Upcoming Events

Name: GPL Sunday Concert Series: Jeanine Ouderkirk
Start: 2024-05-05T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-05T15:15:00-04:00
Location: Guilderland Public Library

Featured Events

Photo of Jeanine next to piano, date/time/title of program

GPL Sunday Concert Series: Jeanine Ouderkirk

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Concert

Event Details:

Jeanine Ouderkirk, who gave a wonderful performance at the September, 2023 GPL Cabaret, returns for a solo appearance! Ouderkirk has been singing and performing in the Capital District for 15 years and teaching music for 20.

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: 5

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 4:30pm - 8:00pm

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

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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:

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

Copy of 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

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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:

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.

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Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk.

Please be sure to provide an email address.

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 23

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading Always an Immigrant by Mohammad Yadegari.

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading The Soul of America by Jon Meacham

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading The Making of a Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks.

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond.

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister.

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann.

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading The People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.

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