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Photo of author Kate Quinn smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Astral Library'

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn (Virtual Event)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live ins

Realm Explorers Meeting March 14

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Martian

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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, March 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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 

Photo of authors Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver smiling in front of the cover of Walter's book 'Rehab'

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

Blackout Poetry: Make your own art from recycled materials. March 31st at 6 pm for Grades 6 through 12

Blackout Poetry Art

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create Blackout Poetry Artwork through recycled materials!

Create a piece for yourself or contribute to the Foundry Gallery for National Poetry Month in April!

 

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:

Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8
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:

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:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, 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

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, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, 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:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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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Whodunit Mystery Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion Group
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to crack the case? Find out at the Whodunit Mystery Book Club! We will meet on the second Thursday of every month and read a variety of mystery books, from cozy to noir.

Christmas Eve

All Day
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Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
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Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

New Year's Eve- Close @ 2pm

12/31/2026 @ 2:00pm–01/01/2027 @ 12:00am
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library