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Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

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Stay and Make

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Other
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DIY Sand Candle 

colorful craft supplies with text, "Stay and Make"

Stay and Make

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Other
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Event Details:

DIY Sand Candle 

Salads in Jar

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
:

Upcoming
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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun Salads in a Jar Workshop. Learn how to make layered salads, & how to keep them fresh for delicious & healthy lunches on the go! You'll take home a jar of layered salad made with fresh ingredients

Carpet Cleaning

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 8:00am - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Program Type: Other
Puzzle Swap

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
All Ages
:

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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a gently used puzzle to swap for a ‘new’ to you puzzle. No limit on the number of puzzles to swap, however, organizers will monitor. Any piece count is allowed. Please secure puzzle boxes with a rubber band or bag pieces.

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

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Farmers Market Storytime

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
:

Upcoming
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shop the Farmers Market, and stop for stories! Join us at the Crossings Park once a month, rain or shine. On sunny days we'll be under the gazebo by the pond.

Labor Day Weekend Closing

08/30/2025 @ 2:00pm to 09/01/2025 @ 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 2 on Saturday for Labor Day Weekend

Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group.  We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.

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.

Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group.  We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.

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Mystery Book Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
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Senior Resources @ the Library

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
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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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friend of the Library monthly meeting.

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Monthly Personal Investment Group

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
:

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join an informal, monthly meeting of your neighbors to listen to and discuss experiences with personal investing!

Birth of Rock and Roll

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
:

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

This entertaining and enlightening program will take you back to one of the greatest musical eras in American history.

Gourmet Gadgets

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
:

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, we’ll explore the versatility of pressure cookers, air fryers, and slow cookers, and learn when and how to use each. Learn tips and tricks for these devices to simplify your mealtimes.


 

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Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Contact director@colonielibrary.org for information on attending.

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.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Toddler Time:

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. *Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver 

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Toddler Time:

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. *Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver 

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Open books as background to text, "Fiction Book Discussion Group"

Fiction Book Discussion Club

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Upcoming
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Registration Required
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.

Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group.  We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Toddler Time:

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. *Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver 

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Toddler Time:

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. *Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver 

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.