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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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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

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

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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		Reservation General Election 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. All Day Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room				Closing Veterans Day - Library Closed All Day Branches: Guilderland Public Library
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 "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group Gratitude Yoga 11:00am–12:00pm Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12 Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" 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: Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12 Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: What is gratitude and how can it enhance your experience in life? Come find out for yourself with this beginner’s yoga class, no experience is necessary.
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 "Seniors" group Adventures in Art: Make a Gratitude Journal 1:30pm–3:00pm Seniors Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Seniors age 60 and older are encouraged to join us for an afternoon of fun and creativity. In this workshop, offered collaboratively with the Albany Guardian Society, you will create your very own "gratitude journal."
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 Virtual Author Talk with Tiffany Aliche, author of Get Good With Money 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: Tiffany Aliche was a successful preschool teacher with a healthy nest egg when a recession and advice from a shady advisor put her out of a job and into a huge financial hole.
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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 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
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 "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 "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: Children's Program 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 Applying to College for Adult Learners 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Instruction, Outreach 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: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Instruction, Outreach Registration Required Event Details: Are you an adult learner interested in earning your associate or bachelor’s degree? This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group Teen Advisory Community Outreach (TACOs) Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens: Gr. 7-12 Volunteer Opportunity Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" 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: Teens: Gr. 7-12 Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity Registration Required Event Details: Earn volunteer credit by participating in our new Teen Advisory group! Give input on programs, books, and the Foundry Teen Space.
7 pm				This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group "You Never Know:" An Evening with Sportswriter Steve Wulf 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Author Talk This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" 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: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: You Never Know

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