Thursday April 18, 2024 
North Greenbush Public Library Update
NORTH GREENBUSH – Grab a cup of hot chocolate while cozying up under your blankets with a good book this winter and win prizes participating in North Greenbush Public Library’s winter reading challenge through Monday, February 28. Pick up a bingo sheet (available at the circulation desk for children, teens, and adults) and earn one raffle ticket for each completed sheet, or download bingo sheets from our website, northgreenbushlibrary.org. Raffle winners will be announced on March 1.
Our winter-themed take-home craft kits for children will be available at the circulation desk beginning Monday, January 10 (while supplies last). Each kit includes a paper roll polar bear, a paper plate arctic fox and an owl magnet. Kits are available while supplies last.
Meanwhile, Zoom into the tension-filled story of the sinking of the Lusitania in Erick Larson’s book “Dead Wake” during our January virtual book club meeting on Monday, January 24 at 6:30 PM. Email the library for a copy of the book and the Zoom meeting link at library@nullnorthgreenbushlibrary.org.
The library’s Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held Thursday, January 27 at 7 PM in the meeting room at Eastwyck Village, 1 Eastwyck Circle (off Best Road.) The public is welcome to attend.
In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 17. We will reopen Tuesday, January 18 at 10 AM. Library hours are 10 AM-7 PM, Monday through Friday, and Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM. Library patrons are required to wear masks; visits are limited to 30 minutes. Any questions? Call the library at
518-283-0303.
Sand Lake Town Library News
SAND LAKE – Sand Lake Town Library will be closed Monday, January 17th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We will be hosting a Medicare Info session on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 7 – 8 pm led by Senior Services of North America. Find out how to lower your prescription costs and maximize your healthcare benefits. Call 518-674-5050 to register – event may be moved online depending on the weather and COVID rates, otherwise masks are required.
The SLTL Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, January 20 at 6:45pm at the library.
This month’s take’n’make kits feature polar bears, penguins, and winter mittens – a different one each week!
Check the Community Calendar at sandlaketownlibrary.org for events around town. Submit events to info@nullsandlaketownlibrary.org.
Library Hours: M-TH 11 – 8; F 11 – 3; Sat 10 – 2. Closed January 17th. Call 518-674-5050 for more information.
The Book Seller Winter Hours
LANSINGBURGH – The Book Seller will be open once again on Saturdays 10-4 with an enhanced collection of recently acquired “gently used” books and CDs. We are eager to welcome new shoppers and browsers as well as our regular customers once again. At the Lansingburgh Library 27 114th St. Lansingburgh.
Poestenkill Library News
POESTENKILL – The 2022 Winter Reading Program has kicked off at Poestenkill Library and will run through February 26th. The program is open to all ages with prize opportunities available for all! Full program details and a registration link can be found on our newly redesigned website, and hard copies are available at the circulation desk as well. Check it out at www.PoestenkillLibrary.org.
It is also time for the Poestenkill Library to update its strategic plan. Before identifying the objectives and specific goals for the next 5 years, the Strategic Planning Committee would like to hear from you! We invite you to complete the community survey available online at www.PoestenkillLibrary.org, or if you prefer, hard copies are available in the Library. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts not just about the Library, but also about the town, in order to help us better meet the needs of the community. We welcome your participation and feedback. Survey Deadline: January 31.