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Photo of author Katherine Applegate smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Odder'

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade - Virtual Event)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

Age Group:

Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Author Talk

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Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.

Silent Book Club

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

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

Sit by the fireplace

Foto del autor Raúl the Third junto a la portada de su libro '¡Vamos!'

Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado - Evento Virtual)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

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

Program Type: Author Talk

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Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.

Photo of author Raul the Third smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Vamos!'

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade - Virtual Event)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

Age Group:

Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

Program Type: Author Talk

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Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting Children of Time Saturday July 12 at 11 AM

Realm Explorers Book Club: Children of Time

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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 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

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12

Program Type: Author Talk

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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

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

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

Program Type: Author Talk

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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

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

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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

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

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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.

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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 "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.
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 "Seniors" group Let's Talk: Coffee & Conversation for Seniors 11:00am–12:30pm Seniors Other 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: Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Wednesdays are for seniors! Join other local adults every Wednesday for coffee, conversation and connections in our Tawasentha Room.			This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Realm Explorers: Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Book Discussion Group Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" 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: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: Realm Explorers is a new book club that meets bimonthly on Saturday morning
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Technology Help (Session 3) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled 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
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Movie Matinee: Hocus Pocus 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults, Seniors Movie / Documentary 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movie / Documentary Event Details: We're screening the popular Halloween favorite, *Hocus Pocus,* complete with popcorn!
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4 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 Rick Steves, author of Europe Through the Back Door 4:00pm–5:15pm 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: Join guidebook author and TV host Rick Steves as he shares the latest in smart European travel. In this entertaining, information-packed slideshow lecture, Rick will teach you the secrets of safe, smart, inexpensive travel — low on stress and high
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Capital District Knitting Guild 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 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" group Night Owls Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults 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 "And There Was Light" by Jon Meacham. 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" 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 "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group Family STEAM Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8 S.T.E.A.M. Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" 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: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8 Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: UPDATE: Program will now be held in the Helderberg Room. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers: A Readings and Discussion series on Zoom 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group, Lecture Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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.Youth Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Philosophy is generally defined as the study of fundamental questions about knowledge, reality, and existence. It often involves critical thinking, reasoning, and argumentation, as well.			This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Horror Movie Trivia 6:00pm–8:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Trivia / Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" 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, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Program Type: Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a night of bone-chilling excitement at GPL's Horror Movie Trivia! Come along with us on a scream-worthy journey into the world of horror cinema, where you can test your knowledge and compete against fellow horror enthusiasts

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

Drop-In Knit and Stitch

Night Owls Book Club