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Magnetic Poetry Take and Make Kit for Teens. Available 4/13-4/20 at the children's desk. Registration required.

Magnetic Poetry Take and Make Kit

04/13/2026 @ 9:30am to 04/20/2026 @ 5:30pm
The Foundry (Teen Space) at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own travel magnetic poetry!

Use magazine pages to make your own stylized magnetic words and use them to write a poem!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: The Foundry (Teen Space)
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own travel magnetic poetry!

Use magazine pages to make your own stylized magnetic words and use them to write a poem!

Megaphone with the words "Celebrate a Grade" on it. Surrouned by pom poms.

ALL MONTH Celebrate a Grade! 8th Grade Packet

All Day
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)

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: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
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!

Invitation to Create: Cupcake Factory

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Age Group:
Families

Stop by the Children’s Desk to check in and grab a tray to gather your supplies for your newest creation! While supplies last.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Event Details:

Stop by the Children’s Desk to check in and grab a tray to gather your supplies for your newest creation! While supplies last.

Text Silent Book Club give yourself permission to read comfy chair with cat bookcases blue sky green fields open window

Silent Book Club

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Discussion, Passive Activity
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace 

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

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace 

Drop In Game Night! Board Games, Video Games, Snacks and Fun!

Drop-In Video Games and Board Games

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Activity, Social & Games
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Passive Activity, Social & Games
Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Megaphone with the words "Celebrate a Grade" on it. Surrouned by pom poms.

ALL MONTH Celebrate a Grade! High School Packet

All Day
Children's Reference Desk at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)

Are you in High School? Stop by the Children's Library any time during the month of June 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: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Event Details:

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

Staff Development Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Staff Development Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
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Guilderland Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
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Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
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Guilderland Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Drop In Game Night! Board Games, Video Games, Snacks and Fun!

Drop-In Video Games and Board Games

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Activity, Social & Games
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Passive Activity, Social & Games
Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

Drop In Game Night! Board Games, Video Games, Snacks and Fun!

Drop-In Video Games and Board Games

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Activity, Social & Games
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Passive Activity, Social & Games
Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

Labor Day Weekend

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

Veterans Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Thanksgiving Eve- Close @ 2pm

11/25/2026 @ 2:00pm to 11/26/2026 @ 12:00am
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

New Year's Eve- Close @ 2pm

12/31/2026 @ 2:00pm to 01/01/2027 @ 12:00am
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library