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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

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Adults

Open

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

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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

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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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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

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Book Discussion Group

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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

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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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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

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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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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 "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group Autumn Wooden Bookmark Take and Paint Kit 11/18/2025 @ 9:30am–11/23/2025 @ 5:30pm Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12 Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the autumn season with this take and make craft kit! Paint your bookmark however you would like and add a tassel for all of your end of autumn reading. Each kit includes:
12 am	This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Turkey: Adult Take & Make Kit 11/12/2025 @ 9:30am–11/16/2025 @ 5:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit 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: Adult Reference Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit Event Details: Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with your very own DIY popsicle stick turkey! Each kit will include:
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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 "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 "Elementary School Aged" group Signing Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged Playtime, 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 "Elementary School Aged" 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, Elementary School Aged Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Hi! I'm Miss Allison and I'm excited to sign with you! Join me for a fun storytime where we will read books and learn some basic ASL signs to go along with the story.	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 Jigsaw Puzzle Along (Continued) 10:00am–4:30pm Adults Trivia / Games 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: Trivia / Games Event Details: The New York Jigsaw Puzzle Association (NYJPA) is coming back to the library!
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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Help 11:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: 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! Register for half-hour session This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Help 11:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: 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! Register for half-hour session	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						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Help 12:00pm–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: 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! Register for half-hour session This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Help 12:30pm–1:00pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Phantom Zone Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: 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! Register for half-hour session
1 pm		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 a messy art project. We will explore shaving cream marbling techniques while creating a Barn Owl.	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		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
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Virtual Event) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Author Talk Virtual Event 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: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!
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.	This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Cancelled Paws 2 Read with Beth 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Cancelled 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: 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 "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Hobby Hub: Learn to Sew! 4:00pm–5:00pm Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" 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 & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Hobby Hub! Each month, kids grades 3-6 will get to try out a new hobby. This month's hobby is sewing! Join presenter Nicole to learn how to hand stitch and create a fox project!
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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Board committee meeting. This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Celebrate a Grade! 2nd Grade Bubble Pop Party 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary School Aged Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary School Aged Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: A special event for 🎉2nd Grade Celebrate-A-Grade Month! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate all things that bubble and pop. Popcorn, balloons, bubbles! Crafts, Music, and Fun!
6 pm		This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Writing Games: Make Your Own Mad Libs 6:00pm–7:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Other, Writing / Poetry Closed Registration Required 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: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Program Type: Other, Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate National Novel Writing Month this November by playing a writing game at the library! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Technology Help Drop-In 6:00pm–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 "Adults" group Speed Friending: Friendsgiving Edition 6:00pm–7:45pm 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: It's time for a new and improved Speed Friending program! This session's theme is Friendsgiving.	This event is in the "Adults" group 30-Minute Mindfulness (Evening) 6:00pm–6:30pm 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. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group An Introduction to Self-Publishing 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Instruction, Writing / Poetry 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: If you’re ready to let your inner book out join Jessika Hazelton of The Troy Book Makers to learn the ins and outs of the self-publishing process. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Rainbow Reads 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: Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ authors and queer-focused literature.	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: Normanskill 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 Cooking 101 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Cooking / Nutrition, Instruction 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: Cooking / Nutrition, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Join us to learn ways to downsize in the kitchen to help you spend less time and money while wasting less food. You could also stress less since you may get out of the kitchen sooner and have time to take a walk or something else fun! 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 "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.

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Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

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