Upcoming Events

Name: TACOs Volunteer Meeting
Start: 2024-05-07T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-07T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Guilderland Public Library

Featured Events

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 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: 3

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 Nina Simon alongside the cover of her book 'Mother-Daughter Murder Night'

A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.

Silent Book Club

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tawasentha Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

Tired of deadlines? Not interested in discussions? Want to read your current book in quiet?

Try the Silent Book Club!

Creativebug LIVE

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join Courtney Cerruti and Twinkie Chan in celebrating Creativebug's 12th birthday! Courtney and Twinkie will be making faux celebration cakes full of fun colors, "frosted" bows, rosettes, and topped with faux fruit and sprinkles.

Realm Explorers Book Club: Kindred (Graphic Novel)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets on Saturday mornings to discuss various science fiction and fantasy novels. Titles include Adult/Young Adult science fiction and fantasy books as well as graphic novels.

Photo of Ashton Applewhite, title/date/time of program

Carol J. Hamblin Notable Authors Speaker Series: Ashton Applewhite

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event

Event Details:

We are proud to announce that author, TED Talk speaker, and anti-ageism activist, Ashton Applewhite, will appear in person as part of GPL's Carol J.

Photo of author Rebecca F. Kuang smiling alongside the covers of her books 'Babel' and 'Yellowface'

Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

View Details

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

You’re welcome to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Rebecca Ringquist

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

View Details

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Celebrating pollinators and the magic of nature, Portland artist Rebecca Ringquist’s floral themed embroidery sampler bursts with vibrant hues and is adorned with beautiful butterflies.

Photo of author Matthew Shindell, alongside the cover of his book 'For the Love of Mars'

For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

View Details

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times.

Photo of four guitar players holding instruments with title/date of program

Sunday Concert: Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Concert

Event Details:

The Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet is the union of four veteran guitarists, Joel Brown, Sten Isachsen, Brett Grigsby and Paul Quigley. The group’s repertoire spans several centuries and includes music that was written for and premiered by them.

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DIY Real Flower Crowns

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Waitlist

Registration

Waitlist

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Learn how to make the ultimate spring accessory, using real fresh flowers.

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Volunteer Opportunity

Open

Registration

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: 3

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!

Drop-in Adult Coloring & Creative Journaling

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Stop in for a crafty night at the library! Join us for a night of creative journaling and coloring. Use stickers, magazine cutouts, or words to decorate your very own journal.

LEGO Free Play

3:00pm - 6:00pm

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 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families, All Ages

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.

Realm Explorers Book Club: Kindred (Graphic Novel)

11:00am - 12:00pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Art Room

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your creativity to the Library! Drop in anytime between 3-6pm and use our variety of arts and crafts supplies to create your own art.

Memorial Day Weekend - Library Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/26

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Memorial Day - Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Staff Development Day - Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Realm Explorers Book Club: Elantris

11:00am - 12:00pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Guilderland Public Library

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