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 (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Youth" group Share the Love! Valentines for Seniors All Day 2/1–2/13 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: Put a smile on a senior’s face, all it takes is a handmade Valentine’s Day card! Stop in the library to create a personal greeting, and we will deliver it to a senior living in a local nursing home in time for St. Valentine’s Day.
9 am			This event is in the "Youth" group Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am 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 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 Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am 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 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 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: 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 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	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 Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am 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 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 Family Storytime 10:30am–11:15am 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 Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! 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 Stay and Stitch 10:30am–12:00pm 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: 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 "Youth" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am 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 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 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: 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 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 "Adults" group Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) 10:30am–1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Get tax help and file for free!
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) 11:30am–5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Legal & Financial Event Details: Get tax help and file for free!
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Crafts & Laughs 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We're hosting a 3-day scrapbooking and crafting event, so gather your supplies and haul them over to the library for some creative camaraderie! Feel free to bring whatever craft project you're working on; it's always fun to see wha	This event is in the "Adults" group Cutting the Cord: Alternatives to Traditional TV Services 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: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we discuss and demonstrate additional TV options like using a digital antenna, smart devices, and streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV to cut costs or broaden your viewing content options.				This event is in the "Adults" group Italian conversation group 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: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Come join our group to converse in Italian in a friendly and relaxed environment!
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 "Adults" group In Case of Emergency: The Basics of the iPhone Medical ID App and Health App 2:00pm–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 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 Sensory Space Play Time! 3:00pm–3:30pm 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: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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 Sensory Space Play Time! 3:45pm–4:15pm 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: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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 Let AI Reveal the Story Behind Your Google Form Responses (Tech-Talk Webinar) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual Event Details: Learn how to use Google Forms not just to collect data, but to instantly summarize key insights with AI.
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Afternoon Art 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: 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 Sensory Space Play Time! 4:30pm–5:00pm 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: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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 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 "Youth" group STEAM Discovery 1,2,3 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: Join us for a variety of fun and engaging enrichment activities after school! We'll have STEAM programs, special guests, and so much more! *Ages: 1st-3rd Grade
5 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group Sensory Space Play Time! 5:15pm–5:45pm 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: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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 Film Noir Couples on the Run Series - Badlands (1973) 5:45pm–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 last of a five-installment series with the movie Badlands. Loser Kit (Martin Sheen) and naive teenager Holly (Sissy Spacek) go on a murder spree.
6 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group Reading Buddies 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 Reading Buddies 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: Come and practice reading with a teen. First, select a book from our collection and then spend time reading with one of our teen volunteers. Each session is 30 minutes long. 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 Sensory Space Play Time! 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Event Details: Explore a world of wonder in our new Sensory Play Space! Bring your child with sensory or learning differences to enjoy engaging sensory activities in a calm setting with special lighting, sounds, and equipment. 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 Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Join us for the Friends of the Library Monthly meeting.	This event is in the "Youth" group Youth Writing Center Workshop 6:00pm–6:45pm 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: Join us for the YWC (Youth Writing Center) Workshop where we'll have stations for creative writing, group read alouds, and crafts! This 6 week program is open to students in 3rd-5th grade. This event is in the "Adults" group Monthly Personal Investment Group 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: 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 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).