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This event is in the "Adults" group
Silhouettes of two people under a roof in cupped hands with the Town of Colonie seal

Senior Resources @ the Library

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
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 "Adults" group
speech bubble saying "need assistance?"

Need Assistance?

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
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
Dripping paint and paintbrushes

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
Waitlist
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
Decorative Text: Junior TAG Teen Advisory Group

Junior Teen Advisory Group

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 6 to 8 to brainstorm future library programs and services, and discuss how to help the library and community! Earn volunteer hours while having fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Perrenials: daisies, lavender, brown eyed susan, indigo, hosta

Perennial Swap

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a perennial or perennials to share with your neighbors.  Everyone will go home with something new to add to their garden!

This event is in the "Teens" group
TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Teen Advisory Group

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 9 to 12 who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs for teens, as well as discuss how to best help the library and the community. TAG members also help out with our library programs for all ages.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Need Assistance?

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
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 "All Ages" group
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South Colonie Schools Art Exhibit Reception

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Paper images of flowers, butterlfy, mushrooms, mountains, colors to create a collage

70s Collage on Canvas

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own beautiful wall hanging on canvas.  A variety of materials that are 70s themed will be available to create a collage that is uniquely your creation.  Get into your creative groove!!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Mahjong tiles and dice

Mahjong Class for New Beginners

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to play Mahjong, a centuries-old tile game that is very popular. The rules and basic strategies will be taught so you can start playing. 

Disclaimer(s)

Special Series Registration

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Computer monitor on a desk displaying the Tech-Talk logo and text, "Tech Help on Demand"

Scrub Your Name from the Web: Reduce Your Digital Footprint (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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 practical, calm workshop, learn how data broker sites collect your information, how to remove yourself manually, when to consider services like Incogni, and how to strengthen passwords and monitoring to reduce risk and regain digi

This event is in the "Adults" group
Four people playing mahjong

Mahjong with Friends & Neighbors

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to play American Mahjong with new and old friends! All players must bring their own playing card. 

Note: This is not a class. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Graphic of open book with hand coming out of pages, bats flying, spider on single thread

Chilling Chapters Book Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
two profile silhouettes talking to each other with text, "Practice Conversational English"

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare Tabling

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 A representative of NY StateWide Senior Action Council will be tabling at the William Sandford Town Library.  Valuable information will be available on how to protect yourself against Medicare fraud, income qualificatio

This event is in the "Adults" group
Mahjong tiles and dice

Mahjong Class for New Beginners

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Day 2 of a 4 class series

Disclaimer(s)

Special Series Registration

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
iPhone on a purple background with text, "iPhone Intermediate"

iPhone Intermediate

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Do you already know the basics of your iPhone but want to learn more?  We will cover Spotlight Search and Control Center, Advanced Settings, Organizing and Updating Apps, Intermediate messaging and Intermediate Photos.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Oreo cookies with confetti background

Oreo Madness

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you know your Oreos? Put your taste buds to the test! Create a team and join us for a fun evening of games and challenges involving the world's best-selling cookies! For families with children ages 6 + up. 

 

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.

Dietary Restrictions

If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group
People and Prose

People and Prose

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

This event is in the "Adults" group
People sitting in chairs practicing yoga

Chair Yoga

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga is an adaptable form of yoga that modifies traditional yoga poses to be performed while seated in a chair or using a chair for support.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Graphic of multicultural women

Asian Heritage Month Exhibition - Herstory 1-3, a book series written by Dr. Chang Chen

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Exhibit  on Herstory 1-3, a book series written by Dr. Chang Chen. These books document the 165-year legal struggle of Chinese American women to gain rights and citizenship in the U.S.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the library directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group
colorful balls of yarn

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

This event is in the "Adults" group
Four people playing mahjong

Mahjong with Friends and Neighbors

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to play American Mahjong with new and old friends! All players must bring their own playing card. 

Note: This is not a class. .

This event is in the "Adults" group
a magnifying glass over a fingerprint, with text, "Mystery/Suspense Book Discussion"

Mystery Book Club-

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required