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Memoir & Essay Writing Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Establish a steady writing habit with this biweekly nonfiction writing group.  Each session will feature a brief writing exercise for warmup, feedback opportunities, and open writing time.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Book Sale 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

1:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Colonie Town Library are hosting its annual Fall book sale .
We have a huge selection of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more. Fill up a bag for $5.00

 

Youth Fall Program Registration Begins

10:00am - 8:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Event Details:

 

FALL SESSION: SEPTEMBER 30-NOVEMBER 22

SELECT THE PROGRAM'S TIME TO REGISTER

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iPad Clinic

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Do you have an iPad and need to learn how to use it?  This clinic will teach you the basics of using your device, as well as how to download free e-books from the library’s digital catalog.  Please feel free to bring your iPad and your library card.

Fiction Book Discussion Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Please contact the library for the book title.

Explore Volunteer Opportunities with AARP!

10:30am - 11:45am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn how you can put your time, knowledge and talent to use volunteering with AARP New York.

Make Animated Greeting Cards with Voiceover and Music (Tech-Talk Webinar)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Using Canva, PPT Show, and G-Slides, learn how to make stunning cards, add animation, music and voice … creating something special.

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Contact director@colonielibrary.org for information on attending.

 

Meeting Documents:

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.

Practice Conversational English

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning

An informal conversation group to help you gain confidence speaking English. We invite all adults who are learning English as a new language. Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living.

LEGO Club!

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Love LEGOs?  We do, too! We have a vast collection of LEGOs for you to build with! Your finished piece will be on display in the Children's Room for a whole week! Come build with us and show off your skills.

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.

Bridge the divide - introductory presentation and talk

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Introduction to Braver Angels. This will be a short presentation followed by a talk with attendees. We would show everyone how we intend to bridge the political divide here locally. Our workshops were designed by experts and they work!

Stay & Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Here’s a chance to stay and play with your little one! This is a 45 minute session for toddlers up to 36 months. We’ll move to music, play with toys, and make new friends! 

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.

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

Crafts & Laughs

10:00am - 5:00pm
Adults, Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

Sahaja Meditation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

You will be introduced to a unique form of meditation called Sahaja Meditation that is practiced in over 100 countries and is always free. With your desire, an energy within you will be awakened.

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances, Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Afternoon Art

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

An Afternoon Art workshop where each week we will be making a different art project!  Come use your imagination and get creative! Wear clothing that can get messy. 

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.

Pension Maximization for State Employees

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Adults
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Event Details:

Thoroughbred Advisors is committed to giving back to the communities in which we work, live, and serve. One way we do that is through our commitment to delivering financial education through our Community Education Series.

Teen DIY: Velvet Pumpkins

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready for spooky season with pretty velvet pumpkins! Grades 6 to 12 only, please.