This event is in the "Adults" group "Midnight" @ the Library Gala: Where Books Come Alive Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Colonie Library Program Type: 50th Anniversary Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri "Midnight" @ the Library Gala: Where Books Come Alive 7:00pm–9:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: 50th Anniversary Event Details: Mark your calendars! The Friends of the Library, Library Board, and staff will be hosting an amazing evening with local restaurants, silent auction, music, photo booth, and cash bar.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Puzzle Swap Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Puzzle Swap 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Bring a gently used puzzle to swap for a ‘new’ to you puzzle. No limit on the number of puzzles to swap, however, organizers will monitor. Any piece count is allowed. Please secure puzzle boxes with a rubber band or bag pieces.
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 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 Paws for Reading Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 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 Paws for Reading Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 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 Paws for Reading Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Mother Daughter Book Club Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Teens, Youth View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Mother Daughter Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Mrs Growney’s ever-popular program for 5th - 8th grade girls and their moms returns for the Fall and continues through the Spring! When you register, you will be signed up for the entire session, which runs once a month through April 2026.
This event is in the "Adults" group Ben Kamp: Grant Cottage A Story of Family Devotion Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: History & Genealogy Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Ben Kamp: Grant Cottage A Story of Family Devotion 2:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: THE COLONIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Cordially Invites You to a Special Presentation by Ben Kemp Grant Cottage: A Story of Family Devotion
This event is in the "Adults" group Need Assistance? Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Need Assistance? 2:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults 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 "Adults" group Adult Movie Monday "One Battle After Another" Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Adult Movie Monday "One Battle After Another" 2:00pm–4:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Disclaimer(s) Dietary Restrictions If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program. 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 "All Ages" group Need Assistance? Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group Conversational French Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Conversational French 1:30pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we gather with other French speakers for conversation, fun, and camaraderie. You must have a moderate level of proficiency in French conversation to join this group.
This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Make Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Stay and Make 2:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: craft to be determined
This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Make Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Stay and Make 6:00pm–7:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: craft to be determined
This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Stitch Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Stay and Stitch 10:30am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens 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 "Adults" group The Secret Productivity Tool in Creating a Table of Contents (Tech-Talk Webinar) Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Age Group: Adults View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed The Secret Productivity Tool in Creating a Table of Contents (Tech-Talk Webinar) 3:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Event Details: Creating a Table of Contents in Word isn’t just formatting…it’s a productivity superpower.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mahjong with Friends & Neighbors Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Mahjong with Friends & Neighbors 3:00pm–5:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Come to the library to play Mahjong with new and old friends! If you already know how to play, sign up and join a group for a game or two. 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.
Library Board Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Board of Trustees View Details Apr 22 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Program Type: Board of Trustees Event Details: Contact director@colonielibrary.org for information on attending.
This event is in the "Adults" group iPhone Basics Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu iPhone Basics 2:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Do you have an iPhone and need to learn the basics? We will cover external features, touch screen basics, Settings basics, Apps, calling, messaging (texting), and photo basics.
This event is in the "Teens" group Therapy Dogs for Teens Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Therapy Dogs for Teens 6:30pm–7:15pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this special teens-only therapy dog event with Beth, the German Shepherd! Feel free to bring your homework, a book to read, or just come for a relaxing mental health break!
This event is in the "Youth" group Stay & Play Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required 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. 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 "Adults" group Italian conversation group Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Italian conversation group 1:30pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Come join our group to converse in Italian in a friendly and relaxed environment!
This event is in the "Teens" group Creative Writing Club Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Teens Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Creative Writing Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led workshop where teens of all skills can express their vision in an unstructured way, through poetry, journaling, fiction, or even personal essay writing.
This event is in the "Adults" group People and Prose Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Board Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!