Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group
Program Type

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.

Stay and Make

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

DIY  Valentine's day craft

Stay and Make

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

DIY  Valentine's day craft

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

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.

Crafts & Laughs

10:00am - 5:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie!  Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha

Teen Fun Friday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 9 to 12 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

Tween Fun Friday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 6 to 8 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

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: 20

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

Presidents' Day Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Presidents' Day

Heartstopper Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

If you love Heartstopper (books or show!), join us for a fun afternoon of Heartstopper-themed games and activities!

 

This event was planned by the library's Got Pride committee.

Teen DIY: Fun with Clay

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Create and have fun with air dry clay!

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: 20

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.

Read Across America Day

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts
Event Details:

Let's take our hats off to Dr. Seuss and celebrate the joy of reading! You'll find Seussian games, crafts, books, photo ops, and all sorts of fun activities throughout the day in the Children's area. 

Stay and Make

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Stay and Make

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join me in art therapy of learning to use resin along with other materials. Create your own beautiful resin flowers that you can have all year long.

Teen DIY: Glue Batik

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Have fun getting crafty!

Teen Fun Friday

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 9 to 12 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

Tween Fun Friday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 6 to 8 only, please.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

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

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
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

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.

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Teens
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

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.

Blackout Poetry Interactive Display

All Day 4/1 - 4/18
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing, Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by The Cube to create Blackout Poetry! Your work may even be displayed to celebrate Poetry Month!

Stay and Make

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Craft to be determined 

Stay and Make

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20