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Sensory Play Time

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth
:

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.

Sensory Play Time

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth
:

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.

Sensory Play Time

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth
:

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.

Sensory Play Time

Sensory Space Play Time!

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

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.

colorful craft supplies with text, "Stay and Make"

Stay and Make

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

DIY slate  wine stencil coaster for National Wine Month. 

Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 9
Event Details:

Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group.  We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.

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.

Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 10
Event Details:

Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group.  We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.

two profile silhouettes talking to each other with text, "Practice Conversational English"

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, May 7, 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.

Chilling Chapters

Chilling Chapters Book Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Copies available at the Information Desk. 

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, May 8, 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).

iPhone on a purple background with text, "iPhone Intermediate"

iPhone Intermediate

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
iPhone Intermediate:

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, Inte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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.  

Decorative image with text, "Art Exhibit Reception"

South Colonie Schools Art Reception

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Noir film with decorative text "in color"

Film Noir in Color Series: Leave Her to Heaven (1945)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: 15
Event Details:

Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the first of a five-installment series with the movie Leave Her to Heaven.

Groups of cartoon children playing with text, "Stay and Play"

Stay & Play

Friday, May 9, 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: 40
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.

decorative image with text "Sahaja Meditation"

Sahaja Meditation

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You will be introduced to a unique form of meditation called Sahaja Meditation that is practiced in over 100 countries and is always free. With your desire, an energy within you will be awakened.

colorful yarn behind a speech bubble with text, "Stay and Stitch"

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Stay and Stitch:

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

a magnifying glass over a fingerprint, with text, "Mystery/Suspense Book Discussion"

Mystery Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Scissors cutting the cable between a wallet and a tv, with the text, "Cutting the Cord"

Cutting the Cord: Alternatives to Traditional TV Services

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss and demonstrate additional TV options like using a digital antenna, smart devices, and streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV to cut costs or broaden your viewing content options.

Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Adult Movie Monday "We Live In Time"

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

 

Group of children smiling; children playing board game; child water color painting

Afternoon Games, Crafts and More

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come for an afternoon of games, crafts and fun!  

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.

Teen DIY

Teen DIY: Glow in the Dark Rock Painting

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Teen DIY (CRAFT NAME):

Have fun getting crafty!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Have fun getting crafty!

AARP

AARP- Defensive Driving

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest, Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
:

Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friend of the Library monthly meeting.

Personal Growth Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come ready to discuss the book "Happy Days: The Guided Path From Trauma to Profound Freedom" by Gabrielle Bernstein

There will be copied in the library for pick up.