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Invitation to Create: Succulents

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families

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

Please note this craft is self directed with guidance from teen volunteers.

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.

Please note this craft is self directed with guidance from teen volunteers.

This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group
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

LEGO Free Play

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm - 6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm - 6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Drop-In Youth Chess

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families

Drop in for a game of chess at the library! Challenge friends to a game of chess, or teach yourself to play using the self-directed instructions included with our chess boards.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Drop in for a game of chess at the library! Challenge friends to a game of chess, or teach yourself to play using the self-directed instructions included with our chess boards.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Families" group

My First Book Club

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Families

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Families
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

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
This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group
This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Striped Bass Clinic

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

River to Sea Sportfishing Striper and Saltwater Charters is presenting a Striped Bass Clinic at GPL on Monday April 6th at 6pm.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

River to Sea Sportfishing Striper and Saltwater Charters is presenting a Striped Bass Clinic at GPL on Monday April 6th at 6pm.

This event is in the "Families" group

Invitation to Create: A Poem in My Pocket

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families

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

Please note this craft is self directed with guidance from teen volunteers.

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.

Please note this craft is self directed with guidance from teen volunteers.

This event is in the "Families" group

Origami Club

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

 

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
This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group
This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, 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: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, 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.

 

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
This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group
This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, 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: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, 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.

 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Families" group

GPL Goes to Town: Albany Therapeutic Riding Center

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Families

Join Librarian Allison for a special storytime out in the community!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, Families
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Librarian Allison for a special storytime out in the community!

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Families" group

My First Book Club

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Families

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Families
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storybook Snacks

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking / Nutrition, Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families

Join us for this hands-on session where little ones will learn simple food prep while having fun making a healthy snack. This program will teach motor skills, nutrition tips, and literacy by connecting to the story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families
Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition, Storytime / Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this hands-on session where little ones will learn simple food prep while having fun making a healthy snack. This program will teach motor skills, nutrition tips, and literacy by connecting to the story.

This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Families" group

My First Book Club

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Families

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Families
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Staff Development Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storybook Snacks

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking / Nutrition, Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families

Join us for this hands-on session where little ones will learn simple food prep while having fun making a healthy snack. This program will teach motor skills, nutrition tips, and literacy by connecting to the story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families
Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition, Storytime / Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this hands-on session where little ones will learn simple food prep while having fun making a healthy snack. This program will teach motor skills, nutrition tips, and literacy by connecting to the story.

Juneteenth

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Thanksgiving Eve- Close @ 2pm

11/25/2026 @ 2:00pm to 11/26/2026 @ 12:00am
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library