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Homework Helpers

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Homework Helpers

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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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 free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

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Toddler Time

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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 free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

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Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
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.

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Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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 free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

cartoon toys with text, "Toddlertime"

Toddler Time

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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 free play, music and movement, and storytime. 
*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.

Legos with foreground text, "LEGO Club"

LEGO Club!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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.

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Laugh Out Loud Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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

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 month we are reading "" by .  Stop in and visit the Adult Information Desk for a copy of the book.

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Baby Bounce Storytime

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

A special storytime for pre-walkers and their caregivers. This fun 15-20 minute program includes songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, and books. Join Stay and Play for a playtime afterwards, and bring your own blanket, if you would like. 

Groups of cartoon children playing with text, "Stay and Play"

Stay & Play

Friday, November 22, 2024 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.

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Stay and Stitch

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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

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Fiction Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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.

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early

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Homework Helpers

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Homework Helpers

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.

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Teen Advisory Group

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun. 

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Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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.

colorful yarn behind a speech bubble with text, "Stay and Stitch"

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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

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Colonie Art League Reception

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 120
Community Event

AARP Defensive Driving

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
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.

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Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library Montly Meeting. 

Community Event

AARP Defensive Driving

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
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.