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Normanskill Strummers Ukulele Group

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Community music group, meeting at GPL for many years. Open to all.

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

Community music group, meeting at GPL for many years. Open to all.

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

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Music and Movement

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs, and dancing.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs, and dancing.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal *SPECIAL TIME*

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged

Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Elementary School Aged
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.

This event is in the "Families" group

'Tis the Season for a Ukulele Sing-along

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Performance, Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Families

Join us for this fun wintry favorites ukulele sing-along, ring bells and enjoy a hot chocolate (with marshmallows, of course). No registration required, just drop in. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Holiday, Performance, Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for this fun wintry favorites ukulele sing-along, ring bells and enjoy a hot chocolate (with marshmallows, of course). No registration required, just drop in. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

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

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. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group
This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group

Homeschool Hang

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged, Tweens: Gr. 4-8

Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come hang out. This month we will be celebrating Computer Science month with some coding and robotics activities. Come check out our new Sphero Indi Robots!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Tweens: Gr. 4-8
Program Type: Outreach, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come hang out. This month we will be celebrating Computer Science month with some coding and robotics activities. Come check out our new Sphero Indi Robots!

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, December 16, 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 "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun!

For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver.

No registration needed.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun!

For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver.

No registration needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

30-Minute Mindfulness (Evening)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Zoom.Ask at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults

Join meditation teacher Susan Meyer for live, guided mindfulness sessions via Zoom this October through December. 

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Online Zoom.Ask
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join meditation teacher Susan Meyer for live, guided mindfulness sessions via Zoom this October through December. 

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group
This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group

December TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

 

This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group

Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

Come along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends! Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff can’t wait for you to join them for a fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy! 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends! Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff can’t wait for you to join them for a fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy! 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.

This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group
This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group
This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group
This event is in the "Families" group

LEGO Free Play

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm - 6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm - 6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hopeless Romantics Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
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.

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

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group

Littles Lounge & Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.

A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Beth

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged

Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Elementary School Aged
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group

GPL Goes to Town: BOTS Sensory Gym

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach, Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2

Join us for GPL Goes to Town at Bring on the Spectrum Community Space and Sensory Gym. A special place open to all that aims to support individuals with opportunities to achieve their best
quality of life.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime / Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for GPL Goes to Town at Bring on the Spectrum Community Space and Sensory Gym. A special place open to all that aims to support individuals with opportunities to achieve their best
quality of life.

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

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