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Read it Forward

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!

Minute to Win It

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?

colorful yarn behind a speech bubble with text, "Stay and Stitch"

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

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

Fashion Sustainability and Creation

Fashion Sustainability & Creation

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led, 3-session workshop on fashion and sustainability! Learn about clothing waste and fast-fashion, and bring in an old item of clothing to bring back to life!

Fashion Sustainability and Creation

Fashion Sustainability & Creation

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led, 3-session workshop on fashion and sustainability! Learn about clothing waste and fast-fashion, and bring in an old item of clothing to bring back to life!

Fashion Sustainability and Creation

Fashion Sustainability & Creation

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led, 3-session workshop on fashion and sustainability! Learn about clothing waste and fast-fashion, and bring in an old item of clothing to bring back to life!

Community Event

Music & Arts Student Recital

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

A program of music performed by the students of Music & Arts. Musicians ranging from beginner to advance, come share the joy that music can bring to your life.

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Read it Forward

Read it Forward

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
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!

Scavenger Hunt

Teen Room Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/15 - 7/20
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Event Details:

Search for the hidden letters around the Cube, and unscramble them for a prize!

Camp Bash at the Library

Camp Bash at the Library

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Food & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Attention campers! Meet us at the library to make camp crafts and s'mores! We'll show you how to make a less mess tie dye t-shirt and a macramé tealight lantern. To top off our camp adventure we'll make real s'mores on Sternos.

Sam Sam the Magic Man

Sam Sam the Magic Man

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Be prepared to be dazzled and amazed by the magic of Sam Sam the Magic Man!

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Read it Forward

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!

colorful yarn behind a speech bubble with text, "Stay and Stitch"

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

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

Pride Zines

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create pride-related zines to leave in The Cube! Zines are small-circulation self-published work. We will get artsy, and then photocopy your creations.

 

This event was planned by the library's Got Pride committee.

Passport Family Adventure

Passport Family Adventure

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Gather your family for a trip around the world. Passport in hand, each family visits all seven continents, completes a challenge, and earns points and a passport stamp.

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.

Teen Lock-In

Teen Lock-In: Summer Camp Adventure!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Food & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Get locked in the library for a camp-themed adventure! Make crafts, eat s'mores, and play games after the library closes!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

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Percy Jackson BINGO for Teens

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Play Percy Jackson-themed Bingo and win awesome prizes! Costumes encouraged!

Shadow Art

Shadow Art for Teens

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Create beautiful art using shadows! Weather permitting, we will venture outdoors!

Library Family Campout

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Teens, Youth, All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Join us for an after-hours adventure in the library! We'll build reading forts and have family reading time, as well as enjoy snacks, stories, and games.  Be sure to bring your own blankets or sheets, pillows, and flashlights.

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.

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

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