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This event is in the "Teens" group
Young teenagers typing or writing

Creative Writing Club

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
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.

Memorial Day Weekend Closing

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

This event is in the "Adults" group
Open books as background to text, "Fiction Book Discussion Group"

Fiction Book Discussion Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
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
AARP

AARP Defensive Driving

Wednesday, May 27, 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
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Quickly Learn to Play Mahjong

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mahjong is a challenging (and fun!) tile-based game. Learn the rules and basic strategies in just one class so you can start playing.  All supplies will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
AARP

AARP Defensive Driving

Thursday, May 28, 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
Senior citizens using computer or hiking

Social Security and Medicare

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

As you near retirement, one of the biggest financial decisions you'll need to make is when to begin receiving your Social Security retirement benefits.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the library directly.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Dog wearing glasses with student doing homework

Therapy Dogs for Teens

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
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Stay & Play

Friday, May 29, 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
Cartoon vegetables with text "Farmers Market Storytime"

Farmers Market Storytime

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shop the Farmers Market, and stop for stories! Join us at the Crossings Park once a month, rain or shine. On sunny days we'll be under the gazebo by the pond.

This event is in the "Adults" group
People sitting in chairs practicing yoga

Chair Yoga

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair yoga is an adaptable form of yoga that modifies traditional yoga poses to be performed while seated in a chair or using a chair for support.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Colonie Library Crossword Puzzle

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle lovers! Stop by the circulation desk to get your copy of the Colonie Library Crossword!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Silhouettes of two people under a roof in cupped hands with the Town of Colonie seal

Senior Resources @ the Library

Monday, June 1, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Teen Advisory Group

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 9 to 12 who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs for teens, as well as discuss how to best help the library and the community. TAG members also help out with our library programs for all ages.

This event is in the "Youth" group
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Family storytime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:15am - 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!


 

This event is in the "Adults" group
laptop and computer

How to Protect Yourself from Your Computer

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

It turns out the vast majority of headaches, security issues, tech expenditures, and e-waste are preventable. I'll de-mystify and explain the IT industry in Plain English. (Especially the Windows 11 Cash Grab this past October!) We'll discuss:

This event is in the "Adults" group
Four people playing mahjong

Mahjong with Friends & Neighbors

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to play American Mahjong with new and old friends! All players must bring their own playing card. 

Note: This is not a class. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Graphic of open book with hand coming out of pages, bats flying, spider on single thread

Chilling Chapters Book Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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
A variety of kids of tomatoes

Everyone Loves Tomatoes

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Everyone loves tomatoes presents information on the different types of tomatoes, options on planting, basic tomato plant care, how to harvest and preserve your crop.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Photo scrapbook and crafting supplies

Crafts & Laughs

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're hosting a 2-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Photo scrapbook and crafting supplies

Crafts & Laughs

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're hosting a 2-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

This event is in the "Adults" group
colorful balls of yarn

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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