registration required.

Dates: 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, and 5/30

Saturday storytime at the library, no registration required

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood, Featured
Age Group:
Children
Description:

Join us for a fun half hour of stories, songs, and rhymes! No registration is required.

Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood, Featured
Description:

Join us for a fun half hour of stories, songs, and rhymes! No registration is required.

embroider with chloe may 3 at 10:30am

Embroider with Chloe

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room AB at East Greenbush Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Embroidery hoops have long been a traditional way to learn basic embroidery skills. Participants will learn several essential embroidery stitches and will complete a small embroide...

Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description:

Embroidery hoops have long been a traditional way to learn basic embroidery skills. Participants will learn several essential embroidery stitches and will complete a small embroidery hoop under the guidance of instructor. All materials provided.

Community Caregivers Volunteer Training

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at East Greenbush Community Library
Description:

Training session for volunteers of Community Caregivers, non-profit organization that supports seniors in Rensselaer County.

Meeting Room A
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Description

Training session for volunteers of Community Caregivers, non-profit organization that supports seniors in Rensselaer County.

acoustic concert with midnight choir may 4 at 2:00pm

Concert-Midnight Choir

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library
Program Type:
Music & Performances, Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

An acoustic trio (bass, guitar, mandolin), Midnight Choir delivers a repertoire curated from American roots music, bluegrass, jazz, and its own creations. Introducing melodic and p...

Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music & Performances, Featured
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Description:

An acoustic trio (bass, guitar, mandolin), Midnight Choir delivers a repertoire curated from American roots music, bluegrass, jazz, and its own creations.