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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
Registration Required
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.

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
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! 

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
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: 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. 

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.

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.

Virtual Event
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.

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.

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!&nbsp

Upcoming
Registration Required
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!&nbsp

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
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
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.

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!&nbsp

Upcoming
Registration Required
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!&nbsp

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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.

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
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
Registration Required
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?

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
Registration Required
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. 

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.