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

Text Silent Book Club give yourself permission to read comfy chair with cat bookcases flower scene out window

Silent Book Club

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
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Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace 

Book Sale Preview Night

Library Book Sale: Preview Night!

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event
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Get first dibs on amazing finds! Join us Friday, May 2nd from 4-8 PM for our Preview Night Book Sale! $10 admission, limited to 10 items.**

 

**Items purchased will be priced in addition to the entry fee.

Book Sale

Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event
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Fill your shelves without emptying your wallet! Saturday is the day to shop at our Book Sale,! 

May 3rd, 10 AM - 4 PM.

 Unbeatable prices: Hardcovers $2, Softcovers $1, DVDs & LPs $2, 

CDs,  4 for $1

Book Sale

Library Book Sale: Fill a Bag Day!

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event
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Don't miss the best deal of the weekend! On Sunday, from 10 AM to 4 PM, fill a reusable GPL shopping bag with as many books as you can for only $10. We'll provide the bags!

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
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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?

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 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
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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
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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 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
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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
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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Group
Registration Required
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
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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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Read it and Eat! Cookbook Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
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Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  The featured cookbook for April is Fresh From Poland: New Vegetarian Cooking From the Old Country

 

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Bubble Tea Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12
Cooking / Nutrition, Instruction
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12
Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn all about bubble tea with Short and Stout Tea Lounge at the library! Discover what makes it special, explore different types and toppings, and see how to cook tapioca pearls.

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

Taste of Summer: Charcuterie Board

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking / Nutrition
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Event Details:

Elevate your summer hosting with a show-stopping charcuterie board!

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
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Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
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Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

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Closing
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Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
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Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
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Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
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Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
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Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
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Guilderland Public Library

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Closing
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Guilderland Public Library

Summer Hours- Library Closed

All Day
Closing
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Guilderland Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
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Guilderland Public Library

Thanksgiving Eve- Close @ 2pm

11/26/2025 @ 2:00pm - 11/27/2025 @ 12:00am
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library

New Years Eve-closed @ 2pm

2:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library