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In This Issue: Patriot Day 2021, *New* New York Times Access, September Programs, Reading Recommendations |
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Resources for Reflection Patriot Day 2021: the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks |
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Staff Picks Reading Recommendations |
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Also available on Overdrive/LibbyReturning home to help save her Tita Rosie’s failing restaurant, Lila Macapagal is shocked when her ex-boyfriend, a notoriously nasty food critic, dies suddenly, moments after they had a confrontation, leaving her the only suspect. "A cute, fun foodie mystery, and first in a new series. I'm looking forward to the next installment." --Recommended by Elizabeth |
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Broken (In the Best Possible Way) by Jenny Lawson
Also available on Overdrive/Libby The award-winning humorist and author of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened shares candid reflections on such topics as her experimental treatment for depression, her escape from three bears and her business ideas for Shark Tank. "You can never go wrong with a Jenny Lawson book! Through her frank and humorous telling of her life's trials and tribulations, she lets you see it is ok to be broken." --Recommended by Marianne |
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Also available on Overdrive/LibbyWhen her best friend is the third victim of a serial killer targeting college students, Charlie, deciding to leave campus, accepts a ride home from Josh Baxter and, realizing his true identity too late, must win a twisted game of cat and mouse by surviving the night. "I really liked this one! A page turner." -- Recommended by Selena |
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Also available on Overdrive/Libby and hooplaPursuing a murderer who has escaped into Indian Territory, U.S. Marshal Rooster J. Cogburn teams up with a bounty-hunting Texas Ranger and Mattie Ross, a cantankerous young lady who is bent on revenge "It's lean and mean and every word packs a powerful punch. True Grit is so much more than a Western." -- Recommended by Catherine |
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Help East Greenbush Library make a quilt for Project Linus! Project Linus will donate this quilt to a child who needs comfort, is seriously ill or traumatized. Fabric & pattern are provided. Kits will be available starting Friday, September 3rd at our drive-thru window. Please register before you pick up your kit. One per household. *Come inside the library to see completed Project Linus quilts that were constructed by our community! On view through the month of September in the library lobby display cases.* |
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Virtual Tour: The World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response
Saturday, September 11, 10 am - 4 pm | In the Library This Patriot Day, the library is showing a virtual tour of the New York State Museum's significant collection from the World Trade Center and objects from the international response to the events of September 11, 2001. We will have a quiet place to watch the brief video and share your reflections in our memory book. Drop-ins welcome. If you prefer to watch the video from home, please register to receive a link. |
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Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, September 13, 12 - 6 pm | In the Library To be a blood donor, you must be healthy, at least 17 years old (or 16 years old with parent's permission), weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days). Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. To schedule an appointment, please contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. |
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Monday Book Discussions Monday, September 18 | In the library - Evening Discussion: 7 p.m.
Sing for Your Life by Daniel Bergner
Please register
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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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Wireless Wednesday Drop-In Tech Help Weekly through September. Wednesdays, 4-6 pm Our drop-in tech help sessions are back! Stop by the library between 4:00-6:00 pm on Wednesdays to ask one of our local technology experts your questions. Remember to bring the device you are asking about with you. (During good weather, tech sessions may take place outside at the farmers' market. Call the library to inquire about the current day's location.) |
$25 Gift Cards - Crisp Cannoli: Jennifer N.
- Gap/Old Navy: Carolyn S.
- Homegoods/Marshalls: Lucyanna R.
- Salsa Latina: Joanna T.
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- Stewart's Shops: Gina L.
- Sweater Venture: Rosemary H.
- Target: Jessica P.
- Zachary's Pastry Shoppe: Amy B.
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Programs from Our Partner Organizations |
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Upper Hudson Library System Virtual Book Club
September 2021 Download in ebook or audiobook format on Overdrive, or in audiobook format on Hoopla. |
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Crime Writers of Color SymposiumSeptember 8 | 3-7 pm & September 9 | 11 am-7 pmMore information This virtual symposium, hosted by the School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, features diverse authors who are members of Crime Writers of Color (CWoC) and academic scholars who study crime fiction. Free registration required to access live sessions and recorded webinars. |
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New York State Library Public Programs
All programs are free, virtual and open to the public. - The Pioneer of her own Fortune”: Nineteenth-Century Businesswomen in Albany and Across the United States (and the World)
September 28 | 1 - 2 pm
Register for this program
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You love the library's Tech-Talk resource for learning all the best technology tips and tricks. Did you know Tech-Talk also offers live instructional webinars? Catch the following sessions in September, or explore recorded webinars for a greater selection of learning opportunities. - Write Professionally to Convince and Be Understood
September 15 | 3 pm - HotJar, a Free Tool to Analyze Website Traffic
September 29 | 3 pm
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Let's Get to Work Workshop Series
Multiple dates, Fall 2021 - Selling on Etsy | September 28 | 6 pm
- Intro to Streaming Video | October 19 | 6 pm
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 NoveList Plus |
 Tech-Talklogin: eglibrary/eglibrary |
 Research & Articles |
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 Black Life in America |
 Heritage Hub |
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Open Hours *NEW HOURS*
Beginning September 7th Mon-Fri 10 am - 8 pm Sat 10 am - 5 pm Sun 1 pm - 5 pm |
Call (518) 477-7476 --------- Online --------- Email eglibraryinfo@eglibrary.org |
Drive-Thru Holds Pick-Up You may choose to pick up your holds at the drive-thru window or inside at the circulation desk during library hours. |
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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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