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The Cheese Traveler Cheese Experience

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Enjoy tastings and talks with Mary the owner of The Cheese Traveler, a retail establishment in Albany.  She will be taking us on a culinary adventure with cheese.

 

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Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, August 21, 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

Computer monitor on a desk displaying the Tech-Talk logo and text, "Tech Help on Demand"

Unlock the Power of Office 365 Web (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, August 21, 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:

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to access a 365 Web account and use key features. You’ll see tips we find helpful in Office Desktop and learn how they work in 365 Web. … in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Photography Workshop

Wednesday, August 21, 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

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Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, August 21, 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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, August 22, 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).

Yes, you can dare to draw

YES, you can dare to draw!

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

A fun adventure in drawing for the fearful beginner. Requirement: you can’t draw a straight line.

 Thank you to the Colonie Art League for sponsoring this program. 

Learn to illustrate with graphite pencils

Learn to Illustrate with Graphite Pencils

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this class students will be introduced to the medium of Graphite Pencils. They will learn the grades of these wood-encased pencils and how to use them by practicing various techniques to create a simple leaf. Beginners to Intermediate.

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Stay & Play

Friday, August 23, 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.

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Memoir & Essay Writing Group

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Establish a steady writing habit with this biweekly nonfiction writing group.  Each session will feature a brief writing exercise for warmup, feedback opportunities, and open writing time.

Community Event

Pack 1701 Planning Meeting

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be finalizing our Pack calendar for the 2024-2025 year and discussing our major events for the year. 

Sahaja Meditation

Sahaja Meditation

Saturday, August 24, 2024 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: 50
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.

Closed

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Outdoor Experiments, Mixtures and More!

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Outside at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Outside
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come for an afternoon of messy fun!  We will be outside making lots of different concoctions such as slime, ooblek, volcanic eruptions and more!  Be sure to wear clothing that can get messy!

Photography Workshop

Wednesday, August 28, 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

two profile silhouettes talking to each other with text, "Practice Conversational English"

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, August 28, 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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

English as a New Language: Intermediate

Thursday, August 29, 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).

Labor Day Weekend

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early at 2 pm.

colorful yarn behind a speech bubble with text, "Stay and Stitch"

Stay and Stitch

Wednesday, September 4, 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

two profile silhouettes talking to each other with text, "Practice Conversational English"

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, September 4, 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.

Legos with foreground text, "LEGO Club"

LEGO Club!

Thursday, September 5, 2024 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.

Groups of cartoon children playing with text, "Stay and Play"

Stay & Play

Friday, September 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: 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.

Cartoon vegetables with text "Farmers Market Storytime"

Farmers Market Storytime

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Shop the Farmers Market, and stop for stories! Join us at the Crossings Park once a month, rain or shine. On sunny days we'll be under the gazebo by the pond.