Saturday April 27, 2024 
East Greenbush Community Library
Hours: Mon/Fri 10-6p; Tue/Wed/Thu 10-8p; Sat 10-5p; Closed Sundays in July/August. We offer programs for adults, teens & kids. Register at https://events.eglibrary.org, call 518-477-7476 or stop in at 10 Community Way, E. Greenbush.
Sign up for our Summer Reading “Read Beyond the Beaten Path,” now through August 11th! Stop in to get a game card, download the free Beanstack app, or register online at eastgreenbushlibrary.beanstack.org.
Wednesdays, 7-9p: Wednesday Night Book Chat (WNBC). What have you been reading lately? Share your recent reads and gather recommendations from librarians and other readers. Look for our post: https://www.facebook.com/eglibrary.
7/20, 1p: 3rd Thursday Matinee – A Man Called Otto. This is a story about Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticizing and judging his exasperated neighbors. When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol, leading to an unexpected friendship that will turn his world upside down. Register.
7/21, 10:30a-5p: AARP Smart Driver Course. Class fee is $25 AARP member / $30 non-AARP member. Register.
7/27, 6p: Outdoor Music Concert – Standard Time Quartet featuring vocalist Cathy Olsen, Josh Greenberg on sax, Tom Giaquinto on drums, and Diane Geddes on keyboard playing a variety of songs, from 50s and 60s pop/rock. Register.
8/1, 6p: Lyme Disease Awareness & Prevention – Learn about increasing Lyme disease in the USA, tick facts, how to protect yourself and your family. Be prepared for what to do if bitten by a tick. We will discuss other common tick-borne illnesses, stages of Lyme disease, testing and treatment modalities. Register.
8/3, 6p: Outdoor Concert with Onkor featuring Karen Kraker on Drums, Percussion, and Vocals, Michael Richmond on Bass Guitar and Vocals, and Joe Gorman on Acoustic and Electric Guitars and Vocals. Register.
North Chatham Free Library (NCFL) Announces Its Popular “Cocktails in the Garden”
Enjoy signature cocktails, captivating conversation, and an array of scrumptious hors d’oeuvres at the “Cocktails in the Garden” fundraiser hosted by the North Chatham Free Library on Saturday, August 19, from 5 to 8 P.M. in the library garden. The cost per person is $50 and reservations are required by Sunday, August 12 due to limited space. To secure a spot, simply sign-up on the library’s updated website at: https://northchathamlibrary.org/about/fundraising/fundraising-events/
“This delightful event brings members of the community together to enjoy one another’s company and at the same time, ensure the library’s continued growth and services for our community,” said Linda Romeo, Chairperson for Cocktails in the Garden.
North Greenbush Public Library Update
Have you heard the buzz? July is a tribute to “BEE”ing a community! Our “Bee” mascot is on the move!
BEE curious and join our library scavenger hunt anytime on Friday, July 14; find the bees hiding in the library, then bring the completed scavenger hunt list to the desk for a prize.
BEE Squishy! Join us in the Children’s Room Monday, July 17, at 1 PM, to make bumble bee slime! For children ages 5 and above.
BEE a reader! Join our All Together Now summer reading challenge, now through August 19, and win prizes! Children, teens and adults are all welcome. Storytime on Tuesday, July 18, at 11 AM, will be visited by SouthPaw, the mascot of the TriCity Valley Cats. Listen as SouthPaw shares stories, take some photos and do a fun craft.
Crafternoons continue in the Children’s Room Thursday, between 3-5 PM.
Looking for something different to read? Pick up a copy of “An Immense World” by Ed Yong, then join our Virtual Book Club via Zoom on Tuesday, July 25th at 6:30 PM for a lively discussion. Call the library at 518-283-0303 for the Zoom link.
Library hours are Monday-Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM and Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM.
All Together Now at the SLTL
Save the Date! The Sand Lake Town Library Friends invite you to an event on Saturday, August 12th at the library. The Summer Reading theme is “All Together Now,” so we’ll not only celebrate kids who participated in the library’s summer reading program, but we’ll have activities and fun for kids of all ages! (By the way, It’s not too late for kids to sign up to track their reading and win prizes. Stop by the library at 8428 Miller Hill Road–it’s above the Town Hall–to find out more.)
More details to follow but if you have questions or want to become a Friend of the SLTL, email us at sltlfriends@nullgmail.com, we’re always looking for people who love the library!
Sand Lake Town Library Events
Teddy Bear Sleepover at the Library. Drop off your stuffed & plush friends by 4pm on Friday, July 14 for a sleepover. We’ll take pictures of their adventures and have a slide show ready to watch on Saturday with juice, cookies and a craft. Please pick up stuffies by 2pm Saturday.
Crafternoon Tuesday, July 18, 2 – 3pm for Grades 3 – 6.
Lego Club Tuesdays 3:30 – 6:00. We have the blocks, you supply the imagination!
Summer Storytime Wednesdays at 11am: 7/19 – summer; 7/26 – beaches.
SLTLibrary Board meeting, Thursday, July 20 at 6:45pm.
Mystery Lover Event: Meet authors Barbara Fournier (Now Say You’re Sorry) and David K Wilson (Sam Lawson Mystery series) at a special event Saturday, July 22. Q & A at 11am; book signing 11:30 – 12:30. All proceeds will be donated to the library’s children’s programs in memory of Richard and Barbara Bittig.
Monday Movie night July 24 at 6pm. Enjoy popcorn & “Strange World” on the big screen tv.
Science Tuesdays: July 25 & Aug. 8 at 2pm. Build rockets – learn chemistry! First – Fifth grade.
Book Club will meet Wednesday, Aug. 2 to “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict.
Save the date: August 12 is our summer reading wrap-up with a Petting Zoo and much more!
Museum passes are available for The Clark, MASS MoCA, Hancock Shaker Village, Norman Rockwell Museum, & the Albany Institute of History and Art.
Check the Community Calendar at sandlaketownlibrary.org for events around town. Submit non-profit community events to info@nullsandlaketownlibrary.org with the subject “calendar.”
Located at 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park. Hours: M-TH 11 – 8; F 11 – 4; Sat 10 – 2. Call 518-674-5050 with questions or to register for programs.
Events at Castleton Public Library, 7/16-7/22
CPL is located at 85 S. Main St., Castleton, NY. All events are free. Questions? Call 518-732-0879.
Events & Take-Home Kit:
Take & Make: Collage Art – Kits available for pick-up 7/17 through 7/22 – Make your own unique collage using pages from magazines and picture books!
Reptile Adventure – Mon., 7/17, 6:00pm – Enjoy an interactive educational program with live tortoises, lizards, and snakes!
Cool Science: Code Your Name – Tue., 7/18, 3:00-5:00pm – Use beads to make jewelry that represents your name in binary code!
Pajama Storytime – Tue., 7/18, 6:00pm – Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! Ages birth to 8 years.
Beginner Yoga – Tue., 7/18, 6:30pm – Join us for an indoor yoga class geared toward adult beginners. Please bring your own mat.
Knock Hockey – Wed., 7/19, 12:00-8:00pm – Play tabletop hockey!
Afternoon Book Club – Wed., 7/19, 1:00pm – Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! This month’s book is All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. Books available at the front desk.
Special Visitor Storytime: Tri-City Valleycats – Thu., 7/20, 10:30am – After reading a story about baseball, we’ll get to meet some special visitors from the Tri-City ValleyCats! All ages welcome.
Teen Time: Dungeons & Dragons – Thu., 7/20, 4:00pm – Join us for a D&D roleplaying adventure! For teens in 6th-12th grades. Pre-registration required — call 518-732-0879 or email youthservices@nullcastletonpubliclibrary.org.
Bridge Club – Fri., 7/21, 10:30am – Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.
Bubbles! – Fri., 7/21, 11:00am-2:00pm – Held outdoors, weather permitting. Make unique 3-D bubble wands and see the bubbles you can create!
Tie Dye – Sat., 7/22, 11:00am-2:00pm – Held outdoors, weather permitting. Bring your plain tees, socks, or anything that needs brightening to the library and twist some color into your life!
Upcoming Events at Poestenkill Library
Sound the horns! Our first Mini Musicians program is coming up on July 17th at 11:00 AM! During this program, best suited for toddlers and preschool aged children, your littlest musicians will use their voices, bodies, & instruments to sing, play, create, and explore the world of music. Mini Musicians is held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 11:00 AM and is led by Ms. Kate. Space is limited. Registration is strongly recommended. You can register by calling the library at 518-283-3721.
Teens and adults are invited to the library for a relaxing evening at our monthly diamond art program on Wednesday, 7/19 at 6:00 PM. This month we’re making hummingbird sun catchers. No diamond art experience is required. These projects are suitable for beginners or experienced diamond art enthusiasts. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. Please register by calling the library at 518-283-3721 or add your name to the sign up sheet the next time you’re in. Please note, there are only a few seats left for this program.
On Thursday, 7/20, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM we will be hosting our first ever Bubble Bonanza! Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles will be the focus of this fun outdoor program for all ages. Big bubbles, little bubbles, bouncing bubbles… we’ll have them all, plus bubble arts and crafts, and more! No registration required. Rain date 7/27.
Budding artists are invited to the library on Tuesday, 7/25 at 3:00 PM for the first of our Watercolor World Skyline program series. Participants will listen to a story about the featured location and then use watercolors to paint a background for a skyline silhouette. For this first installment, our story and artwork will feature Paris, France. This program is open to all ages, but is best suited for ages 7+. Registration is not required but would be greatly appreciated! You can give us a call at 518-283-3721 to register, or add your name to the sign up sheet in the library.
Events at Troy Public Library 7/16 – 7/22
Troy Public Library (Main) is located at 100 2nd Street, Troy, NY. The Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy, NY. All events are free and open to the public. Registration may be required and is designated with an “RR.” Call (518) 274-7071 with any questions or to register.
Children’s & Adult Summer Reading begins June 26, 2023 and runs through August 14, 2023. Join this fun adventure and complete unique reading missions, all while attending special summer events and programs. Both programs have fun prizes for those that complete their goals!
Chair Yoga – Mon, Jul 17, 1:00 p.m (Lansingburgh) A class that is focused on a gentler style of hatha yoga practice. It is performed using a chair for balance and support. RR
Adult Color & Unwind – Mon, Jul 17, 6:00 p.m. (Main) Spend an evening coloring pictures drawn by author Libby Rose. She will also be reading snippets from her coloring book The Cowbatross and other Very Real Creatures. Snacks provided. RR
More than a Pretty Face: Pollock, Picasso, & Cubism – Tues, Jul 18, 3:00 p.m. (Zoom) Why would a woman have a blue face or two noses? Discover the meaning behind Picasso’s portraits and his influence on Pollock. Then create a unique Cubist face that expresses emotion using cut paper collage. Have supplies on hand: paper for your project, assorted colored papers to cut, glue and scissors, paint supplies, or drawing supplies. RR
Big Truck Day! Wed, Jul 19, 1:00 p.m. (Lansingburgh) Climb into and on Fire trucks and other large equipment vehicles and meet those that drive them. Ages 5-12.
Shorts out Loud – Thurs, Jul 20, 6:00 p.m. (Lansingburgh) Come listen to music by Caity Gallagher and hear a short story read aloud.
Learn to Mend Clothes – Fri, Jul 21, 2:00 p.m. (Main) We are pleased to be working with Sarah, owner of the Troy Sew Shop, who will offer instruction and guidance on all your mending questions. Please bring any pieces of clothing you own that need repairs, or just come for the talk. RR
EG Community Library: Public Hearing Proposed 2024 Budget
The East Greenbush Community Library will be holding a public hearing for the proposed 2024 budget on Tuesday, July 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the library. The public is invited to attend. For more information go to https://eglibrary.org/about/board/.
A second proposal on the ballot will be the election of one five-year position on the Library’s Board of Trustees. East Greenbush registered voters who wish to be considered as candidates for the Board of Trustees can pick up an information packet at the library on July 19th. The deadline for returning nominating petitions and candidate biography is 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th.
The election to determine the budget and trustee will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. in the library. Registered voters in the Town of East Greenbush are eligible to vote. The library is located at 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061. The phone number is 518-477-7476.