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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science.

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.

Columbus Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Music & Arts Student Recital

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

The students of Music & Arts' lesson program, located in the Latham Farms Plaza, are putting together a student recital to showcase their hard work and dedication to learning their instruments.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Event

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Festivals & Fairs
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Performances, Festivals & Fairs
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Herencia Cultural Mexicana (Mexican Cultural Heritage). Learn about the history of this traditional Mexican holiday. Be immersed in the culture with a lively performance of Mexican dancing.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Alyce Ashe & Ruth Crotty Art Show Reception

Sunday, November 3, 2024 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: 150
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science.

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.

Election Day

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early

This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Improv Fun" with Controlled Chaos Improv Comedy

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

We make stuff up and pride ourselves on successfully encouraging audience participation by soliciting suggestions for improv "games" and scenes. Our objective is to make you laugh as you join in the FUN!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Four Star Entertainment

Sunday, November 10, 2024 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: 30
Event Details:

Four Star Entertainment presents a "one of a kind" music show from local talent that will bring smiles to all.  

 

Veterans' Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science.

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.

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early

Thanksgiving Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Black Friday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Colonie Art League Exhibit Reception

Sunday, December 8, 2024 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

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early

Christmas Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Uncharted Wild's Reptile Show

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances, Science & Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Get up close and personal with (mostly scaly) animals, and learn some astonishing facts! Included are a variety of snakes, lizards, a tortoise, a cool invertebrate, and other creepy crawlies! For families of all ages. 

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.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early

New Year's Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Carmen Lookshire Music Performance

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Performances, Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

"Carmen and Life's Guilty Pleasures" play an eclectic mix of jazz, soul, and blues. Carmen is best known for her pure vocals and stage presence, she is accompanied by, Joe Carrick, on guitar.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Atelier at Arlene's Student Art Show

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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