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Magnetic Poetry Take and Make Kit

04/13/2026 @ 9:30am–04/20/2026 @ 5:30pm
Teen (12-17)
Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: The Foundry (Teen Space)
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own travel magnetic poetry!

Use magazine pages to make your own stylized magnetic words and use them to write a poem!

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm
Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Staff Planning
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Staff Planning
Event Details:

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

All Childrens: $1

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

This event is in the "Families" group

Origami Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Families
Arts & Crafts, Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction
Event Details:

Join Guilderland High School student Thomas Zhong for Origami Club. Every month Thomas will guide you through the process of folding something incredible out of paper!

 

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Sale: Bag Day!

12:00pm–4:00pm
Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Staff Planning
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Staff Planning
Event Details:

Fill a GPL tote for $10 (or pay by item for all sales under $10)

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

Childrens: 

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

Drop In Adult Chess

2:00pm–3:00pm
Social & Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Program Type: Social & Games
Event Details:

Drop in with friends and family for a game of chess at the library! 

Boards are provided by the library. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group

Learn Along Play

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (0-5)
Playtime, Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Playtime, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Littles and caregivers can join us for an open playtime with our toys and fine motor activities!

Ages 0-5.

Registration not required.

This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen (12-17)
Presentation/Performances, Social & Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Presentation/Performances, Social & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Anime Club!

Talk all things anime and try out a new series! All series we watch will be chosen by teens. This month we will be watching Your Lie in April!

Plot Twisters

6:00pm–8:00pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Writers' critique group.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am–11:30am
Adults (18+)
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Early Childhood (0-5)
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun!

For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver.

No registration needed.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group

Afternoon Family Storytime

2:00pm–2:45pm
Early Childhood (0-5)
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Afternoon Family Storytime - a repeat of our morning storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun!

For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adulting 101: Home Buying 101

6:00pm–7:15pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Life Skills
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Life Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find out how to buy a home you can afford with the know-how to make it happen! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or seeking a refresher, join us to learn:

 • The pros and cons of homebuying 

This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Rainbow Reads Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Books & Writing
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ focused literature. We read a variety of genres and anyone aged 16 & up are welcome to participate! 

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group
This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group

Sky Friends Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends! Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff can’t wait for you to join them for a fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy! 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill 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.

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 1 of 2 (Both Days Required)

5:00pm–8:30pm
Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Smart & Safe: Cyber Hygiene for Library Users

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Library & Career Resources
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Library & Career Resources
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group

You Can Do It, We Can Help: Talking to Your Kids about Anatomy, Consent, and Puberty

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults (18+)
Health & Movement, Life Skills, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Health & Movement, Life Skills, Virtual
Event Details:

Consent and physical development are crucial conversations for parents to have with their kids and teens.

This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group
This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group

Littles Lounge & Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Playtime, Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Program Type: Playtime, Early Literacy
Event Details:

A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.

Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Paws 2 Read with Bowie

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (6-11)
Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Reference Desk
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.

This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 2 of 2 (Both Days 1+2 Required)

5:00pm–8:30pm
Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

GS Troop #5111

6:00pm–7:00pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Purpose of Meeting

GS meeting