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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

Virtual Events

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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.

Baby storytime at the library no registration required

Baby Storytime! (ages 0-18 months)

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Multi-Purpose Room at East Greenbush Community Library

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Join us for a fun half hour of stories, songs, and rhymes! No registration is required. For babies from newborn - 18 months.

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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. For babies from newborn - 18 months.

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Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
All Day	Reservation EGCSD Art Department All Day 5/1 - 5/31 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Exhibit Case 1 SE Description EGCSD Art Department
	Reservation EGCSD Art Department All Day 5/1 - 5/31 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Exhibit Case 2 SW Description EGCSD Art Department
	Reservation EGCSD Art Department All Day 5/1 - 5/31 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Exhibit Case 3 NW Description EGCSD Art Department
	Reservation EGCSD Art Department All Day 5/1 - 5/31 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Exhibits Room: Exhibit Case 4 NE Description EGCSD Art Department
	Reservation The American Revolution All Day 5/1 - 5/31 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.
9 am			This event is in the "Adult" group. Rensselaer County One-Stop Career Center 9:00am - 1:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Employment Description: Whether you’re just starting out, looking to make a change, or seeking growth in your current field, our career counseling services are here to guide you every step of the way.		Reservation Book Club Elaine Klee 9:30am - 10:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Description Book Club meeting
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime! 10:00am - 11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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. Congressman Josh Riley Mobile Office Hours 10:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Program Type: Local Interest 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime! 10:00am - 11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime! 10:00am - 11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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.	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	This event is in the "Children" group. Saturday Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group. 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					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.
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		Reservation Capital District Modern Quilt Guild - Open Sew 12:00pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Description Open sew day where guild members (and guests) bring their own sewing machines and projects to work on together.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00pm - 6:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness, Featured Description: Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome.			This event is in the "Adult" group. 3rd Thursday Movie-Nickel Boys 1:00pm - 3:15pm Adult Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Register Now Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies & Games, Featured Registration Required Description: Nickel Boys (2024) Historical Drama
2 pm
3 pm						This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. The Friday Thing (Grades 6-12) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teen, Tween This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. 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, and 5/30
4 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. ENL: English as a New Language 4:45pm - 7:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. 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.	Reservation Rensco Literacy Volunteers 4:30pm - 5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Hurr Education Center Description Rensselaer County Literacy Volunteers	This event is in the "Adult" group. ENL: English as a New Language 4:45pm - 7:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. 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.
5 pm			Reservation Prospect Homeowners Association 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room A Description Bi-monthly HOA Board Meeting	This event is in the "Children" group. Kindness Rocks (Age 6-11) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Register Now Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Description: Spread positive energy this Mental Health Awareness Month by participating in Kindness Rocks! Paint rocks with bright colors, positive messages, and loving images.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Red Cross Blood Drive (break down) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness, Featured Description: Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome.	Reservation Haiku Highway 6:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room B Description Haiku Highway is a monthly program open to anyone interested in exploring the world of Haiku, an ancient form of Japanese poetry. This event is in the "Adult" group. The History of East Greenbush 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Register Now Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: History & Genealogy Registration Required Description: This program will showcase significant events and individuals that contributed to the vibrant history of East Greenbush.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Preventing & Responding to Identity Theft 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Register Now Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adult Program Type: Legal & Financial, Featured Registration Required Description: Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft: Learn how to protect the most important thing that you have-your identity!	This event is in the "Adult" group. Adult Craft-Glass Gardens 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Full Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Description: Join local artist and educator, Megan Viscio as we create a miniature garden in a shadowbox with recycled pieces of polished glass and ceramic. Participants will learn about color, composition and how to create movement in their artwork.
7 pm				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. Library Branch: Virtual Events Age Group: Adult Program Type: Books & Writing, Featured Description: Join us on Wednesday evenings!

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