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Stay and Make

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft to be determined. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the library directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay and Make

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft to be determined. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the library directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Discussion Club

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Teen Book Review Volunteers

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing, Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer hours this summer by reading and writing reviews of new teen books! Registration will open on Wednesday, June 17 at 10am. Registration for this event will close on July 1, or when registration is full.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

Independence Day Closing

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Resources @ the Library

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
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 "Youth" group

Dino-ventures

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each week we will be exploring a different dinosaur themed activity.  

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Storytime

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
*Ages: Families with Children
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Retro Craft: Shrinky Dinks

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create fun shrinking art! 

Teen Retro Crafts: Celebrate the library's 50th birthday with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Earth Strata Paintings

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this class, we will create earthy abstract watercolor paintings.  We’ll start by laying down stripes of color letting the paints blend together creating fun textures and patterns.  These stripes will then be embellished with marks and

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monthly Personal Investment Group

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
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!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Farmers Market Storytime

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

People and Prose

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
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 "Youth" group

Dino-ventures

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each week we will be exploring a different dinosaur themed activity.  

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
*Ages: Families with Children
 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween Retro Game Time

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the library's 50th birthday by playing games that were popular when the library opened in the 1970s! For grades 6 to 8.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bird Workshop

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon creating original paper collages inspired by the beauty of birds. Design fantasy bird portraits by simply cutting and gluing decorative papers to create your unique artworks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the Library Monthly meeting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

This event is in the "Youth" group

Animal Track Printing with George Steele

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Naturalist, George Steele, will teach your children about native animal tracks and the children will print animal tracks on a tee shirt, pillowcase, bandana, tote or other material that you bring.  NOTE- you must bring your own materi

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Dice Tower

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dice rolling plays an important role in games of chance & choice. But why roll dice with your hands when you can make and use your very own dice tower?! Dice towers are great ways to ensure controlled and fair rolls of the dice.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Animal Track Printing with George Steele

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Naturalist, George Steele, will teach your children about native animal tracks and the children will print animal tracks on a tee shirt, pillowcase, bandana, tote or other material that you bring.  NOTE- you must bring your own materi