Field Goods Pickups are Back!

Field Goods will contribute $20 to the library and you get $20 off your order using the discount code: EGREENBUSHLIB.

Friends Virtual Meeting

Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30pm

Everyone is welcome to attend. Can't be there? you can share your ideas or ask questions by contacting Liz Reyner at foegcl@gmail.com or leave a message at 518-258-8869.

Raffle Basket Fundraiser

Visit the Circulation Desk to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win A Taste of Italy food basket. Each raffle ticket costs $1. Download and print raffle tickets, then either pay in-person or by mail. Drawing is Tuesday, November 24th.

If purchasing by mail, send to:

Friends of the EG Library

10 Community Way

East Greenbush, NY 12061

Irish Tea for Three

by Bob Blackmon

November Art Exhibit

Stop in the library during open hours to view our new art exhibit, The evolution of an artist: Works of Bob Blackmon, 1973 -present. This is a solo show of oil paintings by Troy artist, Bob Blackmon. Learn more about the artist. 

Crafts with Miss Ariana

Make a fun craft at home with Miss Ariana! Today she shows you how to make a neat collage.

Native New York

November, is Native American Heritage Month! Learn about Native people of Upstate NY, traditional food, art, and culture with everyone’s favorite local elephant. Visit Charlie's blog for suggested book list.

Take & Make Crafts (ages 3+)

Make a dinosaur craft!

Pick up the supplies at the drive-thru next week. Crafts are available on a first come, first served basis and while supplies last.

Pick up a book bundle too!

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*NEW Program*

Hot Topics in Astronomy

Thursday, November 12th, 7 pm *Register

Brought to you by miSci, this program covers the latest and greatest discoveries in astronomy and planetary science with a focus on Mars exploration. Program is suitable for ages 14+.

*NEW Program*

The Next Top Chefs in the making! Felicia makes cooking fun & easy.

Virtual Hands-On Cooking Class

Wednesday, November 18th, 6:30 pm *Register*

Appropriate for all ages!

Join us on Zoom from your own kitchen. Felisha Chandler from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will guide us as we prepare Southwest Sheet Pan Veggie Hash & Turkey Tacos (or protein of choice). You will need a computer, laptop, or tablet to see and participate in this class. A list of ingredients and directions will be emailed to you prior to the event.

Monday Night Book Chat
Monday, November 9th, 7-9 pm, Facebook

Join us to chat about what books you've been reading lately. Missed last week's chat? Check these out!

For a change of pace and format, chat fans suggested the audiobook, One Day is December by Josie Silver. Our host, Catherine, recommended a similar novel titled Would Like to Meet, by Rachel Winters, that she thought "...was even a little better!" Read a review from goodreads.

Grab & Go Crafts for Grownups

This glitzy Grab & Go kit contains a glass mug, a metallic paint pen, 2 colors of glitter, glue, an LED votive light and templates for lettering and patterns. We hope this "Jar of Optimism" is a happy kick-off to your Holiday Season! Kits will be available at our drive-thru window as of November 14th. Please register before you pick up your kit.

BONUS!!! Send us a picture of your finished craft (reference@eglibrary.org) to be in the raffle for a $10 gift card to Starbucks. We love to see your creativity!

Attention Foodies

We're cracking open our cupboards and cookbooks to share a topic near and dear to our hearts: food and cooking! Special foodie features in this issue include:

• Fiction for Foodies
• Our Cookbook Favorites
• UHLS Community Cookbook (free copy)

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