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Parent Playdate

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting, Playtime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Families, Adults
Event Details:

Looking to meet other parents or caregivers? Please join us for a special hour of open playtime! While you’re here, enjoy getting to know other parents/caregivers and their little ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Families, Adults
Program Type: Parenting, Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Looking to meet other parents or caregivers? Please join us for a special hour of open playtime!

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Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver. No re...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun!

For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver.

No registration needed.

Storytime @ GPL

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos.
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the library with this special short storytime just for them, followed by free play time. It's a great chance to connect with other new parents too! For al...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos.
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the library with this special short storytime just for them, followed by free play time. It's a great chance to connect with other new parents too!

For all kids ages Birth - 18 months, with a caregiver.

Photo of author Rebecca F. Kuang smiling alongside the covers of her books 'Babel' and 'Yellowface'

Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

You’re welcome to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowfac...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

You’re welcome to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

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Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families
Event Details:

Come along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends! Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff can’t wait for you to join them for a fun-filled storytime your whole family...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends!

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Art Room

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to the Library! Drop in anytime between 3-6pm and use our variety of arts and crafts supplies to create your own art.   

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to the Library! Drop in anytime between 3-6pm and use our variety of arts and crafts supplies to create your own art. 

 

black & white photo of street in Troy set-dressed for The Gilded Age

Troy in the Gilded Age with Kathy Sheehan

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian Kathryn Sheehan will present an illustrated lecture on how Troy’s 19th century architecture became an integral backdrop to the Julian Fe...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian Kathryn Sheehan will present an illustrated lecture on how Troy’s 19th century architecture became an integral backdrop to the Julian Fellows HBO series “The Gilded Age." Sheehan worked with location sco

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Family Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver. No re...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun!

For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver.

No registration needed.

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Kids Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Grades 3 to 5. The Kids Graphic Novel Club will meet monthly to talk about the book selection, do activities, and meet other graphic novel lovers! May Book: The First Cat in ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3 to 5.

The Kids Graphic Novel Club will meet monthly to talk about the book selection, do activities, and meet other graphic novel lovers!

Arts & Crafts

Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Rebecca Ringquist

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrating pollinators and the magic of nature, Portland artist Rebecca Ringquist’s floral themed embroidery sampler bursts with vibrant hues and is adorned with beautiful butterf...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrating pollinators and the magic of nature, Portland artist Rebecca Ringquist’s floral themed embroidery sampler bursts with vibrant hues and is adorned with beautiful butterflies.

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Family Board Games

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families
Event Details:

Kids and families can drop in for some board game fun! Stop in anytime between 11:00am and 1:00pm. Participants will get a chance to test-drive games from our Library of Things and...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Kids and families can drop in for some board game fun! Stop in anytime between 11:00am and 1:00pm. Participants will get a chance to test-drive games from our Library of Things and play other games from the youth services closet.

Photo of author Matthew Shindell, alongside the cover of his book 'For the Love of Mars'

For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope fo...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times.

Teen Study Hall Sunday 6/9/24

Exam Prep: Teen Study Hall

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Event Details:

Working on homework, studying for a test, or just need a quiet space to focus? Our Teen Study Hall the third Wednesday of the month has you covered! We have everything you may...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

Working on homework, studying for a test, or just need a quiet space to focus? Our Teen Study Hall the third Wednesday of the month has you covered!

Color Happy

Color Happy! Kids’ Coloring Club

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Let’s read a story together to inspire us to Color Happy at the library! Join us for an hour of colorful activities where kids will be able to explore a rainbow world of penci...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime / Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let’s read a story together to inspire us to Color Happy at the library!

TACOs Final Meeting 6/11/24

Finale: TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Event Details:

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more. Now open to grades 6-12!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

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Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden!

Teen Study Hall Friday 6/14/24

Exam Prep: Teen Study Hall

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Event Details:

Working on homework, studying for a test, or just need a quiet space to focus? Our Teen Study Hall the third Wednesday of the month has you covered! We have everything you may...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

Working on homework, studying for a test, or just need a quiet space to focus? Our Teen Study Hall the third Wednesday of the month has you covered!

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Drop-in Rock Painting

06/15/2024 @ 10:00am to 06/16/2024 @ 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in to the library the weekend of June 15th-16th for some rock painting fun! Decorate the rocks however you want and then leave your completed rocks to be donated to the librar...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Families, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in to the library the weekend of June 15th-16th for some rock painting fun! Decorate the rocks however you want and then leave your completed rocks to be donated to the library's very first "Rock Snake" in the garden!

Elantris by Brandon Sanderson Saturday June 15

Realm Explorers Book Club: Elantris

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults
Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets on Saturday mornings to discuss various science fiction and fantasy novels. Titles include Adult/Young Adult science fiction and fant...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets on Saturday mornings to discuss various science fiction and fantasy novels.

Parent Playdate

Parent Playdate

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting, Playtime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Families, Adults
Event Details:

Looking to meet other parents or caregivers? Please join us for a special hour of open playtime! While you’re here, enjoy getting to know other parents/caregivers and their little ...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Families, Adults
Program Type: Parenting, Playtime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Looking to meet other parents or caregivers? Please join us for a special hour of open playtime!

DIY De-stress Tuesday 6/18

DIY De-stress

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Event Details:

Need a break from the end-of-the-year chaos? Come hang out and try our DIY relaxation crafts while we listen to music, drink calming teas, and talk about our favorite ways to de-st...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Need a break from the end-of-the-year chaos? Come hang out and try our DIY relaxation crafts while we listen to music, drink calming teas, and talk about our favorite ways to de-stress.