Upcoming Events

Name: The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual Event)
Start: 2025-04-24T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-24T20:15:00-04:00
Location: Click here to register!

Featured Events

Photo of author Gregg Hurwitz smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Nemesis'

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual Event)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

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:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

Silent Book Club

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

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

Sit by the fireplace

Library Book Sale: Preview Night!

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

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Get first dibs on amazing finds! Join us Friday, May 2nd from 4-8 PM for our Preview Night Book Sale! $10 admission, limited to 10 items.**

**Items purchased will be priced in addition to the entry fee.

Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

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Fill your shelves without emptying your wallet! Saturday is the day to shop at our Book Sale,!

May 3rd, 10 AM - 4 PM.

Unbeatable prices: Hardcovers $2, Softcovers $1, DVDs & LPs $2,

CDs, 4 for $1

Library Book Sale: Fill a Bag Day!

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Event Details:

Don't miss the best deal of the weekend! On Sunday, from 10 AM to 4 PM, fill a reusable GPL shopping bag with as many books as you can for only $10. We'll provide the bags!

Photo of author David Rosmarin smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Thriving With Anxiety'

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 7, 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:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

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!

Photo of author Liann Zhang smiling alongisde the cover of her book 'Julie Chan Is Dead'

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.

Realm Explorers Book Club: Vampires of El Norte

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

Photo of author Rachelle Bergstein seated & smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Genius of Judy'

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 21, 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:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

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Marine Critter Exploration!

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Climate / Nature / Gardening, Other

Waitlist

Registration

Waitlist

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Get ready to experience an oceanic world full of new friends!

LEGO Free Play

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

S.T.E.A.M.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.

Event Details:

It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm - 6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.

Drop-In Art Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm

Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

There will be materials and equipment available to practice hand-sewing, beading, and collage. Use one of our project ideas or make up your own project!

For families, kids grades K-8.

Easter

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Drop-In Science Test Lab

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families

S.T.E.A.M.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families

Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.

Event Details:

Stop in and play with some fun STEM equipment--coding robots, Snap Circuits, dominoes, Keva planks, and more! Equipment will change up each month.

April's activities include:

LEGO Free Play

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

S.T.E.A.M.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

Program Type: S.T.E.A.M.

Event Details:

It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm - 6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.

Let's Build!

11:00am - 2:00pm

Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

Playtime, S.T.E.A.M.

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth

Kids Create! Texture Edition

5:30pm - 6:45pm

Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2

Arts & Crafts, Storytime / Early Literacy

Registration

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime / Early Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Let’s get creative and learn all about texture together at the Library! Join us for an artsy evening where young minds can explore their imaginations and bring their ideas to life through a variety of creative projects.

Drop-In Art Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Stop by the children's programming room and play with some perler beads or foam stampers with paint!

For families, kids grades K-5.

Independence Day

All Day

Closing

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

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