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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.

Photo of author Marjan Kamali smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Lion Women of Tehran'

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali (Virtual Event)

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

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr

Realm Explorers Book Club meeting Saturday May 9 at 11 am

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Master of Djinn

Saturday, May 9, 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.

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Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Early Childhood (0-5)
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
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.

Set-Up for Red Cross Blood Drive.

11:45am–12:00pm
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

room set up

American Red Cross Blood Drive

1:00pm–6:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Blood Drive
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Blood Drive

Afternoon Family Storytime

2:00pm–2:45pm
Early Childhood (0-5)
Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Presentation/Performances
Event Details:

Come on over to the library for Afternoon Family Storytime - a repeat of our morning 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.

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal (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:

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

Sky Friends Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
Program Type: 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!: 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.

AllWays Dance

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Movement, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Health & Movement, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

AllWays Dance is a 45-minute seated movement class designed for all abilities, all ages—all ways. Blending simple, repetitive dance patterns with gentle chair yoga, the program promotes memory, balance, coordination, and relaxation.

Littles Lounge & Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Playtime, Early Literacy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Program Type: Playtime, Early Literacy
Event Details:

A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.

Guilderland Historical Society Meeting

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Local History / Genealogy
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Local History / Genealogy
Event Details:

TBD

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
Open
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 2 of Rick Atkinson's The Fate of the Day. 

Apple Device Help

11:00am–11:30am
Adults (18+), Seniors
Computers & Technology, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

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.

Apple Device Help

11:30am–12:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Computers & Technology, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Apple Device Help

12:00pm–12:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Computers & Technology, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Apple Device Help

12:30pm–1:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Computers & Technology, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Study Room Westmere
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook!
Register for half-hour session

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

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. 

Social Security & Medicare Class

5:00pm–8:00pm
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

Free financial literacy classes that are open to the public.

Fright Club Book Discussion

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+)
Book Discussion Group
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each month for the best of Horror and Thrillers.

This month we're reading The Haunting of Hill House  by Shirley Jackson.

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.

AllWays Dance

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Movement, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Health & Movement, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

AllWays Dance is a 45-minute seated movement class designed for all abilities, all ages—all ways. Blending simple, repetitive dance patterns with gentle chair yoga, the program promotes memory, balance, coordination, and relaxation.

Keys to Car Buying

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Life Skills
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Life Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you plan to buy a car, get set for what to expect! Whether you’re a first-timer or could use a refresher, let’s review steps for success – with less stress. Find out how to make an informed purchase as you: