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Friday Sept. 21
Hypertension Prevention
Join Albany County Community Health workers at 2 p.m. for an educational session on preventing hypertension.
More details at colonielibrary.libcal.com
Registration is required: online or call 518-810-0314.
Saturday, Sept. 22
Capital District Genealogical Society: Picking Apart a Civil War Pension File
Ever wonder what all those documents are inside a federal Civil War pension file?
What sort of red tape did veterans, widows and orphans have to navigate to receive pensions? How did the changing pension laws affect applicants?
During this 1 p.m. talk, Laura Congleton will walk you through the plights of several applicants, outlining the pension application and approval process, and explaining what the various documents covered and how the laws changed.
Monday, Sept. 24
Free Movie Monday: “The Greatest Showman”
Our monthly popular movie series returns this fall with a screening of “The Greatest Showman,” an original musical inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, starring Hugh Jackman.
Rated: PG, Runtime: 105 minutes.
Registration is required: online or call 518-810-0314.
Showtime 2 p.m.
Trivia Bingo Night
Join librarians Joe and Bekah at 6:30 p.m. for our second installment of Trivia Bingo, featuring four rounds of questions on a grab bag of topics.
Super secret mystery prizes await those ready to test their trivia knowledge and their luck of the draw with this fast moving and fun trivia game.
Registration is required: online or call 518-810-0314.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Crafts After Dark: Colorful Coasters
Hard at work all day? We’re reprising some of our most popular crafts for a relaxing post-workday session so you can catch up on what you might have missed.
This month, at 6 p.m., unwind in good company while creating a colorful ceramic coaster. All materials supplied at this free meditative craft for adults ages 18-plus. This craft is mildly messy — please dress accordingly.
You are welcome to bring a snack or takeout to enjoy during the class. Registration required: online or call 518-810-0314.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Introduction to Streaming Video (intermediate)
There have never been more options for watching TV, movies, and other video content.
From 2 to 4 p.m., learn how to play web-based video content on your devices with free and paid services and apps — and get that content up onto your television for a big-screen experience.
Registration is required: online or call 518-810-0314.
Joe Nash
Colonie Library