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Name: Creativebug LIVE
Start: 2024-05-15T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-15T17:00:00-04:00
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Featured Events

Creativebug LIVE

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join Courtney Cerruti and Twinkie Chan in celebrating Creativebug's 12th birthday! Courtney and Twinkie will be making faux celebration cakes full of fun colors, "frosted" bows, rosettes, and topped with faux fruit and sprinkles.

Realm Explorers Book Club: Kindred (Graphic Novel)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets on Saturday mornings to discuss various science fiction and fantasy novels. Titles include Adult/Young Adult science fiction and fantasy books as well as graphic novels.

Photo of Ashton Applewhite, title/date/time of program

Carol J. Hamblin Notable Authors Speaker Series: Ashton Applewhite

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event

Event Details:

We are proud to announce that author, TED Talk speaker, and anti-ageism activist, Ashton Applewhite, will appear in person as part of GPL's Carol J.

Photo of author Rebecca F. Kuang smiling alongside the covers of her books 'Babel' and 'Yellowface'

Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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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 welcome to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Rebecca Ringquist

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Celebrating pollinators and the magic of nature, Portland artist Rebecca Ringquist’s floral themed embroidery sampler bursts with vibrant hues and is adorned with beautiful butterflies.

Photo of author Matthew Shindell, alongside the cover of his book 'For the Love of Mars'

For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times.

Photo of four guitar players holding instruments with title/date of program

Sunday Concert: Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Concert

Event Details:

The Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet is the union of four veteran guitarists, Joel Brown, Sten Isachsen, Brett Grigsby and Paul Quigley. The group’s repertoire spans several centuries and includes music that was written for and premiered by them.

Finale: TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

cookbook club pizza night alexandra stafford

Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!

Photo of author Freida McFadden smiling, alongside the covers of 3 of her books

Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden!

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Storytime / Early Literacy

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos.

Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy

Event Details:

Introduce your baby to the library with this special short storytime just for them, followed by free play time. It's a great chance to connect with other new parents too!

For all kids ages Birth - 18 months, with a caregiver.

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, Families

Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy

Event Details:

Come along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends!

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Storytime / Early Literacy

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, 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.

Memorial Day Weekend - Library Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/26

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Memorial Day - Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Staff Development Day - Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Color Happy! Kids’ Coloring Club

4:00pm - 5:15pm

Arts & Crafts, Storytime / Early Literacy

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime / Early Literacy

2:00pm - 8:00pm

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Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Guilderland Public Library

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