This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day 12/28–1/17 Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Dec-Jan 2025 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day 12/28–1/17 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Event Details: Celebrate the library’s 50th birthday by reading for 50 weeks! Jot down how many minutes you read each week, then come to the library at the end of 2026 for a prize!
This event is in the "Adults" group 50th Anniversary Adult Reading Challenge All Day 12/28–1/17 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Dec-Jan 2025 50th Anniversary Adult Reading Challenge All Day 12/28–1/17 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Event Details: Celebrate the library’s 50th Anniversary! Adults are challenged to read or attend a combination of 50 books or 50 programs in 2026. At the end of 2026, everyone who completed their challenge can come in for a prize!
This event is in the "Adults" group People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Mother Daughter Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Mother Daughter Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Mrs Growney’s ever-popular program for 5th - 8th grade girls and their moms returns for the Fall and continues through the Spring! When you register, you will be signed up for the entire session, which runs once a month through April 2026.