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Unlock the Power of Office 365 Web (Tech-Talk Webinar)

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

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to access a 365 Web account and use key features. You’ll see tips we find helpful in Office Desktop and learn how they work in 365 Web. … in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Photography Workshop

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Tom Fox Photography Workshop

Practice Conversational English

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

11:30am - 1:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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).

YES, you can dare to draw!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

A fun adventure in drawing for the fearful beginner. Requirement: you can’t draw a straight line.

 Thank you to the Colonie Art League for sponsoring this program. 

Learn to Illustrate with Graphite Pencils

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this class students will be introduced to the medium of Graphite Pencils. They will learn the grades of these wood-encased pencils and how to use them by practicing various techniques to create a simple leaf. Beginners to Intermediate.

Stay & Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Here’s a chance to stay and play with your little one! This is a 45 minute session for toddlers up to 36 months. We’ll move to music, play with toys, and make new friends! 

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.

Memoir & Essay Writing Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Establish a steady writing habit with this biweekly nonfiction writing group.  Each session will feature a brief writing exercise for warmup, feedback opportunities, and open writing time.

Pack 1701 Planning Meeting

10:30am - 12:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be finalizing our Pack calendar for the 2024-2025 year and discussing our major events for the year. 

Sahaja Meditation

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

You will be introduced to a unique form of meditation called Sahaja Meditation that is practiced in over 100 countries and is always free. With your desire, an energy within you will be awakened.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

Outdoor Experiments, Mixtures and More!

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

Come for an afternoon of messy fun!  We will be outside making lots of different concoctions such as slime, ooblek, volcanic eruptions and more!  Be sure to wear clothing that can get messy!

Photography Workshop

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Tom Fox Photography Workshop

Practice Conversational English

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

English as a New Language: Intermediate

11:30am - 1:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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).

Stay and Stitch

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

Practice Conversational English

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

LEGO Club!

4:15pm - 5:00pm
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.

Stay & Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Here’s a chance to stay and play with your little one! This is a 45 minute session for toddlers up to 36 months. We’ll move to music, play with toys, and make new friends! 

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.

Farmers Market Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Shop the Farmers Market, and stop for stories! Join us at the Crossings Park once a month, rain or shine. On sunny days we'll be under the gazebo by the pond.

Music Together

10:15am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Join Matt Yaeger for a demo class of Music Together®, an early childhood music & movement program!  For children from birth to age 4 years, with an adult. Please choose either the 10:15 or the 11:15 session. 
*Ages: Birth-4 yrs

Music Together

11:15am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Join Matt Yaeger for a demo class of Music Together®, an early childhood music & movement program!  For children from birth to age 4 years, with an adult. Please choose either the 10:15 or the 11:15 session. 
*Ages: Birth-4 yrs