Upcoming Events

Naturalist, George Steele, will teach your children about native animal tracks and the children will print animal tracks on a tee shirt, pillowcase, bandana, tote or other material that you bring.  NOTE- you must bring your own materi

See and learn about Raptors, up close and in person.  Raptors include owls, eagles and falcons.  All birds of prey have remarkable adaptations and skills for survival in the wild.

Our annual Teen Lock-In is traveling back in time in honor of the library's 50th birthday! Play games that were popular in the 1970s and snack on fondue! For teens in grades 9 to 12.

Each week we will be exploring a different dinosaur themed activity.  

In conjunction with our library's fiftieth anniversary this year, we are hosting a series of book discussions of books that were published in 1976.

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.

Make a beautiful piece of creative art with a local artist from the Colonie Art League!

Make a beautiful piece of creative art with a local artist from the Colonie Art League!

Who LOVES Dinosaurs?! Professor Livingpebble does! A quasi-educational, wholly hilarious plunge into paleontology. Embark with the zany Professor Livingpebble, on an adventure to dig deeper into your library than ever before! 

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

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

Discover how poop can actually help protect our plantet in this non fiction book on the nutrient cycle and scientific problem solving.

Learn about simple machines, cams, and cranks as you build a paper dinosaur automaton that moves when you turn the handle!

Discover how poop can actually help protect our plantet in this non fiction book on the nutrient cycle and scientific problem solving.

Veteran entertainer, Jack Powell, will bring his engaging musical performance to the library.  This is an interactive musical experience for adults and their children.

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

Discover the sweet science of edible art in our Geode Cupcake Decorating Class!