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Name: Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post
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Promotional photo of the Unearthed Gems collection by the Smithsonian

Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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

Program Type: Author Talk

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Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for December is Holiday Cookies by Brian Hart Hoffman.

Rockefeller Center holiday lights and tree

Holiday Bus Trip to New York City 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:00am - 9:30pm

Off Site

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Other

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Library Branch: Off Site

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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

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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

Seats Remaining: 0

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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!

Photo of author Laura Dave smiling next to the cover of her book 'The Night We Lost Him'

On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

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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Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.&nbsp

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Poppy War

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

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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

Realm Explorers Book Club: The One

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

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

Realm Explorers Book Club: Jade City

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Winter Reading 2024: Where We Come From All Day 1/1 - 1/31 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: From January 1-31, we are participating in Winter Reading 2024: Where We Come From! Log your reading minutes on Beanstack!
	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Fright Club: The Shining All Day 1/2 - 1/7 Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary Closed Registration 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 Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Read the book, then watch the movie!
	This event is in the "Adults" group. January Take & Make Kits Mini Magic Snow Jar All Day 1/2 - 1/9 Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Looking for a quick and easy project? In need of some new winter decor? Register now to reserve your very own Mini Magic Snow Jar Take & Make Kit. Each kit will include a 10 oz.
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 Event Details: 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 "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 "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group. Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., 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 "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. 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., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver. No registration needed.	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 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 Seats Remaining: 0 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. Sky Friends 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: Come along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends!	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. Open Play 10:30am - 11:30am 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: Join us for drop-in Open Play. We'll have puzzles, toys, and coloring! For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver. No registration needed.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Computer Coach: Apple Products (Session 1) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Technology Instruction Closed Registration 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: Technology Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Devices covered:
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 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 Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with This event is in the "Seniors" group. Seniors Connect! ( Formerly known as "Let's Talk: Coffee and 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: Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Computer Coach: Apple Products (Session 2) 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Technology Instruction Closed Registration 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: Technology Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Devices covered:
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 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 Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with
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2 pm			This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group. Baby Storytime 2:00pm - 2:45pm Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos. Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 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, Babies: Birth-18 mos. Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Introduce your baby to the library with this special short storytime just for them, followed by free play time. It's a great chance to connect with other new parents too! For all kids ages Birth - 18 months, with a caregiver.				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. NEW DATE! The Basics of Book Self-Marketing: With Author Karen DeBonis 2:00pm - 3:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Author Talk, Instruction, Writing / Poetry Closed Registration 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: Author Talk, Instruction, Writing / Poetry Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you written and published a book but have no idea how to market it? Or perhaps you're working on a book, but dreading the time when you’ll have to sell it?
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4 pm			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. Stitch Your Own Bookmark (Pick-up Kit) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12 Arts & Crafts Closed Registration 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. 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, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Learn how to hand embroider your own bookmark. This class will be led by librarian and embroiderer, Genevieve from the Youth Services department.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. 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 K-2" group. Color Happy! Kids’ Coloring Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2 Arts & Crafts, Storytime / Early Literacy Closed Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. 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 K-2" 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, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime / Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Let’s read a story together to inspire us to Color Happy at the library! This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Creative Journaling 4:00pm - 5:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration 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 Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Ever wanted to start a journal?
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. Night Owls Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Closed Registration 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 Seats Remaining: 12 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. Event Details: This month we're reading "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. 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 "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 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 Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Come explore fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) topics with local high school and college presenters. This month we welcome the RPI Engineering Ambassadors! 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. Getting Started with your Family History 6:00pm - 7:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Local History / Genealogy Closed Registration 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: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Local History / Genealogy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: If you have always wanted to learn more about your family history but have no idea how to begin the process, this program is for you! Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will guide you through basic steps to get started, then offer inter
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8 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 Rebecca Serle, author of Expiration Dates 8:00pm - 9:15pm 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 us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations.

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Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

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