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Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting The Once and Future Witches Saturday April 11 at 11 am

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Once and Future Witches

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Discussion

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

Text Silent Book Club give yourself permission to read comfy chair with cat bookcases green trees and pink sky out window

Silent Book Club

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Discussion, Passive Activity

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion, Passive Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace 

Photo of author Brad Taylor alongside the cover of his book 'Shadow Strike'

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.&nbsp

Book Sale: Preview Night!

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Staff Planning

Age Group:

Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
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:

$10 admission plus cost of selected items. 25 Item limit

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

All Childrens: $1

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Staff Planning

Age Group:

Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
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

 

Book Sale: Bag Day!

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Staff Planning

Age Group:

Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
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

 

Photo of author Miranda Cowley Heller smiling alongside the cover of her book 'What the Deep Water Knows'

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors
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.

Photo of author Jason Reynolds smiling in front of the cover of his book 'Coach'

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds (Virtual Event)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Children (6-11), Teen (12-17)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

Photo of author Marjan Kamali smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Lion Women of Tehran'

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali (Virtual Event)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Books & Writing, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr

Realm Explorers Book Club meeting Saturday May 9 at 11 am

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Master of Djinn

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Discussion

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

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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! 

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive Setup

11:45am–1:00pm
Blood Drive
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Program Type: Blood Drive
Event Details:

Extra time for setup scheduled as separate event.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

1:00pm–6:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Blood Drive
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive

LEGO Free Play

3:00pm–6:00pm
Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families
Social & Games, STEM
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families
Program Type: Social & Games, STEM
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.

Equipment Familiarization

4:00pm–5:00pm
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Purpose of Meeting

Familiarization with smart board compatibility to mirror screens of IOS and Mac devices. 2nd attempt. First go around successfully mirrors both of my IOS units.

Hopeless Romantics Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Books & Writing, Discussion
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hopeless Romantics Book Club is a romance book club that meets the third Wednesday of every month to discuss swoon-worthy romance titles.

Guilderland Guitar Group

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Other
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland
Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month and the 3rd in months where there are 5 Wednesdays. No matter what

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.

Guilderland Historical Society Meeting

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Local History / Genealogy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy
Event Details:

TBD

Day Larks Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+)
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Paws 2 Read with Beth

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.

Drop-In Video Games and Board Games

4:30pm–7:00pm
Teen (12-17)
Passive Activity, Social & Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Passive Activity, Social & Games
Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

Regular Monthly Business Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Board Committee/Meeting
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee/Meeting

Board Meeting

The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc@guilderlandlibrary.org.

Normanskill Strummers Ukulele Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Special Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event

Guilderland Historical Book Club: The Fate of the Day

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Books & Writing, Discussion
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Guilderland Public Library, Guilderland Historical Society, and the Town of Guilderland's American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee as we read and discuss Part 1 of Rick Atkinson's The Fate of the Day. 

Music and Movement

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood (0-5)
Early Literacy, Health & Movement
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Health & Movement
Event Details:

Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs, and dancing.

Large Library Directors Meeting

10:30am–11:30am
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room

Book Sale: Preview Night!

5:00pm–7:00pm
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:

$10 admission plus cost of selected items. 25 Item limit

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2 

All Childrens: $1

Puzzles & Games: $2

 

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

 

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!

 

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. 

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.