Colonie Library

10:00am-5:00pm

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 (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)	Sat (7/26)
All Day	Closing Summer Sunday Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed Sundays in the summer	This event is in the "Teens" group Read it Forward All Day 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: Books & Writing Event Details: It's time to Read it Forward!
		This event is in the "Adults" group Colonie Library Crossword Puzzle 07/21/2025 @ 10:00am–07/26/2025 @ 5:00pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Calling all puzzle lovers! Stop by the circulation desk to get your copy of the first edition of the Colonie Library Crossword!
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Tuesday Walking Club @ Crossings Park 9:30am–10:15am Adults Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join the Library's Tuesday Walking Club. Enjoy a tranquil walk in our beautiful Crossings park while chatting with your neighbors! We will meet at the Pavilion by the lake at the Crossings Park and walk approximately two miles.&nb
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group Pop Up Book Sale- Friends of The Library 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: The Friends of the Library are hosting a small Pop-Up Book Sale that you won’t want to miss! Note: this is a small sale. Cash Only all books $1.00 This event is in the "Youth" group Kids Movie Mondays "The Wild Robot" 10:15am–12:00pm 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: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we enjoy a screening of "The Wild Robot" at the library on our big screen! Children are welcome to bring blankies or stuffed animals to cuddle with as we enjoy a fun morning movie together. 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 "Youth" group Musical Morning 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, Popular Registration Required Event Details: It's going to be a fun morning for toddlers and preschoolers! There will be singing, dancing, stories, and more--all celebrating the art of music.		This event is in the "Adults" group Medicare Tabling 10:30am–12:00pm 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: Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: A representative of NY StateWide Senior Action Council will be tabling at the William Sandford Town Library. Valuable information will be available on how to protect yourself against Medicare fraud, income qualificatio	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	This event is in the "Youth" group Farmers Market Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Youth Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: Shop the Farmers Market, and stop for stories! Join us at the Crossings Park once a month, rain or shine. On sunny days we'll be under the gazebo by the pond. 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: Books & Writing, Other Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few 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: Books & Writing, Other Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener.
11 am							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: Books & Writing, Other Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener. 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: Books & Writing, Other Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a very good listener.
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Composting and Sustainability Info Table 12:00pm–5:00pm 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: Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest, Other Event Details: Stop by and find out about the Colonie Food Scraps Drop Off Program, home composting tips, how to avoid microplastics and more! Presented by Zero Waste Capital District.
1 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group Create with Miss Chris 1:00pm–1:45pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: Be prepared to make a beautiful work of art that is uniquely yours using various mediums!	This event is in the "Youth" group Write Your Song with River Jack Z 1:30pm–2:15pm 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: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Use your creativity to write your own song with River Jack Z!
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group iPad Clinic 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: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Do you have an iPad and need to learn how to use it? This clinic will teach you the basics of using your device, as well as how to download free e-books from the library’s digital catalog. Please feel free to bring your iPad and your library card. This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Movie Monday "A Complete Unknown" 2:00pm–4:30pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group One Page Folded Art Book 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: Art & Crafts, Other Registration Required Event Details: In this class, students will learn how to turn a single sheet of paper into a one-of-a-kind mini art book. We’ll start by painting layers of color in a guided intuitive abstract manner to create the pages for our book. We’ll explore co	This event is in the "Adults" group Bingo 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an hour of Bingo and win prizes.	This event is in the "Teens" group Blueprint Summer: A Cyanotype Photography Lab for Teens 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This photography class will explore the basics of cyanotype print making. Participants will have the chance to create their own images in class. For teens entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall. Registration required. This event is in the "Youth" group Write Your Song With River Jack Z 2:45pm–3:30pm 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: Art & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Use your creativity to write your own song with River Jack Z!		This event is in the "Adults" group 4 Star Entertainment 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: 4 Star Entertainment is pleased to present an afternoon of music featuring area singers Janice Thompson and Mel Wigler. They will perform a selection of solos and duets.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Using ChatGPT to Handle Challenging People with Confidence (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: You’ll discover how to identify common difficult personalities, practice calm responses, and explore strategies for managing conflict.		This event is in the "Teens" group Colonie Library Artistic Performances (C.L.A.P.) Troupe Meeting 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Want to help "Color Our World" with storytelling? Then join the Colonie Library Artistic Performances (C.L.A.P.) troupe! Disclaimer(s) Special Series Registration Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led hour of anime! This week's topic: Craft Day! For teens entering grades 7 to 12.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm 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: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Meet us outside on the Library Grounds for stories, songs, and dancing. Too hot or too rainy? We will move to the Stedman Room! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Ages: Families with Children This event is in the "Teens" group Tumbler Charms and Resin Keychains 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 Event Details: Teen will be able to make both a tumbler charm and make their own colorful, resin keychain using various materials. For teens entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall. Registration required.	This event is in the "Adults" group Take me to the ocean paint and mingle 6:00pm–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: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts, Other Registration Required Event Details: We will be exploring acrylic painting using wood and other materials. This event is in the "Adults" group Sahaja Meditation 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: 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 "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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Mr. Twisty Entertains! 6:30pm–7:15pm 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: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the whimsical world of Mr. Twisty, the Capital Region's premier children's entertainer, where every performance is a journey into magic and laughter! With a heart as big as his balloon creations, Mr.