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VITA Tax-Aide Preparation

9:00am–4:00pm
Adults Seniors
AARP TaxAide
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults Seniors
Program Type: AARP TaxAide
This event is in the "Adults" group

Capital District Knitting Guild

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
GPL Knitting 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

Winter Magic Macrame Wall Hanging

6:15pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a way to pass sometime inside during the winter and make your house look cozy? Learn how to make a macrame wall hanging! Patrons will make a small wall hanging and learn some different macrame knots.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
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 Be Ready When the Luck Happens : a memoir  by Ina Garten.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
GPL Knitting 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults Seniors
Health & Wellness Instruction
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defenseTai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefitspromoting balanceflexibilityand mindfulne

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group
This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group

February TACOs Volunteer Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens & Teens High School: Gr. 9-12 Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Volunteer Opportunity
Waitlist
Registration Required
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 booksprogramsand more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors
Other
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 communityand make new friends.

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
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 informationvisit Lisa's website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com

This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Keys to Car Buying

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12 Adults Seniors
Finances / Retirement Instruction Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12 Adults Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement Instruction Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you plan to buy a carget set for what to expect! Whether you’re a first-timer or could use a refresherlet’s review steps for success – with less stress. Find out how to make an informed purchase as you: 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga at the Library

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness Instruction
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Guided Painting with Artist Megan Ruch

10:00am–11:00am
Adults Seniors
Arts & Crafts Instruction Outreach
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts Instruction Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're partnering with Wildwood Programs and Living Resources to offer a neurodiverse-friendly art programled by artist Megan Ruch.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Bilingual Spanish Storytime with Ms. Fio

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join Ms. Fio for a special storytime presented in English and Spanish. We'll read bookssing songsand play with a variety of sensory activities. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Day Larks Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Beth

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary School Aged
Storytime / Early Literacy
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 gentlefurry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmlycreating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Facilities Committee Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults Seniors
Board Committee
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

Personnel Committee Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults Seniors
Board Committee
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Monthly committee meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The Underground Railroad Revisited: a New Interpretation of an Old Story

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults Seniors
History Lecture Local History / Genealogy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults Seniors
Program Type: History Lecture Local History / Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Underground Railroadoften remembered as being characterized by tunnelsdark of night escapescoded language and hidey-holeswas far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe.

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
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 booksfrom cozy to noir.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Music and Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime / Early Literacy
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 movementsongsand dancing.

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
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive
Event Details:
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Lunar New Year Celebration🎇🐎

3:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary School Aged High School: Gr. 9-12 Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Families All Ages
Arts & Crafts Holiday
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged High School: Gr. 9-12 Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Families All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts Holiday
Event Details:

Come for crafts and snacks at GPL to celebrate the Lunar New Year/Year of the Horse! We’ll be decorating Lunar New Year envelopesfolding paper fansmaking paper fortune tellersand more.

This event is in the "Families" group

Invitation to Create: Love Bug

11:00am–12:00pm
Families
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Children’s Desk to check in and grab a tray to gather your supplies for your newest creation! While supplies last.