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Read It & Eat!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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 February is Naturally vegan : delicious recipes from around the

Photo of author Vanessa Riley smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Fire Sword and Sea'

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 5, 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 for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday February 10th at 6 PM for grades 6-12

February TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 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!

 

Photo of Dr. Lindsey Stewart smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Conjuring of America'

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 12, 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:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting February 14

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Darker Shade of Magic

Saturday, February 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.

Photo of curator Tom Crouch alongside the cover of his book 'Smithson's Gamble'

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, February 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:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

Flyer displays information on the Bring On the Spectrum Teen Training called ADAPT or Actions to Draw All People Together on Tuesday February 24th from 6-7:15 pm

Actions to Draw All People Together Teen Training

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12
Program Type: Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a workshop to learn about neurodivergency including autism and ADHD. Work alongside neurodivergent peers in a guided activity. Learn how to make your community inclusive and then make it happen!

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday March 3 at 6 PM for grades 6-12

March TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, March 3, 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!

 

Photo of author Michael Perry smiling alongside the covers of two of his books

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, March 4, 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 in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. 

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VITA Tax-Aide Preparation

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

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis. 

Long Range Plan Committee Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Board Committee
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Library board committee meeting

Afternoon Garden Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Climate / Nature / Gardening
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening
Event Details:

Every first Wednesday of the month, attend a presentation from a local expert and then stay to chat and trade tips with other gardeners.

Yoga at the Library

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Class Description

Guilderland Guitar Group

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland
Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month. No matter what
your skill level, if you are interested in playing guitar, this is the

Game Time

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" 

This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-

Library Board Governance Committee Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Board Committee
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Board committee meeting.

Read It & Eat!

6:15pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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 February is Naturally vegan : delicious recipes from around the

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley (Virtual Event)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Author Talk
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

VITA Tax-Aide Preparation

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

Capital District Knitting Guild

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:

Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants to learn?

Winter Magic Macrame Wall Hanging

6:15pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a way to pass sometime inside during the winter and make your house look cozy? Learn how to make a macrame wall hanging! Patrons will make a small wall hanging and learn some different macrame knots.

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Night Owls Book Club

Reading the most talked-about fiction and nonfiction titles. Hybrid: choice of in-person or virtual. Led by Librarian Maura Powers-Smith.

This month we're reading Be Ready When the Luck Happens : a memoir  by Ina Garten.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis. 

Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

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

Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Local History / Genealogy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy

Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Professional Genealogist Lisa Dougherty offers 1:1 family history consultations on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Library. This is a drop-in session; no need to make an appointment.
For more general information, visit Lisa's website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com

Keys to Car Buying

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you plan to buy a car, get set for what to expect! Whether you’re a first-timer or could use a refresher, let’s review steps for success – with less stress. Find out how to make an informed purchase as you: 

Yoga at the Library

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Class Description

Guided Painting with Artist Megan Ruch

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're partnering with Wildwood Programs and Living Resources to offer a neurodiverse-friendly art program, led by artist Megan Ruch.

Day Larks Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Night Owls Book Club

Reading the most talked-about fiction and nonfiction titles. Hybrid: choice of in-person or virtual. Led by Librarian Maura Powers-Smith.

Not a Night Owl? Join us for an afternoon discussion instead.  The Day Larks and Night Owls both read the same book each month and participants may switch back and forth between the two time slots as needed.

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Virtual Event)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Author Talk
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Facilities Committee Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Board Committee
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee

The Underground Railroad Revisited: a New Interpretation of an Old Story

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Underground Railroad, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels, dark of night escapes, coded language and hidey-holes, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe.