This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Teen Volunteer Event 5:45pm–6:45pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Teen Volunteer Event 5:45pm–6:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Volunteering Registration Required Event Details: Help your library and community with hands-on activities! Activities will vary for each Teen Volunteer Event, but may include cleaning, crafting, and more!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group May 1 2026 Fri 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group May 1 2026 Fri 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group May 1 - 31 2026 Teen Bookmark Design Contest All Day 5/1–5/31 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group May 1 - 31 2026 Teen Bookmark Design Contest All Day 5/1–5/31 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Event Details: Design a bookmark for teens showcasing our summer reading theme, Unearth a Story! The winning bookmark will be printed and given out in The Cube all summer long! Designs will be accepted from teens in grades 6 to 12.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 1 - 8 2026 Star Wars Day Scavenger Hunt for Teens 05/01/2026 @ 10:00am–05/08/2026 @ 8:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group May 1 - 8 2026 Star Wars Day Scavenger Hunt for Teens 05/01/2026 @ 10:00am–05/08/2026 @ 8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Event Details: Stop by the library and find Grogu hiding somewhere in the Teen Room! Once you find him, grab a prize from the Children's Desk! For teens in grades 6 to 12.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 2 2026 Sat Junior Teen Summer Volunteering Program Registration All Day Teens This event is in the "Teens" group May 2 2026 Sat Junior Teen Summer Volunteering Program Registration All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Volunteering Event Details: Sign up to be a volunteer at the Colonie Library over summer break! Junior Teen Volunteers will meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1pm-2pm as a group to volunteer.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 2 2026 Sat Teen Summer Volunteering Program Registration All Day Teens This event is in the "Teens" group May 2 2026 Sat Teen Summer Volunteering Program Registration All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Volunteering Event Details: Sign up to be a volunteer at the Colonie Library over summer break! Opportunities include our Summer Reading Desk, helping with different programs ranging in ages from preschool to adults or volunteering at the Crossings Farmers' Market.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 4 2026 Mon Junior Teen Advisory Group 5:30pm–6:15pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 4 2026 Mon Junior Teen Advisory Group 5:30pm–6:15pm Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 6 to 8 to brainstorm future library programs and services, and discuss how to help the library and community! Earn volunteer hours while having fun!
This event is in the "Teens" group May 4 2026 Mon Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 4 2026 Mon Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 May 15 2026 Fri Stress Relief Kit All Day Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 15 2026 Fri Stress Relief Kit All Day Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with a stress relief kit! Register to reserve yours, then pick it up at the Children's Desk any time the library is open between May 15 and May 29. For teens in grades 9 to 12.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 18 2026 Mon Origami Flowers 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 18 2026 Mon Origami Flowers 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Relaxing paper flower making - perfect for Mental Health Awareness Month!
May 23 - 25 2026 Memorial Day Weekend Closing All Day 5/23–5/25 Closing May 23 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day Weekend Closing All Day 5/23–5/25 Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed for Memorial Day weekend
This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Therapy Dogs for Teens 6:30pm–7:15pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Therapy Dogs for Teens 6:30pm–7:15pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 This event is in the "Youth" group Jun 1 2026 Mon 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Jun 1 2026 Mon 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Pride Stickers 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Pride Stickers 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Pride Month by making rainbow, pride flag, or pronoun stickers!
This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Summer Teen Book Review Volunteers All Day Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Summer Teen Book Review Volunteers All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing, Volunteering Event Details: Earn volunteer hours this summer by reading and writing reviews of new teen books! Registration will open on Wednesday, June 17 at 10am. Registration for this event will close on July 1, or when registration is full.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Therapy Dogs for Teens 6:30pm–7:15pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Therapy Dogs for Teens 6:30pm–7:15pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth Closing All Day Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed in observance of Juneteenth
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 1 2026 Wed 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 1 2026 Wed 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Summer Teen Book Review Volunteers All Day Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Summer Teen Book Review Volunteers All Day Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing, Volunteering Registration Required Event Details: Earn volunteer hours this summer by reading and writing reviews of new teen books! Registration will open on Wednesday, June 17 at 10am. Registration for this event will close on July 1, or when registration is full.
Jul 3 - 4 2026 Independence Day Closing All Day 7/3–7/4 Closing Jul 3 - 4 2026 Closing Independence Day Closing All Day 7/3–7/4 Branches: Colonie Library
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Teen Retro Craft: Shrinky Dinks 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Teen Retro Craft: Shrinky Dinks 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary Registration Required Event Details: Create fun shrinking 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 Jul 13 2026 Mon Tween Retro Game Time 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Tween Retro Game Time 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the library's 50th birthday by playing games that were popular when the library opened in the 1970s! For grades 6 to 8.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Lock-In: Retro Game Night 7:00pm–10:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Lock-In: Retro Game Night 7:00pm–10:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary Registration Required Event Details: Our annual Teen Lock-In is traveling back in time in honor of the library's 50th birthday! Play games that were popular in the 1970s and snack on fondue! For teens in grades 9 to 12.