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Letters to Santa

All Day 12/1 - 12/15
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Let Santa Claus know what’s in your heart this season, and he will write back to you!  Santa will try to personally respond to every child's letter.  Please include your child’s name and address in the letter, and drop it in the box in Y

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Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 12/21
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate our Mitten Tree with a scarf, hat, or mittens, and you’ll make the winter warmer for children of St.

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Colonie Library Crossword Puzzle

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
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!

Child reading a book with dog and adult listening

Paws for Reading

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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 friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 

Child reading a book with dog and adult listening

Paws for Reading

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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. 

Child reading a book with dog and adult listening

Paws for Reading

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
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. 

Child reading a book with dog and adult listening

Paws for Reading

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:30am
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. 

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Shiri Zorn - The Breath Between

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shiri Zorn is an innovative jazz vocalist whose fresh and intercultural sound reinvents standard jazz repertoire as we know it.

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Stay and Stitch

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

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.

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Colonie Art League Holiday Show Reception

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
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Mystery Book Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
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Italian conversation group

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join our group to practice Italian language in a friendly and relaxed environment!

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Need Assistance?

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
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!

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Family Storytime with Miss Chris

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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
Event Details:

Miss Chris will share some great books, tell some great jokes (well maybe) and dance to great music with you and your child.  Fun for all!

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Chess

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess is an opportunity for participants of all ages to engage in open chess play at the Library.

colorful craft supplies

Stay and Make

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

DIY Glitter Ornaments. 

 

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Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather your team of (up to) 4 and join us for a night of pub-style trivia! The team with the highest score will receive a prize, and snacks and drinks will be provided!

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.

colorful craft supplies

Stay and Make

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

DIY Glitter Ornaments 

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Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friend of the Library monthly meeting.

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Music Together

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

Join Matt Yaeger for a demo class of Music Together®, an early childhood music & movement program!  For children from birth to age 4 years, with an adult. Please choose either the 10:15 or the 11:15 session. 
*Ages: Birth-4 yrs

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Music Together

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
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

Join Matt Yaeger for a demo class of Music Together®, an early childhood music & movement program!  For children from birth to age 4 years, with an adult. Please choose either the 10:15 or the 11:15 session. 
*Ages: Birth-4 yrs

Emergency Medical ID

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

Wednesday, December 10, 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.

Lego bricks

LEGO Club!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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:

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.

colorful balls of yarn

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens