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Groups of cartoon children playing with text, "Stay and Play"

Stay & Play

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

Friends of William K Sanford Town Library logo

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Book Sale 

Friends of William K Sanford Town Library logo

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Book Sale 

Friends of William K Sanford Town Library logo

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Book Sale 

Legos with foreground text, "LEGO Club"

LEGO Club!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Groups of cartoon children playing with text, "Stay and Play"

Stay & Play

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

Afternoon Art

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

Young Writers Group

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Young writers in grades 3 to 5 will learn about writing characters (protagonists, antagonists), simple poetry, plot structures, and more. They will end with a “published” portfolio of their work.

cartoon children dancing with text, "Music and Movement"

Music and Movement

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a morning full of music and fun!

For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver.

Registration is required.

Register each week, one week in advance. 

Please register using your child's name.

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.

cartoon children dancing with text, "Music and Movement"

Music and Movement

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a morning full of music and fun!

For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver.

Registration is required.

Register each week, one week in advance. 

Please register using your child's name.

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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

Legos with foreground text, "LEGO Club"

LEGO Club!

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Cartoon babies with text, "Baby Bounce"

Baby Bounce Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

A special storytime for pre-walkers and their caregivers. This fun 15-20 minute program includes songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, and books. Join Stay and Play for a playtime afterwards, and bring your own blanket, if you would like. 

Groups of cartoon children playing with text, "Stay and Play"

Stay & Play

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

Afternoon Art

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Cartoon hands with a notebook and pencils with text, "Homework Helpers"

Homework Helpers

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Homework Helpers

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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

Young Writers Group

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Young writers in grades 3 to 5 will learn about writing characters (protagonists, antagonists), simple poetry, plot structures, and more. They will end with a “published” portfolio of their work.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.