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Christmas Eve Closing

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 5pm for Christmas Eve

Christmas Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

New Year's Eve Closing

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 5pm for New Year's Eve

New Year's Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
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Elizabeth Sheffer-Winig

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

THE COLONIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Cordially Invites You to a Special Presentation by  Elizabeth Sheffer-Winig

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday

Drawing of man leading oxen while they pull a heavy load; Continental army soldiers walking and watching; portrait of Henry Knox

Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The tale follows Knox’s stupendous haul of fifty-nine cannons — including the two-and-a-half-ton “Old Sow” — from Forts Crown Point and Ticonderoga to Boston.

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The Rural Cemetery Movement & Albany Rural Cemetery’s Role

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

                                                        THE COLONIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

Presidents' Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Presidents' Day

Easter Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

Memorial Day Weekend Closing

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

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

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

Labor Day Weekend - Closing Early

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing early for the holiday weekend.

Labor Day Closing

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the holiday weekend

Columbus Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Election Day Closing Early

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 2pm for Election Day

Veterans' Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Closing

11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm to 11/27/2026 @ 6:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday starting Wednesday at 5pm. We will reopen on Saturday.

Christmas Eve Closing Early

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Christmas Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

New Year's Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Independence Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Christmas Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library