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Photo of author Marie Lu smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Legend'

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade - Virtual Event)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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High School: Gr. 9-12

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Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12

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Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

Photo of author Rex Ogle smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Free Lunch'

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade - Virtual Event)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

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Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8

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You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.

Photo of author Pria Anad smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Mind Electric'

On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand (Virtual Event)

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June

Photo of biologist Jay Falk smiling alongside the cover for the book 'the bird book'

The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.

Text: I Cook in Color, image of a plate of colorful food including pineapple, tomatoes, peppers, beets, onions, and yams

Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

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Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for August is I Cook in Color by Asha Gomez and Martha Hall Foose.

A black and white photo of author Casey McQuiston smiling alongside the covers of a few of their books in color

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

Photo of psychologist Tasha Eurich smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Shatterproof'

How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich (Virtual Event)

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr.

Photo of author Hannah Nicole Maehrer smiling alongside the covers of her 'Assistant to the Villain' series

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain

Photo of author Jefferson Fisher smiling alongside the cover of his book 'The Next Conversation'

Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Adults, Seniors

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Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.

Photo of author Gabe Henry smiling next to his book 'Enough is Enuf'

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Adults, Seniors

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Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the En

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group 'How 'Bout Them Apples?' Book Challenge All Day 9/1–10/31 All Ages Passive Program (Adult), Passive Program (Youth), Reading Challenge Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Passive Program (Adult), Passive Program (Youth), Reading Challenge Event Details: Apples, Ciders, and Donuts...oh my! This Autumn join us for the 'How 'Bout Them Apples?' book challenge! Complete badges by logging reading time as well as attending library programs.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Knit & Stitch 10:00am–11:30am Adults GPL Knitting Group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	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 This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families 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 This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. No registration needed.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Computer Coach: Apple Products (Session 1) 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Technology Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple! Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook! One-on-one appointments with Robin last one hour and start at 10AM on Fridays.
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Computer Coach: Apple Products (Session 2) 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Technology Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple! Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook! One-on-one appointments with Robin last one hour and start at 11AM on Fridays.
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2 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group GPL Sunday Concert: Bleecker Consort 2:00pm–3:30pm All Ages Concert This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Concert Event Details: The Bleecker Consort is an early music group formed in 1988, specializing in medieval, renaissance, and baroque music.			This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group American History through Poetry: A 5-part workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Writing / Poetry Closed Registration Required This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: American History Through Poetry is a course built around a paperback book called 101 Great American Poems, which forms the foundation of this 5-part series.
3 pm				This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Grades 1-3" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Families" group Art Room 3:00pm–6:00pm Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Grades 1-3" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your creativity to the Library! Drop in anytime between 3-6pm and use our variety of arts and crafts supplies to create your own art.
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Training for Women 5:30pm–9:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: We're partnering with the Guilderland Police Department to offer Rape Aggression Defense training, a self-defense program offered to women. R.A.D.	This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Training for Women 5:30pm–9:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: We're partnering with the Guilderland Police Department to offer Rape Aggression Defense training, a self-defense program offered to women. R.A.D.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga & Mindful Movement for Beginners 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Class Description	This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Edvard Munch: So Much More than the Scream 6:30pm–8:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Lecture Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Online Zoom.Ask Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Edvard Munch, famous for four versions of The Scream, was a prolific Norwegian painter and printmaker. This talk will look at his fascinating and unconventional life -- he was damaged by alcoholism, hallucinations, social isolation		This event is in the "Adults" group CANCELLED - Foundation Meeting 6:15pm–7:15pm Adults Foundation Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Foundation Meeting This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Brainfuse Overview 6:30pm–7:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: On-Demand, Anywhere Online Learning After more than two decades and millions of tutoring sessions, Brainfuse is one of the most experienced online tutoring companies in the nation.	This event is in the "All Ages" group GPL Cabaret! The Jeanine Ouderkirk Duo 6:30pm–8:00pm All Ages Concert Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Concert Registration Required Event Details: We're thrilled to announce the return of the very popular GPL Cabaret! Join us as we present a wonderful jazz performance by the Jeanine Ouderkirk Duo, presented in an intimate, after-hours setting with cabaret seating, candlelight, desserts
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8 pm				This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Virtual Author Talk with Amor Towles, author of Rules in Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway 8:00pm–9:15pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Author Talk Virtual Event This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling a

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Apples, Ciders, and Donuts...oh my!

Drop-In Knit and Stitch

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

On-Demand, Anywhere Online Learning