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 (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
All Day	This event is in the "Youth" group Letters to Santa All Day 12/1–12/15 Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Event Details: Let Santa Claus know what’s in your heart this season, and he will write back to you! Santa will try to personally respond to every child's letter. Please include your child’s name and address in the letter, and drop it in the box in Y
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Mitten Tree All Day 12/1–12/21 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Art & Crafts Event Details: Decorate our Mitten Tree with a scarf, hat, or mittens, and you’ll make the winter warmer for children of St.
	This event is in the "Adults" group Colonie Library Crossword Puzzle All Day 12/1–12/31 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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!
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Music Together 10:15am–11:00am Youth Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Join Matt Yaeger for a demo class of Music Together®, an early childhood music & movement program! For children from birth to age 4 years, with an adult. Please choose either the 10:15 or the 11:15 session. Ages: Birth-4 yrs Join Matt Yaeger for a demo class of Music Together®, an early childhood music & movement program! For children from birth to age 4 years, with an adult. Please choose either the 10:15 or the 11:15 session. Ages: Birth-4 yrs		This event is in the "Youth" group Stay & Play 10:15am–11:00am Youth Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Open 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 "Adults" group People and Prose 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 "All Ages" group Puzzle Swap 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Local Interest Registration Required Event Details: Bring a gently used puzzle to swap for a ‘new’ to you puzzle. No limit on the number of puzzles to swap, however, organizers will monitor. Any piece count is allowed. Please secure puzzle boxes with a rubber band or bag pieces. This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of the Library Craft Sale 10:00am–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: The Friends will have a small holiday ornament Pop Up Sale at the William K. Sanford Library. Our volunteers have been busy hand crafting these ornaments and we can't wait for you to see them! This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled CANCELED Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled CANCELED Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
11 am				This event is in the "Youth" group Music Together 11:15am–12:00pm Youth Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Join Matt Yaeger for a demo class of Music Together®, an early childhood music & movement program! For children from birth to age 4 years, with an adult. Please choose either the 10:15 or the 11:15 session. Ages: Birth-4 yrs Join Matt Yaeger for a demo class of Music Together®, an early childhood music & movement program! For children from birth to age 4 years, with an adult. Please choose either the 10:15 or the 11:15 session. Ages: Birth-4 yrs			This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled CANCELED Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener. This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled CANCELED Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Cancelled Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Sit with therapy dog Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Stitch 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab 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 Italian conversation group 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity 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 Android Clinic 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.		This event is in the "Youth" group Gingerbread House Workshop 1:30pm–2:30pm Youth Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Join Chef Kate and the Doane Stuart crew for a sweet and festive celebration! Younger children ages 3–8 years are invited to roll up their sleeves and get creative as they build and decorate their very own gingerbread houses.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Colonie Art League Holiday Show Reception 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Need Assistance? 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Stay and Make 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: DIY Glitter Ornaments.	This event is in the "Adults" group In Case of Emergency: The Basics of the iPhone Medical ID App and Health App 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of updating Medical ID and the Health app on your Iphone. This enables first responders to access your name, emergency contacts and medical history/allergies if you become unconscious.
3 pm							This event is in the "Youth" group Gingerbread House Workshop 3:00pm–4:00pm Youth Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Join Chef Kate and the Doane Stuart crew for a sweet and festive celebration! Older children ages 9–13 are invited to roll up their sleeves and get creative as they build and decorate their very own gingerbread houses.
4 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group LEGO Club! 4:15pm–5:00pm Youth Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Open 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					This event is in the "Adults" group Film Noir Movie Series Couples on the Run: Gun Crazy (1950) 5:45pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 first of a five-installment series with the movie You Only Live Once.
6 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Family Storytime with Miss Chris 6:30pm–7:15pm Youth Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: Miss Chris will share some great books, tell some great jokes (well maybe) and dance to great music with you and your child. Fun for all! This event is in the "Youth" group Chess 6:30pm–7:45pm Youth Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Chess is an opportunity for participants of all ages to engage in open chess play at the Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia Tuesday 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist 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! 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 Stay and Make 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: DIY Glitter Ornaments Cancelled Friends of the Library Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Cancelled 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Stay and Stitch 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open 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 Open Registration Required* This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 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 "All Ages" group Gingerbread House Contest 6:30pm–7:45pm All Ages Full Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Food & Cooking, Other Registration Required Event Details: Gather a group of friends or family and sign up as a "team" for our friendly gingerbread house decorating competition!