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 (1/18)	Mon (1/19)	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
All Day		Closing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing All Day Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday
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 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 Colonie Library's 2026 Preschool Fair 10:30am–12:30pm 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: Education & Employment, Festivals & Fairs Event Details: Parents of toddlers and preschoolers, please stop by to meet representatives of preschools in, and around, the Colonie area. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to preview what’s available, all in one place at one time! 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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 Puzzle Chess Tournament 1:30pm–4:30pm 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: In honor of national puzzle day come join us for puzzle chess! Do you have what it takes to be a puzzle chess champion? Today is your day!		This event is in the "Adults" group Conversational French 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we gather with other French speakers for conversation, fun, and camaraderie. You must have a moderate level of proficiency in French conversation to join this group.		This event is in the "Adults" group Maker Lab: Digitize Your Aging Photos, Slides, Negatives, and VHS Tapes 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Make 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Craft to be determined
3 pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group Putting Out the Welcome Mat! 3:00pm–3:30pm 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: Movies, Music, & Theater Registration Required Event Details: In honor of its 35th anniversary, ESDC is making 35 visits to sites around the Capital Region inviting audiences to have an up-close and personal experience with dance.
4 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group LEGO Club! 4:15pm–5:00pm 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: 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. 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 "Teens" group Creative Writing Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this teen-led workshop where teens of all skills can express their vision in an unstructured way, through poetry, journaling, fiction, or even personal essay writing.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Stay and Make 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: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Craft to be determined This event is in the "Adults" group Personal Growth Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come ready to discuss the book: Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears by Pema Chodron	Library Board Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Program Type: Board of Trustees Event Details: Contact director@colonielibrary.org for information on attending. 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 "Teens" group Therapy Dogs for Teens 6:30pm–7:15pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming 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 "Youth" group Starlight Stories & Blanket Forts 6:30pm–8:00pm Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: It’s the coziest time of year—come celebrate with us at a special family winter campout right in the library!