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Stay and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19

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.

Crafts & Laughs

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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

Android Clinic

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.

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!

Tween Movie Monday

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for snacks and a movie! For grades 6 to 8.

Movie title: The Marvels

Movie rating: PG-13

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!

North Colonie Schools Art Exhibit Reception

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 142
Event Details:

5-6 pm for Boght Hills, Forts Ferry & Loudonville

6-7 pm for Blue Creek, Southgate, & Latham Ridge

Puzzle Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you a puzzle-loving puzzler? Then stop by to put various puzzles together with fellow puzzlers.

 

Fiction Book Discussion Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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.

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.

Inclusible Adult Gaming

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Colonie Library is partnering with “Inclusible” (Inclusible means suitable for inclusion) to host a series of game events for adults of all ages and abilities. Come play with friends (new and old) or be a partner to someone who needs support.

Star Wars Day Scavenger Hunt for Teens

05/01/2025 @ 10:00am - 05/05/2025 @ 8:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Games
Event Details:

Stop by the library and find Grogu hiding somewhere in the Teen Room! Once you find him, grab a prize from the Children's Desk! For teens in grades 6 to 12.

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).

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: 35
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.

Teen Summer Volunteering Program Registration

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Event Details:

Sign up to be a volunteer at the Colonie Library over summer break!

People and Prose

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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!

Repair Café

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Do you have a beloved household item that could use a little TLC?  Come to the Repair Café, a joint project of the Library and the Town of Colonie Department of Planning and Economic Development, to connect with volunteer experts fr

Jigsaw Puzzling for Star Wars Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us on Star Wars Day, May 4th, for a fun-filled celebration! We'll have Star Wars themed jigsaw puzzles to complete, along with refreshments and giveaways. This event is for all ages, so bring the whole family!

Donation Drive for Schenectady City Mission

All Day 5/5 - 5/9
Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Volunteering
Event Details:

In honor of Global Youth Service Month, the library will collecting donations to benefit the Schenectady City Mission. 

Family Drop-in Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Event Details:

Music, movement, and stories with Ms. Rose!

Senior Resources @ the Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
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.

Teen Advisory Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun. 

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!