Thursday April 25, 2024 
East Greenbush Community Library Programs & Reference Services
EAST GREENBUSH – Summer Reading Challenge: Imagine Your Story June 15 – August 14
Can a community celebrate summer reading in the midst of closures and social distancing? East Greenbush sure can! We’re happy to announce that the library’s child, teen, and adult summer reading challenges are gearing up as we speak, and while there are some necessary changes to how the programs are conducted this year, we think you’ll find plenty to do and lots to enjoy.
*New* this year is Beanstack — an online program that allows participants of all ages to track their reading, complete fun challenges, and earn badges and prizes! This year’s prizes will focus on supporting our local businesses, stay tuned for details. Visit our website at eglibrary.org for specific information about the different challenges being offered, including a traditional paper reading record for those who prefer offline.
Farmers’ Market opens Wednesday, June 10th, 4-7pm.
Virtual Reference Services: Speak with a librarian by calling 518-477-7476 on Mon. & Wed., 1-8pm and Tue. & Thu., 10am-8pm. Email us anytime at eglibraryinfo@nulleglibrary.org. We will reply on weekdays within 24 hours. Live Chat, Mon-Fri from 9am-11am, see Leave A Message tab at bottom of our website.
Virtual Programming: https://eglibrary.org/virtual-events/
What’s Cooking? Good Booking: June 3rd (BBQs & Gatherings) and June 17th (Pizza) from 7-9pm on our Facebook page
Monday Night Book Chat, 7-9pm on our Facebook page
Ongoing: Virtual book discussion group on Goodreads! https://bit.ly/EGbookdiscuss
Kids bored?
We have weekly Boredom Busters Story Packs! Storytime with Miss Molly & Miss Joelle, and kids’ crafts with Miss Ariana on https://www.youtube.com/user/eglibrary/videos. New activities are posted on Facebook (eglibrary or eglibrary/teens) and Instagram (eglibrary/teens).
Subscribe to our e-newsletters at http://bit.ly/EGLibraryNews. For past issues: https://eglibrary.org/newsletter/
Update from Castleton Public Library
CASTLETON – Castleton Public Library is pleased to announce that we will we open for curbside pick-up beginning during the first week of June. Service will initially be limited to curbside pick-up only, with no members of the public allowed inside the library. Pick-ups may be scheduled Monday through Friday from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Please see our website (castletonpubliclibrary.org) for more details about how to schedule a pick-up, and to find the most up-to-date information about the library’s services. On our website, you’ll also find links for how to access free eBooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV, and more! You’ll also find links to our virtual events, including storytimes and science activities for kids, and book discussions for adults. If you don’t already have a library card, you can instantly sign up for a temporary card for digital access. If you have questions, call us at 518-732-0879 or send us an email message to director@nullcastletonpubliclibrary.org and we will get back to you. We thank everyone in our community for their understanding and patience as we slowly begin to phase in in-person library services!
Sand Lake Town Library – Community Cookbook
SAND LAKE – While we’re staying at home, many of us are cooking more than usual. With that in mind, our Upper Hudson Library System is going to put together a downloadable cookbook full of all of our favorite recipes! If you have a favorite recipe or something new you’ve created during our self-isolation, why not share it? Email your recipes & pictures to info@nullsandlaketownlibrary.org with the subject line “Cookbook Challenge” or mail them to Sand Lake Town Library, 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park, NY 12018 by July 1st. Happy cooking!
Don’t forget to check our website and facebook page for info, resources, and activities. If you have a question or need help, email info@nullsandlaketownlibrary.org or call 518-674-5050 and leave a message – we will return your call.