Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memoir & Essay Writing Group

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Establish a steady writing habit with this biweekly nonfiction writing group.  Each session will feature a brief writing exercise for warmup, feedback opportunities, and open writing time.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sahaja Meditation

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
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 "Adults" group.

Writing Workshop

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:15pm - 3:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Writing workshop aimed at developing critical thinking skills by reading a prompt and being able to critique it as well as respond to it. 

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:

Teens can pick up a copy of this year's Read it Forward book - Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger! Read it, pass it on to someone else, and fill out a survey for the chance to win an awesome prize!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join the Library's Tuesday Walking Club.  Enjoy a tranquil walk in our beautiful Crossings park while chatting with your neighbors!  We will meet at the Pavilion by the lake at the Crossings Park and walk approximately two miles.&nb

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stay and Make

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

DIY etching water bottle.

 

This class repeats on July 23rd. Please only register for one session. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 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 "Youth" group.

Stay & Play

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
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 "Adults" group.

Sahaja Meditation

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
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 "Adults" group.

The Great Divide: Two Months on a Mountain Bike

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Alan Wechsler spent two months in Summer 2023 cycling the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, considered by many to be the greatest adventure bike route in the U.S.

Closed

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
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:

Teens can pick up a copy of this year's Read it Forward book - Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger! Read it, pass it on to someone else, and fill out a survey for the chance to win an awesome prize!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adventure Book Club: "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us in-person in the library's Activity Room for our Adventure book group.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Movie Monday "Argylle"

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Join us for film screenings on Mondays this Summer. We'll watch a mix of new movies, blockbusters, and favorites.  Don't forget to bring a sweater in case it's chilly, and stadium cushion for seating comfort.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Treasure Hunters Book Club

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive book club as we read through Treasure Hunters by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Over the four weeks we will discuss the book, have different activities and loads of fun!  

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Minute to Win it for Teens

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Challenge your friends to fun minute to win it games! Can you make it through a giant inflatable obstacle course in under a minute?

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 38

Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
*Ages: Families with Children
 

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.

Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join the Library's Tuesday Walking Club.  Enjoy a tranquil walk in our beautiful Crossings park while chatting with your neighbors!  We will meet at the Pavilion by the lake at the Crossings Park and walk approximately two miles.&nb

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Splish Splash Storytime

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Splash into summer with stories, songs, and fun activities revolving around water play. Goldfish Swim School will join us with water safety tips and their mascot!

*Ages: 5 years old and younger, siblings welcome

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.

Italian Conversation Group

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

We are a group of Italian language enthusiasts, of moderate to native language fluency, engaging in freeform conversation in Italian.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

iPhone Intermediate

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Do you already know the basics of your iPhone but want to learn more?  We will cover Spotlight Search and Control Center, Advanced Settings, Organizing and Updating Apps, Intermediate messaging and Intermediate Photos.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Best Buddies Bingo Night

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join Shannon Boreali, Best Buddies Senior Program Manager, and members from the Best Buddies Citizen program, for Bingo with Best Buddies!