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Silent Book Club

Sunday, January 18, 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 author Julia Hotz smiling alongside the cover of her book, 'The Connection Cure'

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 20, 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:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Photo of author Liz Moore alongside the cover of her book 'The God of the Woods'

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, January 28, 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:

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlight

Read It & Eat!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  The featured cookbook for February is Naturally vegan : delicious recipes from around the

Photo of author Vanessa Riley smiling alongside the cover of her book 'Fire Sword and Sea'

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 5, 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 for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday February 10th at 6 PM for grades 6-12

February TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 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!

 

Photo of Dr. Lindsey Stewart smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Conjuring of America'

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 12, 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:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting February 14

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Darker Shade of Magic

Saturday, February 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.

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Paws 2 Read with Skylar

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary School Aged
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.

🧁Families Love Cupcakes!🧁Session 2

3:00pm–4:15pm
Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families
Cooking / Nutrition
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families
Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Event Details:

This sweet class is for the whole family to enjoy!  Bring the kids, and learn how to assemble and use a piping bag.  You will then decorate two cupcakes to take home.  The completed cupcakes will look like a snowman and an owl

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

1775-1776... the Political War in Albany and Tryon Counties

6:15pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Although open warfare began in New England on April 19, 1775, such warfare will not occur in the northern parts of the New York Colony for more than two years.

Apple Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!
Register for half-hour session

Apple Help

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!
Register for half-hour session

Apple Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!
Register for half-hour session

Apple Help

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!
Register for half-hour session

Drop In Adult Chess

2:00pm–3:00pm
Trivia / Games
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Tawasentha Room
Program Type: Trivia / Games
Event Details:

Drop in with friends and family for a game of chess at the library! 

Boards are provided by the library. 

Sunday Concert: Yeah Winds Clarinet & Flute Duet

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

Experience the magic of live music in an intimate library setting with clarinetist Ye Hu and flutist Melanie Chirignan.

Ink of Healing: Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the library by learning calligraphy!

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. 

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
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.

Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch (Virtual Event)

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

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

Actions to Draw All People Together Teen Training

6:00pm–7:15pm
High School: Gr. 9-12
Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12
Program Type: Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in a workshop to learn about neurodivergency including autism and ADHD. Work alongside neurodivergent peers in a guided activity. Learn how to make your community inclusive and then make it happen!

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
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! 

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.

Cybersecurity 101

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required

Littles Lounge & Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
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.

Paws 2 Read with Bowie

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary School Aged
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.

Getting Started with your Family History

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Instruction, Local History / Genealogy
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Local History / Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Genealogy, or the study of family history, has been described as the "fastest-growing hobby in America".  With the popularity of television shows like "Finding Your Roots", the trend of giving DNA kits as gifts and the reconnecting of d

Regular Monthly Business Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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.

Music and Movement

10:30am–11:00am
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.