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Envelope with a valentine inside with text, "Share the Love"

Share the Love! Valentines for Seniors

All Day 2/1 - 2/13
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts
Event Details:

Put a smile on a senior’s face, all it takes is a handmade Valentine’s Day card!  Stop in the library to create a personal greeting, and we will deliver it to a senior living in a local nursing home in time for St. Valentine’s Day.

colorful craft supplies with text, "Stay and Make"

Stay and Make

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

DIY  Valentine's day craft

colorful craft supplies with text, "Stay and Make"

Stay and Make

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

DIY  Valentine's day craft

Cartoon art supplies with text, "Crafts and Laughs"

Crafts & Laughs

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

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 art supplies with text, "Crafts and Laughs"

Crafts & Laughs

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

Cartoon art supplies with text, "Crafts and Laughs"

Crafts & Laughs

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

Teen Fun Friday

Teen Fun Friday

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 9 to 12 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

Tween Fun Friday

Tween Fun Friday

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 6 to 8 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

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

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, February 16, 2025 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: 20

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

Presidents' Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Presidents' Day

Heartstopper Party

Heartstopper Party

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

If you love Heartstopper (books or show!), join us for a fun afternoon of Heartstopper-themed games and activities!

 

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

Teen DIY

Teen DIY: Fun with Clay

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 16
Event Details:

Create and have fun with air dry clay!

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

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, March 2, 2025 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: 20

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.

Cat in the Hat's hat on a book with text, "Read Across America"

Read Across America Day

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts
Event Details:

Let's take our hats off to Dr. Seuss and celebrate the joy of reading! You'll find Seussian games, crafts, books, photo ops, and all sorts of fun activities throughout the day in the Children's area. 

colorful craft supplies with text, "Stay and Make"

Stay and Make

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
colorful craft supplies with text, "Stay and Make"

Stay and Make

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join me in art therapy of learning to use resin along with other materials. Create your own beautiful resin flowers that you can have all year long.

Teen DIY: Glue Batik

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Have fun getting crafty!

Teen Fun Friday

Teen Fun Friday

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 9 to 12 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

Tween Fun Friday

Tween Fun Friday

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 6 to 8 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

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

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
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

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

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, March 30, 2025 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

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.

Blackout Poetry Interactive Display

All Day 4/1 - 4/18
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by The Cube to create Blackout Poetry! Your work may even be displayed to celebrate Poetry Month!

colorful craft supplies with text, "Stay and Make"

Stay and Make

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Craft to be determined 

colorful craft supplies with text, "Stay and Make"

Stay and Make

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20