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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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: 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+)

Open

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.

Photo of author Vivienne Ming alongside the cover of her book 'Robot-Proof'

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Books & Writing, Virtual

Event Details:

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday May 12 at 6 PM for grades 6-12

May TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Discussion, Library & Career Resources

Age Group:

Teen (12-17)

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teen (12-17)

Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion, Library & Career Resources

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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Magnetic Poetry Take and Make Kit

04/13/2026 @ 9:30am–04/20/2026 @ 5:30pm

Teen (12-17)

Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: The Foundry (Teen Space)

Age Group: Teen (12-17)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own travel magnetic poetry!

Use magazine pages to make your own stylized magnetic words and use them to write a poem!

ALL MONTH Celebrate a Grade! 8th Grade Packet

All Day

Teen (12-17)

Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Reference Desk

Age Group: Teen (12-17)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity

Event Details:

Are you in 8th Grade? Stop by the Children's Library any time during the month of May to collect a fun packet and have your picture taken for the library monitors!

Invitation to Create: Cupcake Factory

11:00am–12:00pm

Families

Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Families

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Passive Activity

Event Details:

Stop by the Children’s Desk to check in and grab a tray to gather your supplies for your newest creation! While supplies last.

Silent Book Club

1:30pm–3:00pm

Adults (18+)

Books & Writing, Discussion, Passive Activity

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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

Drop-In Video Games and Board Games

4:30pm–7:00pm

Teen (12-17)

Passive Activity, Social & Games

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teen (12-17)

Age Group: Teen (12-17)

Program Type: Passive Activity, Social & 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 Video Games and Board Games

4:30pm–7:00pm

Teen (12-17)

Passive Activity, Social & Games

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teen (12-17)

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