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Native Plant Seed Collection with Wild Ones

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation on how to ethically harvest native plant seeds to increase biodiversity! New York Flora Association will be available to help you identify plants and use

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening
Event Details:
Join us for a presentation on how to ethically harvest native plant seeds to increase biodiversity! New York Flora Association will be available to help you identify plants and use the New York Flora Atlas to find out if they are native to NY. This i...
Book Discussion Group

Fright Club: Sphere by Michael Crichton

All Day 4/29 - 5/3
Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to another series of Fright Club!  Fright Club is our passive adult Horror Fiction book club.  How does it work?   Register each month for your book clu

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Welcome to another series of Fright Club!  Fright Club is our passive adult Horror Fiction book club.  How does it work?   Register each month for your book club kit and pick it up at the beginning of the month.  Your kit wil...
Arts & Crafts

Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Constance Moore

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Constance Moore - artist, educator, and April’s Daily Practice instructor - for an inspiring live event. We’ll warm up with a celebrity story time video of one of Constance's

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:
Join Constance Moore - artist, educator, and April’s Daily Practice instructor - for an inspiring live event. We’ll warm up with a celebrity story time video of one of Constance's picture books which will spark creative prompts you can explore while ...

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:
All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis.  ...
Felt succulents

Mini Felt Succulent Adult Take & Make Kit

05/01/2024 @ 9:30am to 05/10/2024 @ 6:00pm
Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Spring with this adorable succulent craft! Each kit will provide a mini planter, felt, directions and stencils to cut out. You will need scissors and hot glue to complete

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Celebrate Spring with this adorable succulent craft! Each kit will provide a mini planter, felt, directions and stencils to cut out. You will need scissors and hot glue to complete this craft. This kit is designed for adult crafters. One kit per r...
Tech Help written in blue

Technology Help (Session 1)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...
Tech Help written in blue

Technology Help (Session 2)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...
coffee and conversation

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends. ...
Tech Help written in blue

Technology Help (Session 3)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...
Photo of author Douglas Brunt alongside the cover for his book 'The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel'

Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas Brunt

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Gen

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:
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals...
Super Hero Trivia

Super Hero Trivia

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Families, Adults
Event Details:

It's a bird... it's a plane... it's Trivia Night! Calling all caped crusaders, masked vigilantes, and comic book aficionados! Get ready to dive into the colorful and action-pack

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Families, Adults
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
It's a bird... it's a plane... it's Trivia Night! Calling all caped crusaders, masked vigilantes, and comic book aficionados! Get ready to dive into the colorful and action-packed world of superheroes in the ultimate trivia showdown. Celebrat...
D&D Drop-In: Create a Character, Now Featuring: Fizban's Treasury of Dragons, 5/2/24 From 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Build a Character From Scratch!

D&D Drop-In: Create-A-Character

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia / Games
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are normal Dragonborn characters too plain for you? How about Chromatic, Gem, and Metallic Dragonborn?  What about new subclasses and fighting styles based on dragons? Join us

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:
Are normal Dragonborn characters too plain for you? How about Chromatic, Gem, and Metallic Dragonborn?  What about new subclasses and fighting styles based on dragons? Join us and create a new D&D character based on the expanded race and bac...
Colorful sign explaining that the library will be giving away free comics on May 4th-5th

Comic Giveaway Day!

All Day 5/4 - 5/5
Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults
Event Details:

It’s one of the biggest days for the comic book industry, and this year, you can swing by the Library to grab some of your favorites, and maybe find some new characters! Stop by th

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
It’s one of the biggest days for the comic book industry, and this year, you can swing by the Library to grab some of your favorites, and maybe find some new characters! Stop by the adult desk - we'll be giving out an assortment of comic books courte...
Photo of Jeanine next to piano, date/time/title of program

GPL Sunday Concert Series: Jeanine Ouderkirk

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Jeanine Ouderkirk, who gave a wonderful performance at the September, 2023 GPL Cabaret, returns for a solo appearance! Ouderkirk has been singing and performing in the Capital

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concert
Event Details:
Jeanine Ouderkirk, who gave a wonderful performance at the September, 2023 GPL Cabaret, returns for a solo appearance! Ouderkirk has been singing and performing in the Capital District for 15 years and teaching music for 20. Though she is primar...
Cooking / Nutrition

Plant Based Eating for Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking / Nutrition
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is easy on a whole food, plant-based diet! Say good-bye to calorie counting and portion restrictions. Eating nutrient-rich plant foods wi

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is easy on a whole food, plant-based diet! Say good-bye to calorie counting and portion restrictions. Eating nutrient-rich plant foods with bountiful fiber fills you up with all the right things to promote g...

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:
All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis.  ...
A handmade flower crown

DIY Real Flower Crowns

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make the ultimate spring accessory, using real fresh flowers. We will provide all the materials you will need to make one crown. Once you’ve mastered the technique

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Learn how to make the ultimate spring accessory, using real fresh flowers. We will provide all the materials you will need to make one crown. Once you’ve mastered the technique, you’ll know how to recreate one any time you want a show-stopping lo...
Tech Help written in blue

Technology Help (Session 1)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...
Tech Help written in blue

Technology Help (Session 2)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...
coffee and conversation

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends. ...
Tech Help written in blue

Technology Help (Session 3)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...
Lisa Dougherty, Genealogist is pictured

Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty:

Professional Genealogist Lisa Dougherty offers 1:1 family history consultations on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Library. This is a drop-in session; no need to make an appo

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy

Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Professional Genealogist Lisa Dougherty offers 1:1 family history consultations on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Library. This is a drop-in session; no need to make an appointment.
For more general information, visit Lisa's website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com

Photo of author Nina Simon alongside the cover of her book 'Mother-Daughter Murder Night'

A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 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:

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter

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:
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.  M...
Drop in Coloring and Journaling May 9th from 5 to 7 pm

Drop-in Adult Coloring & Creative Journaling

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop in for a crafty night at the library! Join us for a night of creative journaling and coloring. Use stickers, magazine cutouts, or words to decorate your very own journal.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop in for a crafty night at the library! Join us for a night of creative journaling and coloring. Use stickers, magazine cutouts, or words to decorate your very own journal. Or pick up a colored pencil/marker to color to your heart's content.&...