Week Calendar

Name: Silent Book Club
Start: 2025-01-05T13:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-05T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Guilderland Public Library

Featured Events

Silent Book Club

Sunday, January 5, 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

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: 2

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:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: 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 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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

View Details

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:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dungeon Master's D&D Kit All Day 12/1 - 12/9 Adults, Seniors, All Ages Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games Closed Registration 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: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you ever wanted to start a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with friends, but no one is brave enough to be the Dungeon Master?
	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Fright Club - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 12/01/2024 @ 9:30am - 12/08/2024 @ 12:00am 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: 9 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?
8 am						Holiday Bus Trip to New York City 2024 8:00am - 9:30pm Other Closed Registration Offsite Event Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details:
9 am
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 "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, 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 "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, 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: Mini Music Makers! 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: The Sky Friends are very excited for you to join us for our 3-Part Mini Music Makers sessions!	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 "Families" group. GPL Preschool Fair Co-hosted with St. Gregory's 10:00am - 12:00pm Families Special Event 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Special Event Event Details: A Preschool Fair: Your Child's Bright Future Starts Here! Join us for an informational morning at our Preschool Fair! Meet local preschool providers, ask questions, and learn about their unique programs.
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!: Let's Take Action 11:00am - 1:00pm 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 "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Drop-In Youth Chess 11:00am - 12:00pm Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families Trivia / Games This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" 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, Tweens & Teens, Families Program Type: Trivia / Games Event Details: Drop in for a game of chess at the library! Challenge friends to a game of chess, or teach yourself to play using the self-directed instructions included with our chess boards.
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 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: Study Room McKownville Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: 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. Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post 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: Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Glow in the Dark Play Zone 4:30pm - 5:30pm Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts, Playtime, S.T.E.A.M. This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" 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 K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Playtime, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Too dark to play outside? Let's bring playtime inside! Kids in grades K-5 can drop in anytime in the hour for some glow-in-the-dark fun!
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Library Board Facilities Committee Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled 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: Board Committee Event Details: Facilities Committee Meeting	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Library Board Governance Committee 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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: Board Committee Event Details: Board committee meeting.
6 pm		This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled CANCELED: Rising from the Payment Pause: How to Handle Your Student Loans Post COVID-19 6:15pm - 7:15pm Families, Adults Finances / Retirement, Instruction Registration This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Adults Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction Event Details: CANCELED: NOTE THAT WE WILL RESCHEDULE FOR WINTER 2025.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. ART TALK / The Impressionists: Imagining the Modern 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults, Seniors Art Talk, 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: Art Talk, Lecture Registration Required Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: This year is the 150th anniversary of the First Impressionist Exhibition, held in Paris in 1874.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Read It & Eat! 6:15pm - 7:30pm 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: 3 Event Details: Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for December is Holiday Cookies by Brian Hart Hoffman.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Resume Building Workshop 6:00pm - 7:15pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Lecture, Other Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled 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: Instruction, Lecture, Other Event Details: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL RESCHEDULE IN EARLY 2025. Join Marsha Lazarus, Career/Workplace Coach and Trainer, for a Resume Building Workshop. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Library Board Personnel Committee 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled 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: Board Committee Event Details: Board committee meeting.

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