This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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 "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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 "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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 "Youth" group Reading Buddies Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: 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. 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 "Youth" group Reading Buddies Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: 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. 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 "Youth" group Youth Writing Center Workshop Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Reading Buddies Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: 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. 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 "Youth" group Reading Buddies Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: 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. 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 Fiction Book Discussion Club Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Fiction Book Discussion Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Age Group: Teens, Youth View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 1 2026 Wed 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Event Details: Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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 "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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 "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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 "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 4 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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.
Easter Closing All Day Colonie Library Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed for the Easter holiday
Youth Mid-Day at the Library, Where Books Come Alive! Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing, Festivals & Fairs, 50th Anniversary View Details Apr 6 2026 Mon Youth Mid-Day at the Library, Where Books Come Alive! 1:30pm–2:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing, Festivals & Fairs, 50th Anniversary Event Details: We are celebrating the library's 50th anniversary with a children's book-themed party! Feel free to dress as your favorite book character for extra fun!
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Youth Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Mother Daughter Book Club Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Activity Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Teens, Youth View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Mother Daughter Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Fiction Book Discussion Club Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Maker Lab at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Fiction Book Discussion Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Age Group: Teens, Youth View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group May 1 2026 Fri 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Event Details: Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club- Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Stedman Room at Colonie Library Program Type: Books & Writing Age Group: Adults Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Cancelled Mystery Book Club- 10:00am–3:00pm Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required