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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.
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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.
Feb
4
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.
Feb
6
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Senior Resources @ the Library
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. Their department specialist will be available to share information on such topics as: services to age in place, recreational programs, financial/entitlement assistance programs, health insurance counseling and caregiving resources that are available to all ages. They look forward to meeting with you.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
3
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.
Feb
4
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.
Feb
4
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.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Join us for stories and songs, rhymes, and movement.
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.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
The Colonie Library is partnering with “Inclusible” (Inclusible means suitable for inclusion) to host a series of game events for adults of all ages and abilities. Come play with friends (new and old) or be a partner to someone who needs support.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
7
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
7
2025
Fri
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
8
2025
Sat
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!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
8
2025
Sat
Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Local Interest
Event Details:
Get tax help and file for free! Tax Department Associates will walk you through your income tax returns, step by step, as you complete
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
8
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Event Details:
We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie! Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Maker Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Help us celebrate our Winter Reading Challenge by joining our Booktroverts Unite group. We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
6
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
7
2025
Fri
Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) NYS Tax help
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Local Interest
Event Details:
Get tax help and file for free! Tax Department Associates will walk you through your income tax returns, step by step, as you complete
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
2
2025
Sun
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
7
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Event Details:
We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie! Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha
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 "Adults" group.
Feb
2
2025
Sun
Historical Society Program
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining:
80
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Do you love baking! Come share your favorite baking recipe with others. Feel free to bring your treat to share.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Adult Movie Monday "Reagan"
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining:
50
Event Details:
Join us for film screenings on Mondays. 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Maker Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Do you have an iPhone and need to learn the basics? We will cover external features, touch screen basics, Settings basics, Apps, calling, messaging (texting), and photo basics.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
3
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.
Feb
5
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Toasmasters E53 Speech Contest
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Local Interest
Required
Seats Remaining:
49
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Teen Advisory Group
Closed
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
5
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
Chilling Chapters Book Club
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
This book club is perfect for fans of the macabre and mysterious. Please note: some book themes may be frightening or disturbing. The Shining by Stephen King -
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