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Realm Explorers Book Club meeting Saturday December 13 at 11 AM

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday December 16th at 6 PM for grades 6-12

December TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity

Registration Required

Event Details:

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

Silent Book Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace

Photo of author David Brooks alongside the cover of his book 'How To Know A Person'

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Realm Explorers Meeting Saturday January 17 Red Rising

Realm Explorers Book Club: Red Rising

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

Photo of author Julia Hotz smiling alongside the cover of her book, 'The Connection Cure'

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Photo of author Liz Moore alongside the cover of her book 'The God of the Woods'

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlight

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10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group "Henry Knox’s Noble Wagon Train & Layover at Albany" 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy 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, Local History / Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Henry Knox famously promised George Washington that he would transport 60 tons of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to a Boston under siege by the British. 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.	This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal SPECIAL TIME 10:00am–11:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Families" group 'Tis the Season for a Ukulele Sing-along 11:00am–12:00pm Families Holiday, Performance, Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Holiday, Performance, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Join us for this fun wintry favorites ukulele sing-along, ring bells and enjoy a hot chocolate (with marshmallows, of course). No registration required, just drop in. This event is in the "Adults" group Realm Explorers Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Wrap It Up! 12:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, Holiday 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: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.		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 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 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 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 Day Larks Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Paws 2 Read with Skylar 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk Age Group: Elementary School Aged Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Wrap It Up! 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, Holiday Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group 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: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Registration Required Event Details: We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.	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 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Finance Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Finance Committee Meeting 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 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Class : a memoir of motherhood, hunger, and higher education			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled 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 Cancelled 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 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 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 Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Community music group, meeting at GPL for many years. Open to all. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Whodunit Mystery Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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.
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8 pm		Closing Late Opening 12/09/2025 @ 8:00pm–12/10/2025 @ 1:00pm Branches: Guilderland Public Library Description: GPL is expected to open at 1pm on Wednesday, December 10 due to a water main repair on Mercy Care Lane.

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We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.

Night Owls Book Club

We're setting up some gift-wrapping stations in the Helderberg Room, complete with holiday music, snacks and hot chocolate for you to enjoy while wrapping presents.

Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Night Owls Book Club

Board Meeting