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Photo of author Kate Quinn smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Astral Library'

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn (Virtual Event)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live ins

Realm Explorers Meeting March 14

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Martian

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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.

Text Silent Book Club give yourself permission to read comfy chair with cat bookcases green trees and pink sky out window

Silent Book Club

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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 

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, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, 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:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
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:

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

 

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
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.

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, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, 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, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, 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:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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.

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Illustrated Book Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary, Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Illustrated Book Club will meet monthly to talk about the book selection, watch the screen adaptation, eat some snacks and meet other lovers of comic books, graphic novels and manga!

LEGO Free Play

3:00pm–6:00pm
Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Elementary School Aged, 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, 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 Video Games and Board Games

4:30pm–7:00pm
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Trivia / Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Trivia / 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!

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Trivia / Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
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!

Celebrate a Grade: 6th Grade Tie Dye

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A special event for 🎉6th Grade Celebrate-A-Grade Month! 🎉

Come enjoy some time tie dying at the library!

This event is exclusively for 6th Graders. There will be other months coming soon dedicated to other grade levels.

Blackout Poetry Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
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!

 

ALL MONTH Celebrate a Grade! 7th Grade Packet

All Day
Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Passive Program (Youth)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Passive Program (Youth)
Event Details:

Are you in 7th Grade? Stop by the Children's Library any time during the month of April to collect a fun packet and have your picture taken for the library monitors!

April TACOs Volunteer Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Volunteer Opportunity
Open
Registration Required
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
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!

 

Striped Bass Clinic

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Technology Instruction
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

River to Sea Sportfishing Striper and Saltwater Charters is presenting a Striped Bass Clinic at GPL on Monday April 6th at 6pm.

Illustrated Book Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary, Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Illustrated Book Club will meet monthly to talk about the book selection, watch the screen adaptation, eat some snacks and meet other lovers of comic books, graphic novels and manga!

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Trivia / Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
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 Your Lie in April!

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 1 of 2 (Both Days Required)

5:00pm–8:30pm
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, Seniors
Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 2 of 2 (Both Days 1+2 Required)

5:00pm–8:30pm
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, Seniors
Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

ALL MONTH Celebrate a Grade! 8th Grade Packet

All Day
Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Passive Program (Youth)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Passive Program (Youth)
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!

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Labor Day Weekend

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

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Thanksgiving Eve- Close @ 2pm

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

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library