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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.

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.

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.

Stay & Play

10:15am–11:00am
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

Paws for Reading

10:30am–10:45am
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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.

Paws for Reading

10:45am–11:00am
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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.

Paws for Reading

11:00am–11:15am
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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.

Paws for Reading

11:15am–11:30am
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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.

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Open
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.

Family Bingo Night

6:00pm–6:45pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for some Hot Cocoa, Prizes and Bingo fun!

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 DIY Ornaments

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate winter and make a cute snowman ornament!

Christmas Eve Closing

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 5pm for Christmas Eve

Christmas Day Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Stay & Play

10:15am–11:00am
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

People and Prose

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
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!

Paws for Reading

10:30am–10:45am
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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.

Paws for Reading

10:45am–11:00am
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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.

Paws for Reading

11:00am–11:15am
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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.

Paws for Reading

11:15am–11:30am
Youth
Open
Registration Required
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.

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day 12/28–1/17
Teens, Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens, Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Celebrate the library’s 50th birthday by reading for 50 weeks! Jot down how many minutes you read each week, then come to the library at the end of 2026 for a prize!

50th Anniversary Adult Reading Challenge

All Day 12/28–1/17
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Celebrate the library’s 50th Anniversary! Adults are challenged to read or attend a combination of 50 books or 50 programs in 2026. At the end of 2026, everyone who completed their challenge can come in for a prize!

Family Movie Monday "How to Train Your Dragon"

1:30pm–3:30pm
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Rating: PG
Runtime: 2h 05m

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.

Dietary Restrictions

If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

Sugar Cookie Decorating for Teens

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sweet and festive event during winter break! Teens are invited to get creative and decorate three delicious sugar cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and more.

Chess

6:30pm–7:45pm
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Chess is an opportunity for participants of all ages to engage in open chess play at the Library.

Puppet Making with the Puppet People

1:00pm–1:45pm
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make your own puppet with master puppeteer and puppet maker, Marc Carrigan.