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Henry Knox and His Noble Train of Artillery

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

Get the rousing stories of Knox's stupendous haul of fifty-nine cannons — including the two-and-a-half-ton "Old SOW' — from Forts Crown Point and Ticonderoga through Colonie and on to Boston.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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
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 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Vietnam War: A Pacifist's Journey a conversation with Steve Trimm

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Steve Trimm is a pacifist whose opposition to the Vietnam War led him to resist the draft. In 1969, Trimm was sentenced to four years in a federal prison for that resistance and became a fugitive in Canada.

Presidents' Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Presidents' Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

Phyllis Chapman: First Lady Dolley Madison Queen of Washington City

Sunday, March 15, 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:

Colonie Historical Society Presents Phyllis Chapman First Lady Dolley Madison: Queen of Washington City. 

Easter Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mother Ann Lee: One Woman's Revolution

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 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:

Ann Lee: One Woman's Revolution follows the life of Ann Lee, the radical charismatic leader and messiah of the Shakers. The presentation gives special attention to the years that she spent right here in Colonie, during the American Revolution.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ben Kamp: Grant Cottage A Story of Family Devotion

Sunday, April 19, 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 

Cordially Invites You to a Special Presentation by Ben Kemp Grant Cottage: A Story of Family Devotion 

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Society

Sunday, January 10, 2027 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

Independence Day Closing

All Day
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