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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Movie Mondays "Napoleon"

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Resin PopSockets

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your custom own pop socket. We will be using various materials including resin.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, August 5, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Stories on the Lawn

Tuesday, August 6, 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:

Bring a blanket and join us on the back lawn! Held inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

 

*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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stay and Make

Tuesday, August 6, 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:

TBD

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stay and Make

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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:

TBD

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ryan Smithson Family Night Collage

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Artist Ryan Smithson will talk about his unique collage art and you will be able to make your own collages!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Designing Graphics Like a Pro (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, August 7, 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:

This webinar will cover how to get started using Canva to design flyers, social media images, videos, and more. We’ll look at creating designs from scratch or using templates, adding images, shapes, and other elements.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Readers Theater

Wednesday, August 7, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Photography Workshop

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Tom Fox Photography Workshop

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, August 7, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, August 8, 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).

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Colonie Art League's Aztec Sun Adventure Workshop

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Metal tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art.  The Aztec people believe the Sun is very important to their way of life.  Enjoy making your own Hojalata.  

 

*Ages: Grades 1-4

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Escape Room 2:00-2:20PM

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve puzzles and clues fast enough to beat the 20-minnute clock and escape? Sign up on your own, or with a group of friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

iPhone Basics

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Do you have an iPhone and need to learn the basics? We will cover external features, touch screen basics, Settings basics, Apps, calling, messaging (texting), and photo basics.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Colonie Art League's Aztec Sun Adventure Workshop

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Metal tooling is a popular Mexican Folk Art.  The Aztec people believe the Sun is very important to their way of life.  Enjoy making your own Hojalata.  

 

*Ages: Grades 1-4

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Escape Room 2:30-2:50PM

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve puzzles and clues fast enough to beat the 20-minnute clock and escape? Sign up on your own, or with a group of friends.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Escape Room 3:00-3:20PM

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve puzzles and clues fast enough to beat the 20-minnute clock and escape? Sign up on your own, or with a group of friends.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Escape Room 3:30-3:50PM

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you solve puzzles and clues fast enough to beat the 20-minnute clock and escape? Sign up on your own, or with a group of friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Outdoor Activities in the Capital District and Beyond.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The presentation will provide an insight in hiking, backpacking, and paddling (flatwater and white water) activities within about a one-hour drive from the Albany area and will promote the responsible use of these natural resources by addressing s

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Humphrey Bogart Film Series led by Lenny Zapala - Dark Passage (1947)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the third of a five-installment series with the movie Dark Passage.  Vincent Parry (Bogart) convicted of killing his wife, has just escaped from Prison.&n

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Stay & Play

Friday, August 9, 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.