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Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

11:00am - 1:00pm
Seniors
Other
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.

Day Larks Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Night Owls Book Club

Reading the most talked-about fiction and nonfiction titles. Hybrid: choice of in-person or virtual. Led by Librarian Maura Powers-Smith.

Event Details:

Not a Night Owl? Join us for an afternoon discussion instead.  The Day Larks and Night Owls both read the same book each month and participants may switch back and forth between the two time slots as needed.

Marine Critter Exploration!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Climate / Nature / Gardening, Other
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready to experience an oceanic world full of new friends!

Teen Recycled DVD Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Transform old DVDs into unique and eye-catching art pieces 🖼️ Unleash your creativity at our Teen Recycled DVD Art night - make your own wall decorations, coasters, or even something to display in the Teen Room!

Hopeless Romantics Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Yoga & Mindful Movement for Beginners

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Class Description

Guilderland Historical Society Meeting and Presentation

12:30pm - 2:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Local History / Genealogy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy
Event Details:

The April meeting of the Guilderland Historical Society followed by a presentation .
Presentation is likely about the history of the Altamont Fair but is not for certain at this time.

LEGO Free Play

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, 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, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, 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.

Book Donation Drive

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
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:

Drop-In Art Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm
Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

There will be materials and equipment available to practice hand-sewing, beading, and collage. Use one of our project ideas or make up your own project!

For families, kids grades K-8.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Blood Drive
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive
Event Details:

Monthly Blood Drive. To donate go to:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=GuilderlandLibrary

No Walk-Ins

Book Donation Drive

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
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:

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Homeschool Hang

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elementary School Aged
S.T.E.A.M.
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come hang out and learn about Earth Day. We will read a book and do some S.T.E.A.M. activities! No registration is required.

Book Donation Drive

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
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:

Welcoming Native Plants into Your Garden

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Climate / Nature / Gardening
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening
Event Details:

Martie Teumim will discuss what constitutes a “native” plant, plants that are considered non-native and invasive in New York state, the benefits of using native plants,  how to gradually change your yard to native, and what to plan

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. 

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Storytime / Early Literacy
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.

Board Finance Committee Meeting

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Board Committee
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Board committee meeting.

Read it and Eat! Cookbook Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  The featured cookbook for April is Fresh From Poland: New Vegetarian Cooking From the Old Country

 

Book Donation Drive

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
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:

Sky Friends Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Storytime / Early Literacy
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 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! 

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

11:00am - 1:00pm
Seniors
Other
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.

Drop-In Video Games

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Families
Trivia / Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Families
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 3:30pm-5:30pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles!