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Book Donation Drive

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

Sunday Concert: Jazz and the Great American Songbook

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, Adults, Seniors
Concert
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Concert
Event Details:

Due to performer illness, our rescheduled February concert will be a little different than our original plan. Now...

AARP Tax-Aide Preparation

9:30am - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
AARP TaxAide
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: AARP TaxAide

Ausome Oops! Inclusive Art

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for Ausome Oops!, an inclusive art program designed for Autistic and Neurodiverse elementary students in grades 3-5.

Book Donation Drive

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

Guided Painting with Artist Megan Ruch

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We're partnering with Wildwood Programs, Inc. to offer a neurodiverse-friendly art program, led by artist Megan Ruch, on select Tuesdays in February and March.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: GPL Knitting Group
Event Details:

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

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming (Virtual Event)

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Author Talk
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, a

Paws 2 Read with Beth

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Elementary School Aged
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged
Program Type: Storytime / 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.

Reception: Elementary Art Exhibit

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Exhibit
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Enjoy viewing the colorful variety of artwork creating by Guilderland Elementary students! Families flock to this event every year, as children proudly point to their submissions on display. Early arrival is advised, if possible.

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Volunteer Opportunity
Open
Registration
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: 19
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!

 

Rainbow Reads Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Rainbow Reads is a new book club that will meet monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ authors and queer-focused literature.

Poetry Magnets Adult Take & Make Kit

04/09/2025 @ 9:30am - 04/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Program (Adult), Take Home Kit
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own Poetry Magnets! Each kit will include: 

Book Donation Drive

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

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 Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Local History / Genealogy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy

Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty

Professional Genealogist Lisa Dougherty offers 1:1 family history consultations on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Library. This is a drop-in session; no need to make an appointment.
For more general information, visit Lisa's website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com

Yoga & Mindful Movement for Beginners

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Class Description

Book Donation Drive

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

Citizen Preparedness Corps: Be Prepared When Disaster Happens

6:30pm - 7:30pm
High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Event Details:

The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents how to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

Apple Help (Drop-In)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Event Details:

Drop-In Apple Tech Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is an expert at everything Apple!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
This is a drop-in event- 

Music and Movement

10:30am - 11:15am
Early Childhood
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Book Donation Drive

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are:

Let's Build!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Playtime, S.T.E.A.M.
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families
Program Type: Playtime, S.T.E.A.M.
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime between 2:00pm - 3:30pm to build something awesome! 

Can you build the tallest Keva Plank tower?🗼Or the coolest Lego vehicle?🚜 Or the longest domino chain reaction? ✨

Book Donation Drive

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Special Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Now accepting donations!

Guilderland Public Library is currently accepting donations of gently used books, board games, puzzles, books on CD, and DVD/Blu-rays.

Donation hours are: