This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm–4:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 3:00pm–3:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 3:00pm–3:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 3:45pm–4:15pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 3:45pm–4:15pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 4:30pm–5:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 4:30pm–5:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 5:15pm–5:45pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 5:15pm–5:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Sensory Space Play Time! 6:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Join us for the Friends of the Library Monthly meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Apr 15 2026 Wed Mother Ann Lee: One Woman's Revolution 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Mother Ann Lee: One Woman's Revolution 3:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Ann Lee: One Woman's Revolution follows the life of Ann Lee, the radical charismatic leader and messiah of the Shakers. The presentation gives special attention to the years that she spent right here in Colonie, during the American Revolution.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Practice Conversational English 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Practice Conversational English 6:30pm–7:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Inclusible Community Game Night! 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Inclusible Community Game Night! 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: The Colonie Library is partnering with “Inclusible” (Inclusible means suitable for inclusion) to host a series of game events for community members school-aged and older, of all abilities. Come play with friends (new and old).
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: "I'll Have What She's Having" by Chelsea Handler 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: "I'll Have What She's Having" by Chelsea Handler 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri "Midnight" @ the Library Gala: Where Books Come Alive 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri "Midnight" @ the Library Gala: Where Books Come Alive 7:00pm–9:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: 50th Anniversary Event Details: Mark your calendars! The Friends of the Library, Library Board, and staff will be hosting an amazing evening with local restaurants, silent auction, music, photo booth, and cash bar.
This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 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 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 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. 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 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. 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 18 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 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 "Adults" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Ben Kamp: Grant Cottage, A Story of Family Devotion 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Ben Kamp: Grant Cottage, A Story of Family Devotion 2:00pm–4:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: THE COLONIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Cordially Invites You to a Special Presentation by Ben Kemp: Grant Cottage, A Story of Family Devotion
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Need Assistance? 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Need Assistance? 2:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Adult Movie Monday: "One Battle After Another" 2:00pm–4:45pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Adult Movie Monday: "One Battle After Another" 2:00pm–4:45pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Disclaimer(s) Dietary Restrictions If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program. Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed ALL programs will be canceled, delayed, AM programs will be canceled, or close early (including no after school activities), PM library programs will be canceled.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon 100% Renewable Power in New York 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon 100% Renewable Power in New York 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Science & Nature Registration Required Event Details: This presentation examines how New York can achieve 100% firm, clean solar‑led power while addressing land‑use concerns.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Conversational French 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Conversational French 1:30pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we gather with other French speakers for conversation, fun, and camaraderie. You must have a moderate level of proficiency in French conversation to join this group.