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Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1–12/21
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate our Mitten Tree with a scarf, hat, or mittens, and you’ll make the winter warmer for children of St.

Colonie Library Crossword Puzzle

All Day 12/1–12/31
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle lovers! Stop by the circulation desk to get your copy of the Colonie Library Crossword!

People and Prose

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

Puzzle Swap

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a gently used puzzle to swap for a ‘new’ to you puzzle. No limit on the number of puzzles to swap, however, organizers will monitor. Any piece count is allowed. Please secure puzzle boxes with a rubber band or bag pieces.

Friends of the Library Craft Sale

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends will have a small holiday ornament Pop Up Sale at the William K. Sanford Library.  

Our volunteers have been busy hand crafting these ornaments and we can't wait for you to see them!

Adult Movie Monday "The Life of Chuck"

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

Inclement Weather

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

Need Assistance?

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
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!

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!

Conversational French

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we gather with other French speakers for conversation, fun, and camaraderie. You must have a moderate level of proficiency in French conversation to join this group.

Charcuterie

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get “on board” with the charcuterie trend!

Puzzle Night

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a puzzle-loving puzzler? Then stop by to put various puzzles together with fellow puzzlers.

 

Bring Graphics to Life: GIF Animation Essentials (Tech-Talk Webinar)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Make your graphics pop with GIF animations for images, websites, social media, newsletters, and YouTube. This session covers animation techniques, optimization tips, and best practices to make your content stand out online.

Practice Conversational English

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning

An informal conversation group to help you gain confidence speaking English. We invite all adults who are learning English as a new language. Registration is not required.

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required

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.

Family Bingo Night

6:00pm–6:45pm
All Ages
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for some Hot Cocoa, Prizes and Bingo fun!

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.

Christmas Eve Closing

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 5pm for Christmas Eve

Christmas Day Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

People and Prose

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

50th Anniversary Adult Reading Challenge

All Day 12/28–1/17
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Celebrate the library’s 50th Anniversary! Adults are challenged to read or attend a combination of 50 books or 50 programs in 2026. At the end of 2026, everyone who completed their challenge can come in for a prize!

New Year's Eve Closing

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 5pm for New Year's Eve

New Year's Day Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Family Dance with Paul Rosenberg of Homespun Occasions

3:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, Movies, Music, & Theater, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare to dance and sing with Paul Rosenberg from Homespun Occasions.  You will learn traditional dances from countries all over the world.  Tons of fun for all. 

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required

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.

Senior Resources @ the Library

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Town of Colonie Senior Resource Department will be on site with information on services and programs available to our town seniors.