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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
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
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
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
:

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
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.

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
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
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
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
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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
:

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
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
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.