Upcoming Events

Name: Creativebug LIVE
Start: 2024-05-15T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-15T17:00:00-04:00
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Featured Events

Creativebug LIVE

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join Courtney Cerruti and Twinkie Chan in celebrating Creativebug's 12th birthday! Courtney and Twinkie will be making faux celebration cakes full of fun colors, "frosted" bows, rosettes, and topped with faux fruit and sprinkles.

Realm Explorers Book Club: Kindred (Graphic Novel)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets on Saturday mornings to discuss various science fiction and fantasy novels. Titles include Adult/Young Adult science fiction and fantasy books as well as graphic novels.

Photo of Ashton Applewhite, title/date/time of program

Carol J. Hamblin Notable Authors Speaker Series: Ashton Applewhite

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk, Special Event

Event Details:

We are proud to announce that author, TED Talk speaker, and anti-ageism activist, Ashton Applewhite, will appear in person as part of GPL's Carol J.

Photo of author Rebecca F. Kuang smiling alongside the covers of her books 'Babel' and 'Yellowface'

Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

You’re welcome to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Rebecca Ringquist

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Celebrating pollinators and the magic of nature, Portland artist Rebecca Ringquist’s floral themed embroidery sampler bursts with vibrant hues and is adorned with beautiful butterflies.

Photo of author Matthew Shindell, alongside the cover of his book 'For the Love of Mars'

For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times.

Photo of four guitar players holding instruments with title/date of program

Sunday Concert: Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Concert

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Concert

Event Details:

The Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet is the union of four veteran guitarists, Joel Brown, Sten Isachsen, Brett Grigsby and Paul Quigley. The group’s repertoire spans several centuries and includes music that was written for and premiered by them.

Finale: TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 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

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

Seats Remaining: 8

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!

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Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!

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Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am - 11:30am

GPL Knitting Group

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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.

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

11:00am - 12:30pm

Other

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha 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.

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Priory of the Orange Tree

11:00am - 12:00pm

Book Discussion Group

Registration

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Summer Hours - Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am - 11:30am

GPL Knitting Group

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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.

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

11:00am - 12:30pm

Other

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha 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.

Foundation meeting

6:15pm - 7:15pm

Foundation Meeting

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Foundation Meeting

Summer Hours - Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am - 11:30am

GPL Knitting Group

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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.

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

11:00am - 12:30pm

Other

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha 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.

Labor Day Weekend - Library Closed

All Day 8/31 - 9/1

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Labor Day - Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am - 11:30am

GPL Knitting Group

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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.

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

11:00am - 12:30pm

Other

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha 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.

Capital District Knitting Guild

6:00pm - 8:00pm

GPL Knitting Group

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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?

Night Owls Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Discussion Group

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Event Details:

This month we're reading The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.

Drop-In Knit & Stitch

10:00am - 11:30am

GPL Knitting Group

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

1:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults, Seniors

Red Cross Blood Drive

Donors needed! Appointments for regular or power red donations may be made at redcrossblood.org - use “guilderlandlibrary" as the code. Walk-ins are welcome too.

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

11:00am - 12:30pm

Other

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha 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 Knit & Stitch

10:00am - 11:30am

GPL Knitting Group

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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.

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

11:00am - 12:30pm

Other

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha 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 Knit & Stitch

10:00am - 11:30am

GPL Knitting Group

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting 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.

Let's Talk: Coffee and Conversation for Seniors

11:00am - 12:30pm

Other

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha 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.

Foundation meeting

6:15pm - 7:15pm

Foundation Meeting

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Tawasentha Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Foundation Meeting

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Night Owls Book Club

Red Cross Blood Drive