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Realm Explorers Book Club meeting Saturday December 13 at 11 AM

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday December 16th at 6 PM for grades 6-12

December TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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

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!

Silent Book Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Sit by the fireplace

Photo of author David Brooks alongside the cover of his book 'How To Know A Person'

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Realm Explorers Meeting Saturday January 17 Red Rising

Realm Explorers Book Club: Red Rising

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

Photo of author Julia Hotz smiling alongside the cover of her book, 'The Connection Cure'

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Photo of author Liz Moore alongside the cover of her book 'The God of the Woods'

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlight

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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.
		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Fright Club: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson All Day 10/2–10/6 Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary 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 Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary Registration Required Event Details: Read the book, then watch the movie!
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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Technology Help (Session 1) 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Instruction, 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: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with 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 Limitless Chair Exercise: Dance Edition! 10:00am–11:15am Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness, 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Limitless Chair Exercise: Dance Edition is a dance program that incorporates chair exercises with choreography. You may be familiar with "chair yoga," the gentle, low-impact form of yoga that can be done from a chair and doe
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Technology Help (Session 2) 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, 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: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Let's Talk: Coffee & Conversation 11:00am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Other 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Join Dr.
12 pm
1 pm
2 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 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.		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 Cider and Donut Tasting 2:00pm–3:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Other, Outreach 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 Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other, Outreach Registration Required Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be a cider and donut connoisseur? As part of our larger "How 'Bout Them Apples" series, we're putting your taste buds to the test, in this (non-alcoholic) apple cider and donut challenge! We'll have cide
3 pm					This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" 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 "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Board Games 3:00pm–6:00pm Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families Trivia / Games This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" 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 "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" 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: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families Program Type: Trivia / Games Event Details: Kids and families can drop in for some board game fun! Stop in anytime between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. There will be a variety of classic & new board games and card games suitable for young children, older kids, and whole families.
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Local History / Genealogy 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Local History / Genealogy Event Details: 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 ***PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR OCTOBER HOURS. There will be no drop-in hours on October 11, 2023. 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 "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Jr. Teen Advisory Community Outreach (Jr. TACOs) Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Volunteer Opportunity Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity Registration Required Event Details: Earn volunteer credit by participating in our new Junior Teen Advisory group! Give input on books, programs, and more.		This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Wonders of the Autumn Night Sky: A Zoom Program with Astronomer Dr. Mindy Townsend 6:00pm–7:15pm Tweens & Teens, Adults, Seniors Lecture Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" 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: Tweens & Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Leaves are changing and the nights are getting colder. But don't retreat indoors just yet!

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

Drop-In Knit and Stitch

Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty