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Fiction Book Discussion Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Teens, Youth
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 "Adults" group

Chilling Chapters Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group

Paws for Reading

10:30am–10:45am
Youth
Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Paws for Reading

10:45am–11:00am
Youth
Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Paws for Reading

11:00am–11:15am
Youth
Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Paws for Reading

11:15am–11:30am
Youth
Upcoming
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.

Easter Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for the Easter holiday

This event is in the "Youth" group
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing, Festivals & Fairs, Games, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Celebrate our 50th Anniversary and your family's love of reading at our Mid-Day at the Library event!  Children's books will come alive with interactive games, hands-on activities, arts & crafts, mazes & quizzes, and even a photo boot

This event is in the "Adults" group

People and Prose

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Personal Growth Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come ready to discuss the book, "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
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 "I'll Have What She's Having" by Chelsea Handler.  Stop in and v

This event is in the "Youth" group

Paws for Reading

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

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

Paws for Reading

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

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

Paws for Reading

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

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

Paws for Reading

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

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

Mother Daughter Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Youth
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 "Teens" group

Creative Writing Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

People and Prose

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Page Turners Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Fiction Book Discussion Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Youth" group

50 Week Reading Challenge

All Day
Teens, Youth
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 "Teens" group

Teen Bookmark Design Contest

All Day 5/1–5/31
Teens
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing
Event Details:

Design a bookmark for teens showcasing our summer reading theme, Unearth a Story! The winning bookmark will be printed and given out in The Cube all summer long! 

Designs will be accepted from teens in grades 6 to 12.