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Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth
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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

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).

LEGO Club!

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Family STEAM Night with Siena Biology Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Explore exciting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) topics with Siena College Biology Club students! They are eager to share their love of science with the younger generation and their families through some fun and interactive experiments, and we are pleased to welcome them!  

*Ages: 1st-4th grades with an adult

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.

Inclement Weather

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

Baby Bounce Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

A special storytime for babies that are not yet walking and their caregivers. This fun 15-20 minute program includes songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, and books.

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: 25
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.

Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

Scholarship Writing Workshop for Teens

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Employment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to find, apply for, and gain college scholarships. Discover how to become more competitive for scholarship funds and increase access to higher education in the Capital Region and surrounding areas.

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: 13

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

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.

Ready, Set, Kindergarten

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

Need Assistance?

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

An Alternative to Nursing Home placement

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: 6
Event Details:

PACE - A Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly helps seniors to stay in their homes for as long as possible and as safely as possible and avoid nursing home placement whenever possible.

Afternoon Art

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Teen Movie Monday

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for snacks and a movie! For grades 9 to 12.

Movie title: The Marvels

Movie rating: PG-13

Teen D&D for Beginners!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Event Details:

Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons in this teen-led event!

Blackout Poetry Interactive Display

All Day 4/1 - 4/18
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by The Cube to create Blackout Poetry! Your work may even be displayed to celebrate Poetry Month!

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Need Assistance?

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Stay and Make

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

DIY Diamond Painting Corner Bookmarks 

Stay and Make

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group.  We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.

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.

Tot Prom! Music and Movement

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Dress your little one in their fanciest clothes, and bring them to Tot Prom! Join us for this special Music & Movement with Miss Ashleigh! 

 

For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver.

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.