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Need Assistance?

Monday, January 12, 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!

This event is in the "Youth" group

70s Celebration!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate the library’s 50th Birthday!  Our 3rd- 5th graders will be taking a time machine back to 1976 with fun activities like shrinky dinks and pipe cleaner peace signs.  It's sure to be a groovy time!

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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 "Teens" group

Winter Slime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's make wintery slime! Warning: this can get messy.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Need Assistance?

Tuesday, January 13, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Defensive Driving

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Intermediate

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Do you already know the basics of your iPhone but want to learn more?  We will cover Spotlight Search and Control Center, Advanced Settings, Organizing and Updating Apps, Intermediate messaging and Intermediate Photos.  

This event is in the "Youth" group

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Security 101: Strategies to Maximize Your Benefits

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Registration Required
Event Details:

Social Security is the first or second largest source of income for most retirees, so it’s important to get the facts before you file.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the Library Monthly meeting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Android Clinic

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Defensive Driving

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Italian conversation group

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Say Goodbye to Password Hassles with Passkeys! (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Discover how passkeys can make your online logins faster and more secure without giving up your existing passwords.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Youth Writing Center Workshop

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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:

Join us for the YWC (Youth Writing Center) Workshop where we'll have stations for creative writing, group read alouds, and crafts! This 6 week program is open to students in 3rd-5th grade.

50th

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
50th Anniversary
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: 50th Anniversary
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monthly Personal Investment Group

Wednesday, January 14, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Years Resolution: Plan My Estate Seminar

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Registration Required
Event Details:

An estate plan is a roadmap that outlines your wishes for yourself, your dependents, and your assets if you're unable to speak for yourself.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Laugh Out Loud Book Club: All Fours by Miranda July

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 "All Fours" by Miranda July.  Stop in and visit the Adult Inform