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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!

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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
Event Details:

Join us for stories, 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.

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Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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

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.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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

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.

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love learning about animals and sharing your animal knowledge? If so, come join us for Animal Explorers! We will be exploring the world of animals through books, discussions, and fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

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Baby Bounce Storytime

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special storytime for babies that are not yet walking and their caregivers. This fun 15-20 minute program includes songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, and books.

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Stay & Play

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
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

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.

NY State Department of Taxation and Finance

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP)

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

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Paws for Reading

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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.

Child reading a book with dog and adult listening

Paws for Reading

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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.

Child reading a book with dog and adult listening

Paws for Reading

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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.

Child reading a book with dog and adult listening

Paws for Reading

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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.

Easter Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

Silhouettes of two people under a roof in cupped hands with the Town of Colonie seal

Senior Resources @ the Library

Monday, April 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.

Youth Mid-Day at the Library, Where Books Come Alive!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Books & Writing, Festivals & Fairs, 50th Anniversary
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing, Festivals & Fairs, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

We are celebrating the library's 50th anniversary with a children's book-themed party! Feel free to dress as your favorite book character for extra fun!

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Need Assistance?

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 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:

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!

Teen Retro Craft: Spinograph

Monday, April 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, spiral art!

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

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Need Assistance?

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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!

70s Family Board Game Night- 50th Anniversary

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
50th Anniversary
Age Group:
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come on in and be prepared to play some 70s board games.  Take a seat a the table of the game that you would like to play and enjoy meeting new friends and families.  We will be playing games like Battleship, Life and many more!

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.

Monthly Personal Investor's Group

Monthly Personal Investment Group

Wednesday, April 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!

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Stay & Play

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
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

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.

NY State Department of Taxation and Finance

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP)

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

NY State Department of Taxation and Finance

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:


Get tax help and file for free!