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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 (18+)

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

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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 (18+)

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults (18+)

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 (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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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)

Open

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

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teen (12-17), 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!

Red background red flowers blue leaves and stems border Betty Crocker Found Recipes Beloved vintage recipes worth sharing

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+)

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Open

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+)

Open

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

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dungeon Master's D&D Kit All Day 12/1–12/9 Adults (18+), Seniors, All Ages Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Take Home Kit, Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to start a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with friends, but no one is brave enough to be the Dungeon Master?
	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Fright Club - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 12/01/2024 @ 9:30am–12/08/2024 @ 12:00am Adults (18+), Seniors Book Discussion Group 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 Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to another spine-tingling series of Fright Club! Fright Club is our passive adult Horror Fiction book club, perfect for those who love a good scare! How does it work?
8 am						Holiday Bus Trip to New York City 2024 8:00am–9:30pm Other Closed Registration Required Offsite Event Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details:
9 am
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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: GPL Knitting Group Event Details: All are welcome to attend Drop-In Knit and Stitch on a weekly basis. 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: GPL Knitting Group Event Details: 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 "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 Family Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs 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 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 Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Come on over to the library for Family Storytime! We'll read books, dance to silly songs, and have lots of fun! For all kids ages Birth - 5 years old, with a caregiver. No registration needed.	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, Outreach, 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, Outreach, 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 "2.5 yrs + up" 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 Sky Friends Storytime: Mini Music Makers! 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., 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 "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 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, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: The Sky Friends are very excited for you to join us for our 3-Part Mini Music Makers sessions!	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 Littles Lounge & Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood (0-5), Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos. Playtime, 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 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. Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.	This event is in the "Families" group GPL Preschool Fair Co-hosted with St. Gregory's 10:00am–12:00pm Families Special Event 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Special Event Event Details: A Preschool Fair: Your Child's Bright Future Starts Here! Join us for an informational morning at our Preschool Fair! Meet local preschool providers, ask questions, and learn about their unique programs.
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, Outreach, 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, Outreach, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Computer Basics and Navigational Assistance Available! Coach Donna can assist with This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Connect!: Let's Take Action 11:00am–1:00pm Seniors Other 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: Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Join our vibrant senior social group! Engage in lively conversations, be a part of our community, and make new friends.		This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "Families" group Drop-In Youth Chess 11:00am–12:00pm Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families Trivia / Games This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" 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: Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Creative Writing Mondays 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Writing / Poetry 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: Study Room McKownville Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Writing / Poetry Event Details: Do you have a story you would like to tell, memoirs you would like to write? Maybe you want to try your hand at writing a short fiction piece. Whatever you fancy, join us for Creative Writing Mondays!
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post 2:00pm–3:15pm Adults (18+), Seniors Author Talk Virtual Event 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: Virtual Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Glow in the Dark Play Zone 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (6-11), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts, Playtime, S.T.E.A.M. This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" 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: Children (6-11), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Playtime, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Too dark to play outside? Let's bring playtime inside! Kids in grades K-5 can drop in anytime in the hour for some glow-in-the-dark fun!
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Library Board Facilities Committee Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Board Committee This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled 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: Board Committee Event Details: Facilities Committee Meeting	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Library Board Governance Committee 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults (18+) Board Committee 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Board committee meeting.
6 pm		This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Cancelled CANCELED: Rising from the Payment Pause: How to Handle Your Student Loans Post COVID-19 6:15pm–7:15pm Families, Adults (18+) Finances / Retirement, Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Adults (18+) Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: CANCELED: NOTE THAT WE WILL RESCHEDULE FOR WINTER 2025.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group ART TALK / The Impressionists: Imagining the Modern 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults (18+), Seniors Art Talk, Lecture Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Art Talk, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: This year is the 150th anniversary of the First Impressionist Exhibition, held in Paris in 1874.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Read It & Eat! 6:15pm–7:30pm Adults (18+) Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition 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: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition Registration Required Event Details: Join this month’s Read It and Eat! Cookbook Club! The featured cookbook for December is Holiday Cookies by Brian Hart Hoffman.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled CANCELLED: Resume Building Workshop 6:00pm–7:15pm Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction, Lecture, Other Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Closed 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+), Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Lecture, Other Registration Required Event Details: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE WILL RESCHEDULE IN EARLY 2025. Join Marsha Lazarus, Career/Workplace Coach and Trainer, for a Resume Building Workshop. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Cancelled Library Board Personnel Committee 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults (18+) Board Committee This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Board committee meeting.

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