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Virtual Author Talk with Stephanie Land, author of Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education

2:00pm - 3:15pm
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:
You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education. When Stephanie Land set out to write her...

Stitch Your Own Ornament

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
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, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Learn how to hand embroider your own ornament. The theme will be winter. This class will be led by librarian and embroiderer, Genevieve from the Youth Services department. We will learn two different kinds of stitching, and you will be able to f...

Family STEAM Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
S.T.E.A.M.
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Come explore fun STEAM topics with our local schools and colleges! This month we welcome Shaker High School's Robotics Team.   ...

Astronomy Highlights of 2023: A Zoom program with Dr. Mindy Townsend

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Lecture, Outreach
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Online Zoom.Ask
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Are you excited for the upcoming solar eclipse that's happening in April, 2024! We are! But did you know that there were a lot of wonderful astronomical happenings this past year? Join us on Zoom for this special presentation by Dr. Mindy Townsend, A...

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
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
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...

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

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...

Book Discussion with Albany Guardian Society: The Last Chairlift

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Book Discussion Group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Guest Zoom
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Event Details:
Yes, at 844 pages John Irving's fifteenth novel is a long one.  But -- like his books The World According to Garp and The Cider House Rules -- it's also a great one, a multigenerational portrait of an extended family, filled with richly dra...

GPL Cabaret! The Jeanne O'Connor Quartet

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Concert
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concert
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
The incomparable Jeanne O'Connor Quartet will present a jazzy, holiday-inspired performance at the next GPL Cabaret!  Hailed as "a captivating jazz singer" by Jim Dwyer of the New York Times, O'Connor will be joined by Peg Delaney on piano,...

Suburban Sounds Community Chorus

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Concert
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Concert
Event Details:
We're pleased to welcome back Suburban Sounds for an enjoyable afternoon of seasonal music. Get into the holiday spirit with this traditional performance by a well-established local choral group! No registration required. ...

Movie Matinee: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Movie / Documentary
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie / Documentary
Event Details:
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. PG-13 1h 46m When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.   ...

Movie Night: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Movie / Documentary
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie / Documentary
Event Details:
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. PG-13 1h 46m When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence. ...

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...

Kids Graphic Novel Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Tweens: Gr. 4-8
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Grades 4 to 6. The Kids Graphic Novel Club will meet monthly to talk about the book selection, do activities, eat some snacks, and meet other graphic novel lovers! For the December meeting, we will be reading "Garlic and the Vampire" by Bree Pa...

Technology Help (Session 1)

10:00am - 11:00am
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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...