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Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, February 11, 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

Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad Revisited: a New Interpretation of an Old Story

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Underground Railroad, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels, dark of night escapes, coded language and hidey-holes, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe.

Open
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:

The Underground Railroad, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels, dark of night escapes, coded language and hidey-holes, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe.

President's Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Guilderland Historical Society Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

TBD

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

TBD

2.19 Counties

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.

Open
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.

Getting Started with Your Family History

Getting Started with your Family History

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Instruction, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Genealogy, or the study of family history, has been described as the "fastest-growing hobby in America".  With the popularity of television shows like "Finding Your Roots", the trend of giving DNA kits as gifts and the reconnecting of d

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

Genealogy, or the study of family history, has been described as the "fastest-growing hobby in America".  With the popularity of television shows like "Finding Your Roots", the trend of giving DNA kits as gifts and the reconnecting of d

Genealogy

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, March 11, 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

Guilderland Historical Society Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

TBD

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

TBD

3.21 Battles

The Battle of Normanskill and the Battle of the Flockey - Keeping the Loyalists of Old Albany County Off Balance During Burgoyne's Invasion

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

It was the summer of 1777 and the British were coming from three directions, hungry to subdue Albany. The Loyalists of Old Albany County were rising up to clear the way for the Redcoats.

Open
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:

It was the summer of 1777 and the British were coming from three directions, hungry to subdue Albany. The Loyalists of Old Albany County were rising up to clear the way for the Redcoats.

Genealogy

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, April 8, 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

Guilderland Historical Society Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

TBD

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

TBD

Local History / Genealogy

Genealogy Research Help With Capital District Genealogical Society

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Local History / Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Have you got a genealogical question you’d like help with?  The Capital District Genealogical Society is offering a walk-in genealogy query session for the general public.  Members of the Society have deep and varied expertise on many ty

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

Have you got a genealogical question you’d like help with?  The Capital District Genealogical Society is offering a walk-in genealogy query session for the general public.  Members of the Society have deep and varied expertise on many ty

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. 

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:
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

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, Seniors

TBD

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

TBD

Memorial Day Weekend

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

Staff Development Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Genealogy

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, June 10, 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

Juneteenth

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Genealogy

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, August 12, 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

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Genealogy

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, September 9, 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

Genealogy

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Wednesday, October 14, 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