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Guilderland Historical Society Book Club Kick Off!

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Guilderland Historical Society, Guilderland Public Library, and the Town of Guilderland's American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee as we kick off our 3 series discu...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join the Guilderland Historical Society, Guilderland Public Library, and the Town of Guilderland's American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee as we kick off our 3 series discussion of Rick Atkinson's The British Are Coming. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Herb Starter Kit

05/07/2025 @ 9:30am to 05/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adult Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening, Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Herb Starter Kit is designed to introduce individuals to the world of growing fresh herbs at home. Whether you’re a novice gardener or just looking to add fresh flavors to your...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

The Herb Starter Kit is designed to introduce individuals to the world of growing fresh herbs at home.

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.

Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 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...

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 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, May 7, 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we cou...

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

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

GCSD High School Art Reception

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

You're invited to the High School Art Show! Come celebrate the artistic talent of our students and support their creative journeys. This exhibition is a testament to their hard wor...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

You're invited to the High School Art Show! Come celebrate the artistic talent of our students and support their creative journeys. This exhibition is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and a vibrant display of the power of art.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

GCSD High School Art Reception: Video Presentation

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

You're invited to the High School Art Show! Come celebrate the artistic talent of our students and support their creative journeys. This exhibition is a testament to their hard wor...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

You're invited to the High School Art Show! Come celebrate the artistic talent of our students and support their creative journeys. This exhibition is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and a vibrant display of the power of art.

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

Library Board Facilities Committee Meeting

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Facilities Committee Meeting

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

Facilities Committee Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Scrapbooking

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity this spring with a self-guided Scrapbooking program! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned scrapbooker, this program offers everything you need to create ...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity this spring with a self-guided Scrapbooking program! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned scrapbooker, this program offers everything you need to create beautiful, spring-themed scrapbook pages.

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, May 8, 2025 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.
Event Details:

A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.Getting out of the house with a baby is hard. To make it a little easier, we're doing away with the hard start ti...

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

Honey I Shrunk the Lawn!

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Lawns are wonderful spaces to play and eat and talk but they are also ecologically and economically expensive. Perhaps we could do with less of them.  If you are wondering wha...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Lawns are wonderful spaces to play and eat and talk but they are also ecologically and economically expensive.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Music and Movement

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Event Details:

Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs and dancing. With the help of their caregivers, children explore varied fine and gross motor skills, e...

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 "Adults" group.

Permaculture in the Garden & Landscape

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this dynamic introduction to permaculture, a design approach rooted in ethics and principles that help create resilient, productive, and ecologically beneficial landsca...

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

Join us for this dynamic introduction to permaculture, a design approach rooted in ethics and principles that help create resilient, productive, and ecologically beneficial landscapes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Night Owls Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

This month we're reading Table for Two  by Amor Towles.You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk.Please be sure to provide an email address. &n...

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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: 24

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:

This month we're reading Table for Two  by Amor Towles.

You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk.

Please be sure to provide an email address.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
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
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group.

Paws 2 Read with Beth

Tuesday, May 13, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Board Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 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 "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.

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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
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! For more information abo...

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: Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
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 "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.

Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 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...

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 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!: Let's Talk

Wednesday, May 14, 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

DIY Birdhouse & Wood Chime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need some new outdoor decor for Spring? Then come on down to the library for our DIY Birdhouse & Wood Chime program!Decorate Your Own Birdhouse: Start by painting and decoratin...

Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Need some new outdoor decor for Spring? Then come on down to the library for our DIY Birdhouse & Wood Chime program!