This event is in the "All Ages" group. Art Supply Drive for Brushes in Hand All Day 1/6 - 1/31 Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Performances, Local Interest, Volunteering Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 6 - 31 2025 Art Supply Drive for Brushes in Hand All Day 1/6 - 1/31 Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art & Performances, Local Interest, Volunteering Event Details: Help promote artistic creativity! We are collecting new or gently used art supplies for a local food bank to distribute to families in need.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. All Ages Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/6 - 2/14 Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan-Feb 2025 All Ages Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/6 - 2/14 Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Join us for our 6 week Winter Reading Challenge starting January 6th and ending February 14th! Adults can pick up their Winter Reading Challenge materials at the Information desk.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English as a New Language: Intermediate Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu English as a New Language: Intermediate 11:30am - 1:00pm Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Required Seats Remaining: 6 A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).
This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Defensive Driving Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Local Interest Age Group: Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm - 4:00pm Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.
This event is in the "Adults" group. iPad Clinic Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu iPad Clinic 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 5 Do you have an iPad and need to learn how to use it? This clinic will teach you the basics of using your device, as well as how to download free e-books from the library’s digital catalog. Please feel free to bring your iPad and your library card.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Stay & Play Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am - 11:00am Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Here’s a chance to stay and play with your little one! This is a 45 minute session for toddlers up to 36 months. We’ll move to music, play with toys, and make new friends! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult in the library at all times.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Fun Friday Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games Age Group: Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Teen Fun Friday 3:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 9 to 12 only, please. Disclaimer(s) Dietary Restrictions If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Tween Fun Friday Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games Age Group: Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Tween Fun Friday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 6 to 8 only, please. Disclaimer(s) Dietary Restrictions If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.
This event is in the "Adults" group. People and Prose Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Board Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat People and Prose 10:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 3 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 "Adults" group. Colonie Library's 2025 PreSchool Fair Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Education & Employment, Festivals & Fairs Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Colonie Library's 2025 PreSchool Fair 10:30am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Employment, Festivals & Fairs Event Details: Parents of toddlers and preschoolers, please stop by to meet representatives of preschools in the Colonie area. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to preview what’s available, all in one place at one time!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Peterson's Test & Career Prep for Teens Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Education & Employment Age Group: Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Peterson's Test & Career Prep for Teens 11:00am - 11:45am Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Employment Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Learn how to use our Peterson's Test & Career Prep resource!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Love Your Library Flower Crafting Workshop Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts, Friends of the Library Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Love Your Library Flower Crafting Workshop 1:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Friends of the Library Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: The Friends of the Library will be holding their Love Your Library fundraiser from February 1-14th, 2025. As part of the fundraiser, Friends sell handmade paper flowers, made from recycled book pages.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. Mother Daughter Book Group Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 25 2025 Sat Mother Daughter Book Group 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Disclaimer(s) Dietary Restrictions If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Puzzle Tournament Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Movies & Games Age Group: All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 26 2025 Sun Puzzle Tournament 1:30pm - 4:00pm Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Think you're a jigsaw puzzle master? Prove it during Library's Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! Compete against other teams to assemble a 500 piece puzzle in 2 hours or less. The first team of 4 to finish wins!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Ready, Set, Kindergarten Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Ready, Set, Kindergarten 10:30am - 11:15am Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult in the library at all times. Special Series Registration Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series. Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Need Assistance? 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Afternoon Art Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Performances Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Afternoon Art 4:30pm - 5:15pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: An Afternoon Art workshop where each week we will be making a different art project! Come use your imagination and get creative! Wear clothing that can get messy. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Explore Girl Scouts! Activity and Info Night Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Local Interest Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Explore Girl Scouts! Activity and Info Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Local Interest Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Girls K-5 and a guardian are welcome to come enjoy an activity and learn more about Girl Scouts! Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen DIY: Craft Bottles Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Teen DIY: Craft Bottles 6:00pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Teens will create beautiful bottles with a variety of materials to make their creation uniquely their own!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Toddler Time Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Waitlist Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Toddler Time 9:30am - 10:15am Waitlist Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 0 A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. *Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult in the library at all times.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Toddler Time Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Waitlist Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:30am - 11:15am Waitlist Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 0 A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. *Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult in the library at all times.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversational French Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Local Interest Age Group: Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Conversational French 1:30pm - 3:00pm Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us as we gather with other French speakers for conversation, fun, and camaraderie. You must have a moderate level of proficiency in French conversation to join this group. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Social Security Benefits Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Legal & Financial Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Social Security Benefits 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Legal & Financial Required Seats Remaining: 36 Event Details: Free financial education classes. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.