Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Photo of authors Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver smiling in front of the cover of Walter's book 'Rehab'

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

Blackout Poetry: Make your own art from recycled materials. March 31st at 6 pm for Grades 6 through 12

Blackout Poetry Art

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teen (12-17)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create Blackout Poetry Artwork through recycled materials!

Create a piece for yourself or contribute to the Foundry Gallery for National Poetry Month in April!

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday April 6 at 6 PM for grades 6-12

April TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

Teen (12-17)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn volunteer credit by participating in our Teen Advisory Community Outreach group! Give input on books, programs, and more.

Now open to grades 6-12!

 

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Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  The featured cookbook for April is Found Recipes by Betty Crocker.

Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting The Once and Future Witches Saturday April 11 at 11 am

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Once and Future Witches

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
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.

Photo of author Brad Taylor alongside the cover of his book 'Shadow Strike'

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.&nbsp

Photo of author Miranda Cowley Heller smiling alongside the cover of her book 'What the Deep Water Knows'

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

Photo of author Jason Reynolds smiling in front of the cover of his book 'Coach'

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds (Virtual Event)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Children (6-11), Teen (12-17)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

Realm Explorers Book Club meeting Saturday May 9 at 11 am

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 (18+)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
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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Music and Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood (0-5)
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Apple Device Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, 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

ECEC Staff Development day

11:15am–3:00pm
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

Staff Development

Apple Device Help

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, 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 Device Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, 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 Device Help

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Phantom Zone
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, 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

Ugadi festival Dance

10:30am–11:30am
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Purpose of Meeting

Dance practice for cultural program

Drop-In Youth Chess

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families
Trivia / Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Drop in for a game of chess at the library! Challenge friends to a game of chess, or teach yourself to play using the self-directed instructions included with our chess boards.

Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (6-11)
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Children (6-11)
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.

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

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), 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.

Easter program

1:00pm–4:00pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Purpose of Meeting

Easter practice

Pinwood Derby Race

2:30pm–5:00pm
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

Pinwood Derby race

My First Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Grades K-2, Families
Book Discussion Group
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Families
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group.

Utsab Drama Rehearsal

2:00pm–4:30pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Purpose of Meeting

Utsab's members stages a Bengali drama on every year. This meeting is one the rehearsals.

Sunday Concert: Songs of Sisterhood

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Concert
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Concert
Event Details:

Celebrating Women's History Month Song of Sisterhood play a variety of genres and songs written by women who were influential in music and social issues in the 20th century.  

VITA Tax-Aide Preparation

9:00am–4:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
AARP TaxAide
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: AARP TaxAide

March Manga Madness Silhouette Challenge - Week 4

10:00am–5:00pm
Teen (12-17)
Passive Program (Youth)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: The Foundry (Teen Space)
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Passive Program (Youth)
Event Details:

Celebrate March Manga Madness by trying your hand at identifying several silhouettes of popular manga characters in the teen room! 

There will be 7 silhouettes each week for you to guess with varrying degrees of difficulty.

Signing Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

Hi! I'm Miss Allison and I'm excited to sign with you! Join me for a fun storytime where we will read books and learn some basic ASL signs to go along with the story. 

Together To Write

12:00pm–3:00pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Purpose of Meeting

Writing

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen (12-17)
Trivia / Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Anime Club!

Talk all things anime and try out a new series! All series we watch will be chosen by teens. This month we will be watching Sk8 the Infinity!

Registration encouraged so we have enough snacks but not required!

Girl Scout SU 192: picking a college

6:00pm–7:00pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Purpose of Meeting

Picking a college

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am–11:30am
Adults (18+)
GPL Knitting Group
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. 

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Storytime / Early Literacy
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: 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.

Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), 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