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Rainbow Reads Book Club graphic featuring the cover of the book "The Holiday Trap" by Roan Parrish

Rainbow Reads Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Rainbow Reads is a new book club that will meet monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ authors and queer-focused literature. We will read a variety of genres including: fi...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Rainbow Reads is a new book club that will meet monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ authors and queer-focused literature.

grey background multi colored squares Game Time in blue Inclusible Games

Game Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-Wooden Chinese Checkers...Coin Go!...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Event Details:

We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" 

This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-

coffee and conversation

Seniors Connect! ( Formerly known as "Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors")

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

Photo of author Laura Dave smiling next to the cover of her book 'The Night We Lost Him'

On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newe...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.&nbsp

Lisa Dougherty, Genealogist is pictured

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, December 11, 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

Medicare 101 yellow letters with statewide

Medicare 101: An In-Person Informational Session

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Finances / Retirement, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

 We're partnering with New York StateWide Senior Action Council and  Albany County Department for Aging's HIICAP Division (Health Insurance Information and Counseling Pro...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Event Details:

 We're partnering with New York StateWide Senior Action Council and  Albany County Department for Aging's HIICAP Division (Health Insurance Information and Counseling Program) to offer you unbiased information about Medicare (including P

Mini Snowman Pots Adult Take & Make Kit, Pickup 12/12-12/15, Registration Required

Mini Snowman Pots Adult Take & Make Kit

12/12/2024 @ 9:30am to 12/15/2024 @ 5:00pm
Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Who said a snowman has to melt? Create a forever snowman with this craft! Each kit includes:  mini terracotta planters paint paintbrush pompoms This kit is de...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Who said a snowman has to melt? Create a forever snowman with this craft! Each kit includes: 

Winter Wreaths December 12 6-8PM, registration required

Winter Wreaths

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get your home holiday ready with this bubble wire mesh wreath! Class includes all supplies and instruction to make your own wreath. Different colors and accent pieces will be avail...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get your home holiday ready with this bubble wire mesh wreath! Class includes all supplies and instruction to make your own wreath. Different colors and accent pieces will be available to chose from. Class is lead by Tara Connors of Bash Parties.

Creative Writing Mondays December 2nd and December 16th 1 to 3 PM

Creative Writing Mondays

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room McKownville at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Writing / Poetry
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you have a story you would like to tell, memoirs you would like to write? Maybe you want to try your hand at writing a short fiction piece. Whatever you fancy, join us for Creat...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room McKownville
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Writing / Poetry
Event Details:

Do you have a story you would like to tell, memoirs you would like to write? Maybe you want to try your hand at writing a short fiction piece. Whatever you fancy, join us for Creative Writing Mondays!

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, December 17, 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. 

Arts & Crafts

ARTventure: DIY Ornaments

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month we're making four different ornaments.Each session of ARTventures will focus on a different craft material and will present several small, quick projects you can make wi...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This month we're making four different ornaments.

Each session of ARTventures will focus on a different craft material and will present several small, quick projects you can make with it. Do them in any order you like, at your own pace.

Tech Help written in blue

Technology Help (Session 1)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Outreach, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available!Coach Donna can assist withInternet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, BingMicrosoft Word & Exc...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available!

Coach Donna can assist with

Tech Help written in blue

Technology Help (Session 2)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Outreach, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available!Coach Donna can assist withInternet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, BingMicrosoft Word & Exc...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available!

Coach Donna can assist with

coffee and conversation

Seniors Connect! ( Formerly known as "Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors")

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Book cover for "Wreck the Halls" by Tessa Bailey

Hopeless Romantics Book Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hopeless Romantics Book Club is a romance book club that meets the third Wednesday of every month to discuss swoon-worthy romance titles. The book club covers a wide variety o...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Hopeless Romantics Book Club is a romance book club that meets the third Wednesday of every month to discuss swoon-worthy romance titles.

Board Meeting

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Business Meeting

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Board Meeting:

The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting

Board Meeting

The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc@guilderlandlibrary.org.

Christmas Eve - Library Closed

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Day - Library Closed

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Foundation meeting

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Foundation Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Foundation Meeting
Computer Coach Apple Help Drop In; Blue Background; Woman holding laptop

Apple Help (Drop-In)

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop-In Apple Tech Help Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple! Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook! This is a d...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Event Details:

Drop-In Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
This is a drop-in event- 

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, December 31, 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. 

New Year's Eve - Library is Closed @ 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Board Committee

Library Board Personnel Committee

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Board committee meeting.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Board committee meeting.