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Magnetic Poetry Take and Make Kit for Teens. Available 4/13-4/20 at the children's desk. Registration required.

Magnetic Poetry Take and Make Kit

04/13/2026 @ 9:30am to 04/20/2026 @ 5:30pm
The Foundry (Teen Space) at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own travel magnetic poetry!

Use magazine pages to make your own stylized magnetic words and use them to write a poem!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: The Foundry (Teen Space)
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own travel magnetic poetry!

Use magazine pages to make your own stylized magnetic words and use them to write a poem!

Book Sale: Preview Night!

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Staff Planning
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

$10 admission plus cost of selected items. 25 Item limit

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

All Childrens: $1

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Staff Planning
Event Details:

$10 admission plus cost of selected items. 25 Item limit

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

All Childrens: $1

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Staff Planning
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

All Childrens: $1

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Staff Planning
Event Details:

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

All Childrens: $1

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

Origami duck, owl, and frisbee.

Origami Club

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Instruction
Age Group:
Families

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!

 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction
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!

 

Book Sale: Bag Day!

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Staff Planning
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

Fill a GPL tote for $10 (or pay by item for all sales under $10)

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

Childrens: 

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Staff Planning
Event Details:

Fill a GPL tote for $10 (or pay by item for all sales under $10)

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

Childrens: 

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

Adult Chess

Drop In Adult Chess

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Social & Games

Drop in with friends and family for a game of chess at the library! 

Boards are provided by the library. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Program Type: Social & Games
Event Details:

Drop in with friends and family for a game of chess at the library! 

Boards are provided by the library. 

colorful image of children playing promoting learn along play program no registration required

Learn Along Play

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5)

Littles and caregivers can join us for an open playtime with our toys and fine motor activities!

Ages 0-5.

Registration not required.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Playtime, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Littles and caregivers can join us for an open playtime with our toys and fine motor activities!

Ages 0-5.

Registration not required.

Anime Club to be held Monday April 20th from 5-7 pm Snacks Provided! For grades 6 through 12.

Teen Anime Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation/Performances, Social & Games
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)

Welcome to Anime Club!

Talk all things anime and try out a new series! All series we watch will be chosen by teens. This month we will be watching Your Lie in April!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Presentation/Performances, Social & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Anime Club!

Talk all things anime and try out a new series! All series we watch will be chosen by teens. This month we will be watching Your Lie in April!

Plot Twisters

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Writers' critique group.

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Writers' critique group.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis. 

Storytime @ GPL logo. Brown bear with round yellow glasses reading a book to two white bunnies, a racoon, and a hedgehog.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5)

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.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
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.

Storytime @ GPL logo. Brown bear with round yellow glasses reading a book to two white bunnies, a racoon, and a hedgehog.

Afternoon Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5)

Come on over to the library for Afternoon Family Storytime - a repeat of our morning 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.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Afternoon Family Storytime - a repeat of our morning 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.

4.21 Home Buying 101

Adulting 101: Home Buying 101

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Find out how to buy a home you can afford with the know-how to make it happen! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or seeking a refresher, join us to learn:

 • The pros and cons of homebuying 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Life Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find out how to buy a home you can afford with the know-how to make it happen! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or seeking a refresher, join us to learn:

 • The pros and cons of homebuying 

Light yellow background with the logo for the Rainbow Reads Book Club and the cover of the book 'Last Night at the Telegraph Club'

Rainbow Reads Book Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors

Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ focused literature. We read a variety of genres and anyone aged 16 & up are welcome to participate! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ focused literature. We read a variety of genres and anyone aged 16 & up are welcome to participate! 

Storytime @ GPL logo. Brown bear with round yellow glasses reading a book to two white bunnies, a racoon, and a hedgehog.

Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

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! 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: 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! 

Seniors Connect: Let's Talk

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors

Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.

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.

Photo of author Miranda Cowley Heller smiling alongside the cover of her book 'What the Deep Water Knows'

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 2 of 2 (Both Days 1+2 Required)

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 1 of 2 (Both Days Required)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction
Age Group:
Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

4.22 Cyber

Smart & Safe: Cyber Hygiene for Library Users

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Library & Career Resources
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Library & Career Resources
Registration Required
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You Can Do It, We Can Help: Talking to Your Kids about Anatomy, Consent, and Puberty

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement, Life Skills, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Consent and physical development are crucial conversations for parents to have with their kids and teens.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Health & Movement, Life Skills, Virtual
Event Details:

Consent and physical development are crucial conversations for parents to have with their kids and teens.

Storytime @ GPL logo. Brown bear with round yellow glasses reading a book to two white bunnies, a racoon, and a hedgehog.

Littles Lounge & Storytime

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.

A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Program Type: Playtime, Early Literacy
Event Details:

A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.

GCSD Art Exhibit Take Down

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Image of a white labradoodle

Paws 2 Read with Bowie

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children (6-11)

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.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: 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.

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 2 of 2 (Both Days 1+2 Required)

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 2 of 2 (Both Days 1+2 Required)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction
Age Group:
Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.