This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue "Henry Knox’s Noble Wagon Train & Layover at Albany" 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue "Henry Knox’s Noble Wagon Train & Layover at Albany" 10:00am–11:00am History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy Open 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Drop-In Knit & Stitch 10:00am–11:30am Adults GPL Knitting Group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Drop-In Knit & Stitch 10:00am–11:30am 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Storytime / Early Literacy 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:15am 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Wrap It Up! 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, Holiday Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Wrap It Up! 12:30pm–2:30pm Arts & Crafts, Holiday Closed 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue 30-Minute Mindfulness (Afternoon) 1:00pm–1:30pm Adults Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue 30-Minute Mindfulness (Afternoon) 1:00pm–1:30pm Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Wrap It Up! 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, Holiday Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Wrap It Up! 5:30pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts, Holiday Closed 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.
Dec 9 - 10 2025 Late Opening 12/09/2025 @ 8:00pm–12/10/2025 @ 1:00pm Closing Dec 9 - 10 2025 Closing Late Opening 12/09/2025 @ 8:00pm–12/10/2025 @ 1:00pm 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed 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 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Sky Friends 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 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Local History / Genealogy This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Littles Lounge & Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Littles Lounge & Storytime 10:30am–11:30am 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Blood Drive This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm–5:00pm 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Day Larks Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Day Larks Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Book Discussion Group Open 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Paws 2 Read with Skylar 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Paws 2 Read with Skylar 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Facilities Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Committee Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Cancelled Facilities Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Board Committee 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Regular Monthly Business Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Meeting Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Cancelled Regular Monthly Business Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Board Meeting 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Normanskill Strummers Ukulele Group 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Other This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Normanskill Strummers Ukulele Group 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Whodunit Mystery Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Whodunit Mystery Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Book Discussion Group Open 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 Dec 12 2025 Fri Music and Movement 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Music and Movement 10:30am–11:00am 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal *SPECIAL TIME* 10:00am–11:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal *SPECIAL TIME* 10:00am–11:00pm 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat 'Tis the Season for a Ukulele Sing-along 11:00am–12:00pm Families Holiday, Performance, Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Families" group Dec 13 2025 Sat 'Tis the Season for a Ukulele Sing-along 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Realm Explorers Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Realm Explorers Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale 11:00am–12:00pm Book Discussion Group Open 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 Dec 14 2025 Sun Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 1 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors History, Movie / Documentary This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 1 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Homeschool Hang 1:30pm–2:30pm Elementary School Aged, Tweens: Gr. 4-8 Outreach, S.T.E.A.M. This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Homeschool Hang 1:30pm–2:30pm 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Technology Help Drop-In 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Technology Instruction Cancelled Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Cancelled Technology Help Drop-In 6:00pm–7:30pm Technology Instruction 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.