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 (11/09)	Mon (11/10)	Tue (11/11)	Wed (11/12)	Thu (11/13)	Fri (11/14)	Sat (11/15)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Colonie Library Crossword Puzzle All Day 11/1–11/30 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 Colonie Library Crossword!
	This event is in the "Youth" group GNOME-vember! All Day 11/5–11/10 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 Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature Event Details: GNOME-vember is the magical month when the whimsical garden gnomes come out to play! We'll celebrate all things gnomes with gnome-themed displays, games, contests, crafts, and more! Stop by to enjoy the mischief.		Closing Veterans' Day Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed in observance of Veterans' Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Harvest Basket Food Drive All Day 11/12–11/24 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Fall is the season of harvest and giving thanks. To celebrate the season, Youth Services is collecting boxed and canned food to donate to local pantries. Please help us to fill our basket for families in need!
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Harvest Basket Food Drive All Day 11/5–11/10 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 Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Fall is the season of harvest and giving thanks. To celebrate the season, Youth Services is collecting boxed and canned food to donate to local pantries. Please help us to fill our basket for families in need!			This event is in the "Youth" group GNOME-vember! 11/12/2025 @ 12:00am–11/26/2025 @ 5:00pm 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 Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature Event Details: GNOME-vember is the magical month when the whimsical garden gnomes come out to play! We'll celebrate all things gnomes with gnome-themed displays, games, contests, crafts, and more! Stop by to enjoy the mischief.
9 am				This event is in the "Youth" group Music and Movement 9:30am–10:15am 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: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a morning full of music and fun! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. Register for each week separately, one week in advance. 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 Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am 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: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. *Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Youth" group Ready, Set, Kindergarten 10:30am–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: Art & Crafts, Science & Nature, STEAM, Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: Join us for stories, games and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Using stories, songs, simple experiments and art, we'll explore literacy, math and science. 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. Special Series Registration Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series. 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 Event Details: This months book is : Turn of the Key Ruth Ware		This event is in the "Youth" group Music and Movement 10:30am–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: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a morning full of music and fun! For ages 5 and younger with a caregiver. Register for each week separately, one week in advance. 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 Toddler Time 10:30am–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: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required A 45-minute program for children up to 36 months with an adult, including stories, singing, dancing and free play. *Ages: 0-36 months, with a caregiver 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 Baby Bounce Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: A special storytime for babies that are not yet walking and their caregivers. This fun 15-20 minute program includes songs, fingerplays, lap bounces, and books. 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 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 Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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 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 Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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.
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 Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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 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: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Karly for a few minutes and read to her! She is a mini goldendoodle and a very good listener. 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.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Stitch 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: Activity Room Age Group: Adults 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 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 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: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest 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 Italian conversation group 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: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Come join our group to practice Italian language in a friendly and relaxed environment!	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: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Registration Required
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Karen Cooper/Cynthia Romano Art Show Reception 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	This event is in the "Adults" group iPhone Intermediate 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 already know the basics of your iPhone but want to learn more? We will cover Spotlight Search and Control Center, Advanced Settings, Organizing and Updating Apps, Intermediate messaging and Intermediate Photos. This event is in the "Adults" group Need Assistance? 2:00pm–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: 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!				This event is in the "Adults" group "Improv Fun" with Controlled Chaos Improv Comedy 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: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Controlled Chaos performs a number of short-form comedic improv games (scenes), each inspired by audience suggestions. They make up stuff on-the-spot, meaning no pre-planned lines. 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 The Vietnam War: A History Session 1 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: History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: The Vietnam War changed the GIs who fought it and the nation that sent them there. Yet there remains a cultural tendency to hold the War at arm’s length, as evidenced by how little Americans know of its history and true causes.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Afternoon Art 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: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: An Afternoon Art workshop where each week we will be making a different art project! Come use your imagination and get creative! Wear clothing that can get messy. 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Animal Explorers 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: Science & Nature, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Do you love learning about animals and sharing your animal knowledge? If so, come join us for Animal Explorers! We will be exploring the world of animals through books, discussions, and fun activities! Disclaimer(s) Special Series Registration Clicking the cancellation link in your confirmation email will remove your registration for the entire series. Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Social Security 101 – Strategies That Could Maximize Your Benefits 6:00pm–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: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Legal & Financial Registration Required Event Details: Social Security is often the largest source of income for most retirees, so it’s important to get the facts before you file.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Stay and 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 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Therapy Dogs for Teens 6:30pm–7:15pm 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this special teens-only therapy dog event with Beth, the German Shepard! Feel free to bring your homework, a book to read, or just come for a relaxing mental health break! This event is in the "All Ages" group Inclusible Community Game Night! 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Games Registration Required Event Details: Introducing a new event for our community members of every age and ability!