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Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

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.

Photo of calligraphist Jojo Liu smiling as she works

Learn Chinese Calligraphy for Adults

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an evening workshop hosted by calligraphist Jojo Liu. Jojo will be joining us virtually all the way from San Francisco, but this workshop will take place in-person at t...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for an evening workshop hosted by calligraphist Jojo Liu. Jojo will be joining us virtually all the way from San Francisco, but this workshop will take place in-person at the library!

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Apple Help (Drop-In)

Friday, May 31, 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- 

Book Discussion Group

Fright Club: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

06/01/2024 @ 9:30am to 06/04/2024 @ 5:00pm
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...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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

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.

Ask a Teen Therapist

Ask a Teen Therapist

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Parenting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The major changes that come with adolescence can throw the best parent for a loop. In this presentation, you will have the opportunity to Ask a Teen Therapist. We will start with a...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Parenting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The major changes that come with adolescence can throw the best parent for a loop. In this presentation, you will have the opportunity to Ask a Teen Therapist.

Kindred Spirits by Asher Durand; landscape with cliff, trees, and two men

ART TALK: Hudson River School / Romantic Landscapes in America

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Zoom.Ask at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Art Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

For decades Dr. Dennis Raverty has delighted audiences with lively presentations at libraries, churches, synagogues, hostels and business lunches on a variety of topics in the hist...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Online Zoom.Ask
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art Talk
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

For decades Dr.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, June 4, 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. 

Photo of four guitar players holding instruments with title/date of program

Sunday Concert: Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Event Details:

The Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet is the union of four veteran guitarists, Joel Brown, Sten Isachsen, Brett Grigsby and Paul Quigley.  The group’s repertoire spans several centu...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Event Details:

The Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet is the union of four veteran guitarists, Joel Brown, Sten Isachsen, Brett Grigsby and Paul Quigley.  The group’s repertoire spans several centuries and includes music that was written for and premiered by them.

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Succulent Terrarium: Adult Take & Make Kit

06/10/2024 @ 9:30am to 06/17/2024 @ 8:00pm
Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Growing succulent plants in terrariums provides the plants with an easy-care situation in which they will thrive. Instructions are included to make a succulent terrarium that ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Growing succulent plants in terrariums provides the plants with an easy-care situation in which they will thrive. Instructions are included to make a succulent terrarium that will keep your little plants happy and healthy!

Capital District Knitting Guild

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants t...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:

Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants to learn?

Night Owls Bookclub

Night Owls Book Club

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Night Owls Book Club:

Reading the most talked-about fiction and nonfiction titles. Hybrid: choice of in-person or virtual. Led by Librarian Maura Powers-Smith.

Event Details:

This month we're reading Always an Immigrant by Mohammad Yadegari. You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk. Please be sure to provide an email ad...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22

Night Owls Book Club

Reading the most talked-about fiction and nonfiction titles. Hybrid: choice of in-person or virtual. Led by Librarian Maura Powers-Smith.

Event Details:

This month we're reading Always an Immigrant by Mohammad Yadegari.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, June 11, 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. 

coffee and conversation

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

Lisa Dougherty, Genealogist is pictured

Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, June 12, 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

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Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  The featured cookbook for June is Alexandra Stafford's Pizza Night.  Come to the Information Desk to perus...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  

Photo of author Freida McFadden smiling, alongside the covers of 3 of her books

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!

Early Voting for Primary Election

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for early voting.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for early voting.

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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...

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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: 12
Event Details:

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

Early Voting for Primary Election

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for early voting.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for early voting.

Silent Book Club on black background with books stacked in top left corner and torn page in bottom right corner

Silent Book Club

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tired of deadlines? Not interested in discussions?  Want to read your current book in quiet?  Try the Silent Book Club! Arrive and chat for the first half hour. The...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Tired of deadlines? Not interested in discussions?  Want to read your current book in quiet? 

Try the Silent Book Club!