This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, December 27, 2025 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 Dec 27 2025 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 Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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, December 27, 2025 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 Dec 27 2025 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 Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day 12/28 - 1/17 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 Dec-Jan 2025 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day 12/28–1/17 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Event Details: Celebrate the library’s 50th birthday by reading for 50 weeks! Jot down how many minutes you read each week, then come to the library at the end of 2026 for a prize!
This event is in the "Adults" group 50th Anniversary Adult Reading Challenge All Day 12/28 - 1/17 Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec-Jan 2025 50th Anniversary Adult Reading Challenge All Day 12/28–1/17 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Event Details: Celebrate the library’s 50th Anniversary! Adults are challenged to read or attend a combination of 50 books or 50 programs in 2026. At the end of 2026, everyone who completed their challenge can come in for a prize!
This event is in the "Youth" group Family Movie Monday "How to Train Your Dragon" Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Family Movie Monday "How to Train Your Dragon" 1:30pm–3:30pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: This month's movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)Rating: PGRuntime: 2h 05m 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 "Teens" group Sugar Cookie Decorating for Teens Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food & Cooking Age Group: Teens Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Sugar Cookie Decorating for Teens 6:30pm–7:30pm Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a sweet and festive event during winter break! Teens are invited to get creative and decorate three delicious sugar cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and more.
This event is in the "Youth" group Chess Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Youth View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Chess 6:30pm–7:45pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Games Event Details: Chess is an opportunity for participants of all ages to engage in open chess play at the Library.
This event is in the "Youth" group Puppet Making with the Puppet People Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Puppet Making with the Puppet People 1:00pm–1:45pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make your own puppet with master puppeteer and puppet maker, Marc Carrigan.
This event is in the "Youth" group Puppet Making with the Puppet People Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Puppet Making with the Puppet People 2:00pm–2:45pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make your own puppet with master puppeteer and puppet maker, Marc Carrigan.
This event is in the "Teens" group Magic the Gathering Battle! Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Magic the Gathering Battle! 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Face off against other teens in this Magic the Gathering battle! Bring your own cards, or use some of ours. Note: There will be no instruction - only play!For teens in grades 6 to 12 only.
This event is in the "Youth" group Noon Years Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Years Eve 11:00am–12:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the New Year with us! We'll craft, dance and sing, then countdown to Happy Noon Year together! For families with kids of all ages. 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.
New Year's Eve Closing Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Colonie Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve Closing 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closing at 5pm for New Year's Eve
New Year's Day Closing All Day Colonie Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library
This event is in the "Youth" group Stay & Play Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am–11:00am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required 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. 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 "All Ages" group Family Dance with Paul Rosenberg of Homespun Occasions Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Games, Movies, Music, & Theater, Other Age Group: All Ages Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Family Dance with Paul Rosenberg of Homespun Occasions 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games, Movies, Music, & Theater, Other Registration Required Event Details: Prepare to dance and sing with Paul Rosenberg from Homespun Occasions. You will learn traditional dances from countries all over the world. Tons of fun for all.
This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Stitch Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Stay and Stitch 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 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 Senior Resources @ the Library Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Senior Resources @ the Library 1:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Need Assistance? Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Need Assistance? 2:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Teens" group Junior Teen Advisory Group Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Junior Teen Advisory Group 5:30pm–6:15pm Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Teens" group Teen Advisory Group Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Need Assistance? Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group Learn How to Play Puzzle Chess Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Learn How to Play Puzzle Chess 6:00pm–7:45pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Come learn how to play puzzle chess! This is a great introduction for a different way to build a puzzle.
This event is in the "Adults" group Noon Book Review with Joseph Salerno Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Noon Book Review with Joseph Salerno 12:00pm–1:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join author Joe Salerno for a discussion about his two books "The Decision" and "Million Dollar Men," the first two books in his MJ Fernandez legal thriller series.
This event is in the "Adults" group Chilling Chapters Book Club Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Chilling Chapters Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: