This event is in the "Teens" group. Get Cozy with Hygge and Read, Teen Version! Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm The Cube at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 18 2025 Tue Get Cozy with Hygge and Read, Teen Version! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Hygge is a Danish concept that focuses on warmth, connection, and simplicity. Come for a warm atmosphere, enjoy simple pleasures, read in comfortable silence with others, and appreciate the moment!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Silly Putty® Science Workshop! Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Silly Putty® Science Workshop! 1:30pm - 2:15pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: General Electric engineer James Wright invented Silly Putty® in 1943. The toy was introduced to the public on February 14, 1950, at the International Toy Fair in New York. 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. Heartstopper Party Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games Age Group: Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Heartstopper Party 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: If you love Heartstopper (books or show!), join us for a fun afternoon of Heartstopper-themed games and activities! This event was planned by the library's Got Pride committee.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Silly Putty® Science Workshop! Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Silly Putty® Science Workshop! 3:00pm - 3:45pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: General Electric engineer James Wright invented Silly Putty® in 1943. The toy was introduced to the public on February 14, 1950, at the International Toy Fair in New York. 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. Java Coding Club Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Java Coding Club 3:30pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice Conversational English Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Practice Conversational English 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 "Youth" group. Mr. Erik's Bilingual Music & Movement for Preschoolers! Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Performances, Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Mr. Erik's Bilingual Music & Movement for Preschoolers! 10:15am - 11:00am Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Performances, Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 60 Event Details: ¡Vamos a bailar y a cantar! Mr. Erik brings a dynamic, energetic class full of colors, maracas, and an animal friend or two in his musical, magical show! Presented in both English and Spanish for young children and their caregivers. 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. English as a New Language: Intermediate Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu English as a New Language: Intermediate 11:30am - 1:00pm Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab 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 "Teens" group. Java Coding Club Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Java Coding Club 3:30pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.
This event is in the "Youth" group. LEGO Club! Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu LEGO Club! 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Love LEGOs? We do, too! We have a vast collection of LEGOs for you to build with! Your finished piece will be on display in the Children's Room for a whole week! Come build with us and show off your skills. 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. Puppet People Performance of "Goldi Rocks" Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Performances Age Group: Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Puppet People Performance of "Goldi Rocks" 6:30pm - 7:15pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 80 Event Details: Enjoy a mesmerizing performance by the Puppet People! The talented, professional puppeteers will present their Goldi Rocks puppet show for children ages 3-8 and caregivers. They never fail to entertain! 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. Laugh Out Loud Book Club - The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club - The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 20 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 event is in the "Youth" group. Stay & Play Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am - 11:00am Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 40 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Local Interest Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help 12:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Event Details: Get tax help and file for free!Tax Department Associates will walk you through your income tax returns, step by step, as you complete
This event is in the "Teens" group. Java Coding Club Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Java Coding Club 3:30pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.
This event is in the "Adults" group. People and Prose Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Board Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat People and Prose 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 8 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 "Adults" group. Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Local Interest Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help 10:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Event Details: Get tax help and file for free!Tax Department Associates will walk you through your income tax returns, step by step, as you complete
This event is in the "Adults" group. Stage Left Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Performances Age Group: Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat Stage Left 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 49 Event Details: Fully Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund and arranged by Local 14.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Music of Lou Reed Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Performances Age Group: Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 23 2025 Sun The Music of Lou Reed 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: Learn about the music of Lou Reed from Hudson Valley professor, Ethan Roy, who has written several books on the subject. Different songs will be listened to and analyzed.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Ready, Set, Kindergarten Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Ready, Set, Kindergarten 10:30am - 11:15am Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science. 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. Special Series Registration Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Android Clinic Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Android Clinic 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 6 Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Need Assistance? 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Afternoon Art Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Performances Age Group: Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Afternoon Art 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: An Afternoon Art workshop where each week we will be making a different art project! Come use your imagination and get creative! Wear clothing that can get messy. 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 DIY: Fun with Clay Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Teen DIY: Fun with Clay 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Create and have fun with air dry clay!