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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!