Name: All Ages Winter Reading Challenge
Start: 2025-01-06
End: 2025-02-14
Location: William K. Sanford Town Library

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. All Ages Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/6 - 2/14 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Join us for our 6 week Winter Reading Challenge starting January 6th and ending February 14th! Adults can pick up their Winter Reading Challenge materials at the Information desk.
		Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Need Assistance? 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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. Stay & Play 10:15am - 11:00am Youth Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. People and Prose 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Required Seats Remaining: 8 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!
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 Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Required Seats Remaining: 6 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 "Teens" group. Peterson's Test & Career Prep for Teens 11:00am - 11:45am Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Employment Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn how to use our Peterson's Test & Career Prep resource!
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Required Seats Remaining: 35 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. AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Required Seats Remaining: 35 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. Mother Daughter Book Group 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Youth" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. 9 Powerful Chart Types to Tell Your Story (Tech-Talk Webinar) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Event Details: Discover how to transform your data into compelling visuals in this webinar. Learn how to use Excel, G-Sheets, and Web 365 to create impactful column charts, line graphs, heat maps, and more.		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Fun Friday 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 9 to 12 only, please. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.
4 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. Tween Fun Friday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Games Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Stop by the library after school for games, snacks, and more! Bring your friends, or come and make some new ones. Grades 6 to 8 only, please. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies If you have any food allergy concerns, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Recipe Swap 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Join us for Recipe Swap and share your favorite recipe with fellow patrons who share your passion — cooking! If you like to bring in a dish to share please do but not required. This month’s theme is “Super Bowl Snacks”.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Practice Conversational English 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.

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