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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

2.11 Keys To Car Buying

CANCELLED Keys to Car Buying

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Age Group:
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, 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: 

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
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: 

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Yoga at the Library

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults

Class Description

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Class Description

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Guided Painting with Artist Megan Ruch

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

We're partnering with Wildwood Programs and Living Resources to offer a neurodiverse-friendly art program, led by artist Megan Ruch.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're partnering with Wildwood Programs and Living Resources to offer a neurodiverse-friendly art program, led by artist Megan Ruch.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime with Ms. Fio

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Join Ms. Fio for a special storytime presented in English and Spanish. We'll read books, sing songs, and play with a variety of sensory activities. 

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join Ms. Fio for a special storytime presented in English and Spanish. We'll read books, sing songs, and play with a variety of sensory activities. 

Night Owls Bookclub

Day Larks Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Not a Night Owl? Join us for an afternoon discussion instead.  The Day Larks and Night Owls both read the same book each month and participants may switch back and forth between the two time slots as needed.

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.

Not a Night Owl? Join us for an afternoon discussion instead.  The Day Larks and Night Owls both read the same book each month and participants may switch back and forth between the two time slots as needed.

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Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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Paws 2 Read with Beth

Thursday, February 12, 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.

Board Committee

Facilities Committee Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Board Committee

Personnel Committee Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Monthly committee meeting

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

Monthly committee meeting

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.

a most agreeable murder by Julia Seales

Whodunit Mystery Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults, 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, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
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.

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Music and Movement

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Age Group:
Early Childhood

Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs, and dancing.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs, and dancing.

Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Blood Drive
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Schedule your donation appointment here.

Walk-Ins welcome!

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive
Event Details:

Schedule your donation appointment here.

Walk-Ins welcome!

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Lunar New Year Celebration🎇🐎

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families, All Ages

Come for crafts and snacks at GPL to celebrate the Lunar New Year/Year of the Horse! We’ll be decorating Lunar New Year envelopes, folding paper fans, making paper fortune tellers, and more.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Event Details:

Come for crafts and snacks at GPL to celebrate the Lunar New Year/Year of the Horse! We’ll be decorating Lunar New Year envelopes, folding paper fans, making paper fortune tellers, and more.

Invitation to Create a Love Bug will be held on Saturday February 14th at 11 am until noon. No reservation needed, available as supplies last. Image contains A Love Bug Project on a Tray with art supplies surrounding it.

Invitation to Create: Love Bug

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
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.

Paws 2 Read Image of Chewbacca & Bruno Mars dogs

Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars

Saturday, February 14, 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.

Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting February 14

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Darker Shade of Magic

Saturday, February 14, 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.

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Silent Book Club

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

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

Sit by the fireplace 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Sit by the fireplace 

President's Day

All Day
Guilderland Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

Tuesday, February 17, 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. 

Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne

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Let's Build!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Playtime, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

Drop-in anytime between 1:00pm - 4:00pm to build something awesome! 

Can you build the tallest Keva Plank tower?🗼Or the coolest Lego vehicle?🚜 Or the longest domino chain reaction? ✨

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Program Type: Playtime, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime between 1:00pm - 4:00pm to build something awesome! 

Can you build the tallest Keva Plank tower?🗼Or the coolest Lego vehicle?🚜 Or the longest domino chain reaction? ✨

Board Committee

Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library
Program Type:
Board Committee
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee