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March Manga Madness

All Day 3/1–3/31
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing, Games
Event Details:

Stop by The Cube in March to vote for your favorite Manga series!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group

Mother Daughter Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Mrs Growney’s ever-popular program for 5th - 8th grade girls and their moms returns for the Fall and continues through the Spring!  When you register, you will be signed up for the entire session, which runs once a month through April 2026.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Spring Paint and Plant

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the return of spring by painting a small birdhouse and a small pot. Then, plant seeds in the pot to watch grow!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafts & Laughs

10:00am–5:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Therapy Dogs for Teens

6:30pm–7:15pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this special teens-only therapy dog event with Beth, the German Shepherd! Feel free to bring your homework, a book to read, or just come for a relaxing mental health break!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Creative Writing Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led workshop where teens of all skills can express their vision in an unstructured way, through poetry, journaling, fiction, or even personal essay writing.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Page Turners Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led book club for middle schoolers, where attendees can make friends, share titles, and engage with other 6th to 8th graders who love to read.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!

Easter Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

This event is in the "Teens" group

Spelling Bee Scavenger Hunt

04/06/2026 @ 10:00am–04/17/2026 @ 6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop by The Cube any time the library is open to find the hidden bees! Each bee is holding a letter. Find them all, unscramble the letters, and get a prize! For teens in grades 6 to 12.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Retro Craft: Spirograph

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create fun, spiral art!

Teen Retro Crafts: Celebrate the library's 50th birthday with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Spring Focus: A Nature Photography Workshop

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafts & Laughs

10:00am–5:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 9 to 12 who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs for teens, as well as discuss how to best help the library and the community. TAG members also help out with our library programs for all ages.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group

Mother Daughter Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Mrs Growney’s ever-popular program for 5th - 8th grade girls and their moms returns for the Fall and continues through the Spring!  When you register, you will be signed up for the entire session, which runs once a month through April 2026.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Therapy Dogs for Teens

6:30pm–7:15pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this special teens-only therapy dog event with Beth, the German Shepherd! Feel free to bring your homework, a book to read, or just come for a relaxing mental health break!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Creative Writing Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led workshop where teens of all skills can express their vision in an unstructured way, through poetry, journaling, fiction, or even personal essay writing.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Page Turners Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this teen-led book club for middle schoolers, where attendees can make friends, share titles, and engage with other 6th to 8th graders who love to read.

This month's title: TBD

This event is in the "Teens" group

Global Youth Service Day Project

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Global Youth Service Day with a fun volunteer service project! We will be making cards for individuals living in local senior centers. Earn volunteer hours while helping your community!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Global Youth Service Day Project

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Global Youth Service Day with a fun volunteer service project! We will be making cards for individuals living in local senior centers. Earn volunteer hours while helping your community!