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 (8/03)	Mon (8/04)	Tue (8/05)	Wed (8/06)	Thu (8/07)	Fri (8/08)	Sat (8/09)
All Day	Closing Summer Sunday Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed Sundays in the summer	This event is in the "Adults" group Colonie Library Crossword Puzzle #2 08/04/2025 @ 10:00am–08/09/2025 @ 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 second 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 "Youth" group Kids Movie Mondays "Moana 2" 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 "Moana 2" 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 Big Box Build 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: Boxes can be so much fun and we have boxes galore! Build a tower, make a fort, or crawl through a tunnel. If you'd like to also bring boxes from home to build with, please feel free.		This event is in the "Adults" group Medicare Tabling 10:00am–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 Oatmeal for a few minutes and read to him! He 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 Oatmeal for a few minutes and read to him! He is a very good listener!
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group. We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments.			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 Oatmeal for a few minutes and read to him! He 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 Oatmeal for a few minutes and read to him! He 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 "Adults" group Senior Resources @ the Library 1:00pm–4:00pm 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: 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 Mixed Up Files Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group 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 Event Details: Calling all 3rd-5th graders for a reading adventure at the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Over three weeks we will be reading through the book "From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg.	This event is in the "Youth" group Make Puppets with The Puppet People! 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: Make your own puppets with local puppeteer and puppet making expert, Mark Carrigan!
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Java Coding Club for Beginners 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 5-day, teen-led workshop! For teens entering grades 6 to 8 in the fall. Registration required. Registration is for all 5 sessions, August 4 to August 8. Please plan on attending all 5 sessions. This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Movie Monday "Saturday Night" 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Java Coding Club for Beginners 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 5-day, teen-led workshop! For teens entering grades 6 to 8 in the fall. Registration required. Registration is for all 5 sessions, August 4 to August 8. Please plan on attending all 5 sessions. This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Make 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: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint Your Own Ceramic Sunflower Bowl.	This event is in the "Teens" group Java Coding Club for Beginners 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 5-day, teen-led workshop! For teens entering grades 6 to 8 in the fall. Registration required. Registration is for all 5 sessions, August 4 to August 8. Please plan on attending all 5 sessions. This event is in the "Youth" group Open Art Studio 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Dress for a mess and come prepared to unleash your creativity! We'll paint with anything but a brush, sculpt with paper, and have a blast! For kids entering grades 2nd-4th.	This event is in the "Teens" group Java Coding Club for Beginners 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 5-day, teen-led workshop! For teens entering grades 6 to 8 in the fall. Registration required. Registration is for all 5 sessions, August 4 to August 8. Please plan on attending all 5 sessions. This event is in the "Youth" group Make Puppets with the Puppet People! 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: Make your own puppets with local puppeteer and puppet making expert, Mark Carrigan!	This event is in the "Teens" group Java Coding Club for Beginners 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Maker Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of Java in this 5-day, teen-led workshop! For teens entering grades 6 to 8 in the fall. Registration required. Registration is for all 5 sessions, August 4 to August 8. Please plan on attending all 5 sessions.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Wonderous Woodwinds 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Clarinet & Flute Duet Concert Experience the magic of live music in an intimate library setting with clarinetist Ye Hu and flutist Melanie Chirignan.
3 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Colorful Creations- Art meets Science 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Each week we will be exploring science while creating art! Wear clothing that can get messy!		This event is in the "Adults" group Canva Power-Ups: Ten Must-Have Apps (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: Think you know Canva? Think again. Most users miss out on some of its most powerful tools—free apps that can transform your designs from basic to brilliant. In this fast-paced webinar, we’ll reveal 10 must-use Canva apps hiding in plain sight.		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.
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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 Paint Chip Skylines 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: Recreate a city skyline (or create your own!) using paint chips! This event will repeat on Thursday, July10 at 2-3pm. Please choose just one date to attend. For teens entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall. Registration required.	This event is in the "Adults" group Name That Tune 6:00pm–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: Games, Local Interest, Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: NAME THAT TUNE!! Test your ears as you identify song clips from yesterday and today. This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Make 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 Registration Required Event Details: Paint Your Own Ceramic Sunflower Bowl. This event is in the "Adults" group Booktroverts Unite! Silent Reading 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: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join our new Silent Reading Club by registering for our Booktroverts Unite group. We will make our Maker Lab space cozy with a virtual fireplace and refreshments. 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 Chilling Chapters Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: This book club is perfect for fans of the macabre and mysterious. Whether you’re a seasoned horror fan or just dipping your toes into the genre, join us for a discussion sure to send shivers down your spine! 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 Art for All - Color a Frame with Buttons! 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: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Colonie Art League and the Half Moon Button Club present an engaging evening designed for families to enjoy together! Come share lasting memories while you create beautiful frames to hold family photos.