This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 5 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors History, Movie / Documentary This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 5 2:00pm–4:00pm History, Movie / Documentary Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History, Movie / Documentary Event Details: To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 5 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Winter Scene Paint Along with C.R.E.A.T.E. Studios 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Volunteer Opportunity Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Winter Scene Paint Along with C.R.E.A.T.E. Studios 6:00pm–7:00pm Volunteer Opportunity 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 Event Details: Join CREATE Community Studios at the library for a fun and creative evening of painting! Follow along with the instructor to create your own unique version of the winter "Forest Scene" painting.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Capital District Knitting Guild 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults GPL Knitting Group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Capital District Knitting Guild 6:00pm–8:00pm GPL Knitting Group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: GPL Knitting Group Event Details: Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants to learn?
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Night Owls Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Night Owls Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Book Discussion Group Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: 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. This month we're reading James by Percival Everett.You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk.Please be sure to provide an email address.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Drop-In Knit & Stitch 10:00am–11:30am Adults GPL Knitting Group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Drop-In Knit & Stitch 10:00am–11:30am 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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Family Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Storytime / Early Literacy Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue American Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Seniors Blood Drive This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue American Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00pm–6:00pm Blood Drive Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Blood Drive Event Details: Schedule your donation appointment here.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks (Virtual Event) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Author Talk Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks (Virtual Event) 2:00pm–3:00pm Author Talk Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Drawing Comics with Sylvie Kantorovitz 4:00pm–5:30pm Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Writing / Poetry Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Drawing Comics with Sylvie Kantorovitz 4:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Writing / Poetry Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Instruction, Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: Join graphic-novel creator Sylvie Kantorovitz in this comics-making workshop. Kids in grades 3-7 will draw fun characters, give them facial expressions, and develop their own mini-comic.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Finance Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Finance Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Board Committee Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Committee
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Job Skills Series! My First Job: Paycheck Basics 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Job Skills Series! My First Job: Paycheck Basics 6:00pm–7:00pm Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: When you start earning money, it’s a great feeling – whether you’re entering the workforce or transitioning to a new job. Even so, the amount of your first paycheck may surprise you. Join us as we decode:
This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Sky Friends Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Sky Friends Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Storytime / Early Literacy Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk 11:00am–1:00pm Seniors Other This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk 11:00am–1:00pm 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" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Yoga at the Library 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness, Instruction Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Yoga at the Library 6:30pm–7:30pm Health & Wellness, Instruction Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Class Description
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group Jan 15 2026 Thu Littles Lounge & Storytime: CANCELLED 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy Cancelled This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group Jan 15 2026 Thu Cancelled Littles Lounge & Storytime: CANCELLED 10:30am–11:30am Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Regular Monthly Business Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Board Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Regular Monthly Business Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board 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.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Music and Movement 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Music and Movement 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Day Larks Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Day Larks Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Book Discussion Group Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: 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. Not a Night Owl? Join us for an afternoon discussion instead. The Day Larks and Night Owls both read the same book each month and participants may switch back and forth between the two time slots as needed.
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Drop-In Youth Chess 11:00am–12:00pm Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families Trivia / Games This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Drop-In Youth Chess 11:00am–12:00pm Trivia / Games Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families Program Type: Trivia / Games Event Details: Drop in for a game of chess at the library! Challenge friends to a game of chess, or teach yourself to play using the self-directed instructions included with our chess boards.
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars 11:00am–12:00pm Elementary School Aged Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars 11:00am–12:00pm Storytime / Early Literacy Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Realm Explorers Book Club: Red Rising 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Realm Explorers Book Club: Red Rising 11:00am–12:00pm Book Discussion Group Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: Realm Explorers is a book club that meets monthly on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Silent Book Club 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Book Discussion Group Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Silent Book Club 1:30pm–3:00pm Book Discussion Group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Fireplace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...Sit by the fireplace
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 6 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors History, Movie / Documentary This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 18 2026 Sun Ken Burn's American Revolution Series Episode 6 2:00pm–4:00pm History, Movie / Documentary Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History, Movie / Documentary Event Details: To kick off "Guilderland Gets Historical: GPL Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution", please join us for a viewing of Episode 6 of Ken Burn's new documentary series: The American Revolution.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Guilderland Public Library