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Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting Children of Time Saturday July 12 at 11 AM

Realm Explorers Book Club: Children of Time

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

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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.

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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Author Talk

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High School: Gr. 9-12

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

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

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8

Program Type: Author Talk

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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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Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

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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

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

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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

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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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

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Adults, Seniors

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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.

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7 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group Boston Bus Trip 7:00am–9:30pm All Ages Other Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a wonderful summer day in historic downtown Boston! Shop at Quincy Market, visit the New England Aquarium, walk the historic Freedom Trail, or enjoy fresh seafood at the world class restaurants.
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10 am	This event is in the "All Ages" group Guilderland Farmer's Market 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: Parking Lot - Upper Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other	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 Summer Playtime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Playtime, Summer Reading 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: Playtime, Summer Reading Event Details: Littles and caregivers can join us this summer for an open playtime with our toys and fine motor activities! Ages 0-5 No registration required.	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: Tawasentha 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 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: Tawasentha 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, Summer Reading 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, Summer Reading 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.
11 am				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.
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2 pm			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 A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade) 2:00pm–3:15pm Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2 Author Talk, Summer Reading Virtual Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2 Program Type: Author Talk, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! 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 Paint Your Own Ceramic Creature 2:30pm–3:30pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required 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 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: Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Choose from a variety of creatures to paint! Your creature will then be glazed and fired in the kiln at the Studio for Art and Craft.			This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Space Slime 2:30pm–3:30pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" 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: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M., Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: It's slime time! Come on down to the Children's Program Room to make different kinds of out-of-this world slime! Gooey slime, sparkly slime, slime with eyes!! Be sure to dress for a mess.
3 pm
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 Make Your Own Visual Journal with CREATE Community Studios 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, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required 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, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Art journaling is a creative way to combine writing and art in a journal. In this workshop facilitated by CREATE Community Studios, participants will learn how to make their own visual journal using a simple book-binding technique.
5 pm
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 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 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Getting Started with your Family History 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Local History / Genealogy 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: Local History / Genealogy Registration Required 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	This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Foodventures: Sci Fi 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Cooking / Nutrition, Summer Reading 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: Cooking / Nutrition, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Ever read a book and wondered what their food or drink tastes like? Is Turkish delight actually delicious enough to betray your family? (We’re looking at you Edmund).

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