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Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting November 8 at 11 AM Nettle and Bone

Realm Explorers Book Club: Nettle & Bone

Saturday, November 8, 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.

Photo of author Amanda Peters smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Berry Pickers'

The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters (Virtual Event)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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:

Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting

Photo of author Charles Duhigg alongside the cover of his book 'Supercommunicators'

Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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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Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won't want to miss!

Photo of author Sue Hincenbergs smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Retirement Plan'

Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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:

Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.

Book cover for the Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book, showing 6 differnt types of cookies

Read It & Eat!

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults

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Open

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 December is The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book by Lee Svatak Dean &

GPL Holiday Bus Trip to NYC - 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

GPL's annual Holiday bus trip is back for 2025! Two buses will depart Guilderland Public Library at 8:00 am and arrive at Bryant Park in Manhattan at 11:30 am.

Photo of author Paula J. Johnson alongside the cover of her book 'Julia Child's Kitchen'

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author & Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J.

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!

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Time	Sun (11/30)	Mon (12/01)	Tue (12/02)	Wed (12/03)	Thu (12/04)	Fri (12/05)	Sat (12/06)
All Day		This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Celebrate a Grade! 3rd Grade Packet ALL MONTH All Day Grades 3-5 Passive Program (Youth) This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk Age Group: Grades 3-5 Program Type: Passive Program (Youth) Event Details: Are you in 3rd Grade? Stop by the Children's Library any time during the month of December to collect a fun packet and have your picture taken for the library monitors! December is for 3rd Graders!
8 am							GPL Holiday Bus Trip to NYC - 2025 8:00am–9:30pm Other Open Registration Required Offsite Event Open Library Branch: Off Site Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: GPL's annual Holiday bus trip is back for 2025! Two buses will depart Guilderland Public Library at 8:00 am and arrive at Bryant Park in Manhattan at 11:30 am.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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.		Drop In Chess 11:00am–1:00pm Trivia / Games Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Program Type: Trivia / Games
12 pm
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 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 Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Creating the Empire State 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors History, Lecture Open Registration Required 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: History, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: The Erie Canal transformed New York State. This presentation provides a general overview of the Erie Canal, its history, construction, the politics, and economic atmosphere that surrounded it. This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Origami Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary School Aged, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families, All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families, All Ages 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Sunday Concert: Melia Trio 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Concert 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: Concert Event Details: Flutist Melanie Chirignan, pianist Melinda Faylor, and cellist Laura Melnicoff came together to form Melia Trio thanks to an Arts Thrive and Grow grant project last year.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs (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 Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Long Range Plan Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: Library board committee meeting		This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board Governance Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Board committee meeting.
6 pm		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 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 Guilderland Guitar Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Other This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month. No matter what your skill level, if you are interested in playing guitar, this is the	This event is in the "Adults" group Read It & Eat! 6:15pm–7:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 December is The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book by Lee Svatak Dean &	This event is in the "Adults" group Holiday Movie Trivia 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Trivia / Games Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a night of cozy feels at GPL's Holiday Movie Trivia! Come along with us on a magical journey into the world of holiday cinema, where you can test your knowledge and compete against fellow holiday enthusiasts to win prizes.

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