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Night Owls Bookclub

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.

Photo of Dr. Lindsey Stewart smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Conjuring of America'

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.

Board Committee

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
a most agreeable murder by Julia Seales

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.

Upcoming
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.

Blood Drive

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
Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting February 14

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.

President's Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

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. 

Seniors Connect: Let's Talk

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.

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

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.

🧁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

🧁Families Love Cupcakes!🧁Session 2

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
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

Normanskill Strummers Ukulele Group

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
2/19 Albany & Tryon

1775-1776... the Political War in Albany and Tryon Counties

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Although open warfare began in New England on April 19, 1775, such warfare will not occur in the northern parts of the New York Colony for more than two years.

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

Although open warfare began in New England on April 19, 1775, such warfare will not occur in the northern parts of the New York Colony for more than two years.

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Apple Help

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Apple Tech Help blue and yellow background macbook iphone apple watch devices register for session

Apple Help

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Apple Tech Help blue and yellow background macbook iphone apple watch devices register for session

Apple Help

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Apple Tech Help blue and yellow background macbook iphone apple watch devices register for session

Apple Help

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Paws 2 Read Image of Chewbacca & Bruno Mars dogs

Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars

Saturday, February 21, 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.

Yeah Winds

Sunday Concert: Yeah Winds Clarinet & Flute Duet

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Concert, Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Experience the magic of live music in an intimate library setting with clarinetist Ye Hu and flutist Melanie Chirignan.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concert, Performance
Event Details:

Experience the magic of live music in an intimate library setting with clarinetist Ye Hu and flutist Melanie Chirignan.

Red background with gold lettering and featuring a golden horse in the center to celebrate Lunar New Year

Ink of Healing: Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the library by learning calligraphy!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the library by learning calligraphy!

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, February 24, 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. 

Storytime @ GPL logo. Brown bear with round yellow glasses reading a book to two white bunnies, a racoon, and a hedgehog.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
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 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
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.

Flyer displays information on the Bring On the Spectrum Teen Training called ADAPT or Actions to Draw All People Together on Tuesday February 24th from 6-7:15 pm

Actions to Draw All People Together Teen Training

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
High School: Gr. 9-12

Participate in a workshop to learn about neurodivergency including autism and ADHD. Work alongside neurodivergent peers in a guided activity. Learn how to make your community inclusive and then make it happen!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12
Program Type: Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a workshop to learn about neurodivergency including autism and ADHD. Work alongside neurodivergent peers in a guided activity. Learn how to make your community inclusive and then make it happen!