Week Calendar

Name: Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert
Start: 2024-12-22T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-22T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Guilderland Public Library

Featured Events

Sunday, December 22, 2-4pm please register. Registration opens December 2

Suburban Sounds Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Concert

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Concert

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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We're pleased to welcome back Suburban Sounds for an enjoyable afternoon of seasonal music. Get into the holiday spirit with this traditional performance by a
well-established local choral group!

Registration opens Dec. 2

Silent Book Club

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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

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

Seats Remaining: 6

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 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: 11

Event Details:

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

Photo of author TJ Klune smiling with his dog, adjacent to the covers of some of his books

The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

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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Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series,

Photo of author Amanda Montell smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Magical Age Of Overthinking'

Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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

Event Details:

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.

Photo of literary agent Seth Fishman smiling next to The Gernert Company graphic

An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm

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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You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?

Photo of Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts alongside the cover of the book 'The Human Disease'

How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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

Event Details:

Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.

Photo of author Waubgeshig Rice alongside the cover of his book 'Moon of the Turning Leaves'

Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective: In Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

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

Event Details:

You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel

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: 11

Event Details:

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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Fright Club: Dark Harvest by Norman Patridge 10/01/2024 @ 2:45pm - 10/31/2024 @ 3:45pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Welcome to another spine-tingling series of Fright Club! Fright Club is our passive adult Horror Fiction book club, perfect for those who love a good scare! How does it work?
		This event is in the "Adults" group. DIY Cemeterrarium Adult Take & Make Kit 10/21/2024 @ 9:30am - 10/25/2024 @ 6:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit Event Details: It's Halloween! Put your craftiness to the test with this DIY Cemeterrarium Adult Take & Make Kit. It's sure to be a hauntingly good time! Each kit includes:
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group. Early Voting for General Election 9:00am - 5:00pm Adults Other 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: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for early voting.
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: 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 - 11:15am 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, Outreach, 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, Outreach, 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 "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. Sky Friends 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 along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends! Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff can’t wait for you to join them for a fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy!	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. Littles Lounge & Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Playtime, 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. 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. Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apple Help (Drop-In) 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, 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 Westmere Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Event Details: Drop-In Apple Tech Help 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! This is a drop-in event-	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Drug Take-Back Day with Guilderland Police Department 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness, Other, Outreach 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: Parking Lot - Staff Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Outreach Drug Take Back Day GPL and the Guilderland Police Department team up every spring and fall for the nationwide Drug Take-Back Day, a one-day collaborative effort facilitating safe, anonymous disposal of prescribed and non-prescribed substances. This drive-through event is held in the library's side parking lot (take MercyCare lane and then an immediate right). PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: -Put your medications in a bag, if possible, and remove labels containing personal information. -Put bagged medications in a place that you can easily access while remaining in your vehicle, or place the bag in your trunk so an officer may retrieve it. -Drive through to the drop off point and stay in your vehicle. -Follow the officers' instructions. What CAN be disposed: -Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances. -Medication in its original container or removed from its container and disposed of directly into the disposal boxes. -Pet Medication What CANNOT be disposed: -No sharps and syringes No questions asked; no identification required.
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, Outreach, 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, Outreach, 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 "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
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creative Writing Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Other, Outreach, Writing / Poetry 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: Other, Outreach, Writing / Poetry Event Details: Do you have a story you would like to tell, memoirs you would like to write? Maybe you want to try your hand at writing a short fiction piece. Whatever you fancy, join us for Creative Writing Mondays!
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sunday Concert: Lost Radio Rounders; Songs America Voted By: Presidential Campaign Songs, 1840-1940 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Before television, before radio, political parties tried to sing their candidates into office using parodies of popular songs to praise their man and trash his opponent. Songs America Voted By, 1840-1940, a musical/historical program		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves with Lori Gottlieb 2:00pm - 3:15pm Adults, Seniors Author Talk Virtual Event 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: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch—and some of these patients are therapists.
3 pm				This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Drop-In Video Games 3:30pm - 5:30pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Families Trivia / Games This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" 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: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Families Program Type: Trivia / Games Event Details: Drop by anytime between 3:30pm-5:30pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles!			Closing Early Closing for Read or Treat 3:00pm - 5:00pm Branches: Guilderland Public Library
4 pm			This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Enchanted Potions 4:00pm - 4:30pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts, Holiday Closed Registration 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, Holiday Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Beetle eyes, phoenix tears, crow wings! Make a potion from creepy and fantastical ingredients! Registration required for this fun arts & crafts program. For grades 3-5.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Throwback Series: Paint a Wooden Snake 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Arts & Crafts 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Treat your inner child with this Throwback Series! Who says kids have to have all the fun? Take some time for yourself and come paint a wooden snake to celebrate National Reptile Day.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Social Security Made Easy 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Outreach 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Outreach Registration Required Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: Make Informed Decisions About Retirement! Topics Covered:	This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga & Mindful Movement for Beginners 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness, Instruction 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: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Class Description	This event is in the "Adults" group. Foundation meeting 6:15pm - 7:15pm Adults Foundation Meeting 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: Foundation Meeting

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Drop-In Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Drug Take Back Day