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Not Too Old to be Funny

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Step into Judi’s world of comedy & fun as she shares her observational slant on life with its ups & downs.

Painting a Pottery Plate

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use your creative skills to paint a beautiful pottery plate.

Readers Theater

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in acting? Here's your chance to grow and show off your chops! First, we will explore the world of fairy tales and folktales, and discover the elements that make these tales unique.

Practice Conversational English

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

11:30am - 1:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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).

Junior Camp Bash at the Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let's have a camp-themed party. You will get to make and do fun "camp-based" crafts and activities.

Ages: Grades 1-4

Camp Bash at the Library

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Attention campers! Meet us at the library to make camp crafts and s'mores! We'll show you how to make a less mess tie dye t-shirt and a macramé tealight lantern. To top off our camp adventure we'll make real s'mores on Sternos.

Sam Sam the Magic Man

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Art & Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Be prepared to be dazzled and amazed by the magic of Sam Sam the Magic Man!

Laugh Out Loud Book Club: "Big Gay Wedding" by Byron Lane

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us in-person in the library's Activity Room for our "Laugh Out Loud" book group (previously our Beer & a Book book group).  We are focusing on fun reads that make you laugh. 

Stay & Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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! 

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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.

The Whalemobile session #1

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure inside the belly of a whale!  The Whalemobile team takes children inside Nile, their giant inflatable whale, for an immersive learning experience.

The Whalemobile session #2

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure inside the belly of a whale!  The Whalemobile team takes children inside Nile, their giant inflatable whale, for an immersive learning experience.

The Whalemobile session #3

7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure inside the belly of a whale!  The Whalemobile team takes children inside Nile, their giant inflatable whale, for an immersive learning experience.

The Whalemobile session #4

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Dive into an unforgettable adventure inside the belly of a whale!  The Whalemobile team takes children inside Nile, their giant inflatable whale, for an immersive learning experience.

Farmers Market Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

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.

Sahaja Meditation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

You will be introduced to a unique form of meditation called Sahaja Meditation that is practiced in over 100 countries and is always free. With your desire, an energy within you will be awakened.

Closed

All Day
Closing
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Colonie Library

Full Moon Walk @ Crossings Park

8:30pm - 9:30pm
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors, get your steps in and enjoy a peek at the Strawberry Moon while taking a special night time stroll after hours at the park!

Read it Forward

All Day
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Writing
Event Details:

Teens can pick up a copy of this year's Read it Forward book - Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger! Read it, pass it on to someone else, and fill out a survey for the chance to win an awesome prize!

Kids Movie Mondays "Wish"

10:15am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join us as we enjoy a screening of "Wish" at the library on our big screen! Children are welcome to bring blankies or stuffed animals to cuddle with as we enjoy a fun morning movie together.

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.

Android Clinic

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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.

Adult Movie Monday "The Boys In The Boat"

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Join us for film screenings on Mondays this Summer. We'll watch a mix of new movies, blockbusters, and favorites.  Don't forget to bring a sweater in case it's chilly, and stadium cushion for seating comfort.

Treasure Hunters Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive book club as we read through Treasure Hunters by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Over the four weeks we will discuss the book, have different activities and loads of fun!  

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48

Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
*Ages: Families with Children
 

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.