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Colonie Library Crossword Puzzle

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle lovers! Stop by the circulation desk to get your copy of the Colonie Library Crossword!

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Need Assistance?

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Cancelled
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!

Graphic of tooth wearing a cape, toothpaste for hair, holding a toothbrush

Preschool Morning: Smile a Mile Wide!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Event Details:

February is National Dental Health Month. Join us for stories, songs, games, and arts & crafts that celebrate our incisors, canines, and molars!

For children ages 0-5 years with a caregiver and a smile.

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.

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Introduction to Python and AI

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Python and AI in this teen-led workshop series! For teens in grades 6 to 8. Registration required. Registration is for all 4 classes, February 17 to February 20. Please plan on attending all 4 sessions.

Puzzle Night

Puzzle Night

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a puzzle-loving puzzler? Then stop by to put various puzzles together with fellow puzzlers.

 

Children dancing with disco lights

Family Night Disco Dance!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater, Other, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater, Other, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's boogie down!  Put on your dancing shoes and bring the family for some retro disco fun! And if you'd like, come dressed in your favorite 70's outfits. For all ages.  

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.

Elphelba and Glinda from the movie Wicked with graphic of music notes

Wicked Wednesday

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy "One Short Day" at the library as we rejoicify and celebrate all things "Wicked" with music and thrillifying activities!

*This program is recommended for children in grades K-6 and their families.

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.

Graphic of two hands doing macrame

Teen Retro Craft: Beginner Macrame

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an easy wall hanging using simple macrame knots and techniques!

Teen Retro Crafts: Celebrate the library's 50th birthday with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s! 

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Introduction to Python and AI

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Python and AI in this teen-led workshop series! For teens in grades 6 to 8. Registration required. Registration is for all 4 classes, February 17 to February 20. Please plan on attending all 4 sessions.

Lego bricks

LEGO Club!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love LEGOs?  We do, too! We have a vast collection of LEGOs for you to build with! Your finished piece will be on display in the Children's Room for a whole week! Come build with us and show off your skills.

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.

Inclement Weather

If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.

two profile silhouettes talking to each other with text, "Practice Conversational English"

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning

An informal conversation group to help you gain confidence speaking English. We invite all adults who are learning English as a new language. Registration is not required.

Stethoscope and text Medicare

Medicare 101 Educational Event

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Medicare 101 Educational Presentation

Graphic of children holding hands and MiSci logo

Engineering with miSci!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Channel your inner Rosie Revere and explore the world of engineering with miSci! In this program, children will be able to learn about the science of engineering through an engaging story and hands-on engineering project.

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Harry Potter Bingo for Teens

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for snacks, prizes, and Harry Potter-themed Bingo! For teens in grades 6 to 12 only, please.

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Engineering with miSci!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Channel your inner Rosie Revere and explore the world of engineering with miSci! In this program, children will be able to learn about the science of engineering through an engaging story and hands-on engineering project.

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Introduction to Python and AI

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Python and AI in this teen-led workshop series! For teens in grades 6 to 8. Registration required. Registration is for all 4 classes, February 17 to February 20. Please plan on attending all 4 sessions.

Senior citizens using computer or hiking

Social Security and Medicare

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Registration Required
Event Details:

As you near retirement, one of the biggest financial decisions you'll need to make is when to begin receiving your Social Security retirement benefits.

Yellow background with text, "Laugh Out Loud Book Club"

Laugh Out Loud Book Club: Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in-person in the library's Activity Room for our "Laugh Out Loud" book group.  We are focusing on fun reads that make you laugh. This month we are reading "Becoming Duchess Goldblatt" by Anonymous.  Stop in and visit th

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Stay & Play

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

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.

Inclement Weather

If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.

NY State Department of Taxation and Finance

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP)

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

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Introduction to Python and AI

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Python and AI in this teen-led workshop series! For teens in grades 6 to 8. Registration required. Registration is for all 4 classes, February 17 to February 20. Please plan on attending all 4 sessions.

Child reading a book with dog and adult listening

Paws for Reading

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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 German Shepherd and a very good listener. 

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.

People sitting in chairs practicing yoga

Chair Yoga

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga is an adaptable form of yoga that modifies traditional yoga poses to be performed while seated in a chair or using a chair for support.

Child reading a book with dog and adult listening

Paws for Reading

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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.