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Photo of author Vivienne Ming alongside the cover of her book 'Robot-Proof'

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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 a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday May 12 at 6 PM for grades 6-12

May TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Discussion, Library & Career Resources
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)

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!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion, Library & Career Resources
Registration Required
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!

 

5.12 A Governor at War

A Governor at War: George Clinton and the Making of New York’s Revolutionary State

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & History, Presentation/Performances
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

This lecture explores the career of New York’s first governor, George Clinton, who guided a deeply divided and strategically critical state through invasion, occupation, and internal dissent from 1777 to 1795. 

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

This lecture explores the career of New York’s first governor, George Clinton, who guided a deeply divided and strategically critical state through invasion, occupation, and internal dissent from 1777 to 1795. 

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

Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

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! 

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

Seniors Connect: Let's Talk

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

All Abilities All Ages Allways Allways Dance outline of people in blue

AllWays Dance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

AllWays Dance is a 45-minute seated movement class designed for all abilities, all ages—all ways. Blending simple, repetitive dance patterns with gentle chair yoga, the program promotes memory, balance, coordination, and relaxation.

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

AllWays Dance is a 45-minute seated movement class designed for all abilities, all ages—all ways. Blending simple, repetitive dance patterns with gentle chair yoga, the program promotes memory, balance, coordination, and relaxation.

Genealogy

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & History
Age Group:
Adults (18+), 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 (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Culture & History

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

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

Littles Lounge & Storytime

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Day Lark

Day Larks Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Paws 2 Read Image of Skylar

Paws 2 Read with Skylar

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Board Meeting

Regular Monthly Business Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee/Meeting
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Board Meeting:

The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc...

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee/Meeting

Board Meeting

The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc@guilderlandlibrary.org.

Gs troop 5057

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Troop meeting

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

Troop meeting

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutano

Whodunit Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+), 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
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.

Adulting 101: Car Care 101

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Parking Lot - Staff at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Join us for a casual and comfortable conversation about basic car care and how to feel a little more at ease when walking into a repair shop with your vehicle.  We will review Roadside Safety,  the importance of Routine Maintenance, and

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Parking Lot - Staff
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Instruction, Life Skills
Event Details:

Join us for a casual and comfortable conversation about basic car care and how to feel a little more at ease when walking into a repair shop with your vehicle.  We will review Roadside Safety,  the importance of Routine Maintenance, and

Paws 2 Read Image of Oatmeal dog

Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Local History Day

Local History Room Open House

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Guilderland Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & History
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Join us in celebrating Local History Month with an Open House in the Guilderland Room!

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

Join us in celebrating Local History Month with an Open House in the Guilderland Room!

Upstate Pins presents Disney Pin Trading

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Pin trading no sales. Facebook group meeting.

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

Pin trading no sales. Facebook group meeting.

Utsab Drama Rehearsal

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Utsab (utsab.org) is a not-for-profit cultural organization for American-Indian Bengali speaking community of Albany area. Utsab organizes a stage drama every year. This reserva...

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

Utsab (utsab.org) is a not-for-profit cultural organization for American-Indian Bengali speaking community of Albany area. Utsab organizes a stage drama every year. This reservation is for one of the rehearsals.

My First Book Club

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Families

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Families
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

Yoga for Littles (Ages 3-5)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

Join us for a special story-based yoga class for littles aged 3-5, accompanied by their caregiver. 
Please bring either a yoga mat or a towel.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Health & Movement, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us for a special story-based yoga class for littles aged 3-5, accompanied by their caregiver. 
Please bring either a yoga mat or a towel.

Baby & Me Yoga (Ages 6 weeks - Pre-crawlers)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Movement, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5), Pre-School: 3-5 yrs

Baby & Me Yoga, for babies aged 6 weeks to pre-crawlers, along with their caregiver. 

For Caregivers:

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Health & Movement, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Baby & Me Yoga, for babies aged 6 weeks to pre-crawlers, along with their caregiver. 

For Caregivers:

Writing Group

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Writing

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

Writing

Plot Twisters

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Writers' critique group

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

Writers' critique group

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 19, 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.