This event is in the "Youth" group. 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 : Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 12 2025 Mon Afternoon Games, Crafts and More 4:30pm - 5:15pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 2025 Mon Teen DIY: Glow in the Dark Rock Painting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 24 Have fun getting crafty!
This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue AARP- Defensive Driving 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest, Other Required Seats Remaining: 17 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 : May 13 2025 Tue Friends of the Library Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Join the Friend of the Library monthly meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 BernsteinThere will be copied in the library for pick up.
This event is in the "Adults" group. A Crossing Situation Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: History & Genealogy, Local Interest Age Group: Adults : Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue A Crossing Situation 6:30pm - 7:45pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Local Interest Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: This program explains how Schoharie Creek was an impediment to the Erie Canal before the artificial river opened, and how Erie Canal engineers and builders determined how to cross the waters of the Schoharie from the earliest dam to the incredible
This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Defensive Driving Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Local Interest, Other Age Group: Adults : Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest, Other Required Seats Remaining: 17 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. Managing Emails Efficiently (Tech-Talk Webinar) Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Virtual at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Age Group: Adults : Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Managing Emails Efficiently (Tech-Talk Webinar) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Event Details: Is your Inbox overflowing and causing you stress? In this webinar we’ll show you practical strategies to manage your Inbox efficiently to reduce email clutter — for ANY email platform you’re using.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Monthly Personal Investment Group Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Legal & Financial Age Group: Adults : Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Monthly Personal Investment Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Legal & Financial Required Seats Remaining: 30 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, May 14, 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Practice Conversational English 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English as a New Language: Intermediate Thursday, May 15, 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu English as a New Language: Intermediate 11:30am - 1:00pm Closed 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).
This event is in the "Youth" group. LEGO Club! Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Youth : Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 15 2025 Thu LEGO Club! 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Love LEGOs? We do, too! We have a vast collection of LEGOs for you to build with! Your finished piece will be on display in the Children's Room for a whole week! Come build with us and show off your skills. 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. Laugh Out Loud Book Club - "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Sutanto Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults : Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club - "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Sutanto 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 20 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 event is in the "Youth" group. Stay & Play Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth : Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 16 2025 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. People and Prose Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Board Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults : Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat People and Prose 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Paws for Reading Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 10:45am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Youth : Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 17 2025 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am - 10:45am Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for 10 -15 minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Paws for Reading Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:00am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Youth : Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 17 2025 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am - 11:00am Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for 10 -15 minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener!
This event is in the "Youth" group. Paws for Reading Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Youth : Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 17 2025 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am - 11:15am Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for 10 -15 minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sahaja Meditation Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults : Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Sahaja Meditation 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Paws for Reading Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:30am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Youth : Required This event is in the "Youth" group. May 17 2025 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am - 11:30am Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for 10 -15 minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Storytellers in Conversation: A Two-Author Event Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults : Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Storytellers in Conversation: A Two-Author Event 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Karen E. Osborne and Elaine Stock are accomplished authors with compelling stories to share.
This event is in the "Youth" group. Family Drop-in Storytime Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Age Group: Youth : This event is in the "Youth" group. May 19 2025 Mon Family Drop-in Storytime 10:15am - 11:00am Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Event Details: Music, movement, and stories with Ms. Rose!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Conversational Italian Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Local Interest, Other Age Group: Adults : Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Conversational Italian 1:30pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest, Other Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Come join our group to practice Italian conversation in a friendly and relaxed environment!
This event is in the "Adults" group. iPad Clinic Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults iPad Clinic: 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 di... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon iPad Clinic 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 6 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.