Upcoming Events

Name: Drug Take-Back Day with Guilderland Police Department
Start: 2024-10-26T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-26T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Guilderland Public Library

Featured Events

Drug Take-Back Day with Guilderland Police Department

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Parking Lot - Staff at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other, Outreach

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Parking Lot - Staff

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Outreach

Drug Take Back Day

GPL and the Guilderland Police Department team up every spring and fall for the nationwide Drug Take-Back Day, a one-day collaborative effort facilitating safe, anonymous disposal of prescribed and non-prescribed substances. This drive-through event is held in the library's side parking lot (take MercyCare lane and then an immediate right).

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
-Put your medications in a bag, if possible, and remove labels containing personal information.
-Put bagged medications in a place that you can easily access while remaining in your vehicle, or place the bag in your trunk so an officer may retrieve it.
-Drive through to the drop off point and stay in your vehicle.
-Follow the officers' instructions.

What CAN be disposed:
-Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances.
-Medication in its original container or removed from its container and disposed of directly into the disposal boxes.
-Pet Medication

What CANNOT be disposed:
-No sharps and syringes

No questions asked; no identification required.

Photo of author Stanley Milford Jr alongside the cover of his book 'The Paranormal Ranger'

A Navajo Investigator’s Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.

Foto del autor Javier Zamora al lado de su libro 'Solito'

Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica--En conversación con Javier Zamora

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

(Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish)

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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

Waitlist

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: 0

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!

Photo of author Javier Zamora alongside the cover of his book 'Solito'

On Childhood Migration from Central America--In Conversation with Javier Zamora

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. &nbs

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Snake Falls to Earth

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

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

Photo of author Mona Susan Power similing alongside the cover of her book 'A Council of Dolls'

Native Rights and Culture in Fiction–A Conversation with Mona Susan Power

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.

Promotional photo of the Unearthed Gems collection by the Smithsonian

Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

View Details

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Rockefeller Center holiday lights and tree

Holiday Bus Trip to New York City 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00am - 9:30pm

Off Site

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

🎃 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!

🎃 It's Not-So-Spooky Storytime Week! COME IN COSTUME! 🎃

🎃 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!

🎃 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.

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.

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!

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.

Veterans Day - Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

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.

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!

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

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