Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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 (18+), Seniors
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Virtual Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), 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:

Teen (12-17)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
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:

Teen (12-17)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17)
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!

 

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Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club!  The featured cookbook for April is Found Recipes by Betty Crocker.

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 (18+)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
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 (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

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:

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 bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults (18+)
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
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.

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Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne

Paying for Higher Education

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults (18+)
Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults (18+)
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

As costs soar, many students and families find higher education difficult to afford. Join us for information and guidance that can help make college more affordable. 

• Determine the full cost of funding higher education 

Apple Device Help

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

Apple Device Help

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

Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne

Avoiding Identity Theft and Fraud during Tax Season

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Technology Instruction
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presented by New York State Department of State Division of Consumer Protection, this presentation helps New Yorkers gain a better understanding of tax identity theft, how to prevent it and what to do if affected.

Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne

Game Time

10:00am–11:00am
Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games
Registration Required
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-

Citizen Preparedness Corps: Be Prepared When Disaster Happens

6:15pm–7:30pm
Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Event Details:

The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents how to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

Adulting 101: Home Buying 101

6:00pm–7:15pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find out how to buy a home you can afford with the know-how to make it happen! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or seeking a refresher, join us to learn:

 • The pros and cons of homebuying 

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 1 of 2 (Both Days Required)

5:00pm–8:30pm
Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

Smart & Safe: Cyber Hygiene for Library Users

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Health & Wellness, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction
Registration Required

NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 2 of 2 (Both Days 1+2 Required)

5:00pm–8:30pm
Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Instruction
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Instruction
Event Details:

This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.

 

Apple Device Help

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

Apple Device Help

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

Social Security Made Easy

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Finances / Retirement, Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction
Registration Required

Avoiding Health & Wellness Scams

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Technology Instruction
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Normanskill Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Avoiding Health & Wellness Scams: As we head into Spring the health and wellness industry ramps up its efforts to catch people’s attention to the latest trends.

A Governor at War: George Clinton and the Making of New York’s Revolutionary State

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults (18+), Seniors
History, Instruction, Local History / Genealogy, U.S. Civics / History / Elections
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: History, Instruction, Local History / Genealogy, U.S. Civics / History / Elections
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lecture explores the career of New York’s first governor, George Clinton, who guided a deeply divided and strategically critical state through invasion, occupation, and internal dissent from 1777 to 1795. 

Memorial Day Weekend

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

Keys to Car Buying

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults (18+), Seniors
Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens: Gr. 7-12, Adults (18+), Seniors
Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture
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: