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English as a New Language: Intermediate

11:30am - 1:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).

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!

Laugh Out Loud Book Club: "Big Gay Wedding" by Byron Lane

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us in-person in the library's Activity Room for our "Laugh Out Loud" book group (previously our Beer & a Book book group).  We are focusing on fun reads that make you laugh. 

Sahaja Meditation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

You will be introduced to a unique form of meditation called Sahaja Meditation that is practiced in over 100 countries and is always free. With your desire, an energy within you will be awakened.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Full Moon Walk @ Crossings Park

8:30pm - 9:30pm
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors, get your steps in and enjoy a peek at the Strawberry Moon while taking a special night time stroll after hours at the park!

Android Clinic

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.

Adult Movie Monday "The Boys In The Boat"

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join us for film screenings on Mondays this Summer. We'll watch a mix of new movies, blockbusters, and favorites.  Don't forget to bring a sweater in case it's chilly, and stadium cushion for seating comfort.

Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park

9:30am - 10:15am
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join the Library's Tuesday Walking Club.  Enjoy a tranquil walk in our beautiful Crossings park while chatting with your neighbors!  We will meet at the Pavilion by the lake at the Crossings Park and walk approximately two miles.&nb

Stay and Make

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

DIY etching water bottle.

 

Please only register for one session. 

Gluten free and still delicious

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

This program has been rescheduled To Thursday August 1st. Please register. 

Join Melanie from O’Malley Oven for a talk on Gluten Free and try a delicious treat. 

 

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

Mastering Spreadsheet Magic (Tech-Talk Webinar)

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

We’ll review and build on some of the techniques covered in the SIMPLE FORMULAS recorded webinar such as percentages, averages, and increasing rates.

Practice Conversational English

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

11:30am - 1:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are an intermediate-level learner of English, please consider being a part of the class. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is required. To register, please email Jessica Kaercher at kaercherj@colonielibrary.org or call 518-458-9274 (option 4).

iPad Clinic

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Do you have an iPad and need to learn how to use it?  This clinic will teach you the basics of using your device, as well as how to download free e-books from the library’s digital catalog.  Please feel free to bring your iPad and your library card.

Passport Family Adventure

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Gather your family for a trip around the world. Passport in hand, each family visits all seven continents, completes a challenge, and earns points and a passport stamp.

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.

Memoir & Essay Writing Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Establish a steady writing habit with this biweekly nonfiction writing group.  Each session will feature a brief writing exercise for warmup, feedback opportunities, and open writing time.

Sahaja Meditation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

You will be introduced to a unique form of meditation called Sahaja Meditation that is practiced in over 100 countries and is always free. With your desire, an energy within you will be awakened.

Basics of Health Literacy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The goal of this program is to enable attendees to be more comfortable navigating conversations with providers and to participate in making informed health care decisions for themselves and their loved ones.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Adult Movie Monday "Killers of the Flower Moon"

1:00pm - 4:45pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Join us for film screenings on Mondays this Summer. We'll watch a mix of new movies, blockbusters, and favorites.  Don't forget to bring a sweater in case it's chilly, and stadium cushion for seating comfort.

Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park

9:30am - 10:15am
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join the Library's Tuesday Walking Club.  Enjoy a tranquil walk in our beautiful Crossings park while chatting with your neighbors!  We will meet at the Pavilion by the lake at the Crossings Park and walk approximately two miles.&nb

Cricut for Beginners

10:30am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Learn how to use Design Space and the Cricut machine to design your own stickers, paper crafts, iron-on templates, and more. Whether you want to use the Maker Lab's Cricut or have a machine at home, this introductory class will give you the tips and tricks you need to get started. Before class, please go to https://design.cricut.com/ to create an account.

Disclaimer(s)

Maker Lab

This is a qualifying class for individual Maker Lab time. After attending this class, you can request an appointment to use this Maker Lab equipment on your own or with the help of a staff member.