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Photo of author Charles Duhigg alongside the cover of his book 'Supercommunicators'

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, November 18, 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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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

Silent Book Club

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

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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 Sue Hincenbergs smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Retirement Plan'

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, December 2, 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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Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.

Book cover for the Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book, showing 6 differnt types of cookies

Read It & Eat!

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults

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Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for December is The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book by Lee Svatak Dean &

GPL Holiday Bus Trip to NYC - 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

GPL's annual Holiday bus trip is back for 2025! Two buses will depart Guilderland Public Library at 8:00 am and arrive at Bryant Park in Manhattan at 11:30 am.

Photo of author Paula J. Johnson alongside the cover of her book 'Julia Child's Kitchen'

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author & Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, December 9, 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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Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.

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

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

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!

Realm Explorers Meeting Saturday January 17 Red Rising

Realm Explorers Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club

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.

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All Day		This event is in the "Adults" group Box of Treasures Adult Take & Make Kit 02/12/2024 @ 9:30am–02/18/2024 @ 5:00pm Adults Take Home Kit 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Create your very own mini box of treasures to hide away your favorite jewelry, unique coins, or whatever suits your fancy!
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Tax-Aide Preparation 9:30am–5:00pm Adults, Seniors AARP TaxAide 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: AARP TaxAide
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Guided Painting with Artist Megan Ruch 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach 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: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach Registration Required Event Details: We're partnering with Wildwood Programs, Inc. to offer a neurodiverse-friendly art program, led by artist Megan Ruch, on select Tuesdays in February and March. 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 "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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Worn Stories: A Writing Workshop with Journalist Donna Liquori 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Writing / Poetry 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: A well-worn baseball cap. The first concert t-shirt. A little black dress. Everyone has a favorite piece of clothing. Maybe you still have it or maybe it's long gone.
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 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.
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 "Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Trivia / Games 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: Study Room McKownville Age Group: Adults Program Type: Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Bring a level 1 character to the McKownville study room on February 17th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm to play a Candlekeep Mystery one-shot. Beginners are welcome!
2 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group GPL Sunday Concert: Drank the Gold 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: Chase away the winter blues with another wonderful Sunday concert at GPL!
3 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 Teen Study Hall & Virtual Tutoring 3:00pm–6:00pm Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Instruction 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 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 Program Type: Instruction Event Details: Working on homework, studying for a test, or just need a quiet space to focus? Our Teen Study Hall has you covered!
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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 Managing Teen Stress 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Lecture, Parenting 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: Lecture, Parenting Registration Required Event Details: Teens today report more pressure to perform than ever, and struggle to ask for help because of a belief that “other people don’t struggle this much”. 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 "An Immense World" by Ed Yong. 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: Come explore fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) topics with local high school and college presenters. This month we welcome UAlbany's Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences! This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Self Love Pinecone Bouquet Adult Craft 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Arts & Crafts 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Who says Valentine's Day is just for couples? Practice a little bit of self love during the season of love by coming to the library to craft to your heart's desire!		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

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