• Cash (exact change at drive-thru)
• Check (payable to the Friends of the EG Library)
• Send payment by mail: Friends, c/o the East Greenbush Community Library at 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061

"Jewels"

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"Candy"

Sneak Peek: Project Linus Quilts

When library patron, Syma Lapides, reached out to us to suggest participation in Project Linus we couldn't anticipate how strongly our community would respond to this effort. It was overwhelming! Over 40 registrants picked up their kits of precut fabric and instructions to sew individual blocks. We received enough blocks to create 6 or 7 quilts. Some sewers came back with enough to make at least 2 child-size quilts. We even received a finished quilt and a full quilt top. Almost all expressed interest in volunteering directly with the local chapter of Project Linus. 

The first mission of Project Linus is to "Provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” Project Linus website

Library staff, Jody Squadere and Marcia Rossetti, used their artistic skills to create beautiful designs by arranging the blocks for the quilts that Syma, patron and Project Linus volunteer, will assemble in the coming months. 

We hope that these quilts will bring warmth, comfort, and maybe even delight to the children who receive them. Our intention is for each quilt, created by many hands to be a loving community embrace.

Break Week Virtual Programs

for Kids & Teens

Check our April calendar for Spring Bingo, art with the Tang Museum, dinosaurs with miSci, and games for teens! Registration required for all programs.

Teen Takeout Craft: Tiny Art (gr 6-12)

Registration starts 3/27 | Pick up starts 4/5

Paint and display your own tiny art using the supplies. Share your finished creations with us on Instagram @eglibraryteens or email them to youthstaff@eglibrary.org.

Virtual Storytime

Tuesday, March 30th | 10 am *Register*

Join us via Zoom for songs, stories, rhymes and of course, Mouse House! Pick up your March Storytime Activity Pack in the Children's Room that includes simple crafts and early literacy activities to supplement each weekly theme.

Kids' Corner: The Parenting Collection

Did you know that the Children’s Room has a bookshelf reserved for adult-size books on topics about kids? The collection is located by our front windows and is full of all things child-centric, from pregnancy and birth to childrearing methods, kid-friendly recipes, and everyone’s favorite: potty training! Check out Charlie's blog for titles.

Take & Make Craft

Make a cute bunny or a fuzzy baby chick! Craft kit includes supplies to make one of these items. Pick up kits to at the drive thru or in the Children's Room starting Monday, 3/29.

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Foster a love of reading and learning in your child through this reading program. Kids earn free books along the way!

Monday Night Book Chat

Monday, March 29th | 7 pm Facebook

Join us to chat about what books you've been reading lately.

Hands-On Virtual Cooking Class

Tuesday, March 30th | 11 am *Register*

Learn about nutrition for National Nutrition Month and some basic knife skills with Felisha Chandler of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. In this class, you'll learn how to make carrot muffins and an easy sauté chicken with root vegetables. Join from your own kitchen via Zoom. Appropriate for all ages.

Cord Cutting 101: Zoom Edition

Wednesday, March 31st | 6:30 pm *Register*

Learn alternative ways to watch programming such as TV, movies, and sports. We will discuss digital antennas, streaming services, and more.

Virtual Morning Yoga with Lisa Series

Tuesday, April 6th | 9 am *Register*

Join us for a gentle hour of Morning Yoga with Lisa. This is a 6-class series. Sign up for each session individually. Details are on the registration page.

Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia

Thursday, April 8th | 11 am *Register*

This virtual program is provided by the Alzheimer's Association and will cover the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia to provide a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed. To register call 800-272-3900 or contact Sierra Snoddy at 518-675-7214.

Virtual Trivia Night

Wednesday, April 14th | 7 pm *Register*

Join us for Virtual Trivia Night on Zoom. Teams are encouraged! See registration page for details.

Morning Virtual Book Discussion

Monday, April 19th | 10 am *Register by 4/16*

For our April meeting, we will discuss The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. E-book and audiobook copies of the book may be downloaded using OverDrive/Libby. This discussion will take place online via Zoom. Register with your email by Friday, 4/16 to receive a Zoom link for the meeting.

Evening Virtual Book Discussion

Monday, April 19th | 7 pm *Register by 4/16*

For our April meeting, we will discuss Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. E-book and audiobook copies of the book may be downloaded using OverDrive/Libby. This discussion will take place online via Zoom. Register with your email by Friday, 4/16 to receive a Zoom link for the meeting

Day Before Awards Film Festival Virtual Event

Saturday, April 24th | 1 pm *Register*

Join film critics, Jackson Murphy and Jim Dixon, who will discuss the Oscar nominated movies, performances, and achievements. In addition, there will be a Q&A with attendees and fun surprises.

Let's Get to Work *Register*

Introduction to Google Apps Suite | 4/1 | 7 pm

Facebook Pages for Business | 4/15 | 7 pm

Email Marketing with Mailchimp| 4/29 | 7 pm

Let Us Find Your Next Book!

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