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AARP Defensive Driving

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Local Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
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 "Youth" group

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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

Sensory Space Play Time!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the Library Monthly meeting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Personal Growth Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come ready to discuss the book, "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mother Ann Lee: One Woman's Revolution

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ann Lee: One Woman's Revolution follows the life of Ann Lee, the radical charismatic leader and messiah of the Shakers. The presentation gives special attention to the years that she spent right here in Colonie, during the American Revolution.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Inclusible Community Game Night!

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Colonie Library is partnering with “Inclusible” (Inclusible means suitable for inclusion) to host a series of game events for community members school-aged and older, of all abilities. Come play with friends (new and old).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Laugh Out Loud Book Club: "I'll Have What She's Having" by Chelsea Handler

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
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 month we are reading "I'll Have What She's Having" by Chelsea Handler.  Stop in and v

This event is in the "Adults" group

"Midnight" @ the Library Gala: Where Books Come Alive

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Mark your calendars! The Friends of the Library, Library Board, and staff will be hosting an amazing evening with local restaurants, silent auction, music, photo booth, and cash bar.

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
Registration Required
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. 

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 18, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

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 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

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 18, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.  

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

Ben Kamp: Grant Cottage, A Story of Family Devotion

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

 THE COLONIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

Cordially Invites You to a Special Presentation by Ben Kemp: Grant Cottage, A Story of Family Devotion 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Need Assistance?

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Movie Monday: "One Battle After Another"

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

Inclement Weather

If North or South Colonie schools are closed ALL programs will be canceled, delayed, AM programs will be canceled, or close early (including no after school activities), PM library programs will be canceled.

This event is in the "Adults" group

100% Renewable Power in New York

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation examines how New York can achieve 100% firm, clean solar‑led power while addressing land‑use concerns.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Need Assistance?

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversational French

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we gather with other French speakers for conversation, fun, and camaraderie. You must have a moderate level of proficiency in French conversation to join this group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay and Make

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make a Macrame Towel Holder. 

Please sign up for one session. This program repeats at 6:00pm. 

Celebrate the library's 50th Anniversary  with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s!