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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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 "Early Childhood" 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Parent Playdate 11:00am–12:00pm Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Families, Adults Parenting, Playtime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 "Families" 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Families, Adults Program Type: Parenting, Playtime Registration Required Event Details: Looking to meet other parents or caregivers? Please join us for a special hour of open playtime!		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting Started with Libby (Webinar) 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Technology Instruction Virtual Event 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: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Event Details: Learn how to get started with the popular reading app, Libby, directly from the experts in this one-hour webinar. Sessions are held monthly at 11AM or 2PM. 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group How Did you Find it? Podcast 1:00pm–2:00pm Families, Adults, Seniors GPL Podcast Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" 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: Off Site Age Group: Families, Adults, Seniors Program Type: GPL Podcast Event Details: Monthly podcast from the library. Moderated by Librarian Kathleen Tyrrell, the once-a-month podcast explores books, libraries, information, entertainment and everything in between. We welcome ideas and suggestions, too!
2 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group Sunday Concert: Albany Gay Men's Choir 2:00pm–3:15pm 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: We're so happy to be presenting a concert by The Albany Gay Men’s Chorus, their first time performing at GPL! The Chorus seeks to entertain and enlighten by creating high-quality vocal music in the rich and time-honored tradition of TTBB cho			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 Ruth Ware, author of Zero Days 2:00pm–3:15pm 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: You’re invited to tune in as we chat with New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and The It Girl as she talks about her newest book, Zero Days.
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group LEGO Free Play 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, All Ages S.T.E.A.M. 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 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: 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, All Ages Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm-6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.
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5 pm			Finance Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Board Committee Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Program Type: Board Committee
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 "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group Teen Drop-In DIY 6:00pm–7:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Teens: Gr. 7-12 Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: The Foundry (Teen Space) Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Teens: Gr. 7-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Stop in The Foundry teen room the third Wednesday of each month to use some of the library's maker and craft equipment, including the Cricut machine, button maker, sewing machines, and more!	Board of Trustees Monthly Business Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Board Meeting Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Meeting is open to the public and streamed live on GPL's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/GPLChannel 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.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dr. Charles Gehring, Director, New Netherland Research Center: “Where a Kil is not a Kill and a Fly is not a Fly" 7:30pm–9:00pm Adults, Seniors Lecture, 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lecture, Local History / Genealogy Event Details: Some of us can still remember back to a time when certain road signs left us bewildered — signs marking Fishkill, Indian Kill, Otter Kill, the Normans Kill, the Bozenkill and the Switzkill — and we had to turn to our elders to ask what they could

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

Drop-In Knit and Stitch