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Peterson's Test & Career Prep for Teens

11:00am - 11:45am
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Employment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to use our Peterson's Test & Career Prep resource!

Mother Daughter Book Group

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

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

Teen DIY: Craft Bottles

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Teens will create beautiful bottles with a variety of materials to make their creation uniquely their own!

Strengthening Families Program

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Teens, Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Enjoy family time with your tweens!   A free pizza dinner will be served and together, you will learn strategies to strengthen family communication and skills through highly ineractive games, projects, and discussion.

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.

Teen Advisory Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun. 

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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

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.

Crafts & Laughs

10:00am - 5:00pm
Adults, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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

Teen Fun Friday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 9 to 12 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

Tween Fun Friday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 6 to 8 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

Presidents' Day Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Presidents' Day

Java Coding Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.

Get Cozy with Hygge and Read, Teen Version!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Hygge is a Danish concept that focuses on warmth, connection, and simplicity.  Come for a warm atmosphere, enjoy simple pleasures, read in comfortable silence with others, and appreciate the moment!

Heartstopper Party

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

If you love Heartstopper (books or show!), join us for a fun afternoon of Heartstopper-themed games and activities!

 

This event was planned by the library's Got Pride committee.

Java Coding Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.

Java Coding Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.

Java Coding Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.

Teen DIY: Fun with Clay

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create and have fun with air dry clay!

Mother Daughter Book Group

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

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

Teen Advisory Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun. 

Mother Daughter Book Group

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

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

Teen Advisory Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun. 

Easter Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

Teen Advisory Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun.