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Treasure Hunters Book Club

Treasure Hunters Book Club

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive book club as we read through Treasure Hunters by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Over the four weeks we will discuss the book, have different activities and loads of fun!  

A cartoon parent with children of different ages and text, "Family Storytime"

Family Storytime

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 48

Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
*Ages: Families with Children
 

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.

Close-up of shoes walking on a road with text, "Tuesday Walking Club"

Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join the Library's Tuesday Walking Club.  Enjoy a tranquil walk in our beautiful Crossings park while chatting with your neighbors!  We will meet at the Pavilion by the lake at the Crossings Park and walk approximately two miles.&nb

Messy Morning

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Dress for a mess and come in for a morning of creativity and fun!

*Ages: 5 years old and younger, siblings welcome

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, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

DIY etching water bottle.

 

Please only register for one session. 

Gluten free and still delicious

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

This program has been rescheduled To Thursday August 1st. Please register. 

Join Melanie from O’Malley Oven for a talk on Gluten Free and try a delicious treat. 

 

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

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

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

Computer monitor on a desk displaying the Tech-Talk logo and text, "Tech Help on Demand"

Mastering Spreadsheet Magic (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 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:

We’ll review and build on some of the techniques covered in the SIMPLE FORMULAS recorded webinar such as percentages, averages, and increasing rates.

Readers Theater

Readers Theater

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in acting? Here's your chance to grow and show off your chops! First, we will explore the world of fairy tales and folktales, and discover the elements that make these tales unique.

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

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 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.

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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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).

Marine Life Adventure Workshop

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn about wonderful creatures from the sea from experts from Via Aquarium in Rotterdam.

Ages: Grades 1-4

Pride Zines

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create pride-related zines to leave in The Cube! Zines are small-circulation self-published work. We will get artsy, and then photocopy your creations.

 

This event was planned by the library's Got Pride committee.

Hands holding an iPad with text, "iPad Clinic"

iPad Clinic

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 5

Do you have an iPad and need to learn how to use it?  This clinic will teach you the basics of using your device, as well as how to download free e-books from the library’s digital catalog.  Please feel free to bring your iPad and your library card.

Marine Life Adventure Workshop

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Learn about wonderful creatures from the sea from experts from Via Aquarium in Rotterdam.

Ages: Grades 1-4

Passport Family Adventure

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Gather your family for a trip around the world. Passport in hand, each family visits all seven continents, completes a challenge, and earns points and a passport stamp.

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.

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

Stay & Play

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
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.

Teen Lock-In

Teen Lock-In: Summer Camp Adventure!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Food & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Get locked in the library for a camp-themed adventure! Make crafts, eat s'mores, and play games after the library closes!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

Notebook paper with a paper clip and text, "Memoir + Essay Writing"

Memoir & Essay Writing Group

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
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.

Sahaja Meditation

Sahaja Meditation

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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.

Community Event

Basics of Health Literacy

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 25
Event Details:

The goal of this program is to enable attendees to be more comfortable navigating conversations with providers and to participate in making informed health care decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

Closed

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Kids Movie Mondays

Kids Movie Mornings "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem"

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us as we enjoy a screening of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" at the library on our big screen! Children are welcome to bring blankies or stuffed animals to cuddle with as we enjoy a fun morning movie together.

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.

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

Adult Movie Monday "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for film screenings on Mondays this Summer. We'll watch a mix of new movies, blockbusters, and favorites.  Don't forget to bring a sweater in case it's chilly, and stadium cushion for seating comfort.