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Art Supply Drive for Brushes in Hand

All Day 1/6 - 1/31
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Performances, Local Interest, Volunteering
Event Details:

Help promote artistic creativity! We are collecting new or gently used art supplies for a local food bank to distribute to families in need.

All Ages Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/6 - 2/14
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Join us for our 6 week Winter Reading Challenge starting January 6th and ending February 14th!  Adults can pick up their Winter Reading Challenge materials at the Information desk.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

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!

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Conversational French

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

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.

Social Security Benefits

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Free financial education classes.

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.

Fiction Book Discussion Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

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

Music and Movement

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a morning full of music and fun!

For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver.

Registration is required.

Register each week, one week in advance. 

Please register using your child's name.

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.

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a morning full of music and fun!

For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver.

Registration is required.

Register each week, one week in advance. 

Please register using your child's name.

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.

STEAM Discovery 1, 2, 3!

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Join us for a variety of fun and engaging enrichment activities after school! We'll have STEAM programs, special guests, and so much more! 

*Ages: 1st-3rd Grade

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.

Personal Growth Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This month we will read and discuss Jay Shetty's new book: The 8 Rules of Love: How to find it, keep it and let it go

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.

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.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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).

LEGO Club!

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Love LEGOs?  We do, too! We have a vast collection of LEGOs for you to build with! Your finished piece will be on display in the Children's Room for a whole week! Come build with us and show off your skills.

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.

Strengthening Families Program

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Teens, Youth
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Dietary Restrictions

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

Baby Bounce Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

A special storytime for babies that are not yet walking and their caregivers. This fun 15-20 minute program includes songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, and books.

Share the Love! Valentines for Seniors

All Day 2/1 - 2/13
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts
Event Details:

Put a smile on a senior’s face, all it takes is a handmade Valentine’s Day card!  Stop in the library to create a personal greeting, and we will deliver it to a senior living in a local nursing home in time for St. Valentine’s Day.

Love Your Library-Friends of the Library

All Day 2/1 - 2/14
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

February brings Valentine’s Day, and that means an opportunity to show your love …for the library!
Friends of the Library volunteers will be selling paper hearts in the library for posting in the building.

"Frozen" Dance Party!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with live characters from the fan-favorite Frozen movie!  Three costumed characters will lead an interactive sing and dance-a-long, and then meet families for photos and warm hugs!

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.

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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

Colonie History Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 84
Event Details:

Share your family’s history of life in the Town of Colonie with the Historical Society and Town Historian Kevin Franklin!