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Stress Relief Kit

All Day
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with a stress relief kit! Register to reserve yours, then pick it up at the Children's Desk any time the library is open between May 15 and May 29. For teens in grades 9 to 12.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Puzzle Swap

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
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 "Adults" group

Debt Knockout

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal & Financial
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you feel like debt is limiting your life’s possibilities? Join us to learn how to tackle your debt, step-by-step, and manage your credit in the future.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Origami Flowers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relaxing paper flower making - perfect for Mental Health Awareness Month! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Navigating the MyChart App

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to navigate the MyChart app to get the most out of your healthcare. Schedule appointments, communicate with providers, get test results, and more!

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Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available by request. Please contact the library directly.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Conversational French

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia Tuesday

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, 50th Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

This year, the library is celebrating our 50th anniversary! As part of our 50th celebration, gather your team of (up to) 4 and join us for a special 50th anniversary edition of Trivia Tuesday.

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPad Basics

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Do you have an iPad and need to learn how to use it?  This clinic will teach you the basics of using your device, as well as how to download free e-books from the library’s digital catalog.  Please feel free to bring your iPad and your library card.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

In this practical session, learn the different types of AI, the best tools for  professionals, and the risks to avoid.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong with Friends & Neighbors

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to play Mahjong with new and old friends! If you already know how to play, sign up and join a group for a game or two.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Practice Conversational English

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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 "Adults" group

Nutrition Strategy for GLP-1s

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you on Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjaro, or similar?

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
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 "My Friends" by Fredrik Backman.  Stop in and visit the Adult In

This event is in the "Youth" group

Baby Yoda Day

10:00am–6:00pm
Youth
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Movies, Music, & Theater
Event Details:

In honor of the brand-new Mandalorian and Grogu movie releasing today, we’ll have tables set up with a variety of themed crafts and activities inspired by everyone’s favorite little green Jedi.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Creative Writing Club

4:15pm–5:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: The Cube
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.

Memorial Day Weekend Closing

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Discussion Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Defensive Driving

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Learn to Play Mahjong

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mahjong is a challenging (and fun!) tile-based game. In this class you will learn the rules and basic strategies so you can start playing. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Defensive Driving

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group

Therapy Dogs for Teens

6:30pm–7:15pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this special teens-only therapy dog event with Beth, the German Shepherd! Feel free to bring your homework, a book to read, or just come for a relaxing mental health break!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Stay & Play

10:15am–11:00am
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required

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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

Farmers Market Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Youth
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.