This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Tween Retro Game Time 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Tween Retro Game Time 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the library's 50th birthday by playing games that were popular when the library opened in the 1970s! For grades 6 to 8.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Bird Workshop 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Bird Workshop 1:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come enjoy an afternoon creating original paper collages inspired by the beauty of birds. Design fantasy bird portraits by simply cutting and gluing decorative papers to create your unique artworks.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Pensive 'N' Playful Cowboy Poetry 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Pensive 'N' Playful Cowboy Poetry 6:00pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Mark presents cowboy poetry, a traditional, narrative form of verse originating from American cowboy life, telling stories of the Western lifestyle and cowboy culture.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 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 Jul 15 2026 Wed Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park 9:30am–10:15am Adults Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park 9:30am–10:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join the Library's Tuesday Walking Club. Enjoy a tranquil walk in our beautiful Crossings park while chatting with your neighbors! We will meet at the Pavilion by the lake at the Crossings Park and walk approximately two miles.&nb
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Mahjong with Friends & Neighbors 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Mahjong with Friends & Neighbors 3:00pm–5:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Come to the library to play American Mahjong with new and old friends! All players must bring their own playing card. Note: This is not a class. Disclaimer(s) 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 "All Ages" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Family LEGO Night! 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Family LEGO Night! 6:00pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Bring the whole family for an evening of building, imagination, and fun at our Family LEGO® Night! Families are invited to work together to design and create amazing LEGO builds using their creativity and teamwork. 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 Jul 15 2026 Wed Stay and Stitch 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Stay and Stitch 6:00pm–7:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens
This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Animal Track Printing with George Steele 1:30pm–2:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Animal Track Printing with George Steele 1:30pm–2:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Naturalist George Steele will teach your children about native animal tracks and the children will print animal tracks on a tee shirt, pillowcase, bandana, tote or other material that you bring. NOTE- you must bring your own material
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 16 2026 Thu DIY Dice Tower 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 16 2026 Thu DIY Dice Tower 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games Registration Required Event Details: Dice rolling plays an important role in games of chance & choice. But why roll dice with your hands when you can make and use your very own dice tower?! Dice towers are great ways to ensure controlled and fair rolls of the dice.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Animal Track Printing with George Steele 2:45pm–3:45pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Animal Track Printing with George Steele 2:45pm–3:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Naturalist George Steele will teach your children about native animal tracks and the children will print animal tracks on a tee shirt, pillowcase, bandana, tote or other material that you bring. NOTE- you must bring your own material
This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Silent Wings: Raptors! 6:30pm–7:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Silent Wings: Raptors! 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Science & Nature Registration Required Event Details: While Velociraptors are prehistoric, the word "raptor" also refers to modern birds of prey (eagles, hawks, owls and falcons). These groups share hunting behaviors and traits like talons, carnivorous diets, and even feathers!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: "Murder by Cheesecake" by Rachel Ekstrom Courage 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Laugh Out Loud Book Club: "Murder by Cheesecake" by Rachel Ekstrom Courage 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 "Murder by Cheesecake" by Rachel Ekstrom Courage. Stop in and v
This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Lock-In: Retro Game Night 7:00pm–10:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Lock-In: Retro Game Night 7:00pm–10:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary Registration Required Event Details: Our annual Teen Lock-In is traveling back in time in honor of the library's 50th birthday! Play games that were popular in the 1970s and snack on fondue! For teens in grades 9 to 12.
Jul 19 2026 Sun Summer Sunday Closing All Day Closing Jul 19 2026 Sun Closing Summer Sunday Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed Sundays in the summer
This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Kids Morning Movie Monday "Elio" 10:15am–12:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Kids Morning Movie Monday "Elio" 10:15am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: 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. Dietary Restrictions If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 20 2026 Mon iPhone Intermediate 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 20 2026 Mon iPhone Intermediate 2:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Do you already know the basics of your iPhone but want to learn more? We will cover Spotlight Search and Control Center, Advanced Settings, Organizing and Updating Apps, Intermediate messaging and Intermediate Photos.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Adult Movie Monday "Marty Supreme" 2:00pm–4:45pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Adult Movie Monday "Marty Supreme" 2:00pm–4:45pm Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Dino-ventures 2:30pm–3:15pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Dino-ventures 2:30pm–3:15pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Each week we will be exploring a different dinosaur themed activity.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.*Ages: Families with Children
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 20 2026 Mon 50th Anniversary Book Discussion: Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 20 2026 Mon 50th Anniversary Book Discussion: Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Registration Required Event Details: In conjunction with our library's fiftieth anniversary this year, we are hosting a series of book discussions of books that were published in 1976.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Dinosaur Rock Resin Keychain 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Dinosaur Rock Resin Keychain 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your own fossil rock with dinosaur keychain. We will be using various material including resin.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park 9:30am–10:15am Adults Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park 9:30am–10:15am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join the Library's Tuesday Walking Club. Enjoy a tranquil walk in our beautiful Crossings park while chatting with your neighbors! We will meet at the Pavilion by the lake at the Crossings Park and walk approximately two miles.&nb