Event List

Juneteenth

All Day

Guilderland Public Library

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth

Closing

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Guilderland Public Library

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The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth

Drop-In Youth Chess

Saturday, June 28, 2025 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.

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families

Program Type: Trivia / Games

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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.

Kick-Off to Summer Reading Program 2025

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families, Adults, Seniors

🎨 Kick-off to GPL's Summer Reading Program 2025: Color Our World! ☀️

Stop by the Helderberg Room anytime between 5 - 7 pm on Tuesday, July 1.

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Summer Reading

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🎨 Kick-off to GPL's Summer Reading Program 2025: Color Our World! ☀️

Stop by the Helderberg Room anytime between 5 - 7 pm on Tuesday, July 1.

Independence Day

All Day

Guilderland Public Library

The library is closed for the observance of Independence Day

Closing

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Guilderland Public Library

Description:

The library is closed for the observance of Independence Day

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Guilderland Public Library

Closing

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Guilderland Public Library

Pass the Page KIT: Ghost Roast

All Day 7/7 - 7/12

Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading, Take Home Kit

Age Group:

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

Introducing GPL’s Pass the Page! Teens going into grades 9-12 will have the chance to read this summer’s book, Ghost Roast, a graphic novel by Shawnelle and Shawnee Gibbs.

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Reference Desk

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

Program Type: Summer Reading, Take Home Kit

Registration Required

Event Details:

Introducing GPL’s Pass the Page! Teens going into grades 9-12 will have the chance to read this summer’s book, Ghost Roast, a graphic novel by Shawnelle and Shawnee Gibbs.

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Guilderland Public Library

Closing

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Guilderland Public Library

Fox Cup Cozy Teen Craft

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens

We’ll provide all the materials and walk you through the steps of making an adorable felt fox to adorn your hot beverages.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

We’ll provide all the materials and walk you through the steps of making an adorable felt fox to adorn your hot beverages.

Summer Constellations with StarLab (Grades 6-8)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Climate / Nature / Gardening, S.T.E.A.M., Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

Experience the night sky in the middle of the day with the StarLab portable planetarium! Come learn about what constellations you can see in the summer sky where you live with Dudley-at-Siena astronomer Dr.

Upcoming

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, S.T.E.A.M., Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Experience the night sky in the middle of the day with the StarLab portable planetarium! Come learn about what constellations you can see in the summer sky where you live with Dudley-at-Siena astronomer Dr.

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Guilderland Public Library

Closing

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Guilderland Public Library

Teen Cupcake Decorating

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cooking / Nutrition, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

Decorate & Dominate with Bash Parties 🧁

Upcoming

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Upcoming

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: Arts & Crafts, Cooking / Nutrition, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Decorate & Dominate with Bash Parties 🧁

Teen After Hours events Friday July 25th

Camp GPL: Teen After Hours

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

Teens! Come hang out at the Library for this special After Hours event. We'll have pizza, snacks, video games, music, and more!

Upcoming

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

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

Program Type: Other, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Teens! Come hang out at the Library for this special After Hours event. We'll have pizza, snacks, video games, music, and more!

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Guilderland Public Library

Closing

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Guilderland Public Library

Fashion Illustration

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

Unleash your inner designer at the library's "Fashion Illustration" class! Learn the fundamentals of fashion drawing and bring your stylish visions to life on paper.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Unleash your inner designer at the library's "Fashion Illustration" class! Learn the fundamentals of fashion drawing and bring your stylish visions to life on paper.

Youth D&D Kit

All Day

Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Summer Reading, Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens

Pickup window is 8/1/25 - 8/8/25.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Age Group: Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Summer Reading, Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Pickup window is 8/1/25 - 8/8/25.

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Guilderland Public Library

Closing

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Guilderland Public Library

Teen Pass the Page Craft Monday August 4th

Pass the Page CRAFT: Ghost Adventures

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Age Group:

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

Get inspired by the Tang Teaching Museum and artist Tyson Reeder's "Ghost River"! In this program, "Ghost Adventures," you'll create your own spooky scenes using air-dry clay and card stock.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get inspired by the Tang Teaching Museum and artist Tyson Reeder's "Ghost River"! In this program, "Ghost Adventures," you'll create your own spooky scenes using air-dry clay and card stock.

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Guilderland Public Library

Closing

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Guilderland Public Library

An image of three children doing arts and crafts. An image of a background of a boardwalk along a lake.

Design a Park Challenge

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Climate / Nature / Gardening, S.T.E.A.M.

Age Group:

Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

What would you put in your dream community park? Participants in grades 3 - 8 will build miniature parks with everyday household items and craft supplies.

Upcoming

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Climate / Nature / Gardening, S.T.E.A.M.

Registration Required

Event Details:

What would you put in your dream community park? Participants in grades 3 - 8 will build miniature parks with everyday household items and craft supplies.