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This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

GCSD High School Art Reception

3:30pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Exhibit
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

You're invited to the High School Art Show! Come celebrate the artistic talent of our students and support their creative journeys. This exhibition is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and a vibrant display of the power of art.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

You're invited to the High School Art Show! Come celebrate the artistic talent of our students and support their creative journeys. This exhibition is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and a vibrant display of the power of art.

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

Library Board Facilities Committee Meeting

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

Facilities Committee Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Scrapbooking

6:15pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult)
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity this spring with a self-guided Scrapbooking program! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned scrapbooker, this program offers everything you need to create beautiful, spring-themed scrapbook pages.

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Honey I Shrunk the Lawn!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Lawns are wonderful spaces to play and eat and talk but they are also ecologically and economically expensive.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:15am
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.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Permaculture in the Garden & Landscape

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Climate / Nature / Gardening
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening
Event Details:

Join us for this dynamic introduction to permaculture, a design approach rooted in ethics and principles that help create resilient, productive, and ecologically beneficial landscapes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Night Owls 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: 24

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:

This month we're reading Table for Two  by Amor Towles.

You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk.

Please be sure to provide an email address.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" 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

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.

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

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
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group.

Paws 2 Read with Beth

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

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

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.

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.

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Volunteer Opportunity
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: Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" 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

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! 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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.

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

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Local History / Genealogy
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Birdhouse & Wood Chime

6:15pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Need some new outdoor decor for Spring? Then come on down to the library for our DIY Birdhouse & Wood Chime program!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Guilderland Historical Society Meeting and Presentation

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

This is a public meeting of the Guilderland Historical Society at 1:15 followed by a public presentation concerning the Fire Houses of Albany at approximately 2pm
Title of the presentation will be forthcoming.