Event List

Age Group
Age Group
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Thanksgiving Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Black Friday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.