This event is in the "Adults" group Laugh Out Loud Book Club: Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us in-person in the library's Activity Room for our "Laugh Out Loud" book group. We are focusing on fun reads that make you laugh. This month we are reading "Becoming Duchess Goldblatt" by Anonymous. Stop in and visit th
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a German Shepherd and a very good listener. 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 Paws for Reading Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Teens" group Page Turners Book Club Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm The Cube at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Teens Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Page Turners Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led book club for middle schoolers, where attendees can make friends, share titles, and engage with other 6th to 8th graders who love to read.
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Reading Buddies Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 Reading Buddies Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 Fiction Book Discussion Club Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Fiction Book Discussion Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org.
This event is in the "Youth" group Youth Writing Center Workshop Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the YWC (Youth Writing Center) Workshop where we'll have stations for creative writing, group read alouds, and crafts! This 6 week program is open to students in 3rd-5th grade.
This event is in the "Adults" group Personal Growth Book Club Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Board Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come ready to discuss any of the following books by Don Miguel Ruiz:The Four AgreementsThe 5th AgreementThe Mastery of LoveWe look forward to discussing his wisdom!
This event is in the "Teens" group Creative Writing Club Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Teens Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Creative Writing Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led workshop where teens of all skills can express their vision in an unstructured way, through poetry, journaling, fiction, or even personal essay writing.
This event is in the "Adults" group People and Prose Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Board Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Teens" group Art and Writing Workshop Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Age Group: Teens Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Art and Writing Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led workshop where students in grades 6 to 8 will explore different forms of writing and artistic mediums. This workshop is in partnership with Skribblers Magazine.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Age Group: Teens, Youth View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 1 2026 Sun 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Event Details: Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!
This event is in the "Teens" group March Manga Madness All Day 3/1 - 3/31 The Cube at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing, Games Age Group: Teens View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 1 - 31 2026 March Manga Madness All Day 3/1–3/31 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing, Games Event Details: Stop by The Cube in March to vote for your favorite Manga series!
This event is in the "Youth" group Read Across America Day All Day Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Age Group: Youth View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Read Across America Day All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Event Details: Let's take our hats off to Dr. Seuss and celebrate the joy of reading! You'll find Seussian games, crafts, books, photo ops, and all sorts of fun activities throughout the day in the children's area.
This event is in the "Youth" group Reading Buddies Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 Reading Buddies Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 Chilling Chapters Book Club Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Chilling Chapters Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 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 Paws for Reading Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 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 Paws for Reading Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 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 Paws for Reading Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 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.