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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Movie Monday

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for snacks and a movie! For grades 6 to 8.

Movie title: The Marvels

Movie rating: PG-13

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen D&D for Beginners!

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
:

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons in this teen-led event!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Need Assistance?

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

North Colonie Schools Art Exhibit Reception

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 137
Event Details:

5-6 pm for Boght Hills, Forts Ferry & Loudonville

6-7 pm for Blue Creek, Southgate, & Latham Ridge

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Night

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you a puzzle-loving puzzler? Then stop by to put various puzzles together with fellow puzzlers.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiction Book Discussion Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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 "Adults" group.

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Practice Conversational English:

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.

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.

Inclusible Adult Gaming

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Colonie Library is partnering with “Inclusible” (Inclusible means suitable for inclusion) to host a series of game events for adults of all ages and abilities. Come play with friends (new and old) or be a partner to someone who needs support.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Star Wars Day Scavenger Hunt for Teens

05/01/2025 @ 10:00am to 05/05/2025 @ 8:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
:

Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Event Details:

Stop by the library and find Grogu hiding somewhere in the Teen Room! Once you find him, grab a prize from the Children's Desk! For teens in grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
ENL: Intermediate Class:

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 w...

Closed
Required
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 "Youth" group.

Stay & Play

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Summer Volunteering Program Registration

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
:

Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Event Details:

Sign up to be a volunteer at the Colonie Library over summer break!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

People and Prose

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Repair Café

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
:

Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Do you have a beloved household item that could use a little TLC?  Come to the Repair Café, a joint project of the Library and the Town of Colonie Department of Planning and Economic Development, to connect with volunteer experts fr

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Jigsaw Puzzling for Star Wars Day

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us on Star Wars Day, May 4th, for a fun-filled celebration! We'll have Star Wars themed jigsaw puzzles to complete, along with refreshments and giveaways. This event is for all ages, so bring the whole family!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Donation Drive for Schenectady City Mission

All Day 5/5 - 5/9
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens, All Ages
:

Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Volunteering
Event Details:

In honor of Global Youth Service Month, the library will be collecting donations to benefit the Schenectady City Mission. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Family Drop-in Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
:

Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Event Details:

Music, movement, and stories with Ms. Rose!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Resources @ the Library

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

Library Branch: Colonie Library
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Group

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
:

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Need Assistance?

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Positivity Post-Its

05/06/2025 @ 10:00am to 05/23/2025 @ 8:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
:

Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit The Cube during Mental Health Awareness Month to add a positive message to the wall! For grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stay and Make

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

DIY slate  wine stencil coaster for National Wine Month. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences 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.