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

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 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

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Adults

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Closed

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

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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

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!

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

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: 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

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Book Discussion Group

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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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Eclipse Glasses Pick-Up [REGISTRATION FULL] All Day 4/1 - 4/7 Families, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Special Event Closed Registration This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Age Group: Families, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: The Solar Eclipse is happening on April 8 and we have a limited number of certified* eclipse glasses available for GPL Patrons! 🌞🌑😎 You may claim a maximum of six pairs of glasses.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Spring Into Reading 2024 All Day 4/1 - 4/30 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: Spring into reading this season! Join us in reading, logging our minutes, and earning some new badges.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. DIY Galaxy Night Light: Adult Take & Make Kit 04/01/2024 @ 9:30am - 04/10/2024 @ 8:00pm Adults Take Home Kit 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: Take Home Kit Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse (on 4/8/24) with this DIY Galaxy Night Light craft! Using only a plastic bulb, a plug in night light, markers, some super glue and rubbing alcohol, you can create your own out-of-this-world craft.
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: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: AARP TaxAide
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 "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: 1 Event Details: Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with
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 "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Realm Explorers Book Club: The House in the Cerulean Sea 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Book Discussion Group Closed Registration 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: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Realm Explorers is a book club that meets on Saturday mornings to discuss various science fiction and fantasy novels. Titles include Adult/Young Adult science fiction and fantasy books as well as graphic novels.
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
1 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Live Stream of the Total Solar Eclipse (Indoors) 1:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Climate / Nature / Gardening 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening Event Details: Experience the wonder of a solar eclipse without leaving the indoor comfort of our library! Join us for a special event live stream of the Total Solar Eclipse from NASA. No registration is needed.					This event is in the "Adults" group. Dungeons & Dragons 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Trivia / Games 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: Trivia / Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Bring a level 2 character to the Tawasentha Room on April 13th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm to play a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot. Beginners are welcome!
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. GPL Sunday Concert: Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes with Guest Kaitlyn Fay 2:00pm - 3:15pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Concert This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Concert Event Details: It's Jazz Appreciation Month, and we're celebrating in a big way with one of the best groups around!		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. From Murder to Atonement–Confronting My Son’s Killer with Diane Foley & Colum McCann 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: Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother.
3 pm		This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Solar Eclipse Viewing 3:00pm - 4:00pm Families, All Ages Climate / Nature / Gardening 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: Parking Lot - Upper Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening Event Details: Join us in the upper parking lot to view the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! Guilderland is on the path of 96.9% totality with peak time reached between 3:15-3:30 pm.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Reception - GCSD Elementary Art Exhibit 3:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Exhibit 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: Exhibit Event Details: Enjoy viewing the colorful variety of artwork creating by Guilderland Elementary students! Families flock to this event every year, as children proudly point to their submissions on display. Early arrival is advised, if possible.
4 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. Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Zoe Persico 4:00pm - 5:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join author and illustrator, Zoe Persico, for a live event as she shares insights about her upcoming graphic novel and her collaboration with iRead.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Teen Tech Help Desk (Drop-in) 4:00pm - 6:00pm Adults, Seniors Technology Instruction 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: Study Room Glassworks (Children's Area) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Teen Tech Help Desk GCSD National Honor Society students will be offering tech help to Guilderland Public Library patrons during drop-in hours. The teens can help with basic smartphone applications, downloading books to devices, basic email set-up, and internet searches on computers and personal devices. Please be aware if other patrons are waiting, and limit your session accordingly.
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Come Write In: Creative Writing Workshop 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults Writing / Poetry 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: Writing / Poetry Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join author Gabrielle Esposito to unleash your creativity and overcome writer's block through a series of engaging prompts and writing exercises.	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. Galactic Arcade 5:30pm - 7:00pm Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Trivia / Games 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. 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, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Trivia / Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Celebrate the last day of GPL's Imagination Space Invasion with an out-of-this-world Galactic Arcade!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Capital District Knitting Guild 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants to learn? 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: 11 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 Killers of The Flower Moon by David Grann	This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Decorate a Tray for Mother's Day 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tweens & Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" 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: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: We’ll provide all the materials you need to decorate a wooden tray, including paint, collage paper, and epoxy resin to seal the finished product. Feel free to bring in your own photos for a personalized touch. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. William Shakespeare's Hamlet: A Reading and Discussion Series on Zoom 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group, Lecture Closed Registration 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.Ask Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Lecture Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: William Shakespeare wrote the play, Hamlet, nearly 430 years ago.	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. Citizen Preparedness Corp: Be Ready if Disaster Strikes 6:30pm - 7:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents how to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Read it and Eat 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!

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