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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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

The Music of Lou Reed

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
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.  

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

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.

Hand holding a smartphone with text, "Android Clinic"

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.

speech bubble saying "need assistance?"

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!

Afternoon Art

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.

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!

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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: 30

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.

speech bubble saying "need assistance?"

Need Assistance?

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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!

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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: 30

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.

AARP

AARP Defensive Driving

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.

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.

Puzzle Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Take a break at the library by putting together jigsaw puzzles and chatting with others.

 

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

Fiction Book Discussion Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Please contact the library for the book title.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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:

Join us for stories and songs, rhymes, and movement.

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.

AARP

AARP Defensive Driving

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.

Discover 1, 2, 3

STEAM Discovery 1, 2, 3!

Wednesday, February 26, 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

Join us for a variety of fun and engaging enrichment activities after school! We'll have STEAM programs, special guests, and so much more! 

*Ages: 1st-3rd Grade

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.

Personal Growth Book Club

Personal Growth Book Club

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We will discuss the book, Blink the Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell

two profile silhouettes talking to each other with text, "Practice Conversational English"

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, February 26, 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.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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: 30

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.