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Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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
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 "Elementary School Aged" group.

Paws 2 Read with Bowie

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged
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 re...

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 gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group.
This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group.
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group.
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.

Juice and Jammies Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Come to a special night time story time. Come in your coziest pajamas, sip some juice, and snuggle in for some stories. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come to a special night time story time. Come in your coziest pajamas, sip some juice, and snuggle in for some stories. 

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

Book Donation Drive

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.Donation hours are:Mon...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

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: Westbrook Meeting 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Day Larks Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Event Details:

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 betwe...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

Event Details:

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 "Elementary School Aged" group.
This event is in the "Grades 1-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Marine Critter Exploration!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening, Other
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Get ready to experience an oceanic world full of new friends!VIA Aquarium will be joining us to present a 60 minute program with four to five marine invertebrates while discussing ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Get ready to experience an oceanic world full of new friends!

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.

Teen Recycled DVD Art

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Event Details:

Transform old DVDs into unique and eye-catching art pieces 🖼️ Unleash your creativity at our Teen Recycled DVD Art night - make your own wall decorations, coasters, or even somethi...

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Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Transform old DVDs into unique and eye-catching art pieces 🖼️ Unleash your creativity at our Teen Recycled DVD Art night - make your own wall decorations, coasters, or even something to display in the Teen Room!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hopeless Romantics Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hopeless Romantics Book Club is a romance book club that meets the third Wednesday of every month to discuss swoon-worthy romance titles. The book club covers a wide variety o...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Hopeless Romantics Book Club is a romance book club that meets the third Wednesday of every month to discuss swoon-worthy romance titles.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga & Mindful Movement for Beginners

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Class DescriptionIn this class, students will be guided through a series of yoga postures and flows as well as breathing techniques and meditation, appropriate for all levels of ex...

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Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Guilderland Historical Society Meeting and Presentation

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:45pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The April meeting of the Guilderland Historical Society followed by a presentation .Presentation is likely about the history of the Altamont Fair but is not for certain at this tim...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy
Event Details:

The April meeting of the Guilderland Historical Society followed by a presentation .
Presentation is likely about the history of the Altamont Fair but is not for certain at this time.

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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" 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 "Families" group.

LEGO Free Play

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
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.Pictures of everybody's ...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Book Donation Drive

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.Donation hours are:Mon...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Drop-In Art Workshop

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Event Details:

There will be materials and equipment available to practice hand-sewing, beading, and collage. Use one of our project ideas or make up your own project!For families, kids grades K-...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

There will be materials and equipment available to practice hand-sewing, beading, and collage. Use one of our project ideas or make up your own project!

For families, kids grades K-8.

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Blood Drive
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Monthly Blood Drive. To donate go to:https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=GuilderlandLibraryNo Walk-Ins

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

Book Donation Drive

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.Donation hours are:Mon...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

Easter

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This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group.

Homeschool Hang

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged
Event Details:

Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come hang out and learn about Earth Day. We will read a book and do some S.T.E.A.M. activities! No registration is req...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Homeschooling families with kids in grades K-6 are welcome to come hang out and learn about Earth Day. We will read a book and do some S.T.E.A.M. activities! No registration is required.

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

Book Donation Drive

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.Donation hours are:Mon...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Welcoming Native Plants into Your Garden

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Martie Teumim will discuss what constitutes a “native” plant, plants that are considered non-native and invasive in New York state, the benefits of using native plants,  how t...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening
Event Details:

Martie Teumim will discuss what constitutes a “native” plant, plants that are considered non-native and invasive in New York state, the benefits of using native plants,  how to gradually change your yard to native, and what to plan

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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
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 "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group.
This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group.
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group.
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
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 registrati...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
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.

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

Board Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Board committee meeting.

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

Board committee meeting.

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

Read it and Eat! Cookbook Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  The featured cookbook for April is Fresh From Poland: New Vegetarian Cooking From the Old Country There’s so much ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  The featured cookbook for April is Fresh From Poland: New Vegetarian Cooking From the Old Country