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Ryan Smithson Family Night Collage

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Artist Ryan Smithson will talk about his unique collage art and you will be able to make your own collages!

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Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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

Escape Room

Escape Room 2:00-2:20PM

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve puzzles and clues fast enough to beat the 20-minnute clock and escape? Sign up on your own, or with a group of friends.

Escape Room 2:30-2:50PM

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve puzzles and clues fast enough to beat the 20-minnute clock and escape? Sign up on your own, or with a group of friends.

Escape Room 3:00-3:20PM

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve puzzles and clues fast enough to beat the 20-minnute clock and escape? Sign up on your own, or with a group of friends.

Escape Room 3:30-3:50PM

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve puzzles and clues fast enough to beat the 20-minnute clock and escape? Sign up on your own, or with a group of friends.

Closed

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Seth and the Moody Melix -Music

Tuesday, August 13, 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:

Enjoy the upbeat folksy music of Seth and the Moody Melix.  Fun for all!

Stamp Carving

Stamp Carving Workshop

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Design and carve out your own personal stamp!

Closed

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
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Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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

Closed

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Labor Day Weekend

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early at 2 pm.

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Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Teen Advisory Group

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun. 

Community Event

College Planning Crash Course

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

During this presentation we will discuss topics including but not limited to: -529 plan overview -UGMA/UTMAs and Coverdell ESAs -In-state versus national 529 plans -Financial aid -American opportunity and lifetime learning tax credits -Estate plan

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 

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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 

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Stay and Stitch

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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

Teens Meme the Library

All Day 10/1 - 10/13
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Movies & Games, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Movies & Games, Virtual
Event Details:

Create a silly meme about books, reading, or libraries! Selected memes will be displayed throughout the library on our display screens! Prizes will be awarded!

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Teen Advisory Group

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun. 

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

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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