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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

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 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

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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

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

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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

Program Type:

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: 1

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: 2

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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:

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All Day		Closing President's Day All Day Branches: Guilderland Public Library Description: The library is closed in observance of President's Day
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 "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 Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Phantom Zone 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 "2.5 yrs + up" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group. 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 "Families" group. ❤️Love your Stuffed Animal Clinic🧸 10:30am - 1:30pm Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Families Special Event Registration This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group. This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group. 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 "Families" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Families Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: It’s time for a check up! Bring your favorite stuffed animal, toy, or doll to our clinic where everyone will learn about healthy habits, a trip to the doctor’s office and basic medical procedures.
11 am			This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Zumba Kids 11:00am - 12:00pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5 Health & Wellness Open Registration This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Be heart-healthy for love your library month! Join Zumba Kids-certified instructor Kim Perkins for an hour of Latin-inspired dance set to fun music! For grades 3 to 5.	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 Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Phantom Zone 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: 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
2 pm	This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sunday Concert: Love in Any Language 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Adults, Seniors Concert This event is in the "Families" group. 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: Families, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Concert Event Details: Join us in a belated Valentine's Day celebratory concert: Love in Any Language: Amour, Amour, Amour. Sonny & Perley will be performing as a trio with bassist Lou Pappas.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. I Am Nobody’s Slave: An Author Talk with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Lee Hawkins 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: 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:
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. "Fill the Bill" Bird Science Program 4:00pm - 4:30pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5 Climate / Nature / Gardening, S.T.E.A.M. Open Registration This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Love our New York Lands! In this hands-on program, the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will teach kids in grades 3 -5 to identify special beak (or bill) adaptations of birds and how the adaptations help birds eat.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Board Finance Committee Meeting 5:00pm - 5:30pm 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: Board committee meeting.	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 "Families" group. ❤️Dragons Love Books❤️ 5:00pm - 7:00pm Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Trivia / Games 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 "Families" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event, Trivia / Games Event Details: We all know dragons love tacos. It’s the spicy salsa that’s a problem. But guess what else dragons love…Books!	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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Read it and Eat! Cookbook Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for August is Sweet Home Café Cookbook: A Celebration of African American Cooking	This event is in the "Adults" group. Hopeless Romantics Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Strange History From along the Erie Canal at Schoharie Crossing 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Lecture, Local History / Genealogy Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lecture, Local History / Genealogy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 118 Event Details: Explore the Erie Canal at Schoharie Crossing through strange bits of history that feature murder, mayhem, arson, accidents and more!

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