Upcoming Events

Come to the library to play Mahjong with new and old friends! If you already know how to play, sign up and join a group for a game or two.

Contact director@colonielibrary.org for information on attending.

Are you on Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjaro, or similar?

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 "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman.  Stop in and visit the Adult In

In honor of the brand-new Mandalorian and Grogu movie releasing today, we’ll have tables set up with a variety of themed crafts and activities inspired by everyone’s favorite little green Jedi.

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.

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org.

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.

Mahjong is a challenging (and fun!) tile-based game. In this class you will learn the rules and basic strategies so you can start playing. 

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.

Join us for this special teens-only therapy dog event with Beth, the German Shepherd! Feel free to bring your homework, a book to read, or just come for a relaxing mental health break!

Shop the Farmers Market, and stop for stories! Join us at the Crossings Park once a month, rain or shine. On sunny days we'll be under the gazebo by the pond.

Chair yoga is an adaptable form of yoga that modifies traditional yoga poses to be performed while seated in a chair or using a chair for support.

The Town of Colonie Senior Resource Department will be on site with information on services and programs available to our town seniors.

Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 9 to 12 who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs for teens, as well as discuss how to best help the library and the community. TAG members also help out with our library programs for all ages.

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement!

It turns out the vast majority of headaches, security issues, tech expenditures, and e-waste are preventable. I'll de-mystify and explain the IT industry in Plain English. (Especially the Windows 11 Cash Grab this past October!) We'll discuss:

Come to the library to play Mahjong with new and old friends! If you already know how to play, sign up and join a group for a game or two.