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 (3/01)	Mon (3/02)	Tue (3/03)	Wed (3/04)	Thu (3/05)	Fri (3/06)	Sat (3/07)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Youth" group 50 Week Reading Challenge All Day 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: Keep Reading! If you are participating in the library's 50 Week Reading Challenge, remember to record your minutes each week, and stop in for your prize between 12/19/26-12/31/26!
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: Stedman 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 "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 "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 "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 "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!	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
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 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.
3 pm
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 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 "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!
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 "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 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.