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Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

Tuesday, February 10, 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

Open
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 "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

February TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

 

Open
Registration Required
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: Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

Wednesday, February 11, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, February 11, 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

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

Keys to Car Buying

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Age Group:
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors

If you plan to buy a car, get set for what to expect! Whether you’re a first-timer or could use a refresher, let’s review steps for success – with less stress. Find out how to make an informed purchase as you: 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you plan to buy a car, get set for what to expect! Whether you’re a first-timer or could use a refresher, let’s review steps for success – with less stress. Find out how to make an informed purchase as you: 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga at the Library

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults

Class Description

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

Class Description

This event is in the "Adults" group

Day Larks Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Normanskill 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Beth

Thursday, February 12, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Facilities Committee Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The Underground Railroad Revisited: a New Interpretation of an Old Story

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Underground Railroad, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels, dark of night escapes, coded language and hidey-holes, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe.

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

The Underground Railroad, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels, dark of night escapes, coded language and hidey-holes, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe.

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

Whodunit Mystery Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 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.

Open
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.

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Blood Drive
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars

Saturday, February 14, 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 "Adults" group

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Darker Shade of Magic

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

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

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Book Club

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace 

President's Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "High School: Gr. 9-12" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Rainbow Reads Book Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets every other month on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ focused literature. We read a variety of genres and anyone aged 16 & up are welcome to participate! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets every other month on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ focused literature. We read a variety of genres and anyone aged 16 & up are welcome to participate! 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

Wednesday, February 18, 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 "Adults" group

Hopeless Romantics Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Art Talks - Florine Stettheimer: Icon of Jazz Age New York VIRTUAL EVENT

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Online Zoom.Ask at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Art Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

One of New York’s most unconventional painters, Florine Stettheimer was a keen and opinionated observer of the people and rapidly changing world around her.

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:

One of New York’s most unconventional painters, Florine Stettheimer was a keen and opinionated observer of the people and rapidly changing world around her.

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
This event is in the "Families" group

🧁Families Love Cupcakes!🧁Session 1

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking / Nutrition
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families

This sweet class is for the whole family to enjoy!  Bring the kids, and learn how to assemble and use a piping bag.  You will then decorate two cupcakes to take home.  The completed cupcakes will look like a snowman and an owl

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families
Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Event Details:

This sweet class is for the whole family to enjoy!  Bring the kids, and learn how to assemble and use a piping bag.  You will then decorate two cupcakes to take home.  The completed cupcakes will look like a snowman and an owl