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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Smart & Safe: Cyber Hygiene for Library Users

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" 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 (0-5), 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 (0-5), 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.

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Paws 2 Read with Bowie

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (6-11)
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Children (6-11)
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 "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 2 of 2 (Both Days 1+2 Required)

5:00pm–8:30pm
Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

Gs troop 5057

6:30pm–7:30pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Purpose of Meeting

Troop meeting

Ugadi Dance Rehearsal

6:30pm–8:00pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Dance Rehearsal

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

AARP Defensive Driving for Seniors.

Participant must register and pay through the Town of Guilderland Senior Services Dept.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

GPL Goes to Town Storytime: Albany Therapeutic Riding Center

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (0-5), Families
Storytime / Early Literacy
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Allison for a special storytime out in the community!

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Apple Device Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Apple Device Help

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Apple Device Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Apple Device Help

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drug Take-Back Day with Guilderland Police Department

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Outreach, Passive Program (Adult)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Parking Lot - Staff
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Outreach, Passive Program (Adult)

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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Genealogy Research Help With Capital District Genealogical Society

10:00am–3:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Local History / Genealogy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy
Event Details:

Have you got a genealogical question you’d like help with?  The Capital District Genealogical Society is offering a walk-in genealogy query session for the general public.  Members of the Society have deep and varied expertise on many ty

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Purpose of Meeting

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), a 501c3 nonprofit, is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" 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

Saturday Sky Friends Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Childhood (0-5), 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 (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Our Sky Friends are stopping by the Library on Saturday! Join Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read together for this fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy! 

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

ASL Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Guilderland High School student Ayoush for ASL Club! Ayoush will show you some basic ASL and help you practice through games.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Families" group

My First Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Grades K-2, Families
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Families
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Concert, Performance
Event Details:

Annie & Jonny Rosen of Annie & the Hedonists with Hannah Krengel

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group

Learn Along Play

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (0-5)
Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Littles and caregivers can join us for an open playtime with our toys and fine motor activities!

Ages 0-5.

Registration not required.

This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group

Celebrate a Grade: 7th Grade Balloon Olympics

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teen (12-17)
Playtime, Trivia / Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Playtime, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Seventh Graders, it's time to celebrate YOU! 🥳

Sign up for our Balloon Olympics to play fun games including: Balloon Jousting, Wind Race, and Balloon Launch!

SEVENTH GRADERS ONLY. Registration required. 

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

HOA meeting

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am–11:30am
Adults (18+)
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:

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