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Bird Workshop

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon creating original paper collages inspired by the beauty of birds. Design fantasy bird portraits by simply cutting and gluing decorative papers to create your unique artworks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pensive 'N' Playful Cowboy Poetry

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mark presents cowboy poetry, a traditional, narrative form of verse originating from American cowboy life, telling stories of the Western lifestyle and cowboy culture.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Friends of William K Sanford Town Library logo

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, July 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
Four people playing mahjong

Mahjong with Friends & Neighbors

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to play American Mahjong with new and old friends! All players must bring their own playing card. 

Note: This is not a class. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "All Ages" group

Family LEGO Night!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for an evening of building, imagination, and fun at our Family LEGO® Night! Families are invited to work together to design and create amazing LEGO builds using their creativity and teamwork.

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
colorful balls of yarn

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts

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 "Youth" group

Animal Track Printing with George Steele

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Naturalist George Steele will teach your children about native animal tracks and the children will print animal tracks on a tee shirt, pillowcase, bandana, tote or other material that you bring.  NOTE- you must bring your own material

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Dice Tower

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dice rolling plays an important role in games of chance & choice. But why roll dice with your hands when you can make and use your very own dice tower?! Dice towers are great ways to ensure controlled and fair rolls of the dice.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Animal Track Printing with George Steele

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Naturalist George Steele will teach your children about native animal tracks and the children will print animal tracks on a tee shirt, pillowcase, bandana, tote or other material that you bring.  NOTE- you must bring your own material

This event is in the "Youth" group

Silent Wings: Raptors!

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

While Velociraptors are prehistoric, the word "raptor" also refers to modern birds of prey (eagles, hawks, owls and falcons). These groups share hunting behaviors and traits like talons, carnivorous diets, and even feathers!

This event is in the "Youth" group
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Stay & Play

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

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 "Teens" group

Teen Lock-In: Retro Game Night

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our annual Teen Lock-In is traveling back in time in honor of the library's 50th birthday! Play games that were popular in the 1970s and snack on fondue! For teens in grades 9 to 12.

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

This event is in the "Youth" group
Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Kids Morning Movie Monday "Elio"

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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.

Dietary Restrictions

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Adult Movie Monday "Marty Supreme"

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Dino-ventures

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each week we will be exploring a different dinosaur themed activity.  

This event is in the "Youth" group
graphic of woman reading picture book to two children; sitting on an open book

Family Storytime

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

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
 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Logo Celebrating 50 Years Colonie Library

50th Anniversary Book Discussion: Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

In conjunction with our library's fiftieth anniversary this year, we are hosting a series of book discussions of books that were published in 1976.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dinosaur Rock Resin Keychain

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own fossil rock with dinosaur keychain. We will be using various material including resin.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong with Friends and Neighbors

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to play Mahjong with new and old friends! If you already know how to play, sign up and join a group for a game or two.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Medicare Tabling

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 A representative of NY StateWide Senior Action Council will be tabling at the William Sandford Town Library.  Valuable information will be available on how to protect yourself against Medicare fraud, income qualificatio

This event is in the "Youth" group

Creative Art with an Artist

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Make a beautiful piece of creative art with a local artist from the Colonie Art League!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Dirt and Worms Dessert

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make and enjoy this yummy dessert!

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

This event is in the "Youth" group

Creative Art with an Artist

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a beautiful piece of creative art with a local artist from the Colonie Art League!