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Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday February 10th at 6 PM for grades 6-12

February TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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

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!

Photo of Dr. Lindsey Stewart smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Conjuring of America'

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart (Virtual Event)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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

Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Realm Explorers Book Club Meeting February 14

Realm Explorers Book Club: A Darker Shade of Magic

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

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.

Silent Book Club

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace

Photo of curator Tom Crouch alongside the cover of his book 'Smithson's Gamble'

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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

Event Details:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

Flyer displays information on the Bring On the Spectrum Teen Training called ADAPT or Actions to Draw All People Together on Tuesday February 24th from 6-7:15 pm

Actions to Draw All People Together Teen Training

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

High School: Gr. 9-12

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12

Program Type: Instruction, Other, Volunteer Opportunity

Registration Required

Event Details:

Participate in a workshop to learn about neurodivergency including autism and ADHD. Work alongside neurodivergent peers in a guided activity. Learn how to make your community inclusive and then make it happen!

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday March 3 at 6 PM for grades 6-12

March TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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

Open

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

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!

Photo of author Michael Perry smiling alongside the covers of two of his books

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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

Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.

Photo of author Kate Quinn smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Astral Library'

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn (Virtual Event)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

View Details

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live ins

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

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

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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All Day	Closing Summer Hours- Library Closed All Day Branches: Guilderland Public Library	This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group Pass the Page KIT: Ghost Roast All Day 7/7–7/12 Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12 Summer Reading, Take Home Kit Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk Age Group: Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12 Program Type: Summer Reading, Take Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Introducing GPL’s Pass the Page! Teens going into grades 9-12 will have the chance to read this summer’s book, Ghost Roast, a graphic novel by Shawnelle and Shawnee Gibbs.
		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Shades of Storytelling: Writing Kit 07/07/2025 @ 9:30am–07/12/2025 @ 5:00pm Adults, Seniors Summer Reading, Take Home Kit, Writing / Poetry Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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, Seniors Program Type: Summer Reading, Take Home Kit, Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: Stuck in a writer's block? Don't know where to start? Refresh your mind with this Writing Kit! Each kit will include:
10 am				This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Families" group Tape Town - Session 1 10:30am–12:00pm Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Families Special Event, Summer Reading This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Families Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading Event Details: Bring your favorite toy car, truck, or other vehicle for an interactive adventure through Tape Town. Drive along masking tape streets and stop at places like the fire station, post office, library, car wash, and more!	This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 Summer Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy, Summer Reading Event Details: Come on over to the library for Family Summer 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.
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1 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group The 1827 Cherry Hill Murder 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Local History / Genealogy, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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, Seniors Program Type: Local History / Genealogy, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: In 1827, a murder occurred at the Cherry Hill farm, home of the well known Van Rensselaer family. The crime aroused tremendous public interest, and the subsequent trial culminated in the last public hanging in Albany.
2 pm			This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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 Paint Your Own Ceramic Creature (Session 1) 2:30pm–3:30pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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 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: Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Choose from a variety of creatures to paint! Your creature will then be glazed and fired in the kiln at the Studio for Art and Craft. Please only register for one session.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group This event is in the "Families" group Tape Town - Session 2 2:00pm–3:30pm Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Families Special Event, Summer Reading This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Elementary School Aged, Families Program Type: Special Event, Summer Reading Event Details: Bring your favorite toy car, truck, or other vehicle for an interactive adventure through Tape Town. Drive along masking tape streets and stop at places like the fire station, post office, library, car wash, and more!		This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Paint a Shark 2:00pm–3:00pm Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 3-5" 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: Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Summer by creating your own Great White Shark…or a Great Pink Shark…or a Great Polka Dot Shark! Each child registered will get one wooden shark to paint and keep.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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 Paint Your Own Ceramic Creature (Session 2) 4:00pm–5:00pm Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" 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 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: Elementary School Aged, Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Choose from a variety of creatures to paint! Your creature will then be glazed and fired in the kiln at the Studio for Art and Craft. Please only register for one session.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Colorful Creations: Bookish Painting 6:15pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Do you have a book cover that you love? Now, you can create a copy to display around your home! Pick your favorite book, and join us as we paint with acrylic and cardstock paper.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Colorful Pieces: Puzzle Race 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors Summer Reading, Trivia / Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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, Seniors Program Type: Summer Reading, Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: It’s time for a Jigsaw Puzzle Race! Join jigsaw enthusiasts for a thrilling challenge and a friendly rivalry. It's a race to finish the puzzle first!

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