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 (1/04)	Mon (1/05)	Tue (1/06)	Wed (1/07)	Thu (1/08)	Fri (1/09)	Sat (1/10)
All Day	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 "All Ages" group Need Assistance? 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Gallery Age Group: All Ages 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 "Youth" group Stay & Play 10:15am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Upcoming 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group Paws for Reading 10:30am–10:45am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Upcoming 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 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 Paws for Reading 10:45am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Upcoming 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 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 Paws for Reading 11:00am–11:15am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Upcoming 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 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 Paws for Reading 11:15am–11:30am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Upcoming 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 Beth for a few minutes and read to her! She is a friendly German Shepherd and a very good listener.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Noon Book Review with Joseph Salerno 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join author Joe Salerno for a discussion about his two books "The Decision" and "Million Dollar Men," the first two books in his MJ Fernandez legal thriller series.
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: 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 Senior Resources @ the Library 1:00pm–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: The Town of Colonie Senior Resource Department will be on site with information on services and programs available to our town seniors.
2 pm		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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group Mother Daughter Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Room: Activity Room Age Group: Teens, Youth Program Type: Books & Writing Event Details: Mrs Growney’s ever-popular program for 5th - 8th grade girls and their moms returns for the Fall and continues through the Spring! When you register, you will be signed up for the entire session, which runs once a month through April 2026.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Junior Teen Advisory Group 5:30pm–6:15pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Volunteering Registration Required Event Details: Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 6 to 8 to brainstorm future library programs and services, and discuss how to help the library and community! Earn volunteer hours while having fun!			This event is in the "Adults" group Film Noir Couples on the Run Series - Bonnie & Clyde (1967) 5:30pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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 Bonnie & Clyde. One of the most honored and despised films of the 1960's.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Volunteering Registration Required Event Details: Join this dynamic group of teens in grades 9 to 12 who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs for teens, as well as discuss how to best help the library and the community. TAG members also help out with our library programs for all ages.	This event is in the "Adults" group Learn How to Play Puzzle Chess 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Come learn how to play puzzle chess! This is a great introduction for a different way to build a puzzle.	This event is in the "Adults" group Chilling Chapters Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: 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 Inclusible Community Game Night! 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: The Colonie Library is partnering with “Inclusible” (Inclusible means suitable for inclusion) to host a series of game events for community members school-aged and older, of all abilities. Come play with friends (new and old).