This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Page Turners Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Page Turners Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led book club for middle schoolers, where attendees can make friends, share titles, and engage with other 6th to 8th graders who love to read.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 1 2026 Sun 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 1 2026 Sun 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Youth" group Feb 1 - 13 2026 Share the Love! Valentines for Seniors All Day 2/1–2/13 Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 1 - 13 2026 Share the Love! Valentines for Seniors All Day 2/1–2/13 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Event Details: Put a smile on a senior’s face, all it takes is a handmade Valentine’s Day card! Stop in the library to create a personal greeting, and we will deliver it to a senior living in a local nursing home in time for St. Valentine’s Day.
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 "Youth" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 Feb 4 2026 Wed Chilling Chapters Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Chilling Chapters Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Mother Daughter Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Mother Daughter Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Mrs Growney’s ever-popular program for 5th - 8th grade girls and their moms returns for the Fall and continues through the Spring! When you register, you will be signed up for the entire session, which runs once a month through April 2026.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Mystery Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Mystery Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 "Youth" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 "Youth" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the YWC (Youth Writing Center) Workshop where we'll have stations for creative writing, group read alouds, and crafts! This 6 week program is open to students in 3rd-5th grade.
Feb 16 2026 Mon Presidents' Day Closing All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Presidents' Day Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed in observance of Presidents' Day
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: Becoming Duchess by Anonymous 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: Becoming Duchess by Anonymous 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us in-person in the library's Activity Room for our "Laugh Out Loud" book group. We are focusing on fun reads that make you laugh. This month we are reading "Becoming Duchess Goldblatt" by Anonymous. Stop in and visit th
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a German Shepherd 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Page Turners Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Page Turners Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led book club for middle schoolers, where attendees can make friends, share titles, and engage with other 6th to 8th graders who love to read.