Upcoming Events

Name: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming (Virtual Event)
Start: 2025-04-08T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-08T15:15:00-04:00
Location: Click here to register!

Featured Events

Photo of horticulturalist Matthew Fleming smiling alongside the cover of 'The Tree Book'

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, a

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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: 17

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 author Gregg Hurwitz smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Nemesis'

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual Event)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

Photo of author David Rosmarin smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Thriving With Anxiety'

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

Photo of author Liann Zhang smiling alongisde the cover of her book 'Julie Chan Is Dead'

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.

Realm Explorers Book Club: Vampires of El Norte

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

Photo of author Rachelle Bergstein seated & smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Genius of Judy'

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

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Throwback: Dungeon Master's D&D Kit

All Day 4/1 - 4/6

Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Closed

Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to start a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with friends, but no one is brave enough to be the Dungeon Master?

Youth D&D Kit

All Day 4/1 - 4/6

Tweens & Teens

Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Closed

Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Age Group: Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Want to get into D&D, but don't know where to start? Want to play D&D with your kids, but the rules are too much to manage? Grab a Youth D&D Kit from GPL!

Easter

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Drop-In Video Games

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Families

Trivia / Games

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Grades 3-5, Families

Program Type: Trivia / Games

Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 3:30pm-5:30pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles!

Board Game Cafe

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Trivia / Games

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Trivia / Games

Event Details:

Eat snacks, drink coffee, and play board games at the library! Bring your friends or meet new friends at the table; anyone can drop-in and there's no registration required. Browse our collection of board games and try them out here.

Speed Friending

6:15pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Other, Trivia / Games

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other, Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Back by popular demand!

Drop-In Youth Chess

11:00am - 12:00pm

Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families

Trivia / Games

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School Aged, Tweens & Teens, Families

Program Type: Trivia / Games

Event Details:

Drop in for a game of chess at the library! Challenge friends to a game of chess, or teach yourself to play using the self-directed instructions included with our chess boards.

Dungeon Master's D&D Kit

All Day 5/1 - 5/9

Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Registration

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Program Type: Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to start a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with friends, but no one is brave enough to be the Dungeon Master?

Youth D&D Kit

All Day 5/1 - 5/9

Tweens & Teens

Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Registration

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Age Group: Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Want to get into D&D, but don't know where to start? Want to play D&D with your kids, but the rules are too much to manage? Grab a Youth D&D Kit from GPL!

Game Time

10:00am - 11:00am

Adults, Seniors

Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games

Registration

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time"

This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-

Trading Card Swap

11:00am - 1:00pm

Tweens & Teens, Adults

Trivia / Games

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults

Program Type: Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

While you’re at the library for Free Comic Book Day, come swap some trading cards!

Cards Accepted for this Swap:

Board Game Cafe

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Trivia / Games

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Trivia / Games

Event Details:

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Staff Development Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Description:

The library is closed for Staff Development Day

Juneteenth

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Description:

The library is closed in observance of Juneteenth

Independence Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Description:

The library is closed for the observance of Independence Day

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

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