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Photography Workshop

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Tom Fox Photography Workshop

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).

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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

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.

Mystery Book Club

10:30am - 12:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49

AARP Defensive Driving

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.

AARP Defensive Driving

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.

Three Tools to Create a Personal Scheduling System (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:

In this webinar we’ll look at several scheduling tools including Calendly, Google Calendar appointment app and OnceHub.

College Planning Crash Course

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

During this presentation we will discuss topics including but not limited to: -529 plan overview -UGMA/UTMAs and Coverdell ESAs -In-state versus national 529 plans -Financial aid -American opportunity and lifetime learning tax credits -Estate plan

Monthly Personal Investment Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come join an informal, monthly meeting of your neighbors to listen to and discuss experiences with personal investing!

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.

Humphrey Bogart Film Series led by Lenny Zapala - Key Largo (1948)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the fourth of a five-installment series with the movie Key Largo.

Introduction to Podcasting

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn to use the library's podcasting equipment in the Maker Lab! This class qualifies attendees for follow-up time with this equipment in the Maker Lab. 

Practice Conversational English

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Book Sale 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

10:00am - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Book Sale 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Book Sale 

Fiction Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Please contact the library for the book title.

Explore Volunteer Opportunities with AARP!

10:30am - 11:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn how you can put your time, knowledge and talent to use volunteering with AARP New York.

Make Animated Greeting Cards with Voiceover and Music (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:

Using Canva, PPT Show, and G-Slides, learn how to make stunning cards, add animation, music and voice … creating something special.