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Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

Set-Up for Red Cross Blood Drive.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

room set up

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

room set up

Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Blood Drive
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive
Storytime @ GPL logo. Brown bear with round yellow glasses reading a book to two white bunnies, a racoon, and a hedgehog.

Afternoon Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

Photo of author Nir Eyal smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Beyond Belief'

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

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

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

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 20, 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 20, 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.

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AllWays Dance

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

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 21, 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.

Guilderland Historical Society Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

TBD

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy
Event Details:

TBD

Normanskill Strummers Ukulele Group

Thursday, May 21, 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
5.21 Historical Book Club

Guilderland Historical Book Club: The Fate of the Day

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Join the Guilderland Public Library, Guilderland Historical Society, and the Town of Guilderland's American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee as we read and discuss Part 2 of Rick Atkinson's The Fate of the Day. 

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

Join the Guilderland Public Library, Guilderland Historical Society, and the Town of Guilderland's American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee as we read and discuss Part 2 of Rick Atkinson's The Fate of the Day. 

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Apple Device Help

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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 (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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

Journaling Club

Journaling Club

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:45pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

"A journaling club is a different kind of gathering. A way to bypass small talk, skip straight into the good stuff, and create space for both creative solitude and community. A gathering that's equal parts tender and mischievous.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

"A journaling club is a different kind of gathering. A way to bypass small talk, skip straight into the good stuff, and create space for both creative solitude and community. A gathering that's equal parts tender and mischievous.

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Apple Device Help

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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 (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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 Device Help

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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 (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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 Device Help

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Study Room Westmere at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults (18+), Seniors

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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 (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 26, 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. 

Social Security & Medicare Class

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Free financial literacy classes that are open to the public.

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

Free financial literacy classes that are open to the public.

Fright club logo: a creature with a stack of books

Fright Club Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Join us each month for the best of Horror and Thrillers.

This month we're reading The Haunting of Hill House  by Shirley Jackson.

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

Join us each month for the best of Horror and Thrillers.

This month we're reading The Haunting of Hill House  by Shirley Jackson.

Seniors Connect: Let's Talk

Seniors Connect!: Take Action

Wednesday, May 27, 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 27, 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.

2.11 Keys To Car Buying

Keys to Car Buying

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Life Skills
Age Group:
Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors

If you plan to buy a car, get set for what to expect! Whether you’re a first-timer or could use a refresher, let’s review steps for success – with less stress. Find out how to make an informed purchase as you: 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Life Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you plan to buy a car, get set for what to expect! Whether you’re a first-timer or could use a refresher, let’s review steps for success – with less stress. Find out how to make an informed purchase as you: