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Technology Help Drop-In

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Phantom Zone at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Coach Divya has hands-on experience in both hardware and software support, she's here to help navigate technology needs.

Cancelled
Virtual Event
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.

New Years Eve-closed @ 2pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
AmRev 1.4

Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 4

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
History, Movie / Documentary
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 4 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Movie / Documentary
Event Details:

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 4 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

Art Talks - Art Nouveau: Humanity in Harmony with the Natural World

Art Talks - Art Nouveau: Humanity in Harmony with the Natural World VIRTUAL EVENT

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Online Zoom.Ask at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Art Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Art Nouveau is an elegant decorative style that revolutionized visual art and architecture across Europe and the United States at the end of the 19th Century and into the 20th .

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Online Zoom.Ask
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art Nouveau is an elegant decorative style that revolutionized visual art and architecture across Europe and the United States at the end of the 19th Century and into the 20th .

Board Committee

Long Range Plan Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Library board committee meeting

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Library board committee meeting

Climate / Nature

Afternoon Garden Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Every first Wednesday of the month, attend a presentation from a local expert and then stay to chat and trade tips with other gardeners.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening
Event Details:

Every first Wednesday of the month, attend a presentation from a local expert and then stay to chat and trade tips with other gardeners.

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Game Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" 

This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" 

This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-

Board Committee

Facilities Committee Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Cover of The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler on a notepad paper with a fountain pen and poisoned tea cup

Whodunit Mystery Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Upcoming
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 books, from cozy to noir.

AmRev1.11

Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 5

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
History, Movie / Documentary
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 5 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Movie / Documentary
Event Details:

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 5 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

Photo of author David Brooks alongside the cover of his book 'How To Know A Person'

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

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

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Board Meeting

Regular Monthly Business Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Board Meeting:

The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Meeting

Board Meeting

The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc@guilderlandlibrary.org.

AmRev 1.18

Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 6

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
History, Movie / Documentary
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 6 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Movie / Documentary
Event Details:

To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 6 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Photo of author Julia Hotz smiling alongside the cover of her book, 'The Connection Cure'

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

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

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Genealogy

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 appo...

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 information, visit Lisa's website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com

three men standing holding a ukulele, guitar, and banjo

Sunday Concert: America 250 Songs & Stories

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Concert
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Lost Radio Rounders, upstate New York’s premier Acoustic Americana trio will take you on a musical journey through our country’s past featuring classic American folk songs based on historic events and social movements including Suffrage, Abolition

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concert
Event Details:

Lost Radio Rounders, upstate New York’s premier Acoustic Americana trio will take you on a musical journey through our country’s past featuring classic American folk songs based on historic events and social movements including Suffrage, Abolition

tea pot with loose tea and tea cup

Winter Magic Tea Blending Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking / Nutrition
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Looking for some warming magic to beat the winter blues? Join us for a tea blending workshop with Short & Stout Tea Company!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for some warming magic to beat the winter blues? Join us for a tea blending workshop with Short & Stout Tea Company!

Photo of author Liz Moore alongside the cover of her book 'The God of the Woods'

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlight

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

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlight

Board Committee

Long Range Plan Committee Meeting

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Library board committee meeting

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Library board committee meeting

Climate / Nature

Afternoon Garden Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Every first Wednesday of the month, attend a presentation from a local expert and then stay to chat and trade tips with other gardeners.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening
Event Details:

Every first Wednesday of the month, attend a presentation from a local expert and then stay to chat and trade tips with other gardeners.

Photo of author Vanessa Riley smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Fire Sword and Sea'

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

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

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Photo of Dr. Lindsey Stewart smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Conjuring of America'

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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

Feminist philosopher Dr.