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 (12/28)	Mon (12/29)	Tue (12/30)	Wed (12/31)	Thu (1/01)	Fri (1/02)	Sat (1/03)
All Day	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!				Closing New Year's Day Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library
	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day 12/28–1/17 Teens, Youth This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Event Details: Celebrate the library’s 50th birthday by reading for 50 weeks! Jot down how many minutes you read each week, then come to the library at the end of 2026 for a prize!
	This event is in the "Adults" group 50th Anniversary Adult Reading Challenge All Day 12/28–1/17 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary Event Details: Celebrate the library’s 50th Anniversary! Adults are challenged to read or attend a combination of 50 books or 50 programs in 2026. At the end of 2026, everyone who completed their challenge can come in for a prize!
10 am						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 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. Inclement Weather If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.
11 am				This event is in the "Youth" group Noon Years Eve 11:00am–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 Event Details: Celebrate the New Year with us! We'll craft, dance and sing, then countdown to Happy Noon Year together! For families with kids of all ages. 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. Dietary Restrictions If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Family Movie Monday "How to Train Your Dragon" 1:30pm–3:30pm 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: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: This month's movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Rating: PG Runtime: 2h 05m 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. Dietary Restrictions If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.	This event is in the "Youth" group Puppet Making with the Puppet People 1:00pm–1:45pm 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: Art & Crafts, Other Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make your own puppet with master puppeteer and puppet maker, Marc Carrigan.
2 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group Puppet Making with the Puppet People 2:00pm–2:45pm 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: Art & Crafts, Other Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make your own puppet with master puppeteer and puppet maker, Marc Carrigan.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Magic the Gathering Battle! 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Face off against other teens in this Magic the Gathering battle! Bring your own cards, or use some of ours. Note: There will be no instruction - only play! For teens in grades 6 to 12 only.			This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Dance with Paul Rosenberg of Homespun Occasions 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Games, Movies, Music, & Theater, Other Registration Required Event Details: Prepare to dance and sing with Paul Rosenberg from Homespun Occasions. You will learn traditional dances from countries all over the world. Tons of fun for all.
4 pm
5 pm				Closing New Year's Eve Closing 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closing at 5pm for New Year's Eve
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Sugar Cookie Decorating for Teens 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a sweet and festive event during winter break! Teens are invited to get creative and decorate three delicious sugar cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and more. This event is in the "Youth" group Chess 6:30pm–7:45pm Youth This event is in the "Youth" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Games Event Details: Chess is an opportunity for participants of all ages to engage in open chess play at the Library.