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Android Clinic

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.

AARP

AARP Defensive Driving

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.

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.

Puzzle Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Take a break at the library by putting together jigsaw puzzles and chatting with others.

 

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Fiction Book Discussion Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Please contact the library for the book title.

AARP

AARP Defensive Driving

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.

Personal Growth Book Club

Personal Growth Book Club

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We will discuss the book, Blink the Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell

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Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

Tax Department Associates will walk you through your income tax returns, step by step, as you complete

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Senior Resources @ the Library

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Town of Colonie Senior Resource Department will be on site with information on services and programs available to our town seniors.

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Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).

People and Prose

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

Tax Department Associates will walk you through your income tax returns, step by step, as you complete

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Historical Society Program

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
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Mystery Book Club

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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Monthly Personal Investment Group

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come join an informal, monthly meeting of your neighbors to listen to and discuss experiences with personal investing!

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Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).

Susan Lunow Art Exhibit Reception

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 120
two profile silhouettes talking to each other with text, "Practice Conversational English"

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).

People and Prose

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

Tax Department Associates will walk you through your income tax returns, step by step, as you complete