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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

Description:

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 (5/25)	Tue (5/27)	Wed (5/28)	Thu (5/29)	Fri (5/30)	Sat (5/31)
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.
	Closing Memorial Day - Library Closed All Day 5/24 - 5/26 Branches: East Greenbush Community Library
10 am				This event is in the "Children" group. Painting Palooza (ages 2-5) 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: Arts & Crafts Description: Unleash your creativity at the library! Kids ages 2-5 are invited to use the library's different kinds of paint and coloring materials. No registration required.		Reservation East Greenbush Amateur Radio Association FCC License Test Session 10:45am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Description The East Greenbush Amateur Radio Association will offer tests for FCC Amateur Radio licenses. All classes of licenses will be given, including Technician, General and Amateur Extra. Testing fee is $15.
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.		This event is in the "Children" group. Book Tasting (Ages 7-11) 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Upcoming Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Description: Join us for a pre-selected menu from a variety of genres. Take time at each table, and review your choices! Books will be available for check out at the end of the program.
12 pm				Reservation YS staff use 12:45pm - 2:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Description YS staff meeting
1 pm						Reservation EGPW Cheer Information Session 1:15pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Description 2025 Cheer Season Information Session
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3 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Craft Your Pride (Grades 6-12) 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen, Tween Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Tween" group. Upcoming Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Teen, Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Featured Registration Required Description: Get ready for Pride Month with pride crafts and snacks at the library! Make your own pride flag buttons, bracelets, keychains, magnets, and more. This is an inclusive program for LGBTQ+ teens and allies.		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.		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 Travel Buddies 5:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room B Description Travel buddies are a group of people single married, or couples who plan travel together.	This event is in the "Children" group. STEM-sploration! (ages 6-11) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Upcoming Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Science & Nature, STEM, Featured Registration Required Description: Explore the STEM toys and experiment kits that are kept at the library! Play with coding, circuits, mechanics, and more, and as you go, rank your top picks!	Reservation Social Security 101 - Strategies to Maximize Your Benefits 5:00pm - 7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Multi-Purpose Room Description Social Security 101 – Strategies That Could Maximize Your Benefits Reservation Candidate Forum Moderator Training 5:15pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room A Description The League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County will be offering training for new candidate forum moderators at this time. Laura Ladd Bierman will be the trainer and the LWVRC will provide any refreshments or materials needed for the session. Reservation Citizens’ Climate Lobby 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room B Description CCL is a non profit, non partisan organization seeking common ground in addressing climate change
6 pm		Reservation 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 EGPW May Board Meeting	Community Advisory Council Group 6:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: East Greenbush Community Library Room: Meeting Room AB Program Type: Local Interest Description: Representatives from the community were invited to serve as members of a Community Advisory Council as part of the library's strategic planning process.
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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