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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

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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

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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

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Volunteer Opportunity

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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!

Silent Book Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group

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Adults

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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 David Brooks alongside the cover of his book 'How To Know A Person'

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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

Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Realm Explorers Meeting Saturday January 17 Red Rising

Realm Explorers Book Club: Red Rising

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.

Photo of author Julia Hotz smiling alongside the cover of her book, 'The Connection Cure'

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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

Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Photo of author Liz Moore alongside the cover of her book 'The God of the Woods'

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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

Program Type: Author Talk

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We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlight

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12 am	This event is in the "Adults" group Mini Snowman Pots Adult Take & Make Kit 12/12/2024 @ 9:30am–12/15/2024 @ 5:00pm 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: Who said a snowman has to melt? Create a forever snowman with this craft! Each kit includes:
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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 "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 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, Outreach, Technology Instruction Registration Required 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 fun 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.
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 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, Outreach, 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!: Let's Talk 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Fright Club Matinee: The Muppet's Christmas Carol 12:00pm–1:30pm All Ages Movie / Documentary 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: Movie / Documentary Event Details: Get ready for a heartwarming holiday treat!	This event is in the "Adults" group Red Cross Blood Drive 12:30pm–5:30pm Adults Blood Drive 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: Blood Drive
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!
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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!	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 This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group 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 "Families" group LEGO Free Play 3:00pm–6:00pm Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families S.T.E.A.M. 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 This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group 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 "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: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm - 6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.
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5 pm		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 This event is in the "Families" group Family Freezin' Fun Cupcake Class 5:30pm–7:00pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families Cooking / Nutrition 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 This event is in the "Families" 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, Families Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition Registration Required Event Details: This sweet class is for the whole family to enjoy! Bring the kids, and learn how to assemble and use a piping bag. You will then decorate two cupcakes to take home. The completed cupcakes will look like a penguin and a pola			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 Interactive Movie: Home Alone 5:30pm–7:30pm Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12 Arts & Crafts, Movie / Documentary 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: Helderberg Meeting 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, Movie / Documentary Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a hijinks-filled movie night featuring the hilarious holiday classic Home Alone (1990). Play Home Alone inspired games while laughing along to the movie, make winter-themed crafts, and decorate co
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group ARTventure: DIY Ornaments 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This month we're making four different ornaments. Each session of ARTventures will focus on a different craft material and will present several small, quick projects you can make with it. Do them in any order you like, at your own pace.	This event is in the "Adults" group Hopeless Romantics 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: Hopeless Romantics Book Club is a romance book club that meets the third Wednesday of every month to discuss swoon-worthy romance titles.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Library Board of Trustees Monthly Business Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Board Meeting 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 Meeting Board Meeting The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc@guilderlandlibrary.org.

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