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Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 21, 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. 

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Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
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 re...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, 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.

Storytime @ GPL

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos.
Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the library with this special short storytime just for them, followed by free play time. It's a great chance to connect with other new parents too! For al...

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

Introduce your baby to the library with this special short storytime just for them, followed by free play time. It's a great chance to connect with other new parents too!

For all kids ages Birth - 18 months, with a caregiver.

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Carol J. Hamblin Notable Authors Speaker Series: Ashton Applewhite

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We are proud to announce that author, TED Talk speaker, and anti-ageism activist, Ashton Applewhite, will appear in person as part of GPL's Carol J. Hamblin Notable Authors Speaker...

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

We are proud to announce that author, TED Talk speaker, and anti-ageism activist, Ashton Applewhite, will appear in person as part of GPL's Carol J.

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Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

You’re welcome to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowfac...

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:

You’re welcome to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

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Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 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, Families
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...

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, Families
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends!

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Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

Wednesday, May 22, 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.

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Art Room

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to the Library! Drop in anytime between 3-6pm and use our variety of arts and crafts supplies to create your own art.   

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to the Library! Drop in anytime between 3-6pm and use our variety of arts and crafts supplies to create your own art. 

 

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Troy in the Gilded Age with Kathy Sheehan

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian Kathryn Sheehan will present an illustrated lecture on how Troy’s 19th century architecture became an integral backdrop to the Julian Fe...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian Kathryn Sheehan will present an illustrated lecture on how Troy’s 19th century architecture became an integral backdrop to the Julian Fellows HBO series “The Gilded Age." Sheehan worked with location sco

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Family Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
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 re...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, 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.

Foundation meeting

Thursday, May 23, 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
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Bubble Tea Workshop

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking / Nutrition
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This class is designed for those interested in learning all about bubble tea: What makes bubble tea bubble tea? Types of bubble tea and add-ins? How to cook tapioca pearls? During ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This class is designed for those interested in learning all about bubble tea: What makes bubble tea bubble tea? Types of bubble tea and add-ins? How to cook tapioca pearls?

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 28, 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. 

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Kids Graphic Novel Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Grades 3 to 5. The Kids Graphic Novel Club will meet monthly to talk about the book selection, do activities, and meet other graphic novel lovers! May Book: The First Cat in ...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grades 3 to 5.

The Kids Graphic Novel Club will meet monthly to talk about the book selection, do activities, and meet other graphic novel lovers!

coffee and conversation

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.

Arts & Crafts

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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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

Family Board Games

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families
Event Details:

Kids and families can drop in for some board game fun! Stop in anytime between 11:00am and 1:00pm. Participants will get a chance to test-drive games from our Library of Things and...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Kids and families can drop in for some board game fun! Stop in anytime between 11:00am and 1:00pm. Participants will get a chance to test-drive games from our Library of Things and play other games from the youth services closet.

Suburban Sounds Community Chorus Concert

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Concert
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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.