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Electronics Recycling Event

Do you have old computers, printers, radios or televisions that you need to discard? Join your community at the campus of New England Tech (1 New England Tech Blvd. East Greenwich) on April 24 from 9 am - 12 pm for the First Annual East Greenwich Electronics Recycling Day.

The event is hosted by East Greenwich Rotary, East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Cartridge World RI, and Office Recycling Solutions. A $1 donation per item is suggested with a maximum of 10 items per vehicle. Proceeds from the event will go to the East Greenwich Tree Council to plant trees around town.

New England Legends with Jeff Belanger

Join us for a super fun virtual event on April 26th with renowned storyteller Jeff Belanger! New England Legends offers a tour of haunts, monsters, aliens, and weird history from our region. Based on Jeff's popular weekly podcast and his Emmy-nominated television series on PBS and Amazon Prime, the program presents highlights from his own adventures and work.

This hour long program will start at 6:30 pm and will feature a Q & A session.

Email ellencummings@eastgreenwichlibrary.org to register for this fun free event!

 

Understanding Your Credit

Join us for a free presentation on credit during money smart week! Understanding credit is vital for financial wellness and can help you get closer to achieving your financial goals. This presentation will be led by Hind Benyoussef from Webster Bank on April 13th 2021 at 6:00pm. Please email Ellen at eastgreenwichlibrary@gmail.com to receive the Webex link and we hope to see you there!

Miniature Folded Book Craft Kit

*Teens and Adults* Sign up for a craft kit and learn how to make your own miniature folded book with pockets! This book is made using just one sheet of paper and it is super fun to make. If you would like to pick up this free craft kit from the library, send an email to Ellen at eastgreenwichlibrary@gmail.com and include your full name. Instructions are included in the kit and a video tutorial will be posted on our Facebook page if you would like to follow along. Kits will be available for pick-up starting Wednesday 3/3/21.

Virtual Trivia Challenge

Join us on April Fool's Day for a trivia contest between East Greenwich Free Library and Cranston Public Library. Show your EG pride by participating in some friendly competition between two terrific West Bay communities. Individuals, teams, and families are invited. Have some fun and a few laughs. You might just win bragging rights to say that you're the smartest trivia buff in the West (Bay)! 

Email eglibrarydirector@gmail.com to register. We will send you a link to a Zoom meeting. Please note that registration ends 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the event.

Making Cents out of Banking

Do you want to learn more about the basics of banking? Please join us on March 1st at 2pm for a virtual presentation with Hind Benyoussef from Webster Bank. Topics covered will include financial wellness, different types of bank accounts, the psychology behind spending, and building budget plans and spending. There will be a Q&A session at the end.

Mindfulness Meditation

All are invited to participate in this virtual meditation program, sponsored and hosted by the Friends of East Greenwich Free Library. This event takes place every Monday between 6 and 7:30 pm. Beginners and those more experienced with meditation are welcome. This program is free and open to the public. Please contact friendseglibrary@gmail.com for a link to the meeting invitation.

Mindfulness Meditation

All are invited to participate in this virtual meditation program, sponsored and hosted by the Friends of East Greenwich Free Library. This event takes place every Monday between 6 and 7:30 pm. Beginners and those more experienced with meditation are welcome. This program is free and open to the public. Please contact friendseglibrary@gmail.com for a link to the meeting invitation.

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