bookmark top logo
bookmark bottom logo

     Issue Dated: 4/3/2021

*New* Monday:   9-4pm

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 11-6pm

Wednesday: 11-7pm

Saturday: 10-4pm

Sunday:  Closed

     Issue Dated: 4/3/2021

header for mobile only

Mon: 9-4pm *New*

Tue/Thu/Fri:11-6pm

Wed: 11-7pm

Sat: 10-4pm

Sun: Closed

Facebook Twitter Instagram
Forward

 

header image

National Library Week is April 4-10

Stay tuned to our social media channels as we celebrate the library throughout the week! 

honorary National Library week chair Natalie Portman
youth header Image

Help Us Plan Our Summer Programs

Take this brief survey to let us know what types of programs will best meet your family's needs.

Complete the Survey

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.

Register for Break Week Programs
teen takeout craft

Virtual Tang Museum

For Ages 9-12: Thursday, April 8th | 11 am *Register*

For Ages 5-8: Friday, April 9th | 11 am *Register*

Join the Tang Museum in this virtual Zoom program and learn about the art in Saya Woolfalk's The Four Virtues (Prudence), a futuristic work where science fiction becomes reality.  We will explore this artwork, learn more about this artist, and then create our own artworks using household supplies!

Register for April 8th program (ages 9-12)
Register for April 9th program (ages 5-8)
virtual games image

Virtual Games (gr 6-12)

Friday, April 9th | 4 pm *Register*

Tweens and teens are invited to join us for an afternoon of virtual games! A Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants the day of the event.

Register
teen takeout craft

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

Pick up starts 4/5 | *Register* 

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.

Register
charlie's blog icon

It's National Poetry Month!

Did you know that April is a month-long celebration of poetry? What’s poetry all about anyway? From limericks to free verse and from laugh-along rhymes to picture-book haiku. Check out Charlie's blog for a tour of classic and contemporary poetry favorites for kids.

Go to Charlie's Blog for Recommendations
take and make craft

Take & Make Craft

Color you own 3-D Spring Garden! Pick up kits at the drive thru or in the Children's Room starting Monday, 4/5.

Get a Book Bundle Too!
1000 books before kindergarten logo

Click logo to get stated

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!

adult header Image
DBAFF image

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.

Registration is now open!

Virtual Programming

Go to our virtual events web page for details about upcoming virtual programs.

monday book chat Image

Monday Night Book Chat

Monday, April 5th | 7 pm Facebook

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

Learn More
virtual yoga image

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 will be held on the following Tuesdays 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4 & 5/11. Register for each session individually. 

Register
hands image

Lunch Time Chats

Provided by Community Caregivers  

Held every Tuesday & Friday | 1 pm *Starting April 6th*

Join Community Caregivers for their phone-in presentations and discussions. For more information, please contact Community Caregivers at 518-456-2895 or by email at

info@communitycaregives.org.

 

See List of Programs
gardening image

Virtual Lunch in The Garden Series

Wednesday, April 7th | Noon *Register*

Master Gardener Becky Raymond will present "Straw Bale Gardening," a unique method of vegetable gardening that produces high yields, does not require soil, and does not need weeding. This program is provided by Root Concerns in association with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County.

Register
Alzheimer's image

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.

 

Program Details
virtual trivia night icon

Virtual Trivia Night

Wednesday, April 14th | 7 pm *Register*

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

Register

Monday Virtual Book Discussions

book cover: water dancer by ta-nehisi coates

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.

Register for AM Program
book cover: such a fun age by kiley reid

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

Register for PM Program
UHLS let's get to work image

Let's Get to Work *Register*

Facebook Pages for Business | 4/15 | 7 pm

Email Marketing with Mailchimp| 4/29 | 7 pm

See All Workshops & Register

Enrichment Programs & Collections

Visit our Adult Services webpage to learn about new programs, popular topics, top resources, collections and more.

Visit Our Adult Services Page
 
readers' advisory icon

Let Us Find Your Next Book!

We match adult readers with new titles and authors. Fill out the form, we'll select books and place items on hold for you! It's free and confidential. Designed for adult East Greenbush and Schodack cardholders.

Form
Greenbush bookmark for adults
Read Now

Don't Miss the Next Issue!

Subscribe to the Greenbush Bookmark for Adults monthly newsletter to receive exclusive features and news about upcoming events!

Subscribe

Community Partnership Programs

  • Albany Guardian Society April/May Calendar of free, online classes. Topics include health, finance, technology & more.

  • AARP Smart Driver Online Course at www.aarpdriversafety.org
    • Get 25% discount. Use code: DRIVINGSKILLS. Offer ends 9/1/21.
  • Alzheimer's Association of NENY: offers free online programs for caregivers and those who want to learn more about Alzheimer's Disease.
  • CareerOneStop Employment Resource: featuring information on unemployment and other benefits, exploring careers, and finding a job fast.
Access Digital Collections
  • Ancestry.com at home access is available (for a limited time) to East Greenbush & Schodack residents. Visit our Genealogy page for more resources.
  • hoopla: Stream movies, television shows, educational/instructional videos, documentaries, music, e-books, e-audiobooks, comics, and graphic novels.
  • Tech Tips: FAQs, how-to's & technology help.
  • Tech-Talk: Tech training & communication skills resource. Website, App, and weekly Newsletter (Member login: user name and password are both eglibrary).
  • Staff Picks: Find out what we're reading!
  • OverDrive/Libby: Borrow e-books, audiobooks & magazines.
  • Research and Articles: Search magazines, newspapers & more.