William K. Sanford Town Library/Colonie Library
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Wednesday May 1 All Day
Baby Yoda Scavenger Hunt
Grogu is hiding somewhere in the Cube! Drop in, find him, and be rewarded with candy! May the Fourth be with you.*Ages: 7th to 12th Grade
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Wednesday May 1 All Day
Take & Make for Kids!
Stop in to pick up a craft kit for children to Take & Make at home! Each week, a new craft will be ready to pick up at the Youth Services Desk. Available while supplies last.
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Wednesday May 1 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Practice Conversational English
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.
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Thursday May 2 All Day
Baby Yoda Scavenger Hunt
Grogu is hiding somewhere in the Cube! Drop in, find him, and be rewarded with candy! May the Fourth be with you.*Ages: 7th to 12th Grade
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Thursday May 2 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Car Seat Safety Check
The Colonie Police Department will be conducting Car Seat Safety Checks in the back parking lot at the library. Register to attend, and then stop by the library sometime between 10:15am-12:15pm to ensure your car seats are installed securely and safely. Checks will be c......More
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Thursday May 2 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Italian Conversation Group
Come join our group to practice Italian and learn about Italian culture in a friendly and relaxed environment! This group is not for beginners, as it is necessary to have a certain knowledge of the Italian language in order to enjoy the event.
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Thursday May 2 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
LEGO Club!
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.*Ages: Grades K-6
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Thursday May 2 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
American Society for Quality SMED
Single minute change of dies indicates less than 10 minute die changes. Although the traditional description of less than 10 minutes now is meaning less then 3 minutes and even less than 1 minute.Advances in Quality inspection and manufacturing allows for improved TAKT ......More
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Friday May 3 All Day
Baby Yoda Scavenger Hunt
Grogu is hiding somewhere in the Cube! Drop in, find him, and be rewarded with candy! May the Fourth be with you.*Ages: 7th to 12th Grade
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Friday May 3 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Crafts & Laughs
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 what everyone's up to! Please register s......More
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Saturday May 4 All Day
Baby Yoda Scavenger Hunt
Grogu is hiding somewhere in the Cube! Drop in, find him, and be rewarded with candy! May the Fourth be with you.*Ages: 7th to 12th Grade
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Crafts & Laughs
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 what everyone's up to! Please register s......More
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 7:00pm EDT
TEEN SUMMER VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Registration is Online onlyTeens interested in volunteering this summer will have several opportunities to help with our Youth, Teen, and Adult Summer Reading Programs, as well as community service outreach. You will be emailed an application link once you register. Spo......More
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Saturday May 4 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Resume Workshop
This workshop will teach you everything you want to know about resumes! Come find out crucial resume information and answers to questions such as "Which jobs do not need a resume?," "What type of resume is best?," "What do I put in a resume?," and "What do I leave out?"
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Sunday May 5 All Day
Baby Yoda Scavenger Hunt
Grogu is hiding somewhere in the Cube! Drop in, find him, and be rewarded with candy! May the Fourth be with you.*Ages: 7th to 12th Grade
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Sunday May 5 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Crafts & Laughs
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 what everyone's up to! Please register s......More
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Sunday May 5 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Stay and Stitch
Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat.*Ages: Adults and teens
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Monday May 6 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Senior Resources @ the Library
The Town of Colonie Senior Resource Department will be on site with information on services and programs available to our town seniors. Their department specialist will be available to share information on such topics as: services to age in place, recreational programs,......More
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Homework Helpers
Does your child need help with study techniques? Does your child need help with homework given from school? Or do you just want a study buddy to help keep you accountable? If you said yes to any of these, please consider registering your child in K-6th for the Homework ......More
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Advisory Group
Join this dynamic group of teens who meet monthly to brainstorm future programs and how to best help the library and the community. Earn volunteer hours and leadership experience while having fun. Hope you can join us! *Ages: 7-12th Grade
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
English as a New Language: Beginners Class with Judy
A series of classes taught by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. If you are a new learner of English, please consider being a part of the class, which focuses on vocabulary and speaking skills. This class will meet every week at the same time. Registration is req......More
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Tuesday May 7 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
CANCLED- Conversational Italian
Come join our group to practice Italian in a friendly and relaxed environment! It is advisable to have a certain knowledge of the language in order to enjoy the event. This program is not a language class. It is not exclusively geared towards proficient speakers, but al......More
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Tuesday May 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
iPhone Intermediate
Do you already know the basics of your iPhone but want to learn more? We will cover Spotlight Search and Control Center, Advanced Settings, Organizing and Updating Apps, Intermediate messaging and Intermediate Photos. Minimum Skill Level Required: Intermediate*
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Tuesday May 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Stay and Make
Introduction to Creating Travel Jourals or Scrapbooks with the Colonie Art League. Join us for this 2 hour program that will introduce you to the many ways to use travel memorabilia, sketching, photography and your memories to put together books that will preserve your......More
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Tuesday May 7 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York
Explore Girl Scouts in North Colonie! Looking to learn more about joining Girl Scouts? Join us for a free event where you can do a Girl Scout activity, get your questions answered, and learn more about how to get involved.
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Tuesday May 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Chefs: Doughnuts
Make delicious doughnuts! *Ages: Grades 7th to 12th
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Android Clinic
Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group.
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Getting Started with the "New" Outlook (Tech-Talk Webinar)
Have you switched to the “new” Outlook yet? In this webinar, we’ll take a peek at several new features of this updated platform including Pinning, Snoozing emails, improved Calendar sharing and more. Enjoy this webinar from the comfort of your own home or desk.
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Film Noir Turns 80! - Film Series led by Lenny Zapala - Double Indemnity (1944)
Film expert and Menands Public Library Director Lenny Zapala is offering the last of a five-installment series with the movie Double Indemnity. With this movie, Film Noir becomes respectable. Double Indemnity was nominated for seven Oscars but won none. In the film, ins......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Monthly Personal Investment Group
Come join an informal, monthly meeting of your neighbors to listen to and discuss experiences with personal investing!Topics can include investing in mutual funds/ETFs, individual stocks/bonds, crypto currencies/block chain, experiences with online brokerage accounts, 4......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
CANCELED - Practice Conversational English
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.
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Regional MS4 Coordination Meeting
This meeting is intended to coordinate regional stormwater stewards to aid in understanding and adapting to the new MS4 permit recently released by the DEC.
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Storytime with New York Surrogacy Center Reading
Storytime with New York Surrogacy Center Reading/Storytime event open to the public for Parents and Children. We will be bringing Children's books surrounding the topics of Surrogacy/Assisted Reproductive Technology to increase awareness of the topics and to promote our......More
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Learn to Embroider a May Bouquet
Join lifelong embroiderer Chloe Whittaker for a beginner embroidery class. Participants will learn several embroidery stitches which they will use to complete an embroidery hoop featuring a lovely bouquet of May flowers. All materials and instruction will be provided.*A......More
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Friday May 10 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
A Tree for Mom & Me!
What's the perfect way for your kids to celebrate Mother's Day? Signing up for our "A Tree for Mom & Me!" event! Each child will receive a free evergreen tree seedling to plant at home, creating an everlasting gift of love for mom and helping the environment, too! *Age......More
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Family Storytime
Let's share stories, sing, and dance!*For children of all ages with an adult.
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Applying for Scholarships
A scholarship workshop to help students and parents learn how to find, apply for, and gain college scholarships, as well as to help students become more competitive for scholarship funds and increase their access to higher education in the Capital Region and surrounding......More
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Shaker Robotics Demonstration
Come for an afternoon of fun as the Shaker Robotics team showcases their robot! The team will tell all about how they created the robot, demonstrate all the different tasks the robot can perform and have a time of Q&A!