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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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Adults

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

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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

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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

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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!

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

Open

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

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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 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

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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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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

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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

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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 "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 "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 Music and Movement 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 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 Library Focus Group (Families) 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Board Committee 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Registration Required Event Details: Help the library plan for the future by participating in a focus group! This session is intended for parents and caregivers. You must be a resident of the Town of Guilderland to participate.
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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Help (Drop-In) 11:00am–1:00pm 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 Westmere Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Event Details: Drop-In Apple Tech Help Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple! Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook! This is a drop-in event-
12 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group 1920s Murder Mystery Party 12:00pm–4:00pm Adults Other, Trivia / Games 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: Other, Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: Jazz, Gin, Money, & Murder! It’s 1923, and the party seems endless at Jay Glittersby’s New York mansion...until a shot rings out, and an unwelcome guest is found dead. Was the motive revenge, jealousy, or greed?
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Book Club Silent Party 1:00pm–4:45pm 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 Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Event Details: Silent Book Club is celebrating its 10 year anniversary! We are completing the weekend readathon with an SBC Silent Party!	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! 1:00pm–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 1:00pm - 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? ✨			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Guilderland Historical Society Meeting 1:00pm–4:00pm 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Local History / Genealogy Event Details: TBD		This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Origami Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary School Aged, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" 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, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Guilderland High School student Thomas Zhong for Origami Club. Every month Thomas will guide you through the process of folding something incredible out of paper!
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Day Larks Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Night Owls Book Club Reading the most talked-about fiction and nonfiction titles. Hybrid: choice of in-person or virtual. Led by Librarian Maura Powers-Smith. Not a Night Owl? Join us for an afternoon discussion instead. The Day Larks and Night Owls both read the same book each month and participants may switch back and forth between the two time slots as needed.
3 pm				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 Speedy Science: Pumpkin Explosion 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families S.T.E.A.M. 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: Literary Garden Age Group: Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Drop in any time between 3:30pm and 4:30pm to do a quick science experiment!	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 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.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Board Finance Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Board committee meeting.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Capital District Knitting Guild 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants to learn? This event is in the "Adults" group Night Owls Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Night Owls Book Club Reading the most talked-about fiction and nonfiction titles. Hybrid: choice of in-person or virtual. Led by Librarian Maura Powers-Smith. This month we're reading Teddy and Booker T. : how two American icons blazed a path for racial equality by Brian Kilmeade.	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 This event is in the "Grades K-2" group Juice and Jammies Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2 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 This event is in the "Grades K-2" 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, Grades K-2 Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Join us for a night time story time. Come in your coziest pajamas, bring your favorite stuffy, sip some juice, and snuggle in for some stories.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled CANCELLED Getting Started with your Family History 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Local History / Genealogy Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Guilderland Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Local History / Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: CANCELLED If you have always wanted to learn more about your family history but have no idea how to begin the process, this program is for you! Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will guide you through basic steps to get started, then o This event is in the "Adults" group Hopeless Romantics Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required 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 Guilderland Guitar Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Other 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: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month and the 3rd in months where there are 5 Wednesdays. No matter what	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Regular Monthly Business Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Meeting 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 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 "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Horror Movie Trivia 6:00pm–8:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Trivia / Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group 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: High School: Gr. 9-12, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults Program Type: Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a night of bone-chilling excitement at GPL's Horror Movie Trivia! Come along with us on a scream-worthy journey into the world of horror cinema, where you can test your knowledge and compete against fellow horror enthusiasts 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

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Drop-In Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Silent Book Club is celebrating its 10 year anniversary! We are completing the weekend readathon with an SBC Silent Party!

Night Owls Book Club

Night Owls Book Club

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