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Feb
17
2025
Mon
Closing
Presidents' Day Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:
Closed in observance of Presidents' Day
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10 am |
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
18
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!
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Mr. Erik's Bilingual Music & Movement for Preschoolers!
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Art & Performances,
Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining:
60
Event Details:
¡Vamos a bailar y a cantar! Mr. Erik brings a dynamic, energetic class full of colors, maracas, and an animal friend or two in his musical, magical show! Presented in both English and Spanish for young children and their caregivers.
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
21
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
22
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
22
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
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
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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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
21
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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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Silly Putty® Science Workshop!
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
General Electric engineer James Wright invented Silly Putty® in 1943. The toy was introduced to the public on February 14, 1950, at the International Toy Fair in New York.
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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2 pm |
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
16
2025
Sun
Atelier at Arlene's Student Art Show
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining:
120
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts,
Movies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
If you love Heartstopper (books or show!), join us for a fun afternoon of Heartstopper-themed games and activities! This event was planned by the library's Got Pride committee.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining:
49
Event Details:
Fully Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund and arranged by Local 14.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Maker Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Silly Putty® Science Workshop!
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
General Electric engineer James Wright invented Silly Putty® in 1943. The toy was introduced to the public on February 14, 1950, at the International Toy Fair in New York.
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
19
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Maker Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Maker Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Maker Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Learn the basics of Java in this 4-day, teen-led workshop! Please sign up once and plan on attending all 4 sessions.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
20
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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5 pm |
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Get Cozy with Hygge and Read!
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Hygge is a Danish concept that focuses on warmth, connection, and simplicity. Come for a warm atmosphere, enjoy simple pleasures, read in comfortable silence with others, and appreciate the moment!
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Get Cozy with Hygge and Read, Junior Version!
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Hygge is a Danish concept that focuses on warmth, connection, and simplicity. Come for a warm atmosphere, enjoy simple pleasures, read in comfortable silence with others, and appreciate the moment!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Get Cozy with Hygge and Read, Teen Version!
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
The Cube
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Hygge is a Danish concept that focuses on warmth, connection, and simplicity. Come for a warm atmosphere, enjoy simple pleasures, read in comfortable silence with others, and appreciate the moment!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Puppet People Performance of "Goldi Rocks"
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Stedman Room
Age Group:
Youth,
All Ages
Program Type:
Art & Performances
Required
Seats Remaining:
80
Event Details:
Enjoy a mesmerizing performance by the Puppet People! The talented, professional puppeteers will present their Goldi Rocks puppet show for children ages 3-8 and caregivers. They never fail to entertain!
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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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Laugh Out Loud Book Club - The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish
Library Branch:
Colonie Library
Room:
Activity Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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.
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