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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

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Arts & Crafts

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Teen (12-17)

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teen (12-17)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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

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Volunteer Opportunity

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Teen (12-17)

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teen (12-17)

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!

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Read It & Eat!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

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Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

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Adults (18+)

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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

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Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

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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

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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

Book Sale: Preview Night!

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events

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: GPL Meetings/ Events

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:

GPL Meetings/ Events

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: GPL Meetings/ Events

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:

GPL Meetings/ Events

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: GPL Meetings/ Events

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

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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.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group 'How 'Bout Them Apples?' Book Challenge All Day 9/1–10/31 All Ages Passive Program (Adult), Passive Program (Youth), Reading Challenge Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Passive Program (Adult), Passive Program (Youth), Reading Challenge Event Details: Apples, Ciders, and Donuts...oh my! This Autumn join us for the 'How 'Bout Them Apples?' book challenge! Complete badges by logging reading time as well as attending library programs.
		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Fright Club: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson All Day 10/2–10/6 Adults (18+), Seniors Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Movie / Documentary Registration Required Event Details: Read the book, then watch the movie!
10 am			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Drop-In Knit & Stitch 10:00am–11:30am Adults (18+) GPL Knitting Group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: GPL Knitting Group Drop-In Knit and Stitch All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis. This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood (0-5), Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come on over to the library for Toddler Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages 18-36 months, with a caregiver.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Technology Help (Session 1) 10:00am–11:00am Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "Babies: Birth-18 mos." group This event is in the "Toddlers: 18-36 mos." group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Bring your family to this fun in-person storytime! We'll read books, sing songs, and dance around!	This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come on over to the library for Preschool Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages 3-5 years, with a caregiver. No registration needed.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Limitless Chair Exercise: Dance Edition! 10:00am–11:15am Adults (18+), Seniors Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Limitless Chair Exercise: Dance Edition is a dance program that incorporates chair exercises with choreography. You may be familiar with "chair yoga," the gentle, low-impact form of yoga that can be done from a chair and doe
11 am				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Technology Help (Session 2) 11:00am–12:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Let's Talk: Coffee & Conversation 11:00am–12:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors Other This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Join Dr.
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2 pm				This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group American History through Poetry: A 5-part workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults (18+), Seniors Writing / Poetry Closed Registration Required This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: American History Through Poetry is a course built around a paperback book called 101 Great American Poems, which forms the foundation of this 5-part series.		This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cider and Donut Tasting 2:00pm–3:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults (18+), Seniors Other, Outreach Closed Registration Required This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Other, Outreach Registration Required Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be a cider and donut connoisseur? As part of our larger "How 'Bout Them Apples" series, we're putting your taste buds to the test, in this (non-alcoholic) apple cider and donut challenge! We'll have cide
3 pm					This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Grades 1-3" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Board Games 3:00pm–6:00pm Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Children (6-11), Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teen (12-17), High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families Trivia / Games This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Grades 1-3" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Tweens: Gr. 4-8" group This event is in the "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Children (6-11), Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teen (12-17), High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Tweens: Gr. 4-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12, Families Program Type: Trivia / Games Event Details: Kids and families can drop in for some board game fun! Stop in anytime between 3:00pm and 6:00pm. There will be a variety of classic & new board games and card games suitable for young children, older kids, and whole families.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors Local History / Genealogy This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Local History / Genealogy Event Details: Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty Professional Genealogist Lisa Dougherty offers 1:1 family history consultations on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Library. This is a drop-in session; no need to make an appointment. For more general information, visit Lisa's website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com ***PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR OCTOBER HOURS. There will be no drop-in hours on October 11, 2023. This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group R.A.D. Basic Self-Defense Training for Women 5:30pm–9:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults (18+) Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults (18+) Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details:** We're partnering with the Guilderland Police Department to offer Rape Aggression Defense training, a self-defense program offered to women. R.A.D.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Yoga & Mindful Movement for Beginners 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults (18+) Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Class Description	This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Jr. Teen Advisory Community Outreach (Jr. TACOs) Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen (12-17), Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Volunteer Opportunity Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Teen (12-17), Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity Registration Required Event Details: Earn volunteer credit by participating in our new Junior Teen Advisory group! Give input on books, programs, and more.		This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Wonders of the Autumn Night Sky: A Zoom Program with Astronomer Dr. Mindy Townsend 6:00pm–7:15pm Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors Lecture Closed Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Online Zoom.Ask Age Group: Teen (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Leaves are changing and the nights are getting colder. But don't retreat indoors just yet!

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Apples, Ciders, and Donuts...oh my!

Drop-In Knit and Stitch

Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty