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Photo of author Katherine Applegate smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Odder'

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade - Virtual Event)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

Foto del autor Raúl the Third junto a la portada de su libro '¡Vamos!'

Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado - Evento Virtual)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.

Photo of author Raul the Third smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Vamos!'

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade - Virtual Event)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting Children of Time Saturday July 12 at 11 AM

Realm Explorers Book Club: Children of Time

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting 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.

Photo of author Marie Lu smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Legend'

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade - Virtual Event)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

Photo of author Rex Ogle smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Free Lunch'

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade - Virtual Event)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. 

Photo of author Pria Anad smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Mind Electric'

On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand (Virtual Event)

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
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You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June

Photo of biologist Jay Falk smiling alongside the cover for the book 'the bird book'

The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.

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Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth

Independence Day

All Day
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Guilderland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for the observance of Independence Day

Summer Hours- Library Closed

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Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado - Evento Virtual)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2
Author Talk
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade - Virtual Event)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Author Talk
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

Family Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Summer 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.

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Family Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Summer 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.

Toddler Process Art: Edible Finger Paint

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

What is Process Art? 

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Family Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Summer 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.

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

🐎Farm Friends & Fun!🤩

4:00pm–6:00pm
Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Special Event, Summer Reading
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come on down to the library to meet (and pet!) some farm friends including a pony, goats, bunnies, and chicks! 🐎🐐🐇🐥

Plus other fun activities! 🤩🤩

 

Family Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Summer 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.

Toddler Process Art: Home Made Salt Dough

3:30pm–4:30pm
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is Process Art? 

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Bluey Party

10:30am–12:00pm
Early Childhood, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2
Arts & Crafts, Playtime
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Playtime
Event Details:

We're having a Bluey Party - for real life! 🥳

Make sure you don't "slip on ya' beans" as you come on over to the Helderberg Room for fun Bluey games, crafts, and music! 

Family Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Summer 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.

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Family Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Summer 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.

GPL Goes to Town

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2
Outreach, Storytime / Early Literacy
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Childhood, 2.5 yrs + up, Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Grades K-2
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime / Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime goes for a walk! Join us for our first GPL Goes to Town at Albany Pine Bush.

Toddler Process Art: Can This Be a Paintbrush?

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is Process Art? 

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library