Memoir & Essay Writing Group

Establish a steady writing habit with this biweekly nonfiction writing group. Each session will feature a brief writing exercise for warmup, feedback opportunities, and open writing time.

Board Room

Capital Region Repair Café

Have a favorite lamp that won't turn on, a bike with a damaged part, a wobbly table or chair, or any other beloved household item that could use a little TLC? There's no better way to celebrate Earth Day than to rescue a broken object from being discarded! Come to th......More

Have a favorite lamp that won't turn on, a bike with a damaged part, a wobbly table or chair, or any other beloved household item that could use a little TLC? There's no better way to celebrate Earth Day than to rescue a broken object from being discarded! Come to the Repair Café, a joint project of the Library and the Town of Colonie Department of Planning and Economic Development, to connect with volunteer experts from our community who are excited to teach you the skills to fix items and extend the life of your prized possessions.Sign in at the Check-In table. You will receive a number for the order in which you have arrived. ONE item may be repaired per attendee. *Ages: All Ages

Activity Room, Stedman Room

Stay and Stitch

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat.*Ages: Adults and teens

Activity Room

Need Help? Just Ask! Social Service Support and Resources

Ask our Social Work Intern about our thorough resource guide created to help with housing, employment, government forms and assistance, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more. If you can't attend at this time, set up a one-on-one appointment by calling the In......More

Ask our Social Work Intern about our thorough resource guide created to help with housing, employment, government forms and assistance, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more. If you can't attend at this time, set up a one-on-one appointment by calling the Information Desk at 518-810-0314. Services are available Mondays and Tuesdays.

Gallery

Free Movie Monday: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"

Join us for a film screening one Monday a month. We'll watch a mix of new movies, blockbusters, and favorites from the last two decades. Don't forget to bring a sweater in case it's chilly and a stadium cushion for seating comfort.

Stedman Room

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

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 Helpers group at the Colonie Library.*Ages: K-6th Grade

Teen Room

Need Help? Just Ask! Social Service Support and Resources

Ask our Social Work Intern about our thorough resource guide created to help with housing, employment, government forms and assistance, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more. If you can't attend at this time, set up a one-on-one appointment by calling the In......More

Ask our Social Work Intern about our thorough resource guide created to help with housing, employment, government forms and assistance, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more. If you can't attend at this time, set up a one-on-one appointment by calling the Information Desk at 518-810-0314. Services are available Mondays and Tuesdays.

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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

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 required.*Ages: Adults

Maker Lab

Conversational French

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.

Activity Room

Teen DIY: Spring Wreaths

Create beautiful wreaths! These would make a great Mother's Day gift!*Ages: Grades 7 to 12

Activity Room

Leadership Communications: Tools and Techniques, Part 1 (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Learn quality techniques that you can use to improve employee satisfaction, increase engagement, and achieve greater individual and organizational success. Enjoy this webinar from the comfort of your own home or desk.

Library Board Meeting

Contact [email protected] for information on attending.

Maker Lab

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.

Stedman Room

English as a New Language: Beginners Class with Liza

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

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 required.*Ages: Adults

Maker Lab

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

Stedman Room

CRTC Sustainability Week Presentation

A presentation by the Capital Region Transportation Council as a part of the Town of Colonie's 2024 Sustainability Week

Stedman Room

Puzzle Swap

Bring used puzzles to swap for new to you puzzles. Please have boxes taped shut or pieces bagged. Will allow puzzles with missing pieces if noted on box.

Activity Room

Mother Daughter Book Club

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 2024. *Ages: Grades 5th-8th

Activity Room

History of the Yankees: Before, During and After the Dynasty

The greatest franchise in American sports history will be celebrated by award-winning sportswriter and author of The Ultimate New York Yankees Time Machine Book. This program highlights exciting and nostalgic videos of the finest teams, players, moments and events in Ya......More

The greatest franchise in American sports history will be celebrated by award-winning sportswriter and author of The Ultimate New York Yankees Time Machine Book. This program highlights exciting and nostalgic videos of the finest teams, players, moments and events in Yankees history, even going back to the days of the Highlanders - from the pre-Ruthian era to today. The program also features Yankees trivia questions for patrons to ponder and covers the best of the best, including Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Ford, Jeter, Rivera, and Judge, while spotlighting the top teams of the long Yankees dynasty from the 1920s to the 1960s and beyond.

Stedman Room

Teen Resume Building Workshop

This workshop will teach students how to prepare a professional resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and education that are relevant to the job you are seeking, scholarships you are applying for, and college applications. By the end of the workshop, students wil......More

This workshop will teach students how to prepare a professional resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and education that are relevant to the job you are seeking, scholarships you are applying for, and college applications. By the end of the workshop, students will be able to create an up-to-date, concise, and polished resume. Please bring your laptop to the workshop.Dr. Heeyeon Chung is a director of ABLE Enrichment and SPARK.*Ages: 9-12th Grade

Activity Room

Learn Romanian Traditional Folk Dance

"Learn Romanian Traditional Folk Dance" is designed for adults and high school children who are eager to explore the rich cultural heritage of Romania through its vibrant dance traditions. Led by an experienced instructor, participants delve into the steps, rhythmic pat......More

"Learn Romanian Traditional Folk Dance" is designed for adults and high school children who are eager to explore the rich cultural heritage of Romania through its vibrant dance traditions. Led by an experienced instructor, participants delve into the steps, rhythmic patterns, and spirited movements of Romanian folk dances. Join us and let the music of Romania ignite your passion for dance and culture!

Stedman Room

North Colonie Schools Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Stedman Room

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

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 Helpers group at the Colonie Library.*Ages: K-6th Grade

Teen Room

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

Teen Room

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

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 required.*Ages: Adults

Maker Lab

Noon Book Review: Fort William Henry's Moments in Time by Joseph W. Zarzynski

Fort William Henry was a French & Indian War fortress. The British outpost, erected in 1755, fell to the French and their Indigenous allies in 1757. Besides being a colonial fort, the location has had three hotels, been the terminus for the Delaware & Hudson railroad, a......More

Fort William Henry was a French & Indian War fortress. The British outpost, erected in 1755, fell to the French and their Indigenous allies in 1757. Besides being a colonial fort, the location has had three hotels, been the terminus for the Delaware & Hudson railroad, and today houses the Fort William Henry Museum. The author will tell little-known stories about the fort and grounds.

Stedman Room

Fiction Book Discussion Group

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, September-June. To join or for information, contact: Paul Drezelo, [email protected].

Maker Lab