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Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.

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

AllWays Dance

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Movement, Instruction, Outreach
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Health & Movement, Instruction, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

AllWays Dance is a 45-minute seated movement class designed for all abilities, all ages—all ways. Blending simple, repetitive dance patterns with gentle chair yoga, the program promotes memory, balance, coordination, and relaxation.

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

Afternoon Garden Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Climate / Nature / Gardening
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening
Event Details:

Every first Wednesday of the month, attend a presentation from a local expert and then stay to chat and trade tips with other gardeners.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

GCSD High School Art Reception

3:30pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Exhibit
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

You're invited to the High School Art Show! Come celebrate the artistic talent of our students and support their creative journeys. This exhibition is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and a vibrant display of the power of art.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

You're invited to the High School Art Show! Come celebrate the artistic talent of our students and support their creative journeys. This exhibition is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and a vibrant display of the power of art.

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

Guilderland Guitar Group

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland
Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month. No matter what
your skill level, if you are interested in playing guitar, this is the

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

Game Time

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Outreach, Social & Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Social & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" 

This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-

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.

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Paws 2 Read with Beth

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 "Adults (18+)" group

Library Board Governance Committee Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (18+)
Board Committee
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Board committee meeting.

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

🌛Goodnight Luna

6:00pm–6:45pm
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:

Put on your coziest pajamas, grab a stuffed animal, and head to the Library for a pajama storytime! Our Sky Friend: Luna, the lovable and calming moon-shaped stuffie will be our special guest.

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

We are a free, volunteer-run babywearing support group. At our meetings, we offer free fit checks with attendees’ current baby carriers and bring a library of over 100 carriers that families can try on or borrow.

In the Loop Fiber Arts

10:30am–2:00pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting for rug hooking group. All are welcome. Experts on hand to teach! 

All age groups welcome.

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

A group of neighbors from the Guilderland Buy Nothing Group holding a potluck every couple months for the community to attend. This is to allow not just members to meet and chat, but welcomes the public and others to stop in and meet neighbors.

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

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Master of Djinn

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (18+)
Books & Writing, Discussion
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
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 (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Let's Talk Bees (with your local beekeeper!): Swarm Season

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Nature & Garden, Presentation/Performances
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Nature & Garden, Presentation/Performances
Event Details:

Honey bees are essential pollinators for a wide range of plants, and understanding their natural cycles can help us better protect them. Each spring, as part of the colony's reproductive cycle, honey bees leave the colony in what we call a swarm.

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

Silent Book Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Books & Writing, Passive Activity
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Passive Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace 

This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drum in Joy! West African Drum Workshop

2:00pm–3:15pm
Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Culture & History, Instruction, Presentation/Performances
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Culture & History, Instruction, Presentation/Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chelsie Henderson of EarthBeat Music with special guest Abdul Samassa invite you to learn about an exuberant and thunderous path toward lifelong happiness...

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

Signing Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood (0-5)
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Event Details:

Hi! I'm Miss Allison and I'm excited to sign with you! Join me for a fun storytime where we will read books and learn some basic ASL signs to go along with the story. 

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

College Planning seminar

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

Senator Fahy is holding MOH once every three months here at GPL.

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

Capital District Knitting Guild

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults (18+)
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:

Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants to learn?

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

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
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.

This month we're reading Horse by  Geraldine Brooks.

You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk.

Please be sure to provide an email address.

 

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.