Week Calendar

Name: Read it Forward
Start: 2024-07-22
End: 2024-07-22
Location: William K. Sanford Town Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/21)	Mon (7/22)	Tue (7/23)	Wed (7/24)	Thu (7/25)	Fri (7/26)	Sat (7/27)
All Day	Closing Closed All Day Branches: Colonie Library	This event is in the "Teens" group. Read it Forward All Day Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Teens can pick up a copy of this year's Read it Forward book - Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger! Read it, pass it on to someone else, and fill out a survey for the chance to win an awesome prize!
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park 9:30am - 10:15am Adults Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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
10 am		This event is in the "Youth" group. Kids Movie Mondays "Wish" 10:15am - 12:00pm Youth Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Join us as we enjoy a screening of "Wish" at the library on our big screen! Children are welcome to bring blankies or stuffed animals to cuddle with as we enjoy a fun morning movie together. 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. Messy Morning 10:15am - 11:00am Youth Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Dress for a mess and come in for a morning of creativity and fun! *Ages: 5 years old and younger, siblings welcome 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. Stay & Play 10:15am - 11:00am Youth Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 29 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Memoir & Essay Writing Group 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 5 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. English as a New Language: Intermediate 11:30am - 1:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning 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).		This event is in the "Adults" group. Sahaja Meditation 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 41 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.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Android Clinic 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 3 Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Stay and Stitch 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults, Teens Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: 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. Marine Life Adventure Workshop 1:00pm - 1:45pm Youth Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn about wonderful creatures from the sea from experts from Via Aquarium in Rotterdam. Ages: Grades 1-4
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Movie Monday "The Boys In The Boat" 2:00pm - 4:30pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Join us for film screenings on Mondays this Summer. We'll watch a mix of new movies, blockbusters, and favorites. Don't forget to bring a sweater in case it's chilly, and stadium cushion for seating comfort.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Stay and Make 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: DIY etching water bottle. Please only register for one session.		This event is in the "Teens" group. Pride Zines 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Create pride-related zines to leave in The Cube! Zines are small-circulation self-published work. We will get artsy, and then photocopy your creations. This event is in the "Adults" group. iPad Clinic 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 6 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 "Youth" group. Marine Life Adventure Workshop 2:15pm - 3:00pm Youth Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn about wonderful creatures from the sea from experts from Via Aquarium in Rotterdam. Ages: Grades 1-4		This event is in the "Adults" group. Basics of Health Literacy 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: The goal of this program is to enable attendees to be more comfortable navigating conversations with providers and to participate in making informed health care decisions for themselves and their loved ones.
3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group. Treasure Hunters Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join us for an interactive book club as we read through Treasure Hunters by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Over the four weeks we will discuss the book, have different activities and loads of fun!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Mastering Spreadsheet Magic (Tech-Talk Webinar) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Event Details: We’ll review and build on some of the techniques covered in the SIMPLE FORMULAS recorded webinar such as percentages, averages, and increasing rates. This event is in the "Youth" group. Readers Theater 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Performances Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Interested in acting? Here's your chance to grow and show off your chops! First, we will explore the world of fairy tales and folktales, and discover the elements that make these tales unique. We'll then select a story and through gestures, facial expressions and voice, bring our characters “to life.” To cap it off, we will invite our families to enjoy our presentation during a culminating celebration! When you sign up, you are registered for all 6 weeks. For children entering 3rd-5th grade.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group. Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:15pm Youth Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Required Seats Remaining: 36 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 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. Cancelled Gluten free and still delicious 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: This program has been rescheduled To Thursday August 1st. Please register. Join Melanie from O’Malley Oven for a talk on Gluten Free and try a delicious treat.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice Conversational English 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Passport Family Adventure 6:30pm - 7:15pm Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults, Teens, Youth, All Ages Program Type: Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 37 Event Details: Gather your family for a trip around the world. Passport in hand, each family visits all seven continents, completes a challenge, and earns points and a passport stamp. 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.
7 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Lock-In: Summer Camp Adventure! 7:00pm - 10:00pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Food & Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Get locked in the library for a camp-themed adventure! Make crafts, eat s'mores, and play games after the library closes! Disclaimer(s) Dietary Restrictions If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.
8 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Moon Walk @ Crossings Park 8:30pm - 9:30pm Adults Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Meet your neighbors, get your steps in and enjoy a peek at the Strawberry Moon while taking a special night time stroll after hours at the park!

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