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Name: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming (Virtual Event)
Start: 2025-04-08T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-08T15:15:00-04:00
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The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, April 8, 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

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Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, a

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 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

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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: 16

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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!

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The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual Event)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Adults, Seniors

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Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

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Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

Photo of author David Rosmarin smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Thriving With Anxiety'

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

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Adults, Seniors

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Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

Photo of author Liann Zhang smiling alongisde the cover of her book 'Julie Chan Is Dead'

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

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Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.

Realm Explorers Book Club: Vampires of El Norte

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room 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: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

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Seats Remaining: 8

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

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How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Adults, Seniors

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You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

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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 "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. Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am 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. 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: 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. Book Donation Drive 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Special Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Now accepting donations! Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays. Donation hours are: 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 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. 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: 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 "Early Childhood" group. Music and Movement 10:30am - 11:15am Early Childhood Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs and dancing.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Drug Take-Back Day with Guilderland Police Department 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Outreach, Passive Program (Adult) This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Parking Lot - Staff Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Outreach, Passive Program (Adult) Drug Take Back Day GPL and the Guilderland Police Department team up every spring and fall for the nationwide Drug Take-Back Day, a one-day collaborative effort facilitating safe, anonymous disposal of prescribed and non-prescribed substances. This drive-through event is held in the library's side parking lot (take MercyCare lane and then an immediate right). PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: -Put your medications in a bag, if possible, and remove labels containing personal information. -Put bagged medications in a place that you can easily access while remaining in your vehicle, or place the bag in your trunk so an officer may retrieve it. -Drive through to the drop off point and stay in your vehicle. -Follow the officers' instructions. What CAN be disposed: -Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances. -Medication in its original container or removed from its container and disposed of directly into the disposal boxes. -Pet Medication What CANNOT be disposed: -No sharps and syringes No questions asked; no identification required. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Genealogy Research Help With Capital District Genealogical Society 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Local History / Genealogy 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: Local History / Genealogy Event Details: Have you got a genealogical question you’d like help with? The Capital District Genealogical Society is offering a walk-in genealogy query session for the general public. Members of the Society have deep and varied expertise on many ty This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Book Donation Drive 10:00am - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Special Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Now accepting donations! Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays. Donation hours are:
11 am				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.			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. 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 "Elementary School Aged" group. Homeschool Hang 1:30pm - 2:30pm Elementary School Aged S.T.E.A.M. This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Elementary School Aged Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come hang out and learn about Earth Day. We will read a book and do some S.T.E.A.M. activities! No registration is required.
2 pm
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!	This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. Paws 2 Read with Skylar 3:00pm - 4:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk Age Group: Elementary School Aged Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.
4 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Book Donation Drive 4:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Special Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Now accepting donations! Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays. Donation hours are:			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Book Donation Drive 4:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Special Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Now accepting donations! Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays. Donation hours are:
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 "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. Welcoming Native Plants into Your Garden 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Climate / Nature / Gardening This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening Event Details: Martie Teumim will discuss what constitutes a “native” plant, plants that are considered non-native and invasive in New York state, the benefits of using native plants, how to gradually change your yard to native, and what to plan	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: 5 Event Details: Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for April is Fresh From Poland: New Vegetarian Cooking From the Old Country	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Social Security Made Easy 6:15pm - 7:45pm Adults, Seniors Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Outreach Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Outreach Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: Make Informed Decisions About Retirement! Answers to frequently asked questions will be provided: This event is in the "Adults" group. A Walk in the park with Colleen: Plan a trip to Disney 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Other Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Learn how to plan your trip to Disney in 10 easy steps with a Disney travel agent and in park planner. Learn how to use the ever changing tools and apps that Disney provides plus extra tips and tricks. This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga & Mindful Movement for Beginners 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness, Instruction Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Class Description	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Board Regular Monthly Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Meeting 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 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. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Speed Friending 6:15pm - 8:00pm Adults Other, Trivia / Games Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other, Trivia / Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Back by popular demand!
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual Event) 7:00pm - 8:15pm 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: Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

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