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 Toddler Process Art: Home Made Salt Dough Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs What is Process Art? Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Aug 1 2025 Fri Toddler Process Art: Home Made Salt Dough 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Upcoming 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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: What is Process Art?
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars Saturday, August 2, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars 11:00am–12:00pm Storytime / Early Literacy 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.
Summer Hours- Library Closed All Day Guilderland Public Library Closing Aug 3 2025 Sun Closing Summer Hours- Library Closed All Day Branches: Guilderland Public Library
This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 1-3" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group Bluey Party Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Playtime Age Group: Early Childhood, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2 We're having a Bluey Party - for real life! 🥳Make sure you don't "slip on ya' beans" as you come on over to the Helderberg Room for fun Bluey games, crafts, and music! View Details This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 1-3" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Bluey Party 10:30am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Playtime Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Playtime Event Details: We're having a Bluey Party - for real life! 🥳Make sure you don't "slip on ya' beans" as you come on over to the Helderberg Room for fun Bluey games, crafts, and music!
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 Pass the Page CRAFT: Ghost Adventures Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Get inspired by the Tang Teaching Museum and artist Tyson Reeder's "Ghost River"! In this program, "Ghost Adventures," you'll create your own spooky scenes using air-dry clay and card stock. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Aug 4 2025 Mon Pass the Page CRAFT: Ghost Adventures 6:00pm–7:00pm Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Upcoming 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, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Get inspired by the Tang Teaching Museum and artist Tyson Reeder's "Ghost River"! In this program, "Ghost Adventures," you'll create your own spooky scenes using air-dry clay and card stock.
This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Knit & Stitch Tuesday, August 5, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Drop-In Knit & Stitch 10:00am–11:30am GPL Knitting Group 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 Music and Movement Tuesday, August 5, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Music and Movement 10:30am–11:00am Storytime / Early Literacy 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk (Virtual Event) Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Author Talk Age Group: Adults, Seniors Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 5 2025 Tue The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk (Virtual Event) 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Talk Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Paws 2 Read with Skylar Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Paws 2 Read with Skylar 5:00pm–6:00pm Storytime / Early Literacy 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.
Copy of GPL Long Range Planning Committee Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Board Committee Public meeting for the Guilderland Public Library Long Range Plan committee. View Details Aug 5 2025 Tue Copy of GPL Long Range Planning Committee 5:30pm–6:30pm Board Committee Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Public meeting for the Guilderland Public Library Long Range Plan committee.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Painting with Megan Ruch Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults, Seniors Adults: enjoy painting a 12 x 12 landscape scene with instruction by Albany Barn Artist-in-Residence, Megan Ruch!  Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Painting with Megan Ruch 6:00pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Summer Reading Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Adults: enjoy painting a 12 x 12 landscape scene with instruction by Albany Barn Artist-in-Residence, Megan Ruch! 
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Rainbow Reads Book Club Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Book Discussion Group Age Group: Adults, Seniors Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ authors and queer-focused literature. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Rainbow Reads Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Book Discussion Group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ authors and queer-focused literature.
This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Connect!: Take Action Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Westbrook Meeting 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. View Details This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Seniors Connect!: Take Action 11:00am–1:00pm Other 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 Discovering the Karner Blue Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join Albany Pine Bush staff for a presentation on the Karner blue butterfly. Once common in the Glacial Lake Albany sand belt, the Karner blue plummeted in numbers and was listed as a federally endangered species in 1992. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Discovering the Karner Blue 6:15pm–7:30pm Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy, Summer Reading Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join Albany Pine Bush staff for a presentation on the Karner blue butterfly. Once common in the Glacial Lake Albany sand belt, the Karner blue plummeted in numbers and was listed as a federally endangered species in 1992.
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 Summer Storytime Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading 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 Summer 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. View Details 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Family Summer Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading 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, Summer Reading Event Details: Come on over to the library for Family Summer 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 Painting with Megan Ruch Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults, Seniors Adults: enjoy painting a 12 x 12 landscape scene with instruction by Albany Barn Artist-in-Residence, Megan Ruch!  Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Painting with Megan Ruch 1:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Summer Reading Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Adults: enjoy painting a 12 x 12 landscape scene with instruction by Albany Barn Artist-in-Residence, Megan Ruch! 
This event is in the "Adults" group Colorful Creations: Summer Berries Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults Summer is a season to love for many reasons, including the juicy sweet berries that are harvested during this time of year! This quick art program will help you stay in the summer mindset. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Colorful Creations: Summer Berries 6:15pm–7:15pm Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Summer is a season to love for many reasons, including the juicy sweet berries that are harvested during this time of year! This quick art program will help you stay in the summer mindset.
This event is in the "Adults" group Discover the Pine Bush: Hiking Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults Discover the Pine Bush: An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush – a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Discover the Pine Bush: Hiking 10:00am–12:00pm Climate / Nature / Gardening, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Discover the Pine Bush: An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush – a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group 🌻 Flower Festival🌻 Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Literary Garden at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Climate / Nature / Gardening, Special Event, Summer Reading Age Group: Families, Adults Come enjoy our colorful flowers, games, crafts, live music, and floral fun for everyone. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 9 2025 Sat 🌻 Flower Festival🌻 11:00am–3:00pm Arts & Crafts, Climate / Nature / Gardening, Special Event, Summer Reading Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Literary Garden Age Group: Families, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Climate / Nature / Gardening, Special Event, Summer Reading Event Details: Come enjoy our colorful flowers, games, crafts, live music, and floral fun for everyone.
Summer Hours- Library Closed All Day Guilderland Public Library Closing Aug 10 2025 Sun Closing Summer Hours- Library Closed All Day Branches: Guilderland Public Library
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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 Design a Park Challenge Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Climate / Nature / Gardening, S.T.E.A.M. Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 What would you put in your dream community park? Participants in grades 3 - 8 will build miniature parks with everyday household items and craft supplies. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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 Aug 11 2025 Mon Design a Park Challenge 2:00pm–3:15pm Arts & Crafts, Climate / Nature / Gardening, S.T.E.A.M. Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Climate / Nature / Gardening, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: What would you put in your dream community park? Participants in grades 3 - 8 will build miniature parks with everyday household items and craft supplies.
This event is in the "Adults" group Capital District Knitting Guild Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: GPL Knitting Group Age Group: Adults Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants to learn? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Capital District Knitting Guild 6:00pm–8:00pm GPL Knitting Group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: GPL Knitting Group Event Details: Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants to learn?
This event is in the "Adults" group Book Discussion: Daughter of Daring Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library Program Type: Book Discussion Group Age Group: Adults In anticipation of the upcoming visit from author Mallory O'Meara on August 22nd, we're offering a stand-alone discussion of her book Daughter of Daring : the trick-riding, train-leaping, road-racing life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood's Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Book Discussion: Daughter of Daring 6:30pm–7:30pm Book Discussion Group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: In anticipation of the upcoming visit from author Mallory O'Meara on August 22nd, we're offering a stand-alone discussion of her book Daughter of Daring : the trick-riding, train-leaping, road-racing life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood's
This event is in the "Adults" group Drop-In Knit & Stitch Tuesday, August 12, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Drop-In Knit & Stitch 10:00am–11:30am GPL Knitting Group 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.