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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

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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 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 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

Open

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.

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

Open

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

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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

Open

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

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

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

Open

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

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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

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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

View Details

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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Drop-In Video Games and Board Games

4:30pm–7:00pm

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

Trivia / Games

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Program Type: Trivia / Games

Event Details:

Drop by anytime between 4:30pm-7pm to play video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles

Challenge friends new and old to rounds of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and Just Dance or play one of our featured board games!

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.

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm–7:00pm

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

Trivia / Games

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Program Type: Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to Anime Club!

Talk all things anime and try out a new series! All series we watch will be chosen by teens. This month we will be watching Sk8 the Infinity!

Registration encouraged so we have enough snacks but not required!

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.

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.

Teen Anime Club

5:00pm–7:00pm

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

Trivia / Games

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Program Type: Trivia / Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to Anime Club!

Talk all things anime and try out a new series! All series we watch will be chosen by teens. This month we will be watching Your Lie in April!

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.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23–5/25

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Staff Development Day

All Day

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day

Closing

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

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