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Winter Community Card Drive!

All Day 11/24 - 12/11
Arts & Crafts, Outreach
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outreach
Event Details:
Our popular community cards project is back! Let's help support our friends at Community Caregivers as they serve the people around us. Each winter, we ask people to contribute a hand-made or recycled card that can be delivered to one of th...

Fright Club: Christmas Carol

All Day 11/29 - 12/6
Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Read the book, then watch the movie! Pick up your Fright Club discussion kit at the beginning of the month; join us for the movie at the end of the month. Each kit will include fun facts about the novel, discussion questions, a notebook to jot down y...

Technology Help (Session 1)

10:00am - 11:00am
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:
Bring your family to this fun in-person storytime! We'll read books, sing songs, and dance around! For all kids aged 0-5 years old, with a caregiver. Due to limited space, please attend only ONE storytime per week. No registration needed. ...

Technology Help (Session 2)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...

Let's Talk: Coffee & Conversation for Seniors

11:00am - 12:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Wednesdays are for seniors! Join other local adults every Wednesday for coffee, conversation and connections in our Tawasentha Room. Café’ con Mel is right across the hall, so participants can bring in coffee/ tea, snacks, or even an early lunch. Thi...

Technology Help (Session 3)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...

Art Room

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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.    ...

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:
Come on over to the library for Preschool Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver. Due to limited space, please attend only ONE storytime per week. No registrati...

Virtual Author Talk with Naomi Alderman, author of The Future

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Author Talk
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:
Bestselling and award-winning author, Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whos...

Fright Club: Movie Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Movie / Documentary
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie / Documentary
Event Details:
Welcome to Fright Club!  You read the book, "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley now it's time to watch Young Frankenstein starring Gene Wilder! ...

Memoir Writing: 4-part workshop series

10:00am - 12:00pm
Writing / Poetry
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing / Poetry
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Registration is limited and participants are urged to attend all 4 sessions. Program dates: November 3, 17, December 1, 8.  This  4-part workshop series teaches journaling in order to access memoir—moments in time that tell your story. W...

Holiday Bus Trip to New York City

8:00am - 9:30pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Event Details:
* BUS TRIP SOLD OUT! *   GPL's annual Holiday bus trip returns in 2023! The bus will depart Guilderland Public Library at 8:00 am and arrive in Bryant Park at 11:30 am. Spend the day seeing museums, grabbing a show, shopping or taking in t...

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am - 11:30am
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group

Drop-In Knit and Stitch

All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:
Come on over to the library for Toddler Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages 18-36 months, with a caregiver. Due to limited space, please attend only ONE storytime per week. No registrati...

Jr. Teen Advisory Community Outreach (Jr. TACOs) Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Volunteer Opportunity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Earn volunteer credit by participating in our new Junior Teen Advisory group! Give input on books, programs, and more. ...

Virtual Author Talk with Victoria Aveyard, author of Realm Breaker

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Author Talk
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:
Join us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work. In the ...

Technology Help (Session 1)

10:00am - 11:00am
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:
Bring your family to this fun in-person storytime! We'll read books, sing songs, and dance around! For all kids aged 0-5 years old, with a caregiver. Due to limited space, please attend only ONE storytime per week. No registration needed. ...

Technology Help (Session 2)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...

Let's Talk: Coffee & Conversation for Seniors

11:00am - 12:30pm
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Wednesdays are for seniors! Join other local adults every Wednesday for coffee, conversation and connections in our Tawasentha Room. Café’ con Mel is right across the hall, so participants can bring in coffee/ tea, snacks, or even an early lunch. Thi...

Technology Help (Session 3)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with Internet Searches- How to navigate Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Bing Microsoft Word & Excel Emails- attaching & downloading attachments, Do...

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:
Come on over to the library for Preschool Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver. Due to limited space, please attend only ONE storytime per week. No registrati...

Family Board Games

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Trivia / Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:
Kids and families can drop in for some board game fun! Stop in anytime between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. There will be a variety of classic & new board games and card games suitable young children, older kids, and whole families to play. No registration...