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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

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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 "All Ages" group Fall Craft Fair 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages Other 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: Other Event Details: Come to GPL for an indoor Fall Craft Fair!		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 Cancelled 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 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drug Take-Back Day with Guilderland Police Department 10:00am–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness, Other, Outreach 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: Parking Lot - Staff Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Outreach Event Details: Drug Take Back Day GPL and the Guilderland Police Department team up every spring and fall for the nationwide Drug Take-Back Day, a one-day collaborative effort facilitating safe, anonymous disposal of prescribed and non-prescribed subst
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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled 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 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: 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.
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
2 pm							This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group A History of the Transgender Rights Movement, As Lived by Tom Heitz/Sharon Stuart 2:00pm–3:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults Lecture This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults Program Type: Lecture Event Details: Sharon Stuart of Cooperstown (also known as Tom Heitz) is an 82-year-old pioneer of the transgender rights movement.
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.
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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 "Adults" group Fright Club: Movie Event 6:00pm–8:30pm Adults Movie / Documentary 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie / Documentary Event Details: Welcome to Fright Club! You've read the book "The House on Haunted Hill" by Shirley Jackson, now it's time to see the movie "The Haunting" starring Catherine Zeta Jones, Liam Neeson, and Owen Wilson. Rated PG-13. 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 "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Investigating Ghosts and the Paranormal 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Lecture 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Just in time for Halloween, learn how a paranormal investigator uses critical thinking, observation, and equipment to attempt to explain supernatural phenomena. This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Clay Creations with Sarah Hazelke: A four-week workshop 6:30pm–8:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults Arts & Crafts 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: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ever wanted to make something out of clay? Join artist Sarah Hazelke of Round Designs for a four-week pottery class!	This event is in the "Adults" group The Mindful Art of Letting Go 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Online Zoom.Youth Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: This mindfulness meditation session focuses on mindfulness of thoughts, drawing inspiration from trees letting go of leaves that no longer serve growth and well-being. 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 Cybersecurity and You 6:00pm–8:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: *October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!* Are you safe online? This event is in the "Adults" group 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
7 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 John Irving, author of The Last Chairlift 7:00pm–8:15pm 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 are in for a treat when you join us for an intimate conversation with John Irving as he chats about not only his most recent novel, The Last Chairlift, but also about his prolific body of work and a lifetime spent writing.

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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!

Drug Take Back Day

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!