Event List

Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.  

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org.

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.

Come ready to discuss the book " Appreciate Your Life: The Essence of Zen Practice" by Taizan Mewzumi Roshi

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.

Join us for this teen-led workshop where students in grades 6 to 8 will explore different forms of writing and artistic mediums. This workshop is in partnership with Skribblers Magazine.

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 

Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 

Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. 

Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.  

Mrs Growney’s ever-popular program for 5th - 8th grade girls and their moms returns for the Fall and continues through the Spring!  When you register, you will be signed up for the entire session, which runs once a month through April 2026.

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

If you’re ready to let your inner book out join Jessika Hazelton of The Troy Book Makers to learn the ins and outs of the self-publishing process.

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.

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener.