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GCSD High School Art Reception

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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 (18+)" group

Guilderland Guitar Group

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland
Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month. No matter what
your skill level, if you are interested in playing guitar, this is the

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland
Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month. No matter what
your skill level, if you are interested in playing guitar, this is the

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Game Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Outreach, Social & Games
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" 

This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Social & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" 

This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" 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 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), 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 (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Program Type: Playtime, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Paws 2 Read with Beth

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children (6-11)

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: Children (6-11)
Program Type: 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 (18+)" group

Library Board Governance Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Board committee meeting.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Board committee meeting.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" 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

🌛Goodnight Luna

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

Put on your coziest pajamas, grab a stuffed animal, and head to the Library for a pajama storytime! Our Sky Friend: Luna, the lovable and calming moon-shaped stuffie will be our special guest.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas, grab a stuffed animal, and head to the Library for a pajama storytime! Our Sky Friend: Luna, the lovable and calming moon-shaped stuffie will be our special guest.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali (Virtual Event)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Books & Writing, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr

Sling Babies of the Capital District

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We are a free, volunteer-run babywearing support group. At our meetings, we offer free fit checks with attendees’ current baby carriers and bring a library of over 100 carriers tha...

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

We are a free, volunteer-run babywearing support group. At our meetings, we offer free fit checks with attendees’ current baby carriers and bring a library of over 100 carriers that families can try on or borrow.

In the Loop Fiber Arts

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting for rug hooking group. All are welcome. Experts on hand to teach! All age groups welcome.

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting for rug hooking group. All are welcome. Experts on hand to teach! 

All age groups welcome.

Guilderland Buy Nothing Group: Community Potluck

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:15pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A group of neighbors from the Guilderland Buy Nothing Group holding a potluck every couple months for the community to attend. This is to allow not just members to meet and chat, b...

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

A group of neighbors from the Guilderland Buy Nothing Group holding a potluck every couple months for the community to attend. This is to allow not just members to meet and chat, but welcomes the public and others to stop in and meet neighbors.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Master of Djinn

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

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 (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
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 (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Let's Talk Bees (with your local beekeeper!): Swarm Season

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Nature & Garden, Presentation/Performances
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Honey bees are essential pollinators for a wide range of plants, and understanding their natural cycles can help us better protect them. Each spring, as part of the colony's reproductive cycle, honey bees leave the colony in what we call a swarm.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Nature & Garden, Presentation/Performances
Event Details:

Honey bees are essential pollinators for a wide range of plants, and understanding their natural cycles can help us better protect them. Each spring, as part of the colony's reproductive cycle, honey bees leave the colony in what we call a swarm.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Silent Book Club

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Discussion, Passive Activity
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

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 (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion, Passive Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Sit by the fireplace 

This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drum in Joy! West African Drum Workshop

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & History, Instruction, Presentation/Performances
Age Group:
Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors

Chelsie Henderson of EarthBeat Music with special guest Abdul Samassa invite you to learn about an exuberant and thunderous path toward lifelong happiness...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Culture & History, Instruction, Presentation/Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chelsie Henderson of EarthBeat Music with special guest Abdul Samassa invite you to learn about an exuberant and thunderous path toward lifelong happiness...

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group

Signing Storytime

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5)

Hi! I'm Miss Allison and I'm excited to sign with you! Join me for a fun storytime where we will read books and learn some basic ASL signs to go along with the story. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Event Details:

Hi! I'm Miss Allison and I'm excited to sign with you! Join me for a fun storytime where we will read books and learn some basic ASL signs to go along with the story. 

College Planning seminar

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:45pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

College Planning seminar

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

College Planning seminar

Senator Fahy Mobile Office Hours

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Guilderland Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Senator Fahy is holding MOH once every three months here at GPL.

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Guilderland Room
Purpose of Meeting

Senator Fahy is holding MOH once every three months here at GPL.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Capital District Knitting Guild

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

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: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
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 (18+)" group

Night Owls Book Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
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.

This month we're reading Horse by  Geraldine Brooks.

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

Please be sure to provide an email address.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
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.

This month we're reading Horse by  Geraldine Brooks.

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 (18+)" group

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
GPL Knitting Group
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

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 (18+)
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 (0-5)" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5)

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 (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
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 "Early Childhood (0-5)" group

Afternoon Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5)

Come on over to the library for Afternoon Family Storytime - a repeat of our morning 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.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Afternoon Family Storytime - a repeat of our morning 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.