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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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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

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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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

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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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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

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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 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

Event Details:

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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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 2/1 - 2/9 Adults, Seniors, All Ages Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Youth D&D Kit All Day 2/1 - 2/9 Tweens & Teens Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Want to get into D&D, but don't know where to start? Want to play D&D with your kids, but the rules are too much to manage? Grab a Youth D&D Kit from GPL!
	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Fright Club - The Exorcist 02/02/2025 @ 9:30am - 02/09/2025 @ 12:00am Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 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?
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. AARP Tax-Aide Preparation 9:30am - 5:00pm Adults, Seniors AARP TaxAide 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: AARP TaxAide
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Guided Painting with Artist Megan Ruch 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach Registration 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: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: We're partnering with Wildwood Programs, Inc. to offer a neurodiverse-friendly art program, led by artist Megan Ruch, on select Tuesdays in February and March. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Game Time 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games Registration 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: Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 120 Event Details: We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games- 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 "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. We ❤️ You! Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Special Event, 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Special Event, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Ms. Josalyn, Ms. Maura, and Ms. Elisabeth are coming together for one, big storytime in the Helderberg Room! 💞💞
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!: Take Action 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.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Silent Book Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. 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				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Exercise 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness, Outreach Registration 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: Health & Wellness, Outreach Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: About the class: Join us for a fun and inclusive 6-week adaptive chair-based dance session at the Guilderland Library!
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts 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 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.
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. This event is in the "Families" group. Glow-in-the-Dark Play Zone 4:30pm - 5:30pm Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families 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. 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. 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. Library Board Governance Committee 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "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. DIY Mini Library 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Arts & Crafts Open 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. 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Want to track your reading but the task seems too big? Why not try it in miniature!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Blind Date with a Book Swap 6:15pm - 7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion Group, Trivia / Games Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion Group, Trivia / Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Want to introduce someone to a book you love? Want to meet a new book? No pressure... Regifting encouraged... This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board Personnel Committee 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Board committee meeting.

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