Thursday April 18, 2024 
Prepare for Medicare (Virtual Program)
Will you be retiring or turning 65 in 2022? Join us for this virtual event on Monday, Mar. 14, 6:00 pm. The Troy Public Library will be hosting Jennifer Lenihan of Jennifer4Seniors for this informative program. Get all the information you need to smoothly transition from individual or employer health coverage to Medicare. We will also be discussing the fundamentals of Original Medicare, the difference between Medicare Advantage plans vs. Medicare Supplements, Part D drug coverage and NY State Epic program.
This program is conducted via zoom. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.
Poestenkill Library is Forming a Teen Advisory Group
Calling all Teens! Do you want to make a difference in your community and have fun hanging out with friends while doing so? Have your parents, teachers, or guidance counselors recommended adding more extracurricular activities to your resume? Do you have ideas and suggestions for how to make the library more entertaining and inviting for teens? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider joining the new Teen Advisory Group (TAG) at the Poestenkill Library!
TAG’s mission is to expand and promote young adult services at Poestenkill Library through teen engagement, cooperation, and partnership.
As a member of TAG, teens will work with their peers and the library director to:
Provide input on how to create and maintain a cool and functional area for teens in the library
Recommend books, movies, graphic novels and other materials for the library to add to the collection
Develop young adult programs and services of interest to the local teen community
Plan and facilitate teen lead programs and events at the library
If you would like to learn more about TAG, or are interested in joining the group, please contact Donna Riley at 518-283-3721 or by email at Director@nullPoestenkilllibrary.org.
A first meeting date will be scheduled for late March taking into consideration the scheduling availability of interested teens.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Irish Step Dancing with The Isabelle School of Dance – The Poestenkill Library is very excited to welcome Ceara “Boo” Sweet from The Isabelle School of Dance on Saturday, 3/19, for a very special children’s program! During this program Boo will be doing a short Irish Step Dance demonstration and then teaching the children some basic steps. No prior dance experience is required to attend this program however, space is limited to 12 participants, so registration is a must! You can reserve a space for your child using the sign up sheet in the library or by calling us at 518-283-3721. If you register for this event and then cannot attend, please let us know. We anticipate a high level of interest and will implement a wait list once the first 12 spaces are filled.
Creating Pi-Skylines – Teens are invited to the library on Saturday, 3/12, for an early celebration of everyone’s favorite math-centric holiday, Pi Day. We’ll be creating Pi Skyline artwork! Don’t worry if you aren’t super artsy, this project requires minimal artistic talent. Grab a friend and come have fun! All supplies will be provided. Registration is recommended.
Planning a Garden This Year? Then you’ll want to join us for our Spring Seed Swap on 3/31! Whether you’re a beginning gardener or a veteran grower, we invite you to the library to swap seeds and share your gardening knowledge with friends and neighbors. While you’re here why not make your own biodegradable starter pots from recycled newspaper? We’ll provide the supplies and a quick tutorial. More details on the Spring Seed Swap, and all of our programming, can be found on our website at www.Poestenkilllibrary.org.
New Book Group Starting
The Troy Public Library, Lansingburgh Branch is restarting the Lansingburgh Book Group. The group will meet every 4-5 weeks in the Lansingburgh Library and decide what they will chose to read from suggested titles.
If interested contact Laurie Dreyer, the Branch Manager at 518 235 5310 who will facilitate the discussion. The Library is located at 27 114th. St. Lansingburgh.
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.