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Easter Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

Need Assistance?

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 Italian

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join our group to practice Italian conversation in a friendly and relaxed environment!

Adult Movie Monday "Conclave"

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

 

Homework Helpers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Homework Helpers

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.

Teen D&D for Beginners!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons in this teen-led event!

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
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

Sensory Space Play Time!

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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.

Sensory Space Play Time!

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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.

Sensory Space Play Time!

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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.

Sensory Space Play Time!

5:15pm - 5:45pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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.

Sensory Space Play Time!

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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.

Winelight -A tribute to Grover Washington, Jr.

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Winelight is a collaborative effort of 5 local musicians honoring and recognizing the music of Grover Washington, Jr. (12/12/42 - 12/17/99). Grover is considered one of the front runners of today's smooth jazz genre.

How to Edit Charts Like a Pro (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:

Transform simple charts into professional visuals! This beginner-friendly webinar covers essential skills like modifying titles, adjusting axes, adding data labels, and customizing colors, fonts, and themes. 

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Contact director@colonielibrary.org for information on attending.

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.

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.

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).

In Case of Emergency: The Basics of the iPhone Medical ID App and Health App

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn the basics of updating Medical ID and the Health app on your Iphone.  This enables first responders to access your name, emergency contacts and medical history/allergies if you become unconscious.

LEGO Club!

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Family STEAM Night with Siena Biology Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

Explore exciting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) topics with Siena College Biology Club students! They are eager to share their love of science with the younger generation and their families through some fun and interactive experiments, and we are pleased to welcome them!  

*Ages: 1st-4th grades with an adult

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.

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 & Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Here’s a chance to stay and play with your little one! This is a 45 minute session for toddlers up to 36 months. We’ll move to music, play with toys, and make new friends! 

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.

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: 9
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

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: 4
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