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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

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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

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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

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

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Book Discussion Group

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Adults

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

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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

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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

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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

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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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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Felt Fox Cup Cozy Take and Make Kit All Day 10/1–10/7 Adults Arts & Crafts 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: Adult Reference Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: As the days grow cooler, craft an adorable friend to adorn your seasonal beverages. This kit includes the materials needed to make one drink cozy: Felt					This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Book Club Readathon 10/10/2025 @ 9:30am–10/11/2025 @ 5:00pm Adults Book Discussion 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Event Details: Give Yourself Permission to Read this Weekend Join the Global Readathon with Silent Book Club! Read in th
	This event is in the "All Ages" group The Great Give Back Donation Collection for Grassroot Givers: Book Drive All Day 10/1–10/31 All Ages Other, Outreach 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: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other, Outreach Event Details: The Guilderland Public Library, will be collecting new or like-new: adult paperbacks both fiction and non-fiction
10 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Yoga for Littles (Ages 3-5) 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Health & Wellness, Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Join us for a special story-based yoga class for littles aged 3-5, accompanied by their caregiver. Please bring either a yoga mat or a towel.	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 "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 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, 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 "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 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, 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 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, 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 "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: Guilderland Fire Department 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 fire station! Join us for GPL Goes to Town at the Guilderland Fire Department
11 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Yoga for Littles (Ages 3-5) 11:15am–11:45am Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Health & Wellness, Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Join us for a special story-based yoga class for littles aged 3-5, accompanied by their caregiver. Please bring either a yoga mat or a towel.		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 Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars 11:00am–12:00pm 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Realm Explorers Book Club: Annihilation 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group 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: 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.
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:00pm–5:00pm 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
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Libby & Hoopla Help (Drop-In) 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Study Room McKownville Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Event Details: Want to learn Libby? Need help with Hoopla? Drop in with your device and get help from one of our librarians! Bring your devices, library card, and any passwords!	This event is in the "Adults" group 30-Minute Mindfulness (Afternoon) 1:00pm–1:30pm Adults Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Online Zoom.Ask Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Join meditation teacher Susan Meyer for live, guided mindfulness sessions via Zoom this October through December.
2 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon: Fox Art 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, 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: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Our latest Crafternoon session is inspired by Folk Art. Participants will use markers to illustrate patterns and utilize negative space to make an adorable red fox! All supplies will be provided. This event is in the "Families" group Family Board Games 2:30pm–4:30pm Families Trivia / Games 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: Families Program Type: Trivia / Games Event Details: Drop in anytime to play some board games! We will have board games available from our circulating collection and from the youth services supply closet.
3 pm				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 "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Families" group LEGO Free Play 3:00pm–6:00pm Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families S.T.E.A.M. 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 "High School: Gr. 9-12" 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: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm - 6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Library Board Governance Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:00pm Adults Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Board Committee Event Details: Board committee meeting. 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.	GPL Long Range Planning Committee 5:30pm–6:30pm Board Committee Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Public meeting for the Guilderland Public Library Long Range Plan committee.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Local History / Genealogy 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Local History / Genealogy Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty Professional Genealogist Lisa Dougherty offers 1:1 family history consultations on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Library. This is a drop-in session; no need to make an appointment. For more general information, visit Lisa's website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com
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 October TACOs Volunteer Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Volunteer Opportunity Closed Registration Required 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! This event is in the "Adults" group The Motion Picture Division: the State Bureaucracy that Controlled New York State’s Movie Screens for More Than Four Decades 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults History, Local History / Genealogy 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History, Local History / Genealogy Event Details: As soon as films entered the entertainment market, many people became concerned with the content of motion pictures.	This event is in the "Adults" group Read It & Eat! 6:15pm–7:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition Registration Required Event Details: Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for October is Every Season is Soup Season by Shelly Westerhausen Worcel.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Facilities Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Committee 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cleaning 101 6:15pm–7:15pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, 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: Instruction, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Come and learn from A Touch Above about the differences between a basic/routine cleaning and deep cleaning, products and equipment - including safety tips like not mixing chemicals, products you can DIY/make yourself, etc. This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Let's Create a Video Game 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Instruction, Technology Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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? This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Whodunit Mystery Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group 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: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: Do you have what it takes to crack the case? Find out at the Whodunit Mystery Book Club! We will meet on the second Thursday of every month and read a variety of mystery books, from cozy to noir.
7 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 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo (Virtual Event) 7:00pm–8:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Author Talk 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why.

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Give Yourself Permission to Read this Weekend

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Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty