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The Friday Thing (Grades 6-12)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Tween
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teen, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Games, STEM, Featured
Description:

Celebrate the end of the week with an hour of games, snacks, crafts, and fun! Weekly activities will vary. No registration required.

Dates: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, and 2/27

Meeting Room

4:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Description

Meeting room

Rensco Literacy Volunteers

4:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Hurr Education Center
Description

Rensco Literacy Volunteers

Library Advocacy Letter Signing Day

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children, All Ages
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Description:

February 3rd is Library Advocacy Day at the NYS Capital! 

The Friends of the Library are asking the community to stop in the library to sign advocacy letters on the following dates. 

Saturday 1/24: 10-12

Squishmallows Paint & Sip (ages 10+)

11:00am–12:30pm
Teen, Tween, Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Teen, Tween, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Featured
Registration Required
Description:

Kick off your weekend with a cozy painting session! Paint your own Squishmallows canvas while enjoying warm drinks and tasty treats. Bring your favorite Squishmallow for inspiration! For ages 10 and up.

Stamping with Ann

11:00am–1:00pm
Adult
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Featured
Registration Required
Description:

Join Ann Burns for a playful card-making workshop where you’ll design 3 Valentines Day cards. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll provide all the supplies. 

Registration required.

Capital Community Voices

1:15pm–3:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Description

Capital Community Voices meeting

Taxpayer Assistance Appointment Sign-up

9:30am–11:30am
Adult
Cancelled
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Employment, Legal & Financial
Description:

Representatives from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will be at the library to answer questions and make appointments for the Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP).

AARP Smart Driver

9:30am–4:00pm
Adult
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
Description:

In case of inclement weather or unforeseen library closures, call the library at 518-477-7476 before traveling to the library to confirm that the library is open.

Crafting as a Business

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teen
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Business and Entrepreneurship, Featured
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all artisans and handcrafters, its time to start that business! Turn your passion into a thriving business with this empowering workshop.

Bear cub scout meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Description

Bear cub scouts den meeting

Monday Evening Book Discussion Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Hurr Education Center
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Writing
Description:

Join us to discuss The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Family Storytime!

10:00am–11:00am
Children
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.

Open Crafting

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Description

Please join us at our next adult crafting session. Enjoy camaraderie while working on your individual craft. No registration required. All are welcome. No instruction provided.

Odyssey of the Mind

2:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Description

Odyssey of the Mind

English as a New Language

4:30pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Hurr Education Center
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.

Library Advocacy Letter Signing Day

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children, All Ages
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Description:

February 3rd is Library Advocacy Day at the NYS Capital! 

The Friends of the Library are asking the community to stop in the library to sign advocacy letters on the following dates. 

Tuesday 1/27: 5:30-7:30

EGPW Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Description

January EGPW Board Meeting

Winter Hiking: Be Prepared

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teen
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adult, Teen
Program Type: Local Interest, Science & Nature, Featured
Registration Required
Description:

Join Alan Via for a practical overview of winter hiking. This program is ideal for seasoned hikers, beginners, or anyone who enjoys local preserves in winter.

Family Storytime!

10:00am–11:00am
Children
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.

Wild & Bright Puppet Show

10:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Description

Kids to perform handmade puppet show

Congressman Josh Riley's Team Mobile Office Hours

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Description

NY-19 Representative Josh Riley’s District Team is excited to come to East Greenbush Community Library to host office hours for our constituents in Rensselaer County.

Library Advocacy Letter Signing Day

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Teen, Tween, Children, All Ages
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Description:

February 3rd is Library Advocacy Day at the NYS Capital! 

The Friends of the Library are asking the community to stop in the library to sign advocacy letters on the following dates. 

Wednesday 1/28: 5:30-7:30

Counting Breaths Meditation

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library
Room: Multi-Purpose Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Featured
Registration Required
Description:
Find calm anywhere, anytime. This simple yet powerful practice helps you center your mind by focusing on the rhythm of your breath.