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Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Youth
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science.

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.

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Animal Explorers

Animal Explorers

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love learning about animals and sharing your animal knowledge? If so, come join us for Animal Explorers! We will be exploring the world of animals through books, discussions, and fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Special Series Registration

Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.

Easter Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

Digital cameras with zoom lenses; flowers, grass, and sunbeam in background

Spring Focus: A Nature Photography Workshop

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun photography workshop!

Small plant inside lightbulb with graphics of solar power, renewable, water, sun, leaves, corn, gas pump, wind turbines, oil drilling

100% Renewable Power in New York

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation examines how New York can achieve 100% firm, clean solar‑led power while addressing land‑use concerns.

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

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Silent Wings

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

See and learn about Raptors, up close and in person.  Raptors include owls, eagles and falcons.  All birds of prey have remarkable adaptations and skills for survival in the wild.

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Dinosaur Hunter Safari

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who LOVES Dinosaurs?! Professor Livingpebble does! A quasi-educational, wholly hilarious plunge into paleontology. Embark with the zany Professor Livingpebble, on an adventure to dig deeper into your library than ever before! 

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.

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Dinosaurs Rock!

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

We Bring The Dinosaur Museum To You!
Highly Educational & Incredibly Interactive Dinosaur
Dig & Children Keep Genuine Fossil Specimens!  Fun for the Whole Family!

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.

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

Summer Sunday Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed Sundays in the summer

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