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Name: Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell
Start: 2025-01-23T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-23T15:15:00-05:00
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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

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Author Talk

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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 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.

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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

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

Silent Book Club

Sunday, February 2, 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

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

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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.

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 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: 9

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 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

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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: 3

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

Photo of author Lee Hawkins alongside the cover of his book 'I Am Nobody's Slave'

I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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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We welcome you to our conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins as he talks to us about the examination of his family’s legacy of post-enslavement trauma and resilience in this riveting memoir, I Am Nobody's Slave:

Realm Explorers Book Club Saturday March 15 at 11 AM

Realm Explorers Book Club: Jade City

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

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: 10

Event Details:

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

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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. 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. 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. Cancelled Technology Help (Session 1) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Instruction, Outreach, Technology Instruction Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Technology Instruction 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 "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, 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. 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 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. 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. Toastmaster Area Contest 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults, Seniors Other This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: On Saturday January 25, 2025, the Guilderland Library will host the Toastmasters Area 51 Speech Contest.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Technology Help (Session 2) 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Outreach, Technology Instruction Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Technology Instruction 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. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author Amanda Montell 2:00pm - 3:15pm Adults, Seniors Author Talk Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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.
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. 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!
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. Creativebug Live - Embellish your New Year Wardrobe 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. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join crochet artist Twinkie Chan and crafter Courtney Cerruti in embellishing your wardrobe for the New Year! Re-vamp your store bought or handmade knit and crochet garments by adding embroidery, decorative stitches, patches and more.
5 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. Teen Creative Writing Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Instruction, Writing / Poetry 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 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: Instruction, Writing / Poetry Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Come to the Teen Creative Writing Group this January to workshop your fiction skills with a professional creative writing instructor! This guided writing group will be facilitated by Dr.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Board Game Cafe 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Trivia / Games This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Trivia / Games Event Details: Eat snacks, drink coffee, and play board games at the library! Bring your friends or meet new friends at the table; anyone can drop-in and there's no registration required. Browse our collection of board games and try them out here.
6 pm			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 Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Class Description	This event is in the "Adults" group. Quilling Snowflake Class 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn the art of quilling, also known as paper filigree, and create your own snowflake! You will learn the various quilling shapes. They make beautiful ornaments and thoughtful gifts throughout the winter season. This event is in the "Adults" group. Foundation meeting 6:15pm - 7:15pm Adults Foundation Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Foundation Meeting

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