This event is in the "All Ages" group. Puzzle Swap Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Puzzle Swap 10:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 61 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Stay and Stitch Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Adults, Teens Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun Stay and Stitch 1:00pm - 2:30pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 18 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 "Adults" group. Colonie Art League Exhibit Reception Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Performances Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun Colonie Art League Exhibit Reception 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 119
This event is in the "Youth" group. Miss Chris and Friends Storytime Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun Miss Chris and Friends Storytime 3:00pm - 3:45pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Hudson Valley Community College Student will join Miss Chris in a joyous storytime
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mystery Book Club Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Mystery Book Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 26
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Need Assistance? 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 "Teens" group. Teen DIY: Resin Illuminated Snowflakes Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Waitlist Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Teen DIY: Resin Illuminated Snowflakes 6:30pm - 7:30pm Waitlist Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us to create your own illuminated snowflake! We will be using resin and fairy lights, which can be made into a ornament or a display
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am - 12:00pm 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. AARP Defensive Driving Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 22 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Sensory Space Play Time! Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 2:00pm - 2:45pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences, such as autism, to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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 "Adults" group. iPhone Basics Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue iPhone Basics 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 5 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 "Youth" group. Sensory Space Play Time! Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 3:00pm - 3:45pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences, such as autism, to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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. Sensory Space Play Time! Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences, such as autism, to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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. Sensory Space Play Time! Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 5:00pm - 5:45pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences, such as autism, to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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.
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 Dec 10 2024 Tue Friends of the Library Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Join the Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Defensive Driving Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 22 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Monthly Personal Investment Group Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Legal & Financial Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Monthly Personal Investment Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Legal & Financial Required Seats Remaining: 30 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 "Adults" group. Practice Conversational English Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Practice Conversational English 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English as a New Language: Intermediate Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu English as a New Language: Intermediate 11:30am - 1:00pm Closed Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Required Seats Remaining: 6 A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).
This event is in the "Adults" group. Barbara Stanwyck Film Series Led by Lenny Zapala - The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Movies & Games Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Barbara Stanwyck Film Series Led by Lenny Zapala - The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the second of a six-installment series with the movie The Strange Love of Martha Ivers. Sam Masterson (Van Heflin) is stuck in the town he grew up in.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Stay & Play Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth Open Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am - 11:00am Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 39 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Memoir & Essay Writing Group Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Board Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Memoir & Essay Writing Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Establish a steady writing habit with this biweekly nonfiction writing group. Each session will feature a brief writing exercise for warmup, feedback opportunities, and open writing time.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. South Colonie Friends of Music Dance Band Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Performances Age Group: All Ages Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat South Colonie Friends of Music Dance Band 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 48 Event Details: Big band music and some holiday music mixed in.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Gallery at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Need Assistance? 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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!