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This event is in the "Teens" group

March Manga Madness

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing, Games
Event Details:

Stop by The Cube in March to vote for your favorite Manga series!

This event is in the "Adults" group

People and Prose

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Noon Book Review with Ann Sayers: Their Name is Wicks: One Family's Journey through Shaker History

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Founded by the English mystic Mother Ann Lee, the Shakers- who called themselves “The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing”- were know for their ecstatic worship as well as for their industrious devotion to creating heaven-on-e

This event is in the "Youth" group

Reading Buddies

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

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 "Youth" group

Reading Buddies

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

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 "Adults" group

Laugh Out Loud Book Club: Sandwich by Catherine Newman

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
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 "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman.  Stop in and visit the Adult Inf

This event is in the "Youth" group

Paws for Reading

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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, March 21, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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, March 21, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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

Reading Buddies

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

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 "Youth" group

Reading Buddies

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

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 "Youth" group

Youth Writing Center Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the YWC (Youth Writing Center) Workshop where we'll have stations for creative writing, group read alouds, and crafts! This 6 week program is open to students in 3rd-5th grade.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Creative Writing Club

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led workshop where teens of all skills can express their vision in an unstructured way, through poetry, journaling, fiction, or even personal essay writing.

This event is in the "Adults" group

People and Prose

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Page Turners Book Club

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led book club for middle schoolers, where attendees can make friends, share titles, and engage with other 6th to 8th graders who love to read.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Reading Buddies

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

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 "Youth" group

Reading Buddies

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and practice reading with a teen.  First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers.  Each session is 30 minutes long.

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 "Adults" group

Fiction Book Discussion Club

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chilling Chapters Book Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book cover of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

This event is in the "Youth" group

Paws for Reading

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 10:45am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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 4, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle 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.