Our eggs are warming up for the big debut—stay tuned and see them hatch LIVE!
July 5, 2025
East Greenbush Community Library You Belong Here - Your Community Hub
Scheduled Closures & Holidays
Construction Project Updates
Library Closure Reminders
  • Closed on Sundays in July and August starting July 6th
  • Drive-thru window service closes 15 minutes before the close of business
Chicken incubation station live stream on library YouTube at eglibraryprograms
Live Stream: Chicken Incubation Station
Watch chickens hatch on our YouTube live stream. Chicken eggs typically hatch after 21 days in an incubator. Currently we're turning the eggs several times a day and expect the hatching process to begin in about 18 days. You can also stop in the Children's Room and ask to take a peek inside the incubator.
Recap of Summer Reading Kickoff
Hundreds of people stopped by the library on Monday, June 30th to enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities in celebration of the start of Summer Reading. We give a special thank you to our community partners for their support in helping in make this event a tremendous success!
Watch Recap Video
Recap of Summer Kickoff events June 30, 2025
Register for Summer Reading
Thank You Community Partners!
 
Touch-A-Truck: Town of East Greenbush Public Works; East Greenbush Police Swat, Cruiser and Canine Officer Bear; and W.F. Bruen Rescue Squad.
 
Cookout with a Cop: Officers at the East Greenbush Police Department provided complimentary hot dogs, chips and drinks to the community.
Programs & Supplies: The Friends of the Library provided funding for summer reading programs such as the Petting Zoo (Ponies for Hire), performances (Scarlett Fever), supplies and more! Friends Grants
 
Communications: The East Greenbush Central School District distributed program flyers to elementary and middle schools and on their digital newsletter.
We're Hiring
Custodial Worker (Part-Time): Position involves evening and weekend hours (with some flexibility), and responsibilities include general cleaning, meeting room/event setup, and securing the building at closing—without direct supervision. Seeking someone who is trustworthy, kind, and comfortable working in a public service environment, as most shifts take place while the library is open. Refer to our website for details.
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Programs for Adults
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Pokeday for All Ages! Saturday, July 5th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m
Pokéday for All Ages!
Sat. 7/5 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m
Join us for a variety of Pokémon related activities for all ages! We will have crafts, a photo station, make your own Pokémon card, a card swap, a table for people to play, and so much more!  The first 50 people will receive 10 free cards upon entry.
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Birdwatching for Beginners Tue. 7/8 at 6 p.m., register
Birdwatching for Beginners
Tue. 7/8 | 6 p.m.
Do you love to watch birds?  Join us to learn more about identifying birds, ways to attract them to your yard, tips with viewing birds with your binoculars and birding resources. Presented by the Capital Region Audubon Society.
Register
Collage with Jody Sat. 7/12 at 10:30 a.m., register
Collage with Jody
Sat. 7/12 | 10:30 a.m.
Do you love to watch birds?  Join us to learn more about identifying birds, ways to attract them to your yard, tips with viewing birds with your binoculars and birding resources. Presented by the Capital Region Audubon Society.
Register
Intro to Haiku English Style Mon. 7/14 at 6 p.m., register
Intro to Haiku English Style
Mon. 7/14 | 6 p.m.
Join John Stevenson in a guided haiku writing workshop. Haiku is a kind of poetry written in Japanese and relating to a long tradition within the Japanese language and culture.
Register
Puzzlepalooza! Tuesday, July 15th, 5:30-7:30 pm, register
Puzzlepalooza!
Tue. 7/15 | 5:30 p.m
We encourage teams of puzzlers to join this fun puzzle competition on July 15th.
 
The winning team will receive all the glory, a 500 piece competition puzzle and a mystery 1000 piece puzzle!
Register
3rd Thursday Movie A Complete Unknown, Thu. 7/17 at 1 p.m., register
3rd Thursday Movie:
A Complete Unknown
Thu. 7/17 | 1 p.m.
This bio-pic covers the period when young Bob Dylan first arrives in NYC through when he shakes up the folk music scene as he plugs in his electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
Register
Wednesday Night Book Chat (WNBC) - Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on Facebook
Join us every Wednesday to chat about your recent reads and get recommendations from librarians and other readers. Find WNBC on our Facebook page.
Full WNBC Schedule
Kids, Tweens & Teens
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Minecraft Writing (and more!) with Nick Eliopulos Mon 7/7 at 6 p.m. (ages 10+), register. Wed. 7/9 at 6 p.m. (ages 6-9), register
Minecraft Writing (and more!) with Nick Eliopulos
Mon 7/7 | 6 p.m. (ages 10+)
Wed. 7/9 | 6 p.m. (ages 6-9)
Like Minecraft? Then you'll love meeting local author Nick Eliopulos! Nick writes the popular Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles and Minecraft Stonesword Saga books. Nick will teach you to create new characters and adventures in your writing. You'll get the inside scoop on his latest book: Roll for Danger: The Cursed Catacombs!  
Register (ages 10+)
Register (ages 6-9)
Summer Reading Stuffie Search logo
Follow the Clues! Find Fable!
Weekly clues will be posted online and in the library.
Get Weekly Clue
Pokeday for All Ages! Saturday, July 5th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m
Pokéday for All Ages!
Sat. 7/5 | 11a- 1p
Join us for a variety of Pokémon related activities for all ages! We will have crafts, a photo station, make your own Pokémon card, a card swap, a table for people to play, and so much more! The first 50 people will receive 10 free cards upon entry!
Monday Madness (ages 6-11), July 7 at 12 pm, register
Monday Madness (ages 6-11)
Mon. 7/7 | Noon
Learn how to make a kite that will soar in the wind! All participants will leave with their original creation.
Register
Candling: Chicken Incubation (ages 5+), Mon. 7/7 at 2 p.m., register
Candling: Chicken Incubation (ages 5+)
Mon. 7/7 | 2 p.m.
Environmental educator George Steele will lead us in the candling process to check out the chicks' growth within their eggs.
Register
Children's Yoga
We offer yoga for kids accompanied by their caregiver.
 
10:00 a.m.
Baby & Me (age 6 weeks to pre-crawler)
 
10:45 a.m.
Yoga for Littles (age 3-5)
 
11:30 a.m.
Yoga for Kids (age 6-9)
Register
Playtime!
Playtime! (Drop-In)
Tue/Wed
10 a.m. - Noon
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers can play with the library's blocks, puzzles, tunnel and other fun toys. Caregivers must remain in the room with children. 
July Schedule
Family Storytimes
Family Storytime!
Tue/Wed at 10:30 a.m. 
Join us for a fun half hour of stories, songs, and rhymes! No registration is required.
July Schedule
Kids Reading Challenges
Keep track of the books that have been read to earn free books! Available for all ages. PARTICIPATE TODAY!
Book Bundles for Kids/Teens
Get curated books based on reading preferences and pick up when they're ready! REQUEST BOOK BUNDLE
Friends Fall Fundraiser: Call for Sponsors & Artists
The Friends group plays a critical role in enhancing the library’s offerings—funding programs, special events, and resources that fall outside the regular library budget.
 
This year’s fundraising efforts will include a brand new event called 
A Night at the Library on Saturday, October 18th and will feature a Silent Auction of works from amazing local artists and businesses plus live entertainment and more!
 
Help us make this event a success -- become a sponsor, donate items for raffles, help us promote the event by sharing, and by attending the event!
Event Details
Be A Sponsor
Submit Artwork
Thank You Sponsors
We would like to thank our current sponsors for their generosity and support of the library. Sponsorships will directly support the library’s vital programs and resources, ensuring access to knowledge and creativity for all.
Gold Benefactors: 
The M&T Charitable Foundation
Spinney at Pond View
Seasons East
Silver Benefactors:
[s]Cube Inc.
Harding Mazzotti, LLP 
 
Bronze Benefactors:
Clearview Packaging
Crisafulli Brothers
Tom & Eileen Grant
Jill Dugas Hughes
Jenn & Todd Romer

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