Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday April 6 at 6 PM for grades 6-12

April TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Discussion, Library & Career Resources

Age Group:

Teen (12-17)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
Program Type: Discussion, Library & Career Resources
Registration Required
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!

 

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.

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Facilities Committee Meeting

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

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman (Virtual Event)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Books & Writing, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Books & Writing, Virtual
Event Details:

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers!

Journaling Club

11:15am–12:45pm
Adults (18+)
Books & Writing, Discussion
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

"A journaling club is a different kind of gathering. A way to bypass small talk, skip straight into the good stuff, and create space for both creative solitude and community. A gathering that's equal parts tender and mischievous.

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. 

🎧Listen Up! Kids Audio Collection "Petting Zoo"

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Children (6-11)
Instruction, Special Event, Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Children (6-11)
Program Type: Instruction, Special Event, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Get ready for road trip season! Join us for an interactive, hands-on event where kids explore and "test-drive" our audio collection. Come try our Wonderbooks, WhaZoodles, Yoto player, and more! 

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.

Guilderland Guitar Group

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

The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland
Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month. No matter what
your skill level, if you are interested in playing guitar, this is the

Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page (Virtual Event)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Books & Writing, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Books & Writing, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.

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
Upcoming
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 3 of Rick Atkinson's The Fate of the Day. 

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Realm Explorers Book Club: Dungeon Crawler Carl

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (18+)
Books & Writing, Discussion
Open
Registration Required
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.

Tiny Friends Meet‑Up

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

Tiny Friends Meet‑Up is a warm, welcoming space for babies to explore, play, and connect — and for caregivers to unwind, stretch, and meet other grown‑ups.

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. 

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy (Virtual Event)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Books & Writing, Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Books & Writing, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co.

Seniors Connect!: Take Action

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.

Journaling Club

6:15pm–7:45pm
Adults (18+)
Books & Writing, Discussion
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

"A journaling club is a different kind of gathering. A way to bypass small talk, skip straight into the good stuff, and create space for both creative solitude and community. A gathering that's equal parts tender and mischievous.

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. 

Art Exhibition pickup

10:00am–1:00pm
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

Art pick up

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.

Guilderland Guitar Group

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

The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland
Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month. No matter what
your skill level, if you are interested in playing guitar, this is the

Personnel Committee Meeting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Board Committee
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Board Committee
Event Details:

Monthly committee meeting