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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

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.

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

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

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

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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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9 am						Fall Craft Fair 9:30am–2:30pm Special Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Embrace the crisp air and vibrant colors of fall at our Craft Fair! Stroll through booths filled with handcrafted creations, meet talented artists, and experience the warmth of community.
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 "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 Playtime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Playtime 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: Playtime Event Details: Littles and caregivers can join us for an open playtime with our toys and fine motor activities! Ages 0-5. Registration not required.	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 "Grades K-2" group GPL Goes to Town: YMCA 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2 Outreach, Storytime / Early Literacy Closed Registration Required Offsite Event 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 "Grades K-2" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2 Program Type: Outreach, Storytime / Early Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Storytime goes to the gym! Join us for GPL Goes to Town at the Guilderland YMCA.
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill 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 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, 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AllWays Dance 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness, Instruction, Outreach 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction, Outreach Registration Required Event Details: AllWays Dance is a 45-minute seated movement class designed for all abilities, all ages—all ways. Blending simple, repetitive dance patterns with gentle chair yoga, the program promotes memory, balance, coordination, and relaxation. This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group Homeschool Hang 1:30pm–2:30pm Elementary School Aged, Tweens: Gr. 4-8 Outreach, S.T.E.A.M. Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" 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, Tweens: Gr. 4-8 Program Type: Outreach, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come hang out. This month we will be doing an art project: building paper pop up terrariums. Registration is required for supply purposes.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group American Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Seniors Blood Drive 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Blood Drive
2 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 "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Families" group Let's Build! 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families 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 "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: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families Program Type: Playtime, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Drop-in anytime between 2:00pm - 4:00pm to build something awesome! Can you build the tallest Keva Plank tower?🗼Or the coolest Lego vehicle?🚜 Or the longest domino chain reaction? ✨
3 pm				This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Paws 2 Read with Bowie 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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
5 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Technology Help Drop-In 5:45pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Technology Instruction Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Phantom Zone Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Event Details: Coach Divya has hands-on experience in both hardware and software support, she's here to help navigate technology needs.				This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Celebrate a Grade! Kindergarten Stuffy Sleepover 5:00pm–6:00pm Elementary School Aged Special Event, Storytime / Early Literacy Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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 Program Type: Special Event, Storytime / Early Literacy Registration Required Event Details: A special event to end our 🎉Kindergarten Celebrate-A-Grade Month! 🎉 Bring a stuffed animal in to enjoy a special sleepover at the library. We will make sure they are all tucked in and read a bedtime story to them.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Saving SLATER 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors History, Lecture 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Learn the history of USS SLATER and why she was chosen to become the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Normanskill Strummers Ukulele Group 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Other 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: Normanskill Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Community music group, meeting at GPL for many years. Open to all. This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Create a Video Game 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Have you wanted to make video games, but weren’t sure where to start?

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