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 (8/10)	Mon (8/11)	Tue (8/12)	Wed (8/13)	Thu (8/14)	Fri (8/15)	Sat (8/16)
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 08/11/2025 @ 10:00am–08/16/2025 @ 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 "Minecraft" 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 "A Minecraft Movie" 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 "Adults" group Cancelled Mystery Book Club 10:30am–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: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required	This event is in the "Youth" group Stories on the Lawn -- INDOORS! 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: Bring a blanket and join us on the back lawn! Held inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate.			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 "All Ages" group Puzzle Day 10:00am–4:00pm 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: Activity Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for jigsaw puzzle fun! If you would like to bring your own puzzle to share with others, please do.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Maker Lab: Digitize Your Aging Photos, Slides, Negatives, and VHS Tapes 1:30pm–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: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn to use equipment in our Maker Lab to convert video, slides, negatives, and photos to digital formats. Covered in this class: slide/negative scanner, photo scanner, DVD duplicator, and VHS converter. Disclaimer(s) Maker Lab This is a qualifying class for individual Maker Lab time. After attending this class, you can request an appointment to use this Maker Lab equipment on your own or with the help of a staff member.		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 Nature's Crayons with Anita Sanchez 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: Art & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: A handful of clover and dandelion leaves, rubbed firmly on white paper, leave a startlingly bright green stripe. Nature’s crayon! Explore the different "crayons" that exist in nature!
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Movie Monday "Wicked" 2:00pm–4:45pm 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: 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 Coffee Filter Flowers 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 Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make beautiful flowers from coffee filters!		This event is in the "Teens" group Sand Art 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: Color your world by creating sand art! This event will repeat on Monday, July 14 at 6:30-7:30pm. Please choose just one date to attend. For teens entering grades 6 to 12 in the fall. Registration required. This event is in the "Youth" group Nature's Crayons with Anita Sanchez 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: A handful of clover and dandelion leaves, rubbed firmly on white paper, leave a startlingly bright green stripe. Nature’s crayon! Explore the different "crayons" that exist in nature!
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 Video Magic in 60 Seconds. Grab Attention, Spark Emotion, Get Results. (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: Want to connect faster and make a bigger impact? In this fun, practical webinar, you’ll learn how to create powerful 1-minute videos for marketing, training, and team communication.		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: Cosplay demo and how-to lesson For teens entering grades 7 to 12.			This event is in the "All Ages" group C.L.A.P. Performance 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: The Colonie Library Artistic Performances (C.L.A.P.) troupe proudly presents a series of scenes based off of children's books and folktales. 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						This event is in the "All Ages" group Finale! Community Art Show & Reception 5:00pm–5:45pm 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: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: What better way to wrap up our summer festivities than with a Finale party?
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 DIY Spectroscope with a Dudley Astronomer 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, Science & Nature, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: How can scientists find out what distant stars and planets are made of when they’re millions of miles away? The light that shines back to us on Earth can tell us all sorts of things about them.	This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia Tuesday 6:00pm–7:15pm 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: Gather your team of (up to) 4 and join us for a night of pub-style trivia! The team with the highest score will receive a prize, and snacks and drinks will be provided! 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 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: Activity 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Stay n Stitch 6:00pm–7:45pm 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 Event Details: 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 Cancelled* Monthly Personal Investment Group 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Film Noir in Color Series: Violent Saturday (1956) 6:00pm–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: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the fourth of a five-installment series with the movie Violent Saturday. Harper (Stephen McNally) plans to rob a bank in a remote Nevada mining town. This event is in the "Youth" group Dance Party with Tinkerbell & the Fairies! 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: Be prepared to dance and have fun with Tinkerbell and her fairy friends! Fun for all! 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.