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Farmers Market Storytime

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shop the Farmers Market, and stop for stories! Join us at the Crossings Park once a month, rain or shine. On sunny days we'll be under the gazebo by the pond.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a gently used puzzle to swap for a ‘new’ to you puzzle. No limit on the number of puzzles to swap, however, organizers will monitor. Any piece count is allowed. Please secure puzzle boxes with a rubber band or bag pieces.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sahaja Meditation

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

You will be introduced to a unique form of meditation called Sahaja Meditation that is practiced in over 100 countries and is always free. With your desire, an energy within you will be awakened.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Read it Forward

All Day
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

It's time to Read it Forward! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Case of Emergency: The Basics of the iPhone Medical ID App and Health App

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of updating Medical ID and the Health app on your Iphone.  This enables first responders to access your name, emergency contacts and medical history/allergies if you become unconscious.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Room Artwork

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Performances, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create art on a mini canvas, and leave it at the Library to be displayed in The Cube all summer long! You'll be able to pick up your artwork in August.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversational French

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

D&D Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Security Benefits

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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:

Free financial education classes offered to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Discussion Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group

From Job Seeker to Hired (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Learn to use Indeed effectively to find jobs and accelerate career growth. Discover tips for optimizing resumes, setting up job alerts, and leveraging Indeed’s tools to connect with employers.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Contact director@colonielibrary.org for information on attending.

Meeting Documents:

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

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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.

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

Medicare Tabling

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 A representative of NY StateWide Senior Action Council will be tabling at the William Sandford Town Library.  Valuable information will be available on how to protect yourself against Medicare fraud, income qualificatio

This event is in the "Adults" group

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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).

Here is a list of other classes in the Capital Region.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Composting and Sustainability Info Table

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest, Other
Event Details:

Stop by and find out about the Colonie Food Scraps Drop Off Program, home composting tips, how to avoid microplastics and more!  Presented by Zero Waste Capital District.

This event is in the "Adults" group

People and Prose

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Sahaja Meditation

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

You will be introduced to a unique form of meditation called Sahaja Meditation that is practiced in over 100 countries and is always free. With your desire, an energy within you will be awakened.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Read it Forward

All Day
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

It's time to Read it Forward! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pop Up Book Sale- Friends

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library are hosting a small Pop-Up Book Sale that you won’t want to miss!
Note: this is a small sale.


 Cash Only all books $1.00 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Room Artwork

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Performances, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create art on a mini canvas, and leave it at the Library to be displayed in The Cube all summer long! You'll be able to pick up your artwork in August.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Ghostly Adventures

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Tang Teaching Museum presents Ghost Adventures! This project is inspired by Ghost River, a colorful, imaginative painting by artist Tyson Reeder.  You'll create you own unique, ghostly scenes out of air-dry clay and card stock.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Night

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group.  We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.

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.