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Stay & Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Treasure Hunters Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive book club as we read through Treasure Hunters by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Over the four weeks we will discuss the book, have different activities and loads of fun!  

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34

Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
*Ages: Families with Children
 

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Splish Splash Storytime

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

Splash into summer with stories, songs, and fun activities revolving around water play. Goldfish Swim School will join us with water safety tips and their mascot!

*Ages: 5 years old and younger, siblings welcome

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Readers Theater

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in acting? Here's your chance to grow and show off your chops! First, we will explore the world of fairy tales and folktales, and discover the elements that make these tales unique.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Reptile Adventure Workshop

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about reptiles you know and some you've never heard of from local reptile enthusiast Jessica Shea.

Ages: Grades 1-4

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Reptile Adventure Workshop

2:15pm - 3:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about reptiles you know and some you've never heard of from local reptile enthusiast Jessica Shea.

Ages: Grades 1-4

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Encanto Dance Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

The whole family can dance with 3 of the characters from the movie Encanto.  You can even take pictures with the characters and chat after. 

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Stay & Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Music & Arts Student Recital

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

A program of music performed by the students of Music & Arts. Musicians ranging from beginner to advance, come share the joy that music can bring to your life.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Kids Movie Mondays "Migration"

10:15am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

 

Join us as we enjoy a screening of "Migration" at the library on our big screen! Children are welcome to bring blankies or stuffed animals to cuddle with as we enjoy a fun morning movie together.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Treasure Hunters Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive book club as we read through Treasure Hunters by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Over the four weeks we will discuss the book, have different activities and loads of fun!  

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48

Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
*Ages: Families with Children
 

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Stories on the Lawn

10:15am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and join us on the back lawn! Held inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

*Ages: 5 years old and younger, siblings welcome

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Readers Theater

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in acting? Here's your chance to grow and show off your chops! First, we will explore the world of fairy tales and folktales, and discover the elements that make these tales unique.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let's have a camp-themed party. You will get to make and do fun "camp-based" crafts and activities.

Ages: Grades 1-4

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sam Sam the Magic Man

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Be prepared to be dazzled and amazed by the magic of Sam Sam the Magic Man!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Stay & Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

The Whalemobile session #1

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure inside the belly of a whale!  The Whalemobile team takes children inside Nile, their giant inflatable whale, for an immersive learning experience.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

The Whalemobile session #2

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure inside the belly of a whale!  The Whalemobile team takes children inside Nile, their giant inflatable whale, for an immersive learning experience.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

The Whalemobile session #3

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure inside the belly of a whale!  The Whalemobile team takes children inside Nile, their giant inflatable whale, for an immersive learning experience.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

The Whalemobile session #4

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure inside the belly of a whale!  The Whalemobile team takes children inside Nile, their giant inflatable whale, for an immersive learning experience.