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Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

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

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

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

Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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
This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group

Actions to Draw All People Together Teen Training

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12

Participate in a workshop to learn about neurodivergency including autism and ADHD. Work alongside neurodivergent peers in a guided activity. Learn how to make your community inclusive and then make it happen!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12
Program Type: Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a workshop to learn about neurodivergency including autism and ADHD. Work alongside neurodivergent peers in a guided activity. Learn how to make your community inclusive and then make it happen!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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

Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 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, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / 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! 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Connect!: Take Action

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Celebrate a Grade: 5th Grade

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged

A special event for 🎉5th Grade Celebrate-A-Grade Month! 🎉

Come create some kinetic art with us! You will be guided through the process of making your own movable diorama! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special event for 🎉5th Grade Celebrate-A-Grade Month! 🎉

Come create some kinetic art with us! You will be guided through the process of making your own movable diorama! 

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

Smart & Safe: Cyber Hygiene for Library Users

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This event helps patrons learn simple, everyday practices to stay safe online—especially when using public computers and Wi-Fi.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event helps patrons learn simple, everyday practices to stay safe online—especially when using public computers and Wi-Fi.

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

Ink of Healing: Chinese Calligraphy Workshop - 2nd Session

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This is the second session of "Ink of Healing: Chinese Calligraphy" - please only register for one.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the library by learning calligraphy!

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

This is the second session of "Ink of Healing: Chinese Calligraphy" - please only register for one.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the library by learning calligraphy!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group

Littles Lounge & Storytime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 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, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Bowie

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged

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: 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 "High School: Gr. 9-12" group
This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group

Drop-In Video Games and Board Games

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Trivia / Games
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

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

Getting Started with your Family History

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Genealogy, or the study of family history, has been described as the "fastest-growing hobby in America".  With the popularity of television shows like "Finding Your Roots", the trend of giving DNA kits as gifts and the reconnecting of d

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

Genealogy, or the study of family history, has been described as the "fastest-growing hobby in America".  With the popularity of television shows like "Finding Your Roots", the trend of giving DNA kits as gifts and the reconnecting of d

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

Regular Monthly Business Meeting

Thursday, February 26, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Journaling Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group, Writing / Poetry
Age Group:
Adults

"A journaling club is a different kind of gathering. A way to bypass small talk, skip straight into the good stuff, and create space for both creative solitude and community. A gathering that's equal parts tender and mischievous.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Writing / Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

"A journaling club is a different kind of gathering. A way to bypass small talk, skip straight into the good stuff, and create space for both creative solitude and community. A gathering that's equal parts tender and mischievous.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Music and Movement

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs, and dancing.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs, and dancing.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged

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: 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

Saturday Sky Friends Storytime

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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

Our Sky Friends are stopping by the Library on Saturday! Join Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read together for this fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy! 

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:

Our Sky Friends are stopping by the Library on Saturday! Join Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read together for this fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Jar Soup Drop-In

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking / Nutrition
Age Group:
Adults

Like cup of noodles and want to make your own? Now you can! Create your own custom mason jar soup that you can pack in your lunch, save for later, or give as a gift!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking / Nutrition
Event Details:

Like cup of noodles and want to make your own? Now you can! Create your own custom mason jar soup that you can pack in your lunch, save for later, or give as a gift!

This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group

ALL MONTH Celebrate a Grade! 6th Grade Packet

All Day
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program (Youth)
Age Group:
Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Are you in 6th Grade? Stop by the Children's Library any time during the month of March to collect a fun packet and have your picture taken for the library monitors!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Passive Program (Youth)
Event Details:

Are you in 6th Grade? Stop by the Children's Library any time during the month of March to collect a fun packet and have your picture taken for the library monitors!

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

VITA Tax-Aide Preparation

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
AARP TaxAide
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: AARP TaxAide
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults

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 "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, March 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

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, 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

Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne

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

Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne

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

Long Range Plan Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 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