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Tribute to Chet Baker: A Jazz Appreciation Month Concert

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
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:

Chet Baker had an unmistakable sound, as both a trumpeter and vocalist, as part of the West Coast jazz scene of the 1950s and '60s.

Yoda holding binoculars

Star Wars Day Scavenger Hunt for Teens

05/01/2026 @ 10:00am to 05/08/2026 @ 8:00pm
The Cube at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater
Event Details:

Stop by the library and find Grogu hiding somewhere in the Teen Room! Once you find him, grab a prize from the Children's Desk! For teens in grades 6 to 12.

Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Adult Movie Monday "Green Book"

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

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Film Noir Joan Crawford Series: Humoresque (1946)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:45pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the third of a six-installment series with the movie Humoresque.  Mrs. Helen Wright (Crawford) is a high-society patron of the arts.

Baby Yoda with Colonie Library Children's Room in background

Baby Yoda Day

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Movies, Music, & Theater
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Movies, Music, & Theater
Event Details:

In honor of the brand-new Mandalorian and Grogu movie releasing today, we’ll have tables set up with a variety of themed crafts and activities inspired by everyone’s favorite little green Jedi.

Memorial Day Weekend Closing

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

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Journey for Love, Music for Oboe and Strings

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

This chamber music recital features oboe, English horn and strings and showcases music from across the centuries.

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Film Noir Joan Crawford Series: Possessed (1947)

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:45pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the fourth of a six-installment series with the movie Possessed.  A woman wanders the streets of Los Angeles repeating the name David (Joan Crawford).

Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Adult Movie Monday "Hamnet"

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

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Colonie Library 50th Anniversary Movie Series: Network (1976)

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is offering a three-part series of 50 year old movies to celebrate our 50th anniversary.

Juneteenth Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Juneteenth

Independence Day Closing

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Kids Morning Movie Monday "Zootopia 2"

Monday, July 6, 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.

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Adult Movie Monday "Jurassic World: Rebirth"

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

The Playtime Players Family Concert

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Join Lucia and Levi from The Playtime Players for a fun and engaging performance your whole family will love!

 

 

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Adult Movie Monday "F1: The Movie"

Monday, July 13, 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.

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

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.

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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.

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Kids Morning Movie Monday "Bad Guys 2"

Monday, July 27, 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.

Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Adult Movie Monday "Is This Thing On?"

Monday, July 27, 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.