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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Art Supply Drive for Brushes in Hand
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Art & Performances,
Local Interest,
Volunteering
Event Details:
Help promote artistic creativity! We are collecting new or gently used art supplies for a local food bank to distribute to families in need.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan-Feb
2025
All Ages Winter Reading Challenge
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Share the Love! Valentines for Seniors
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Books & Writing,
Crafts
Event Details:
Put a smile on a senior’s face, all it takes is a handmade Valentine’s Day card! Stop in the library to create a personal greeting, and we will deliver it to a senior living in a local nursing home in time for St. Valentine’s Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Love Your Library-Friends of the Library
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Event Details:
February brings Valentine’s Day, and that means an opportunity to show your love …for the library!
Friends of the Library volunteers will be selling paper hearts in the library for posting in the building.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Join us for a morning full of music and fun!
For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. Registration is required. Register each week, one week in advance. Please register using your child's name.
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
30
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Science & Nature,
STEAM,
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Join us for a morning full of music and fun!
For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. Registration is required. Register each week, one week in advance. Please register using your child's name.
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
30
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
31
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
A special storytime for babies that are not yet walking and their caregivers. This fun 15-20 minute program includes songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, and books.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2025
Thu
English as a New Language: Intermediate
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).
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
26
2025
Sun
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining:
48
Event Details:
Think you're a jigsaw puzzle master? Prove it during Library's first Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! Compete against other teams to assemble a 500 piece puzzle in 2 hours or less. The first team to finish wins!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
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!
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
1
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining:
100
Event Details:
Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day with live characters from the fan-favorite Frozen movie! Three costumed characters will lead an interactive sing and dance-a-long, and then meet families for photos and warm hugs!
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Join us for a variety of fun and engaging enrichment activities after school! We'll have STEAM programs, special guests, and so much more! *Ages: 1st-3rd Grade
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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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
30
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Love LEGOs? We do, too! We have a vast collection of LEGOs for you to build with! Your finished piece will be on display in the Children's Room for a whole week! Come build with us and show off your skills.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts
Event Details:
Teens will create beautiful bottles with a variety of materials to make their creation uniquely their own!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Personal Growth Book Club
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Maker Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
This month we will read and discuss Jay Shetty's new book: The 8 Rules of Love: How to find it, keep it and let it go
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
29
2025
Wed
Practice Conversational English
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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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Jan
30
2025
Thu
Strengthening Families Program
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens,
Youth
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Enjoy family time with your tweens! A free pizza dinner will be served and together, you will learn strategies to strengthen family communication and skills through highly interactive games, projects, and discussion.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Fiction Book Discussion Club
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Maker Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Please contact the library for the book title.
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