Voted Best Public Library
For the 10th year in a row
Total library visits
207,321; up by 7,000
Mission Statement
The Colonie Library welcomes and empowers people of all ages and abilities to connect, learn, and grow.
Programs
Program Sessions
1,150; up from 1,000
Program Attendance
33,122; up by 3,000
Library Website Visits
348, 602; up by 61,171
Total Circulation
529,002
Highlights
In 2025 the library surveyed the community to create the next Strategic Plan, which will be in effect from 2026-2028. Three clear goals emerged from this feedback, which are outlined below. Read the full Strategic Plan here: libr.info/strategicplan26-28.
Collections
Objective:
Address long wait times for items.
Objective
Improve the availability of items.
Marketing
Objective
Update and develop new marketing plan.
Objective
Improve communication via the Library’s Newsletter.
Objective
Utilize popular forms of communication more effectively.
Facilities
Objective
Create more seating space for public use.
Objective
Balance the Heating/Cooling issues in the building.
Objective
Minimize the noise and increase safety in the Children’s space.