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Sahaja Meditation

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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Teen Room Artwork

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Performances, Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Create art on a mini canvas, and leave it at the Library to be displayed in The Cube all summer long! You'll be able to pick up your artwork in August.

Ghostly Adventures

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
Youth
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The Tang Teaching Museum presents Ghost Adventures. This project is inspired by Ghost River, a painting by artist Tyson Reeder. For the program, participants will create their own ghostly scenes, out of air-dry clay, and card stock.

Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group.  We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.

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.

Staying Safe Online: A Senior’s Guide to Privacy, Security, and Scam Awareness

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Protecting your privacy, data, money and identity from fraud.

 

Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group.  We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.

Chilling Chapters

Chilling Chapters Book Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Independence Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

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Android Clinic

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Android Clinic:

Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.

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Senior Resources @ the Library

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 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:

The Town of Colonie Senior Resource Department will be on site with information on services and programs available to our town seniors.

Colorful Creations- Art meets Science

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Each week we will be exploring science while creating art!  Wear clothing that can get messy!

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Family Storytime (summer):

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 w...

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 70

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
 

Preschool Paint Party

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 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: 60
Event Details:

We'll start with some painting stories and songs, and then move into a colorful extravaganza of painting fun. Dress for a mess! Rain date is Wednesday. 

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Stay and Make

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 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: 25
Event Details:

Acrylic pour on a glass vase which involves pouring mixed acrylic paint into the vase and allowing the paint to flow and create a unique design

This class will be held outside. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
:

Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join the Friend of the Library monthly meeting.

colorful craft supplies with text, "Stay and Make"

Stay and Make

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: 25
Event Details:

Acrylic pour on a glass vase which involves pouring mixed acrylic paint into the vase and allowing the paint to flow and create a unique design

This class will be held outside. 

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Monthly Personal Investment Group

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Legal & Financial
Age Group:
Adults
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come join an informal, monthly meeting of your neighbors to listen to and discuss experiences with personal investing!

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Music Medley with Terri!

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Sing, dance, play and jam to old and new family chants, tunes and songs, using children appropriate rhythm instruments.

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

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Mystery Book Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 40

Colorful Creations- Art meets Science

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
:

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Each week we will be exploring science while creating art!  Wear clothing that can get messy!

Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Family Storytime (summer):

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 w...

Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 70

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
 

Stories on the Lawn

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 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: 50
Event Details:

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