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Paint like Warhol!

4:15pm–5:00pm
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, we will be creating our very own soup cans inspired by the work of Andy Warhol!  Wear clothes that can get messy. 

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 "Teens" group

Junior Teen Advisory Group

5:30pm–6:15pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 6 to 8 to brainstorm future library programs and services, and discuss how to help the library and community! Earn volunteer hours while having fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Perennial Swap

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a perennial or perennials to share with your neighbors.  Everyone will go home with something new to add to their garden!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

South Colonie Schools Art Exhibit Reception

4:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club-

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Italian conversation group

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends of the Library Monthly meeting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monthly Personal Investment Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join an informal, monthly meeting of your neighbors to listen to and discuss experiences with personal investing!

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Inclusible Community Game Night!

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Colonie Library is partnering with “Inclusible” (Inclusible means suitable for inclusion) to host a series of game events for community members school-aged and older, of all abilities. Come play with friends (new and old).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia Tuesday

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

This year, the library is celebrating our 50th anniversary! As part of our 50th celebration, gather your team of (up to) 4 and join us for a special 50th anniversary edition of Trivia Tuesday.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

Memorial Day Weekend Closing

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Discussion Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Resources @ the Library

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required

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.