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

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
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.

Text: I Cook in Color, image of a plate of colorful food including pineapple, tomatoes, peppers, beets, onions, and yams

Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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 August is I Cook in Color by Asha Gomez and Martha Hall Foose.

A black and white photo of author Casey McQuiston smiling alongside the covers of a few of their books in color

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 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:

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. 

Photo of psychologist Tasha Eurich smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Shatterproof'

How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich (Virtual Event)

Thursday, August 28, 2025 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:

Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr.

Photo of author Hannah Nicole Maehrer smiling alongside the covers of her 'Assistant to the Villain' series

On Writing Darkly Charming Villainous Love with Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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:

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain

Photo of author Jefferson Fisher smiling alongside the cover of his book 'The Next Conversation'

Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 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 (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. 

Photo of author Gabe Henry smiling next to his book 'Enough is Enuf'

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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:

Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the En

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Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Board Finance Committee Meeting

5:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Board Committee
Cancelled
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Board committee meeting.

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.

Drop-In Tech Help

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Event Details:

Get answers to your computer and smartphone questions! 

Intern Coach Evelyn is here to help you 

  • Learn new skills

Shades of Storytelling: Open Mic

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Summer Reading, Writing / Poetry
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading, Writing / Poetry
Event Details:

Join us for an Open Mic event to share your stories or poems!

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Technology Help Drop-In

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room McKownville
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Event Details:

Coach Divya has hands-on experience in both hardware and software support, she's here to help navigate technology needs.

Guilderland Historical Society Book Club Finale

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion Group, History
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Guilderland Historical Society, Guilderland Public Library, and the Town of Guilderland's American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee in our final discussion of Rick Atkinson's The British Are Coming. 

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.

Drop-In Tech Help

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Event Details:

Get answers to your computer and smartphone questions! 

Intern Coach Evelyn is here to help you 

  • Learn new skills

American Red Cross Blood Drive

1:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Blood Drive
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive

Learn Libby!

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology Instruction
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jo Ann, a Guilderland Librarian for this hour long demonstration of  how easy it is to get  started with Libby, the library reading app. Bring your devices, library cards, and any passwords with you!

 

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.

Drop-In Tech Help

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Event Details:

Get answers to your computer and smartphone questions! 

Intern Coach Evelyn is here to help you 

  • Learn new skills

On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand (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:

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

Camping & Hiking 101

6:15pm–7:30pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults, Seniors
Climate / Nature / Gardening, Instruction, Lecture, Summer Reading
Open
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.

Dungeon Master's D&D Kit

All Day
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Summer Reading, Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading, Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pickup window is 8/1/25 - 8/8/25.

The Hazards of Helen Silent Film Screening

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Movie / Documentary
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Movie / Documentary
Event Details:

In anticipation of author Mallory O'Meara's talk about Helen Gibson, Hollywood's first stuntwomen, see what all the excitement is about and watch episodes of the Hazards of Helen, the silent film serial that launched Helen Gibson's career!

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Libby & Hoopla Help (Drop-In)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room McKownville
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Event Details:

Want to learn Libby? Need help with Hoopla? Drop in with your device and get help from one of our librarians! 

Technology Help Drop-In

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room McKownville
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Event Details:

Coach Divya has hands-on experience in both hardware and software support, she's here to help navigate technology needs.

The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk (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:

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.

Painting with Megan Ruch

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Summer Reading
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults: enjoy painting a 12 x 12 landscape scene with instruction by Albany Barn Artist-in-Residence, Megan Ruch!&nbsp