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This event is in the "Adults" group. Memoir & Essay Writing Group Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Board Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 30 2024 Sat Memoir & Essay Writing Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 8 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 "Youth" group. Letters to Santa All Day 12/1 - 12/15 Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts Age Group: Youth This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 1 - 15 2024 Letters to Santa All Day 12/1 - 12/15 Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts Event Details: Let Santa Claus know what’s in your heart this season, and he will write back to you! Santa will try to personally respond to every child's letter. Please include your child’s name and address in the letter, and drop it in the box in Y
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mitten Tree All Day 12/1 - 12/20 Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 1 - 20 2024 Mitten Tree All Day 12/1 - 12/20 Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts Event Details: Decorate our Mitten Tree with a scarf, hat, or mittens, and you’ll make the winter warmer for children of St.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Conversational Russian for kids Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Local Interest, Other Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 1 2024 Sun Conversational Russian for kids 3:30pm - 4:15pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Local Interest, Other Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Conversational Russian for native speakers kids age 8-12
This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Resources @ the Library Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Senior Resources @ the Library 10:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Town of Colonie Senior Resource Department will be on site with information on services and programs available to our town seniors.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Need Assistance? 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Homework Helpers Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Homework Helpers 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Homework Helpers 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 "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Group Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Sensory Space Play Time! Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 2:00pm - 2:45pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences, such as autism, to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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. Stay and Make Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Adults Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Stay and Make 2:00pm - 4:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Craft to be determined
This event is in the "Youth" group. Sensory Space Play Time! Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 3:00pm - 3:45pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences, such as autism, to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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. Sensory Space Play Time! Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences, such as autism, to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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. Sensory Space Play Time! Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 5:00pm - 5:45pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences, such as autism, to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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. Stay and Make Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Adults Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Stay and Make 6:00pm - 7:45pm Waitlist Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Craft to be determined
This event is in the "Adults" group. Getting Started Nagivating Google Drive (Tech-Talk Webinar) Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Age Group: Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Getting Started Nagivating Google Drive (Tech-Talk Webinar) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Event Details: In this GETTING STARTED class, we’ll focus on organizing your files and folders, understanding sharing option and collaboration features. We’ll also show you how to work “offline” with files and add Google Drive to your desktop File Explorer.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice Conversational English Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Practice Conversational English 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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, December 5, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Board Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu English as a New Language: Intermediate 11:30am - 1:00pm Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Required Seats Remaining: 6 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 "Adults" group. Maker Lab: Digitize Your Aging Photos, Slides, Negatives, and VHS Tapes Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Maker Lab: Digitize Your Aging Photos, Slides, Negatives, and VHS Tapes 1:00pm - 3:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn to use equipment in our Maker Lab to convert video, slides, negatives, and photos to digital formats. Covered in this class: slide/negative scanner, photo scanner, DVD duplicator, and VHS converter. Disclaimer(s) Maker Lab This is a qualifying class for individual Maker Lab time. After attending this class, you can request an appointment to use this Maker Lab equipment on your own or with the help of a staff member.
This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Patent Application - Using feedback from focus groups to modify protoytpes 6:00pm - 7:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest, Other Required Seats Remaining: 10 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Gingerbread House Contest! Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other Age Group: All Ages Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Gingerbread House Contest! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Gather a group of friends or family and sign up as a "team" for our friendly gingerbread house decorating competition! 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 "Youth" group. Stay & Play Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am - 11:00am Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 39 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.