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Photo of author Marie Lu smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Legend'

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade - Virtual Event)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12

Program Type: Author Talk

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Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

Photo of author Rex Ogle smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Free Lunch'

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade - Virtual Event)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Author Talk

Age Group:

Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8

Program Type: Author Talk

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You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.

Photo of author Pria Anad smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Mind Electric'

On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand (Virtual Event)

Thursday, July 31, 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

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You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June

Photo of biologist Jay Falk smiling alongside the cover for the book 'the bird book'

The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, August 5, 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

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Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.

Text: I Cook in Color, image of a plate of colorful food including pineapple, tomatoes, peppers, beets, onions, and yams

Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

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Adults

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Registration Required

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Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for August is I Cook in Color by Asha Gomez and Martha Hall Foose.

A black and white photo of author Casey McQuiston smiling alongside the covers of a few of their books in color

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, August 20, 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

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Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

Photo of psychologist Tasha Eurich smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Shatterproof'

How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich (Virtual Event)

Thursday, August 28, 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

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Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr.

Photo of author Hannah Nicole Maehrer smiling alongside the covers of her 'Assistant to the Villain' series

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, September 3, 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

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Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain

Photo of author Jefferson Fisher smiling alongside the cover of his book 'The Next Conversation'

Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, September 10, 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

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Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.

Photo of author Gabe Henry smiling next to his book 'Enough is Enuf'

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, September 17, 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

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Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the En

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All Day	Closing Summer Hours- Library Closed All Day Branches: Guilderland Public Library	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Shades of Storytelling: Writing Kit 07/07/2025 @ 9:30am–07/12/2025 @ 5:00pm Adults, Seniors Summer Reading, Take Home Kit, 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 Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Summer Reading, Take Home Kit, Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: Stuck in a writer's block? Don't know where to start? Refresh your mind with this Writing Kit! Each kit will include:
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: Westbrook Meeting 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
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Libby & Hoopla Help (Drop-In) 1:00pm–3:00pm 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!		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Tech Help 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Adult Reference Desk Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Event Details: Get answers to your computer and smartphone questions! Intern Coach Evelyn is here to help you Learn new skills			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group The 1827 Cherry Hill Murder 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Local History / Genealogy, Summer Reading 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: Local History / Genealogy, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: In 1827, a murder occurred at the Cherry Hill farm, home of the well known Van Rensselaer family. The crime aroused tremendous public interest, and the subsequent trial culminated in the last public hanging in Albany.
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4 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 Creativebug Live - Personal Map-Making (Virtual Event) 4:00pm–5:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join e bond in a month of personal map-making. Start by watching e's Daily Practice then join e and Faith on July 9th for a live map making session complete with a new prompt.
5 pm				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: Guilderland 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 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 "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Rainbow Reads Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors Book Discussion Group Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Colorful Pieces: Puzzle Race 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors Summer Reading, Trivia / Games 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: Summer Reading, Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: It’s time for a Jigsaw Puzzle Race! Join jigsaw enthusiasts for a thrilling challenge and a friendly rivalry. It's a race to finish the puzzle first!	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.

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Drop-In Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty