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Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Children smiling while standing in front of a school bus or with arms around each other

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Children smiling while standing in front of a school bus or with arms around each other

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Presidents' Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Presidents' Day

Graphic of tooth wearing a cape, toothpaste for hair, holding a toothbrush

Preschool Morning: Smile a Mile Wide!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Event Details:

February is National Dental Health Month. Join us for stories, songs, games, and arts & crafts that celebrate our incisors, canines, and molars!

For children ages 0-5 years with a caregiver and a smile.

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.

Children smiling while standing in front of a school bus or with arms around each other

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Children smiling while standing in front of a school bus or with arms around each other

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Children smiling while standing in front of a school bus or with arms around each other

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love learning about animals and sharing your animal knowledge? If so, come join us for Animal Explorers! We will be exploring the world of animals through books, discussions, and fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Children smiling while standing in front of a school bus or with arms around each other

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love learning about animals and sharing your animal knowledge? If so, come join us for Animal Explorers! We will be exploring the world of animals through books, discussions, and fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Children smiling while standing in front of a school bus or with arms around each other

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love learning about animals and sharing your animal knowledge? If so, come join us for Animal Explorers! We will be exploring the world of animals through books, discussions, and fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Children smiling while standing in front of a school bus or with arms around each other

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love learning about animals and sharing your animal knowledge? If so, come join us for Animal Explorers! We will be exploring the world of animals through books, discussions, and fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Easter Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

Spring Focus : A Nature Photography Workshop

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun photography workshop!

Memorial Day Weekend Closing

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

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

Juneteenth Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Juneteenth

Independence Day Closing

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

Labor Day Weekend - Closing Early

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early for the holiday weekend.

Labor Day Closing

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the holiday weekend

Columbus Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Election Day Closing Early

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 2pm for Election Day