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Teen DIY: Fun with Clay

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Create and have fun with air dry clay!

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Need Assistance?

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Beginner-Level Citizenship Preparation Class

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Improve your English and gain the skills you need to take the first step toward U.S. citizenship.

What You’ll Learn:

AARP Defensive Driving

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.

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.

Sensory Space Play Time!

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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.

Sensory Space Play Time!

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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.

Sensory Space Play Time!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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.

Sensory Space Play Time!

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment.

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.

Puzzle Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for socializing and jigsaw puzzle fun! 

 

Fiction Book Discussion Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Please contact the library for the book title.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs, rhymes, and movement.

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.

AARP Defensive Driving

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.

Productivity and Creativity Boosters: Tips, Techniques, and Tools (Tech-Talk Webinar)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

It’s the simple things that can make a powerful difference! In this webinar, we’ll explore 15 practical ways to boost your productivity and creativity. Streamline tasks and elevate your work!

STEAM Discovery 1, 2, 3!

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Join us for a variety of fun and engaging enrichment activities after school! We'll have STEAM programs, special guests, and so much more! 

*Ages: 1st-3rd Grade

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.

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.

Personal Growth Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We will discuss the book, Blink the Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell.

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.

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.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. 
*Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver
 

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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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).

LEGO Club!

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Love LEGOs?  We do, too! We have a vast collection of LEGOs for you to build with! Your finished piece will be on display in the Children's Room for a whole week! Come build with us and show off your skills.

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.

Baby Bounce Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

A special storytime for babies that are not yet walking and their caregivers. This fun 15-20 minute program includes songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, and books.