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ALL MONTH Celebrate a Grade! 8th Grade Packet

All Day
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program (Youth)
Age Group:
Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Are you in 8th Grade? Stop by the Children's Library any time during the month of May to collect a fun packet and have your picture taken for the library monitors!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Passive Program (Youth)
Event Details:

Are you in 8th Grade? Stop by the Children's Library any time during the month of May to collect a fun packet and have your picture taken for the library monitors!

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group

Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars

Saturday, May 2, 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storybook Snacks

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking / Nutrition, Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families

Join us for this hands-on session where little ones will learn simple food prep while having fun making a healthy snack. This program will teach motor skills, nutrition tips, and literacy by connecting to the story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families
Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition, Storytime / Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this hands-on session where little ones will learn simple food prep while having fun making a healthy snack. This program will teach motor skills, nutrition tips, and literacy by connecting to the story.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, May 5, 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. 

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 Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Long Range Plan Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Library board committee meeting

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Library board committee meeting

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

Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 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, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / 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! 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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" 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

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
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 "Early Childhood" 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, Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 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, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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:
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.

This event is in the "Adults" 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

Board committee meeting.

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

Board committee meeting.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood, 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, 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / 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" 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:
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.

This event is in the "Adults" 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

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
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

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
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
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" 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

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
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 Storytime

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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:
History, Instruction, Local History / Genealogy, U.S. Civics / History / Elections
Age Group:
Adults, 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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Instruction, Local History / Genealogy, U.S. Civics / History / Elections
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. 

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

Sky Friends Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 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, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Storytime / 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! 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, 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, Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy

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