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Historical Society: The Van Alen Home

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library

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The Van Alen home has been the centerpiece of the hamlet of DeFreestville since its completion in 1793. The house was initially constructed for one of the first representatives in ...

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Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: History & Genealogy, Featured

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The Van Alen home has been the centerpiece of the hamlet of DeFreestville since its completion in 1793.

Tech Resources for Everyday Life

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room AB at East Greenbush Community Library

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Digital tools and technologies have become very important and even necessary to our everyday lives. By the end of this 5-week/10 session course, you’ll be able to use a variety of ...

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Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEM, Featured

Registration Required

Description:

Digital tools and technologies have become very important and even necessary to our everyday lives.

the erie canal is 200! tuesday april 29 at 6:30pm

The Erie Canal at 200!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room AB at East Greenbush Community Library

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The Erie Canal at 200—The Erie Canal is celebrating its bicentennial! This program outlines the story of the canal and how it has been heralded in pop culture, folklore, and the hi...

Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library

Room: Meeting Room AB

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Local Interest, Science & Nature

Registration Required

Description:

The Erie Canal at 200—The Erie Canal is celebrating its bicentennial! This program outlines the story of the canal and how it has been heralded in pop culture, folklore, and the history books.

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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

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

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Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Featured

Registration Required

Description:

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

Wednesday Night Book Chat

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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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...

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Library Branch: Virtual Events

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Books & Writing, Featured

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Join us on Wednesday evenings!

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

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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...

Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library

Room: Multi-Purpose Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: History & Genealogy, Featured

Registration Required

Description:

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

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Time	Sun (4/13)	Mon (4/14)	Tue (4/15)	Wed (4/16)	Thu (4/17)	Fri (4/18)	Sat (4/19)
All Day	Reservation Round Table Art Group All Day 4/1 - 4/30 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Exhibit Walls Description Round Table Art Group Exhibit
	Reservation Round Table Art Group All Day 4/1 - 4/30 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Exhibit Case 1 SE Description Round Table Art Group Exhibit
	Reservation Round Table Art Group All Day 4/1 - 4/30 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Exhibit Case 2 SW Description Round Table Art Group Exhibit
	Reservation Round Table Art Group All Day 4/1 - 4/30 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Exhibit Case 3 NW Description Round Table Art Group Exhibit
	Reservation Round Table Art Group All Day 4/1 - 4/30 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Exhibit Case 4 NE Description Round Table Art Group Exhibit
	Reservation Questar III art exhibit E. Molina 04/01/2025 @ 4:45pm - 04/30/2025 @ 5:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Meeting Room Gallery Description This show is a culmination of the hard work of the students at Questar III. Students at Gibson, Sackett, and Rensselaer Academy were all invited, regardless of if they were enrolled in art class, to participate.
9 am		This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Resources for Everyday Life 9:30am - 11:00am Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEM, Featured Registration Required Description: Digital tools and technologies have become very important and even necessary to our everyday lives. Reservation Same day 9:30am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description study	This event is in the "Adult" group. Tech Resources for Everyday Life 9:30am - 11:00am Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEM, Featured Registration Required Description: Digital tools and technologies have become very important and even necessary to our everyday lives.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Baby & Me Yoga (Ages 6 weeks - Pre-crawlers) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Description: Baby & Me Yoga, for babies aged 6 weeks to pre-crawlers, along with their caregiver. For Caregivers: This event is in the "Children" group. Yoga for Littles (Ages 3-5) 10:45am - 11:15am Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Description: Yoga for Littles, accompanied by their caregiver. Please bring either a yoga mat or a towel. For children aged 3-5. Registration is required and begins on Monday, March 31st at 9:00am.		Reservation Staff Use 10:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description staff Reservation W.O.W community bracelet making event 10:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Description we're looking to get the word out about our 75th anniversary. we're looking forward to invite community members to come create their own friend ship bracelets to help spread the word.		Reservation Girl Scout meeting 10:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Description Girl Scout meeting Reservation In the Loop 10:15am - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Description Rughooking	Reservation Same Day Reservation 10:15am - 12:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description Same Day Reservation This event is in the "Children" group. Saturday Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Yoga for Kids (ages 6-9) 11:30am - 12:00pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness, Featured Registration Required Description: Yoga for kids. Please bring either a yoga mat or a towel. For ages 6-9. Registration is required and begins on Monday, March 31st at 9:00am. Please register the CHILD ONLY. Reservation same day reservation 11:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description same day reservation	ENL Testing 11:00am - 12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Program Type: Education & Employment		Reservation Outreach Team Meeting 11:00am - 12:00pm 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. Reservation SAME DAY RESERVATION 11:15am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description SAME DAY RESERVATION
12 pm					Reservation YS staff use 12:45pm - 2:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description YS staff meeting		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Pokeswap for Ages 14 to Infinity! 12:00pm - 2:00pm Adult, Teen Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adult, Teen Program Type: Movies & Games, Featured Registration Required Description: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Do you want to know more about collecting, buying, and valuing Pokémon cards? Would you like to meet more people who share your love for all things Pokémon?
1 pm		Reservation Same Day Reservation 1:30pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description meeting	Reservation Open Craft Session 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room A Description Open craft day for craftspersons to bring in current projects (including but not limited to crocheting, papercrafts, painting, drawing, etc.) and own supplies to work on together.	Reservation Staff Use 1:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description Staff use	This event is in the "Adult" group. 3rd Thursday Movie-Wicked (2025) 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies & Games, Featured Registration Required Description: Wicked (2024) Musical Fantasy	Reservation Same day reservation 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description Meeting
2 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Intro to Qigong Meditation 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness, Featured Registration Required Description: Qigong, pronounced “chee-gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine.		This event is in the "Children" group. Minecraft Party! (Grades 1+) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movies & Games Registration Required Description: Celebrate all things Minecraft at the library! Play Minecraft bingo and other games, win prizes, make crafts, and more! For grades 1+.	This event is in the "Children" group. Insect Invasion (ages 6-11) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Science & Nature, STEM, Featured Registration Required Description: What makes a butterfly an insect? Discover the amazing world of the butterfly, learn the basics of their anatomy, understand their lifecycle, and see their fascinating metamorphosis!		This event is in the "Children" group. Seeing Invisible Light (ages 6-11) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Science & Nature, STEM Registration Required Description: Light isn’t always something we can see, sometimes it is invisible, and we have to use special equipment to reveal its secrets.
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4 pm				Reservation Girl Scout meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room B Description Girl scout meeting		Reservation Rensco Literacy Volunteers 4:15pm - 5:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description Rensselaer County Literacy Volunteers
5 pm		Services Committee Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center		Reservation Schodack Democratic Committee 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room B Description Monthly meeting
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Introduction to ASL-American Sign Language 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult, Teen, Tween Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adult, Teen, Tween Program Type: Education & Employment, Featured Registration Required Description: Join us for an interactive fun Introduction to American Sign Language. Together we will learn common phrases, alphabet, numbers, greetings, and some basic signs/phrases.	Friends Meeting 6:00pm - 6:45pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Program Type: Friends of the Library Description: The Friends meet at 6:00 pm on the third Tuesday of the months of January (special planning meeting), February, April, June, September, and November in the East Greenbush Community Library.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Make-Up Date Acrylic Painting with Tracy 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Featured Registration Required Description: Join us for an entertaining and stress-free introduction to the medium of painting with acrylic paints. Working in acrylic paints is the perfect medium for learning about your inner artist.
7 pm		Administrative Committee Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center		This event is in the "Adult" group. Wednesday Night Book Chat 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Books & Writing, Featured Description: Join us on Wednesday evenings!

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