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Photo of author Charles Duhigg alongside the cover of his book 'Supercommunicators'

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

Text Silent Book Club give yourself permission to read comfy chair with cat bookcases fall scene out window

Silent Book Club

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

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

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

Sit by the fireplace 

Photo of author Sue Hincenbergs smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Retirement Plan'

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.

Book cover for the Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book, showing 6 differnt types of cookies

Read It & Eat!

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

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

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  The featured cookbook for December is The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book by Lee Svatak Dean &

NYC Holiday Bus Trip

GPL Holiday Bus Trip to NYC - 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Other
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

GPL's annual Holiday bus trip is back for 2025!  Two buses will depart Guilderland Public Library at 8:00 am and arrive at Bryant Park in Manhattan  at 11:30 am.

Photo of author Paula J. Johnson alongside the cover of her book 'Julia Child's Kitchen'

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author & Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.

Realm Explorers Book Club meeting Saturday December 13 at 11 AM

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
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.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday December 16th at 6 PM for grades 6-12

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
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!

 

Realm Explorers Meeting Saturday January 17 Red Rising

Realm Explorers Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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.

Realm Explorers Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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DIY Turkey: Adult Take & Make Kit

11/12/2025 @ 9:30am–11/16/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with your very own DIY popsicle stick turkey! Each kit will include: 

Music and Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime / Early Literacy
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.

Grocery Card Distribution for SNAP Beneficiaries

12:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Outreach
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Please note that this program is put on by Dan McCoy, United Way and the Department of Social Services of Albany County.

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Holiday Craft Fair

9:30am–2:00pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Embrace the magic of the holidays at our Craft Fair! Stroll through booths filled with handcrafted creations, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and find unique gifts for your loved ones.

Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal

11:00am–12:00pm
Elementary School Aged
Storytime / Early Literacy
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.

Yoga for Littles (Ages 3-5)

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Health & Wellness, Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a special story-based yoga class for littles aged 3-5, accompanied by their caregiver. 
Please bring either a yoga mat or a towel.

Yoga for Littles (Ages 3-5)

11:15am–11:45am
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Health & Wellness, Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a special story-based yoga class for littles aged 3-5, accompanied by their caregiver. 
Please bring either a yoga mat or a towel.

Homeschool Hang

1:30pm–2:30pm
Elementary School Aged, Tweens: Gr. 4-8
Outreach, S.T.E.A.M.
Waitlist
Registration Required
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.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come hang out. This month we will be doing a messy art project. We will explore shaving cream marbling techniques while creating a Barn Owl.

Writing Games: Make Your Own Mad Libs

6:00pm–7:00pm
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Other, Writing / Poetry
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Other, Writing / Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month this November by playing a writing game at the library!

Technology Help Drop-In

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology Instruction
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.

Speed Friending: Friendsgiving Edition

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Other, Trivia / Games
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for a new and improved Speed Friending program! This session's theme is Friendsgiving.

Autumn Wooden Bookmark Take and Paint Kit

11/18/2025 @ 9:30am–11/23/2025 @ 5:30pm
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12
Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the autumn season with this take and make craft kit! Paint your bookmark however you would like and add a tassel for all of your end of autumn reading.

Each kit includes: 

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
GPL Knitting Group
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. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

1:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Blood Drive
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Virtual Event)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Author Talk
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

Hobby Hub: Learn to Sew!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Welcome to Hobby Hub! Each month, kids grades 3-6 will get to try out a new hobby. This month's hobby is sewing! 

Join presenter Nicole to learn how to hand stitch and create a fox project!

Board Finance Committee Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Board Committee
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Board committee meeting.

30-Minute Mindfulness (Evening)

6:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Instruction
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. 

An Introduction to Self-Publishing

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Writing / Poetry
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Writing / Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re ready to let your inner book out join Jessika Hazelton of The Troy Book Makers to learn the ins and outs of the self-publishing process.

Rainbow Reads Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: 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

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors
Other
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.

LEGO Free Play

3:00pm–6:00pm
Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
S.T.E.A.M.
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.

Celebrate a Grade! 2nd Grade Bubble Pop Party

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary School Aged
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special event for 🎉2nd Grade Celebrate-A-Grade Month! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate all things that bubble and pop. Popcorn, balloons, bubbles! Crafts, Music, and Fun!

Hopeless Romantics Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill 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.