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Readers Theater

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in acting? Here's your chance to grow and show off your chops! First, we will explore the world of fairy tales and folktales, and discover the elements that make these tales unique.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

SnagIt Videos: Start to Finish (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

In this webinar we’ll cover how to record, edit and share your video. This is an INTERMEDIATE class. Attendees should have a working knowledge of SnagIt.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fashion Sustainability & Creation

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led, 3-session workshop on fashion and sustainability! Learn about clothing waste and fast-fashion, and bring in an old item of clothing to bring back to life!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Personal Investment Group

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Come join an informal, monthly meeting of your neighbors to listen to and discuss experiences with personal investing!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning

An informal conversation group to help you gain confidence speaking English. We invite all adults who are learning English as a new language. Registration is not required.

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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Reptile Adventure Workshop

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about reptiles you know and some you've never heard of from local reptile enthusiast Jessica Shea.

Ages: Grades 1-4

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Reptile Adventure Workshop

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about reptiles you know and some you've never heard of from local reptile enthusiast Jessica Shea.

Ages: Grades 1-4

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fashion Sustainability & Creation

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led, 3-session workshop on fashion and sustainability! Learn about clothing waste and fast-fashion, and bring in an old item of clothing to bring back to life!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Humphrey Bogart Film Series led by Lenny Zapala - The Big Sleep (1944)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the second of a five-installment series with the movie The Big Sleep.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Encanto Dance Party

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

The whole family can dance with 3 of the characters from the movie Encanto.  You can even take pictures with the characters and chat after. 

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 "Youth" group.

Stay & Play

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Here’s a chance to stay and play with your little one! This is a 45 minute session for toddlers up to 36 months. We’ll move to music, play with toys, and make new friends! 

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 "Teens" group.

Fashion Sustainability & Creation

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led, 3-session workshop on fashion and sustainability! Learn about clothing waste and fast-fashion, and bring in an old item of clothing to bring back to life!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memoir & Essay Writing Group

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Establish a steady writing habit with this biweekly nonfiction writing group.  Each session will feature a brief writing exercise for warmup, feedback opportunities, and open writing time.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sahaja Meditation

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

You will be introduced to a unique form of meditation called Sahaja Meditation that is practiced in over 100 countries and is always free. With your desire, an energy within you will be awakened.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Music & Arts Student Recital

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

A program of music performed by the students of Music & Arts. Musicians ranging from beginner to advance, come share the joy that music can bring to your life.

Closed

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

Read it Forward

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a copy of this year's Read it Forward book - Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger! Read it, pass it on to someone else, and fill out a survey for the chance to win an awesome prize!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Room Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/15 - 7/20
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Event Details:

Search for the hidden letters around the Cube, and unscramble them for a prize!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Kids Movie Mondays "Migration"

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

 

Join us as we enjoy a screening of "Migration" at the library on our big screen! Children are welcome to bring blankies or stuffed animals to cuddle with as we enjoy a fun morning movie together.

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.

Adult Movie Monday "Marsh King's Daughter"

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Join us for film screenings on Mondays this Summer. We'll watch a mix of new movies, blockbusters, and favorites.  Don't forget to bring a sweater in case it's chilly, and stadium cushion for seating comfort.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Treasure Hunters Book Club

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive book club as we read through Treasure Hunters by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Over the four weeks we will discuss the book, have different activities and loads of fun!  

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 48

Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
*Ages: Families with Children
 

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.