This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar 9 2026 Mon Mystery Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 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 Mar 9 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 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 Mar 9 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 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 "Adults" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come ready to discuss the book "No Mud, No Lotus: the Art of Transforming Suffering" by Thich Nhat Hanh
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Introduction to Self-Publishing 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Introduction to Self-Publishing 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: If you’re ready to let your inner book out join Jessika Hazelton of The Troy Book Makers to learn the ins and outs of the self-publishing process.
This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 14 2026 Sat People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 14 2026 Sat People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Noon Book Review with Ann Sayers: Their Name is Wicks: One Family's Journey through Shaker History 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Noon Book Review with Ann Sayers: Their Name is Wicks: One Family's Journey through Shaker History 12:00pm–1:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Founded by the English mystic Mother Ann Lee, the Shakers- who called themselves “The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing”- were know for their ecstatic worship as well as for their industrious devotion to creating heaven-on-e
This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 16 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 Mar 16 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 16 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 Mar 19 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: Sandwich by Catherine Newman 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: Sandwich by Catherine Newman 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 "Sandwich" by Catherine Newman. Stop in and visit the Adult Inf
This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 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 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 Mar 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 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 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 Mar 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 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 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 Mar 21 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 21 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 "Youth" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 23 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 Mar 23 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 23 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 Mar 25 2026 Wed Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 25 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Creative Writing Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Creative Writing Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led workshop where teens of all skills can express their vision in an unstructured way, through poetry, journaling, fiction, or even personal essay writing.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 28 2026 Sat People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Page Turners Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 28 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 month's title: TBD
This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 30 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 Mar 30 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 30 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.