This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Period Product Supply Drive All Day 5/1–5/31 Teens, All Ages This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 1 - 31 2026 Period Product Supply Drive All Day 5/1–5/31 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: The Cube Age Group: Teens, All Ages Program Type: Local Interest, Other, Volunteering Event Details: The library will be collecting period products in The Cube (Teen Room) throughout the month of May to benefit local schools and the library. We are collecting unopened pads, tampons, and pantiliners.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Bookmark Design Contest All Day 5/1–5/31 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group May 1 - 31 2026 Teen Bookmark Design Contest All Day 5/1–5/31 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art & Crafts, Books & Writing Event Details: Design a bookmark for teens showcasing our summer reading theme, Unearth a Story! The winning bookmark will be printed and given out in The Cube all summer long! Designs will be accepted from teens in grades 6 to 12.
Closing Memorial Day Weekend Closing All Day 5/23–5/25 May 23 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day Weekend Closing All Day 5/23–5/25 Branches: Colonie Library Description: Closed for Memorial Day weekend
This event is in the "Youth" group Stay & Play 10:15am–11:00am Youth Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group May 29 2026 Fri Stay & Play 10:15am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Farmers Market Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Youth Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group May 30 2026 Sat Farmers Market Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood Registration Required Event Details: Shop the Farmers Market, and stop for stories! Join us at the Crossings Park once a month, rain or shine. On sunny days we'll be under the gazebo by the pond.
This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga 10:30am–11:30am Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 30 2026 Sat Chair Yoga 10:30am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Chair yoga is an adaptable form of yoga that modifies traditional yoga poses to be performed while seated in a chair or using a chair for support.
This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Registration Required Event Details: This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.
This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu AARP Defensive Driving 1:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Stedman Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local Interest Registration Required Event Details: This is a 6-hour course with a 3-hour session on two days. You MUST attend both sessions to receive a course completion certificate. Bring your NYS Driver License and AARP membership card. Fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members.
This event is in the "Adults" group Learn to Play Mahjong 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Learn to Play Mahjong 5:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Mahjong is a challenging (and fun!) tile-based game. In this class you will learn the rules and basic strategies so you can start playing.
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 May 28 2026 Thu Therapy Dogs for Teens 6:30pm–7:15pm 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 Shepherd! Feel free to bring your homework, a book to read, or just come for a relaxing mental health break!
This event is in the "Adults" group Fiction Book Discussion Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue Fiction Book Discussion Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Colonie Library Room: Maker Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Required Event Details: The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, drezelop@colonielibrary.org.