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50th Anniversary Book Discussion: All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

In conjunction with our library's fiftieth anniversary this year, we are hosting a series of book discussions of books that were published in 1976.

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
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!

Independence Day Closing

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Teen Retro Craft: Shrinky Dinks

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create fun shrinking art! 

Teen Retro Crafts: Celebrate the library's 50th birthday with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s! 

Tween Retro Game Time

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the library's 50th birthday by playing games that were popular when the library opened in the 1970s! For grades 6 to 8.

Teen Lock-In: Retro Game Night

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our annual Teen Lock-In is traveling back in time in honor of the library's 50th birthday! Play games that were popular in the 1970s and snack on fondue! For teens in grades 9 to 12.

Logo Celebrating 50 Years Colonie Library

50th Anniversary Book Discussion: Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

In conjunction with our library's fiftieth anniversary this year, we are hosting a series of book discussions of books that were published in 1976.

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
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!

Tie Dye Fun!

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for some Tie Dye Fun!

Teen Retro Craft: Tie-Dye

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun tie-dyeing a shirt! Warning: This will get messy! Since all teens who attend will receive a t-shirt, all attendees must be registered. Registration ends 8/15 at 10am.

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
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!

Labor Day Weekend - Closing Early

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early for the holiday weekend.

Labor Day Closing

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the holiday weekend

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
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!

Columbus Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the holiday

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
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!

Election Day Closing Early

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 2pm for Election Day

Veterans' Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Closing

11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm to 11/27/2026 @ 6:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday starting Wednesday at 5pm. We will reopen on Saturday.

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
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!

Christmas Eve Closing Early

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Christmas Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

New Year's Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Independence Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library