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1970s Picture Book Storytime with Miss Chris

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy some jokes, great stories written when our library was opened and Miss Chris was a child.  There will be dancing and lots of fun for the whole family!

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.

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!

Easter Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

Book covers of Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Day the Crayons Quit, We Are In A Book, Dragons Love Tacos; sky, clouds and sun behind

Mid-Day at the Library, Where Books Come Alive!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Books & Writing, Festivals & Fairs, Games, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing, Festivals & Fairs, Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate our 50th Anniversary and your family's love of reading at our Mid-Day at the Library event!  Children's books will come alive with interactive games, hands-on activities, arts & crafts, and even a photo booth.

Five images of designs made with Spirograph

Teen Retro Craft: Spirograph

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create fun, spiral art!

Teen Retro Crafts: Celebrate the library's 50th birthday with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s! 

Graphics of board game pieces

70's Family Board Game Night- 50th Anniversary

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come on in and be prepared to play some 70s board games.  Take a seat at the table of the game that you would like to play and enjoy meeting new friends and families.  We will be playing games like Battleship, Life, and many more!

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.

Image of flying book, stars, and two hands clinking glasses

"Midnight" @ the Library Gala: Where Books Come Alive

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Mark your calendars! The Friends of the Library, Library Board, and staff will be hosting an amazing evening with local restaurants, silent auction, music, photo booth, and cash bar.

colorful craft supplies

Stay and Make

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a Macrame Towel Holder. 

Please sign up for one session. This program repeats at 6:00pm. 

Celebrate the library's 50th Anniversary  with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s! 

colorful craft supplies

Stay and Make

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a Macrame Towel Holder. 

Please sign up for one session. This program repeats at 6:00pm. 

Celebrate the library's 50th Anniversary  with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s! 

colorful craft supplies

Resin and Wire dipped flowers craft

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Using a dipping process with resin and wire to create a beautiful spring flowers.

Celebrate the library's 50th Anniversary  with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s! 

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!

Paint like Warhol!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, we will be creating our very own soup cans inspired by the work of Andy Warhol!  Wear clothes that can get messy. 

Decorative text: Trivia Tuesday

Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

This year, the library is celebrating our 50th anniversary! As part of our 50th celebration, gather your team of (up to) 4 and join us for a special 50th anniversary edition of Trivia Tuesday.

Memorial Day Weekend Closing

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!

Graphic of open book with hand coming out of pages, bats flying, spider on single thread

Chilling Chapters Book Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Graphic of film strip and old movie camera on tripod

Colonie Library 50th Anniversary Movie Series: Network (1976)

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is offering a three-part series of 50 year old movies to celebrate our 50th anniversary.

Juneteenth Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Juneteenth

Logo Celebrating 50 Years Colonie Library

50th Anniversary Book Discussion: All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

In conjunction with our library's fiftieth anniversary this year, we are hosting a series of book discussions of books that were published in 1976.

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!

Independence Day Closing

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Teen Retro Craft: Shrinky Dinks

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create fun shrinking art! 

Teen Retro Crafts: Celebrate the library's 50th birthday with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s! 

Tween Retro Game Time

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the library's 50th birthday by playing games that were popular when the library opened in the 1970s! For grades 6 to 8.

Teen Lock-In: Retro Game Night

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our annual Teen Lock-In is traveling back in time in honor of the library's 50th birthday! Play games that were popular in the 1970s and snack on fondue! For teens in grades 9 to 12.