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Speed Friending

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Adults
:

Back by popular demand!

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual Event)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

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

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Drug Take-Back Day with Guilderland Police Department

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot - Staff at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach, Passive Program (Adult)
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Drug Take Back Day:

GPL and the Guilderland Police Department team up every spring and fall for the nationwide Drug Take-Back Day, a one-day collaborative effort facilitating safe, anonymous disposal ...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Parking Lot - Staff
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach, Passive Program (Adult)

Drug Take Back Day

GPL and the Guilderland Police Department team up every spring and fall for the nationwide Drug Take-Back Day, a one-day collaborative effort facilitating safe, anonymous disposal of prescribed and non-prescribed substances. This drive-through event is held in the library's side parking lot (take MercyCare lane and then an immediate right).

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
-Put your medications in a bag, if possible, and remove labels containing personal information.
-Put bagged medications in a place that you can easily access while remaining in your vehicle, or place the bag in your trunk so an officer may retrieve it.
-Drive through to the drop off point and stay in your vehicle.
-Follow the officers' instructions.

What CAN be disposed:
-Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances.
-Medication in its original container or removed from its container and disposed of directly into the disposal boxes.
-Pet Medication

What CANNOT be disposed:
-No sharps and syringes

No questions asked; no identification required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Genealogy Research Help With Capital District Genealogical Society

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Have you got a genealogical question you’d like help with?  The Capital District Genealogical Society is offering a walk-in genealogy query session for the general public.  Members of the Society have deep and varied expertise on many ty

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy
Event Details:

Have you got a genealogical question you’d like help with?  The Capital District Genealogical Society is offering a walk-in genealogy query session for the general public.  Members of the Society have deep and varied expertise on many ty

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Book Donation Drive

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silent Book Club

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
:

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace 

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tulip Basket Quilling

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for another paper quilling class!

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for another paper quilling class!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults
:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Fraud Prevention

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Lecture, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Fraud Prevention – It’s not all in your head. Fraud has increased exponentially over the past few years. Fraudsters are getting better at their jobs, have better technology, and are taking more money than ever.

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Lecture, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Fraud Prevention – It’s not all in your head. Fraud has increased exponentially over the past few years. Fraudsters are getting better at their jobs, have better technology, and are taking more money than ever.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fright Club Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
:

This month we're reading Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Event Details:

This month we're reading Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors
:

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: Westbrook Meeting 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.

This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Craft & Learn: 2025 Vision Boards & Sexual Health

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Instruction, Lecture
Age Group:
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
:

 Join Whitney Health's Community Prevention and Treatment Services Team as they navigate sexual health awareness, STI/HIV prevention, and the FAQs of pursuing healthy relationships.

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

 Join Whitney Health's Community Prevention and Treatment Services Team as they navigate sexual health awareness, STI/HIV prevention, and the FAQs of pursuing healthy relationships.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dungeon Master's D&D Kit

All Day 5/1 - 5/9
Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
:

Have you ever wanted to start a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with friends, but no one is brave enough to be the Dungeon Master?

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to start a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with friends, but no one is brave enough to be the Dungeon Master?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Game Time

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

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-

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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-

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Governance Committee

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults
:

Board committee meeting.

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

Board committee meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Personnel Committee

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults
:

Board committee meeting.

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

Board committee meeting.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trading Card Swap

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults
:

While you’re at the library for Free Comic Book Day, come swap some trading cards!

Cards Accepted for this Swap:

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

While you’re at the library for Free Comic Book Day, come swap some trading cards!

Cards Accepted for this Swap:

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Free Comic Book Day!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Adult Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Families, Adults
:

Join us at the Adult Information Desk and the Children's Desk for Free Comic Book Day!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Families, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us at the Adult Information Desk and the Children's Desk for Free Comic Book Day!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Libby & Hoopla Help (Drop-In)

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room McKownville at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Want to learn Libby? Need help with Hoopla? Drop in with your device and get help from one of our librarians! 

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

Want to learn Libby? Need help with Hoopla? Drop in with your device and get help from one of our librarians! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults
:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Guilderland Historical Society Book Club Kick Off!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

Join the Guilderland Historical Society, Guilderland Public Library, and the Town of Guilderland's American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee as we kick off our 3 series discussion of Rick Atkinson's The British Are Coming. 

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join the Guilderland Historical Society, Guilderland Public Library, and the Town of Guilderland's American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee as we kick off our 3 series discussion of Rick Atkinson's The British Are Coming. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Herb Starter Kit

05/07/2025 @ 9:30am to 05/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adult Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening, Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
:

The Herb Starter Kit is designed to introduce individuals to the world of growing fresh herbs at home.

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The Herb Starter Kit is designed to introduce individuals to the world of growing fresh herbs at home.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Seniors Connect!: Take Action

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors
:

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: Westbrook Meeting 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Timeless Era Adaptive Dance Class

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

About the class: Join us for a fun and inclusive 6-week adaptive chair-based dance session at the Guilderland Library!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

About the class: Join us for a fun and inclusive 6-week adaptive chair-based dance session at the Guilderland Library!