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Finance Committee Meeting

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Finance Committee Meeting

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Finance Committee Meeting

12.9 Henry Knox

"Henry Knox’s Noble Wagon Train & Layover at Albany"

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Henry Knox famously promised George Washington that he would transport 60 tons of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to a Boston under siege by the British.

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

Henry Knox famously promised George Washington that he would transport 60 tons of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to a Boston under siege by the British.

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Wrap It Up!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate  for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:
We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate  for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.
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Wrap It Up!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:
We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.

Late Opening

12/09/2025 @ 8:00pm to 12/10/2025 @ 1:00pm
Guilderland Public Library

GPL is expected to open at 1pm on Wednesday, December 10 due to a water main repair on Mercy Care Lane.

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GPL is expected to open at 1pm on Wednesday, December 10 due to a water main repair on Mercy Care Lane.

Genealogy

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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

Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Blood Drive
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive
Board Committee

Facilities Committee Meeting

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Board Meeting

Regular Monthly Business Meeting

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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, Seniors
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.

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Whodunit Mystery Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you have what it takes to crack the case? Find out at the Whodunit Mystery Book Club! We will meet on the second Thursday of every month and read a variety of mystery books, from cozy to noir.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to crack the case? Find out at the Whodunit Mystery Book Club! We will meet on the second Thursday of every month and read a variety of mystery books, from cozy to noir.

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Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 1

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
History, Movie / Documentary
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 1 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

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

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 1 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

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Technology Help Drop-In

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Phantom Zone at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Coach Divya has hands-on experience in both hardware and software support, she's here to help navigate technology needs.

Cancelled
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Phantom Zone
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Event Details:

Coach Divya has hands-on experience in both hardware and software support, she's here to help navigate technology needs.

12.16 APB

Discover the Pine Bush

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening, History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

For GPL's "Daytime in December" program, learn about the extraordinary Albany Pine Bush – a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

For GPL's "Daytime in December" program, learn about the extraordinary Albany Pine Bush – a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens.

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Rainbow Reads Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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

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

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

Seniors Connect: Let's Talk

Seniors Connect!: Take Action

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Normanskill 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: Normanskill 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.

Guilderland Guitar Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland
Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month and the 3rd in months where there are 5 Wednesdays. No matter what

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

The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland
Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month and the 3rd in months where there are 5 Wednesdays. No matter what

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Apple Help

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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!
Register for half-hour session

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

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!
Register for half-hour session

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Apple Help

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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!
Register for half-hour session

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

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!
Register for half-hour session

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Apple Help

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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!
Register for half-hour session

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

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!
Register for half-hour session

Apple Tech Help blue and yellow background macbook iphone apple watch devices register for session

Apple Help

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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!
Register for half-hour session

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

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!
Register for half-hour session

Art Talk: Vincent van Gogh: Color, Passion, and Pain. Three van Gogh paintings in frames

Art Talks - Vincent van Gogh: Color, Passion, and Pain VIRTUAL EVENT

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Online Zoom.Ask at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Art Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Throughout his life, Vincent van Gogh was poor, often hungry and ill. When he died in1890 at the age of 37, it seemed that his work would be forgotten. All that has changed, and Vincent is now perhaps the most famous painter of all.

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

Throughout his life, Vincent van Gogh was poor, often hungry and ill. When he died in1890 at the age of 37, it seemed that his work would be forgotten. All that has changed, and Vincent is now perhaps the most famous painter of all.

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Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 2

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
History, Movie / Documentary
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 2 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Movie / Documentary
Event Details:

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 2 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
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Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
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Guilderland Public Library