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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
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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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Roleplayer’s Guild Series: Intro to LARP

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, All Ages
Trivia / Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Shire of Eldamar local branch of Amtgard joins us to offer an introductory workshop on LARP, or live action roleplaying.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth

Roleplayer’s Guild Series: Character Creation 101

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, All Ages
Trivia / Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Interested in Dungeons & Dragons or other roleplaying games, but overwhelmed by how to go about creating a character to play? Or maybe you have a character idea in mind, but you don’t know how to bring them into being.

Roleplayer’s Guild Series: Tabletop Beyond D&D

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, All Ages
Trivia / Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

If you are familiar with Dungeons & Dragons but looking for something new to spice up your gaming, or if you’re totally new to the world of tabletop roleplaying and looking for places to start, this workshop is for you!

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for the observance of Independence Day

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Roleplayer’s Guild Series: Inclusivity in RPGs

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, All Ages
Trivia / Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Tabletop roleplaying games thrive on imagination and collaboration—but the most memorable stories are built in space where everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Camping & Hiking 101

6:15pm–7:30pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture, Summer Reading
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Camping & Hiking 101 is a beginner-friendly program designed to equip you with the skills needed for a safe and enjoyable experience in nature.

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

K-Pop Night!

6:00pm–7:00pm
High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all K-Pop fans! Come hang out with Emily and Seth and celebrate the world of K-Pop with other fans of the genre. Decorate a photocard holder, make bias bracelets, play games, and more! 

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 8/30–9/1
Closing
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Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
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Guilderland Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Thanksgiving Eve- Close @ 2pm

11/26/2025 @ 2:00pm–11/27/2025 @ 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

New Years Eve-closed @ 2pm

2:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library