East Greenbush Community Library, Albany

#143 among attractions in Albany

Library

Map

Facts and practical information

The East Greenbush Community Library serves a chartered special district, including the town of East Greenbush, New York and portions of the town of Schodack, New York under contract, bringing the total number of patrons to nearly 30,000. The library is also a member of the Upper Hudson Library System, a resource-sharing consortium consisting of the 29 public libraries in Albany and Rensselaer Counties. Located in southern Rensselaer County, New York, off Route 151, the library shares a 39-acre tract of former farmland with the YMCA and Hawthorne Ridge, a multi-use senior housing complex. The East Greenbush Community Library is a busy suburban library with holdings of 98,622 items, 26 public computers, four meeting rooms and programming for all ages. In 2011, 228,146 people entered the library. The “Friends of the Library” volunteer group runs four book sales each year, supporting the library’s collection and programming. ()

Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 42°37'9"N, 73°41'44"W

Address

10 Community WayAlbany United States

Contact

+1 518-477-7476

Website

Social media

Facebook

Albany

Day trips

East Greenbush Community Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Times Union Center, The Egg Building, Huck Finn's Playland, Albany Institute of History & Art.

3.6 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Times Union Center, Albany
93 min walk • The Times Union Center stands as a bustling hub of entertainment and sports in the heart of Albany, New York. This indoor arena, with its capacity to accommodate up to 17,500 spectators, has been a landmark of the city since its opening in 1990.
3.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
The Egg Building, Albany
99 min walk • The Egg is a performing arts venue in Albany, New York. Named for its shape, the building was designed by Harrison & Abramovitz as part of the Empire State Plaza project, and built between 1966 and 1978. It is located in the northeast corner of the Plaza.
3.8 miNW
Theme park, Amusement park
Huck Finn's Playland, Albany
98 min walk • Huck Finn's Playland is an amusement park located in Albany, New York. It opened in 2015 and features the rides of the former Hoffman's Playland.
4.1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany
106 min walk • The Albany Institute of History & Art is a museum in Albany, New York, United States, "dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art, and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley region". It is located on Washington Avenue in downtown Albany.
3.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Albany
94 min walk • The Palace Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, New York, located on the corner of Clinton Avenue and North Pearl Street. The theatre is operated by the Palace Performing Arts Center, Inc - a 501 non-profit organization.
2.9 miW
Museum, History museum
Crailo State Historic Site, Albany
75 min walk • The Crailo State Historic Site is a historic, fortified brick manor house in Rensselaer, New York which was built in 1707. The word Crailo is derived from kraaien bos and refers to Kiliaen van Rensselaer's estate in Huizen, Holland, which is also named "Crailo". Fort Crailo is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
3.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Capital Repertory Theatre, Albany
93 min walk • Capital Repertory Theatre is a 309-seat professional regional theatre in Albany, New York. Capital Rep is the only theatre in the Capital District in the League of Resident Theatres.
3.6 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Albany Center Gallery, Albany
92 min walk • Albany Center Gallery is a nonprofit art space located in downtown Albany, New York. Supported by city, state, corporate and foundation funds, as well as fundraisers, individual donations and memberships, the Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of regional artists within a...
3 miNW
Bridge
Dunn Memorial Bridge, Albany
78 min walk • The Dunn Memorial Bridge, officially known as the Private Parker F. Dunn Memorial Bridge, carries US 9 and US 20 across the Hudson River between Albany, New York and Rensselaer, New York.
3.2 miNW
Museum, History museum, Ship
USS Slater, Albany
82 min walk • USS Slater is a Cannon-class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy and later in the Hellenic Navy. Following service during World War II, the ship was transferred to Greece and renamed Aetos. Decommissioned in 1991, the destroyer escort was returned to the United States.
3.4 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Skyscraper
SUNY System Administration Building, Albany
87 min walk • SUNY Plaza, or the H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, formerly the Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company Building, is a public office building located at 353 Broadway at the intersection with State Street in downtown Albany, New York, United States.