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Call (518) 477-7476 Our phones are answered: Tu - Fri 11 am - 6 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Other times, leave a message and we'll respond. |
Email eglibraryinfo@eglibrary.org Email us anytime. We will reply on weekdays within 24 hours. |
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Grab-and-Go In-Library Browsing Tu - Fri 11 am - 6 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm |
Item Returns Items may be returned to the bin in the library entryway during the following hours. (Drive-thru returns unavailable) Mon-Fri, 11 am - 6 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm |
Drive-Thru Holds Pick-Up Tues-Fri, 11 am - 6 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm |
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Camino Winds by John GrishamIn this follow-up to the best-selling Camino Island, a novelist's continued efforts to find literary inspiration on an idyllic Florida island is complicated by a hurricane and mysterious intrigues. |
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If it Bleeds: New Fiction by Stephen KingThe award-winning literary master presents a collection of four novella-length tales, complementing the title piece with the stories Mr. Harrigan's Phone, The Life of Chuck and Rat. |
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The Vanishing Half by Brit BennettSeparated by their embrace of different racial identities, mixed-race twins reevaluate their choices as one raises a black daughter in their southern hometown while the other passes for white with a husband who is unaware of her heritage. |
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Vesper Flights: New and Collected Essays by Helen MacdonaldThe award-winning author of H Is for Hawk presents a collection of top-selected essays about humanity's relationship with nature, exploring subjects ranging from captivity to ostrich farming and the migrations of songbirds from the Empire State Building. |
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The War Outside by Monica HesseTeens Haruko, a Japanese American, and Margot, a German American, form a life-changing friendship as everything around them starts falling apart in the Crystal City family internment camp during World War II. |
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Our new readers' advisory service matches adult readers with books and authors that we think you will like. Fill out the form on our website and our librarians will compile a list of book titles based on the information you provide. We will even place the items on hold for you! This free, confidential service is for adult East Greenbush/ Schodack cardholders. |
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Monday Night Book Chat Weekly. Monday evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm Facebook What have you been reading lately? Join our Monday night Facebook book chat to tell us about it and gather recommendations from librarians and other readers. |
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Grab-and-Go Craft: The Artful Bottle Register to receive one of our new "Grab & Go" Craft Kits for adults. As the weather cools and we head indoors, it's time to get creative with a monthly craft project- materials and instructions included!  This month's Grab & Go kit contains a bottle, a decorative key, ribbon trimming, jute cord, vintage paper, our own homemade apothecary labels and a Halloween surprise. The bottles are approximately 8" high and we include enough materials for you to make another 2 or 3 decorative bottles for a unique grouping of your own design. You will need to supply your own Mod Podge or glue and a foam brush. |
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Virtual Trivia Night Wednesday, October 14, 7:00-8:30 pm Join us for a virtual Dark and Stormy Trivia Night! Teams are encouraged. Choose a captain and a fun and unique team name and register your team. Registrants will receive Zoom login information in a separate email from their confirmation email. Bonus! This month, the winning team will receive a prize: $5 gift cards for each player (up to five). |
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Monday Morning Book Discussion Monday, October 19, 10:00-11:00 am Library Patio (Weather Permitting) Bring your lawn and face mask and join us outside on the library patio to discuss Afterlife by Julia Alvarez. Copies of the book are now available for checkout at the library drive-thru window, or digitally through Overdrive or Hoopla. *Please note: use of a mask covering mouth and nose is required for groups meeting on library property In the case of inclement weather, the book discussion will be held online over Zoom. Please register in advance to ensure that you receive updates and a link. |
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Monday Evening Book Discussion Monday, October 19, 7:00-8:00 pm Join the Monday Evening Book Group/Good Buy Book Club to discuss Chances Are by Richard Russo. This discussion will take place online as a Zoom meeting. Copies are available for checkout at the library drive-thru window, or digitally through Overdrive. |
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Hands-On Virtual Cooking Class Wednesday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 pm Zoom
Join us on Zoom from your kitchen. Learn about nutrition while having fun with your family. Felisha Chandler of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will lead us in making a healthy and delicious Autumn soup. Participants will receive a list of ingredients ahead of time. It's comfort-food time! Please register through the Cornell Cooperative Extension by contacting Felisha at (518) 522-3442 or fc54@cornell.edu. |
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Upper Hudson Library System Virtual Book Club Through October The UHLS Virtual Book Club is reading "The Lottery and Other Stories" by Shirley Jackson. Join the discussion on Facebook. |
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Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern NYThe Alzheimer's Association of NENY offers free online programs for caregivers and those who want to learn more about Alzheimer's Disease. See website for a full list of upcoming programs and registration information. Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers Series Middle-Stage: October 13, 1:00 pm Late-Stage: October 20, 1:00 pm Meaningful Activities at Home October 22, 4:00 pm 10 Signs of Alzheimer's October 28, 4:00 pm |
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Times Union Virtual Job Fair October 14, 15, and 16, 2020 Visit www.timesunionjobfair.com between October 14 and October 16 to find a special “Virtual Job Fair Now Live” button. Click to visit all companies in one easy-to-use portal. Special interview hours with each of the participating companies available via video conference line. |
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MHANYS Mental Health & Wellness 101 Thursday, October 22, 12 - 1 pm The goal of this webinar is to reduce stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs by promoting a comprehensive understanding of mental health, the importance of self-care and treatment-seeking behaviors, and hope for recovery. |
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AARP Driver Safety AARP Smart Driver Course is available online. No in-person courses are currently scheduled. Get a 25% discount by using discount code: DRIVINGSKILLS |
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Let's Get to Work Workshop Series
Multiple dates, Winter and Spring 2021 OnlineThe Upper Hudson Library System has teamed up with librarian and technology trainer Nate Heyer to offer a series of career and technology class. Visit our Education & Employment page to see the full class list with descriptions, and register here. All sessions are offered free of charge and online through GoToMeeting. Classes include: - Facebook Pages for Business
- Meeting Online: A Primer
- Digital Organization Sampler
- And more!
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Election Timeline October 7 Vice Presidential Debate October 9 Last day to postmark voter registration application for general election
(Voter registration application forms are available at the library) October 14 Voter registration application must be received by board of elections by this date October 15 Second presidential debate October 22 Third presidential debate October 24 Last day those honorably discharged from the military or those who have become a naturalized citizen since October 10th may register in person at the board of elections. Oct 24 - Nov 1 Early voting period October 27 Last day to postmark application or letter of application for general election ballot. November 2 Last day to apply in person for general election ballot. November 3 General Election November 3 Last day to deliver general election ballot in person to county board, by close of polls on election day. |
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East Greenbush Community Library
10 Community Way
East Greenbush, New York 12061
518-477-7476 eglibrary.org
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