Colonie Library

10:00am-6:00pm

William K. Sanford Town Library
629 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY 12211
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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 (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group Positivity Post-Its 05/06/2025 @ 10:00am–05/23/2025 @ 8:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Visit The Cube during Mental Health Awareness Month to add a positive message to the wall! For grades 6 to 12.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required				This event is in the "Youth" group Stay & Play 10:15am–11:00am Youth Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required 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 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required 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 "Youth" group Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for 10 -15 minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener! This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for 10 -15 minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener!
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group English as a New Language: Intermediate 11:30am–1:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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). Here is a list of other classes in the Capital Region.		This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for 10 -15 minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener! This event is in the "Adults" group Sahaja Meditation 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required 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. This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for 10 -15 minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener!
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Stay and Stitch 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required 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 "Adults" group Cutting the Cord: Alternatives to Traditional TV Services 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we discuss and demonstrate additional TV options like using a digital antenna, smart devices, and streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV to cut costs or broaden your viewing content options.	This event is in the "Adults" group AARP- Defensive Driving 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest, Other Registration Required 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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest, Other Registration Required 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 Storytellers in Conversation: A Two-Author Event 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Karen E. Osborne and Elaine Stock are accomplished authors with compelling stories to share.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Movie Monday "We Live In Time" 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Managing Emails Efficiently (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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Event Details: Is your Inbox overflowing and causing you stress? In this webinar we’ll show you practical strategies to manage your Inbox efficiently to reduce email clutter — for ANY email platform you’re using.
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Afternoon Games, Crafts and More 4:30pm–5:15pm Youth Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Games Registration Required Event Details: Come for an afternoon of games, crafts and fun! 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 "Youth" group LEGO Club! 4:15pm–5:00pm Youth Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Registration Required 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen D&D for Beginners! 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons in this teen-led event! This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Glow in the Dark Rock Painting 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Have fun getting crafty!	Friends of the Library Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Join the Friend of the Library monthly meeting. This event is in the "Adults" group Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come ready to discuss the book "Happy Days: The Guided Path From Trauma to Profound Freedom" by Gabrielle Bernstein There will be copied in the library for pick up. This event is in the "Adults" group A Crossing Situation 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Local Interest Registration Required Event Details: This program explains how Schoharie Creek was an impediment to the Erie Canal before the artificial river opened, and how Erie Canal engineers and builders determined how to cross the waters of the Schoharie from the earliest dam to the incredible	This event is in the "Adults" group Monthly Personal Investment Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Legal & Financial Registration Required Event Details: Come join an informal, monthly meeting of your neighbors to listen to and discuss experiences with personal investing! 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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.	50th Anniversary Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Program Type: Other
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Laugh Out Loud Book Club - "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Sutanto 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required 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.