Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve Closing 5:00pm–8:00pm Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve Closing 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closing at 5pm for New Year's Eve
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day Closing All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Noon Book Review with Joseph Salerno 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Noon Book Review with Joseph Salerno 12:00pm–1:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join author Joe Salerno for a discussion about his two books "The Decision" and "Million Dollar Men," the first two books in his MJ Fernandez legal thriller series.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Chilling Chapters Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Chilling Chapters Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details:
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Mother Daughter Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Mother Daughter Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Mrs Growney’s ever-popular program for 5th - 8th grade girls and their moms returns for the Fall and continues through the Spring! When you register, you will be signed up for the entire session, which runs once a month through April 2026.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Mystery Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Mystery Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the YWC (Youth Writing Center) Workshop where we'll have stations for creative writing, group read alouds, and crafts! This 6 week program is open to students in 3rd-5th grade.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: All Fours by Miranda July 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: All Fours by Miranda July 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us in-person in the library's Activity Room for our "Laugh Out Loud" book group. We are focusing on fun reads that make you laugh. This month we are reading "All Fours" by Miranda July. Stop in and visit the Adult Inform
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come ready to discuss the book: Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears by Pema Chodron
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Creative Writing Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Creative Writing Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led workshop where teens of all skills can express their vision in an unstructured way, through poetry, journaling, fiction, or even personal essay writing.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Fiction Book Discussion Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Fiction Book Discussion Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org. January book: 'A place for us', by Fatima Farheen Mirza.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the YWC (Youth Writing Center) Workshop where we'll have stations for creative writing, group read alouds, and crafts! This 6 week program is open to students in 3rd-5th grade.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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.