All Day |
Aug
3
2025
Sun
Closing
Summer Hours- Library Closed
Branches:
Guilderland Public Library
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This event is in the "Adults" group
08/06/2025 @ 9:30am–08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Take Home Kit
This event is in the "Adults" group
Hazards of Helen Movie Poster: Adult Take & Make Kit
08/06/2025 @ 9:30am–08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm
Take Home Kit
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Event Details:
Design your own movie poster for the Hazards of Helen starring Helen Gibson, the first American professional stunt woman! Each kit will include:
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 "Grades 1-3" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Early Childhood,
Toddlers: 18-36 mos.,
Pre-School: 3-5 yrs,
Grades 1-3,
Grades K-2
Arts & Crafts,
Playtime
This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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 "Grades 1-3" group
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
Aug
4
2025
Mon
Bluey Party
10:30am–12:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Playtime
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood,
Toddlers: 18-36 mos.,
Pre-School: 3-5 yrs,
Grades 1-3,
Grades K-2
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Playtime
Event Details:
We're having a Bluey Party - for real life! 🥳 Make sure you don't "slip on ya' beans" as you come on over to the Helderberg Room for fun Bluey games, crafts, and music!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
GPL Knitting Group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Drop-In Knit & Stitch
10:00am–11:30am
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Tawasentha Room
Age Group:
Adults
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" group
Early Childhood
Storytime / Early Literacy
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Music and Movement
10:30am–11:00am
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:
Music and movement is a high energy program that incorporates movement, songs, and dancing.
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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
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
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Family Summer Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Storytime / Early Literacy,
Summer Reading
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Climate / Nature / Gardening,
Health & Wellness,
Summer Reading
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
9
2025
Sat
Discover the Pine Bush: Hiking
10:00am–12:00pm
Climate / Nature / Gardening,
Health & Wellness,
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening,
Health & Wellness,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Discover the Pine Bush: An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush – a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Seniors Connect!: Take Action
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Westbrook Meeting 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.
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This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Families,
Adults
Arts & Crafts,
Climate / Nature / Gardening,
Special Event,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
9
2025
Sat
🌻 Flower Festival🌻
11:00am–3:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Climate / Nature / Gardening,
Special Event,
Summer Reading
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Literary Garden
Age Group:
Families,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Climate / Nature / Gardening,
Special Event,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come enjoy our colorful flowers, games, crafts, live music, and floral fun for everyone.
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Instruction,
Technology Instruction
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
4
2025
Mon
Libby & Hoopla Help (Drop-In)
1:00pm–3:00pm
Instruction,
Technology Instruction
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Study Room McKownville
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Instruction,
Technology Instruction
Event Details:
Want to learn Libby? Need help with Hoopla? Drop in with your device and get help from one of our librarians!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Instruction,
Technology Instruction
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Drop-In Tech Help
1:00pm–3:00pm
Instruction,
Technology Instruction
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Adult Reference Desk
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Instruction,
Technology Instruction
Event Details:
Get answers to your computer and smartphone questions! Intern Coach Evelyn is here to help you
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Arts & Crafts,
Instruction,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Painting with Megan Ruch
1:00pm–3:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Instruction,
Summer Reading
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Instruction,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Adults: enjoy painting a 12 x 12 landscape scene with instruction by Albany Barn Artist-in-Residence, Megan Ruch! 
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Author Talk
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk (Virtual Event)
2:00pm–3:00pm
Author Talk
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Virtual Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Author Talk
Event Details:
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
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3 pm |
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4 pm |
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group
Elementary School Aged
Storytime / Early Literacy
This event is in the "Elementary School Aged" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Paws 2 Read with Skylar
5:00pm–6:00pm
Storytime / Early Literacy
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Children's Reference Desk
Age Group:
Elementary School Aged
Program Type:
Storytime / Early Literacy
Event Details:
Come to the library and practice reading skills with a gentle, furry friend. A certified therapy dog will listen calmly, creating a safe space for children to practice reading skills without fear or judgment.
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Copy of GPL Long Range Planning Committee
5:30pm–6:30pm
Board Committee
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Tawasentha Room
Program Type:
Board Committee
Event Details:
Public meeting for the Guilderland Public Library Long Range Plan committee.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group
This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group
Tweens & Teens,
High School: Gr. 9-12,
Middle School: Gr. 6-8
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group
This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group
Aug
4
2025
Mon
Pass the Page CRAFT: Ghost Adventures
6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
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:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get inspired by the Tang Teaching Museum and artist Tyson Reeder's "Ghost River"! In this program, "Ghost Adventures," you'll create your own spooky scenes using air-dry clay and card stock.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Technology Instruction
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
4
2025
Mon
Technology Help Drop-In
6:00pm–7:30pm
Technology Instruction
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Study Room McKownville
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology Instruction
Event Details:
Coach Divya has hands-on experience in both hardware and software support, she's here to help navigate technology needs.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Arts & Crafts,
Instruction,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Painting with Megan Ruch
6:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Instruction,
Summer Reading
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Instruction,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Adults: enjoy painting a 12 x 12 landscape scene with instruction by Albany Barn Artist-in-Residence, Megan Ruch! 
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Book Discussion Group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
5
2025
Tue
Rainbow Reads Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Book Discussion Group
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Normanskill Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
Event Details:
Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ authors and queer-focused literature.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Climate / Nature / Gardening,
Instruction,
Lecture,
Local History / Genealogy,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Discovering the Karner Blue
6:15pm–7:30pm
Climate / Nature / Gardening,
Instruction,
Lecture,
Local History / Genealogy,
Summer Reading
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Climate / Nature / Gardening,
Instruction,
Lecture,
Local History / Genealogy,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Join Albany Pine Bush staff for a presentation on the Karner blue butterfly. Once common in the Glacial Lake Albany sand belt, the Karner blue plummeted in numbers and was listed as a federally endangered species in 1992.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
6
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
The Guilderland Guitar Group will be meeting at the Guilderland Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month. No matter what your skill level, if you are interested in playing guitar, this is the
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
7
2025
Thu
Colorful Creations: Summer Berries
6:15pm–7:30pm
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Westbrook Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Summer is a season to love for many reasons, including the juicy sweet berries that are harvested during this time of year! This quick art program will help you stay in the summer mindset.
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