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Patent Application - Using feedback from focus groups to modify protoytpes

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how feedback from focus groups was used to modify prototypes for a patent application. Presented by a life-long (and now retired) Quality Professional.

Community Event

Story Circle of the Capital District

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Storytellers and listeners gather to share stories they are working on. 

Community Event

French Conversation

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us as we gather with other French speakers for conversation, fun, and camaraderie. You must have a moderate level of proficiency in French conversation to join this group.

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

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
Silhouettes of instruments around a circle with the words "live music" inside

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.

Community Event

Conversational Russian for kids

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Games and conversation activities for kids age 5-12

 

Art Supply Drive for Brushes in Hand

All Day 1/6 - 1/31
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Local Interest, Volunteering
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Performances, Local Interest, Volunteering
Event Details:

Help promote artistic creativity! We are collecting new or gently used art supplies for a local food bank to distribute to families in need.

Community Event

Herzog Law Firm: 2025 New Years Resolution-have you planned your Estate? How to Plan an Estate!

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

2025 New Years Resolution.  Have you planned your estate?

Community Event

Casual Moms Meet-up

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
All Ages
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

As a mom, many put everyone else's needs first. But at NWR, we prioritize  mental health and want to provide a space where moms can feel connected with others who GETS it. Wherever you are on your motherhood journey, you are welcomed!

Community Event

Area 54 Toastmasters Contest

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Event Details:

Toastmasters Contest 
Five Clubs from the surrounding area will bring contestants to compete in the International Speech Competition,
and the Table Topics Competition. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday

AARP

AARP Defensive Driving

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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.

AARP

AARP Defensive Driving

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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.

Community Event

Toasmasters E53 Speech Contest

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

 Annual speech contest. 

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help

Friday, February 7, 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:

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Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help

Saturday, February 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:

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Community Event

Beekeeping Open House

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Capital Area Beekeepers invites the public to learn about beekeeping. Local suppliers and experts will be on hand to answer questions. 

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help

Friday, February 14, 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:

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Presidents' Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Presidents' Day

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help

Friday, February 21, 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:

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Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help

Saturday, February 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:

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