This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Creative Writing Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Creative Writing Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Feb 28 2026 Sat People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Puzzle Swap 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Puzzle Swap 10:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Bring a gently used puzzle to swap for a ‘new’ to you puzzle. No limit on the number of puzzles to swap, however, organizers will monitor. Any piece count is allowed. Please secure puzzle boxes with a rubber band or bag pieces.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Friends of The Library Pop Up Book Sale 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Friends of The Library Pop Up Book Sale 10:00am–1:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: The Friends of the Library are hosting a small Pop-Up Book Sale that you won’t want to miss!Note: this is a small sale. Cash only all books $1.00
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) 10:30am–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) 10:30am–1:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Get tax help and file for free!
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Art and Writing Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Art and Writing Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led workshop where students in grades 6 to 8 will explore different forms of writing and artistic mediums. This workshop is in partnership with Skribblers Magazine.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 1 2026 Sun 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 1 2026 Sun 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Mar 1 - 31 2026 March Manga Madness All Day 3/1–3/31 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 1 - 31 2026 March Manga Madness All Day 3/1–3/31 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing, Games Event Details: Stop by The Cube in March to vote for your favorite Manga series!
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 1 2026 Sun Stay and Stitch 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 1 2026 Sun Stay and Stitch 1:00pm–2:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 1 2026 Sun Traditional Irish Dance 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 1 2026 Sun Traditional Irish Dance 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Dancers ages 7-18 will showcase individual steps, ceili dances and Choreographies in hard shoe and soft shoe for St. Patrick Day.
This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Read Across America Day All Day Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Read Across America Day All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Event Details: Let's take our hats off to Dr. Seuss and celebrate the joy of reading! You'll find Seussian games, crafts, books, photo ops, and all sorts of fun activities throughout the day in the children's area.
This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Ready, Set, Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Youth Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Ready, Set, Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science. 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. Special Series Registration Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Senior Resources @ the Library 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Senior Resources @ the Library 1:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Town of Colonie Senior Resource Department will be on site with information on services and programs available to our town seniors.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Need Assistance? 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 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 "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Afternoon Art 4:15pm–5:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Afternoon Art 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: An Afternoon Art workshop where each week we will be making a different art project! Come use your imagination and get creative! Wear clothing that can get messy. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Junior Teen Advisory Group 5:30pm–6:15pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Junior Teen Advisory Group 5:30pm–6:15pm Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Volunteering Registration Required Event Details: Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 6 to 8 to brainstorm future library programs and services, and discuss how to help the library and community! Earn volunteer hours while having fun!
This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Volunteering Registration Required Event Details: Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 9 to 12 who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs for teens, as well as discuss how to best help the library and the community. TAG members also help out with our library programs for all ages.
This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am Youth Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Need Assistance? 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 3 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 "Youth" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am Youth Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Stay and Make 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Stay and Make 2:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make a Macrame Towel Holder. Please sign up for one session. This program repeats at 6:00pm. Celebrate the library's 50th Anniversary with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s!
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Stay and Make 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Stay and Make 6:00pm–7:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts, 50th Anniversary Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make a macrame towel holder. Celebrate the library's 50th Anniversary with crafts that were popular when we first opened in the '70s!