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"Henry Knox’s Noble Wagon Train & Layover at Albany"

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Henry Knox famously promised George Washington that he would transport 60 tons of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to a Boston under siege by the British.

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 "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, 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, 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

Wrap It Up!

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:
We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate  for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.
This event is in the "Adults" group

30-Minute Mindfulness (Afternoon)

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Closed
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. 

This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Wrap It Up!

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:
We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.

Late Opening

12/09/2025 @ 8:00pm–12/10/2025 @ 1:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Description:

GPL is expected to open at 1pm on Wednesday, December 10 due to a water main repair on Mercy Care Lane.

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
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group

Sky Friends Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, 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, 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 "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 "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

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Day Larks Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

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.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Skylar

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

Facilities Committee Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Board Committee
Cancelled
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Regular Monthly Business Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Board Meeting
Cancelled
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting

Board Meeting

The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc@guilderlandlibrary.org.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Normanskill Strummers Ukulele Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Community music group, meeting at GPL for many years. Open to all.

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

Whodunit Mystery 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:

Do you have what it takes to crack the case? Find out at the Whodunit Mystery Book Club! We will meet on the second Thursday of every month and read a variety of mystery books, from cozy to noir.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

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.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal *SPECIAL TIME*

10:00am–11:00pm
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 "Families" group

'Tis the Season for a Ukulele Sing-along

11:00am–12:00pm
Families
Holiday, Performance, Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Holiday, Performance, Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for this fun wintry favorites ukulele sing-along, ring bells and enjoy a hot chocolate (with marshmallows, of course). No registration required, just drop in. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale

11:00am–12:00pm
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:

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

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

Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 1

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
History, Movie / Documentary
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Movie / Documentary
Event Details:

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 1 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group
This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group

Homeschool Hang

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

Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come hang out. This month we will be celebrating Computer Science month with some coding and robotics activities. Come check out our new Sphero Indi Robots!

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

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.