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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

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Author Talk

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Adults (18+), Seniors

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Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

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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

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Arts & Crafts

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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: 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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Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

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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+)

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.

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

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Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors

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Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

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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

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Author Talk

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Adults (18+), Seniors

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Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

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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.

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

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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.

Realm Explorers Book Club meeting Saturday May 9 at 11 am

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:

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.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group The Great Give Back Donation Collection for Grassroot Givers: Book Drive All Day 10/1–10/31 All Ages Other, Outreach This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other, Outreach Event Details: The Guilderland Public Library, will be collecting new or like-new: adult paperbacks both fiction and non-fiction
9 am							This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Early Voting 9:00am–5:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors U.S. Civics / History / Elections 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: U.S. Civics / History / Elections Event Details: Early voting for Nov. 4th election Early voting is from 10/25-11/2 11/3-No Voting 11/4 Election Day
10 am		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Focus Group (Seniors) 10:30am–12:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Board Committee 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Registration Required Event Details: Help the library plan for the future by participating in a focus group! This session is intended primarily for Seniors age 55+. You must be a resident of the Town of Guilderland to participate.	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 "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 Sky Friends Storytime 10:30am–11:30am 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 along on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read with our Sky Friends! Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff can’t wait for you to join them for a fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy!	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 "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drug Take-Back Day with Guilderland Police Department 10:00am–2:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Outreach, Passive Program (Adult) 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: Parking Lot - Staff Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Outreach, Passive Program (Adult) Drug Take Back Day GPL and the Guilderland Police Department team up every spring and fall for the nationwide Drug Take-Back Day, a one-day collaborative effort facilitating safe, anonymous disposal of prescribed and non-prescribed substances. This drive-through event is held in the library's side parking lot (take MercyCare lane and then an immediate right). PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: -Put your medications in a bag, if possible, and remove labels containing personal information. -Put bagged medications in a place that you can easily access while remaining in your vehicle, or place the bag in your trunk so an officer may retrieve it. -Drive through to the drop off point and stay in your vehicle. -Follow the officers' instructions. What CAN be disposed: -Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter substances. -Medication in its original container or removed from its container and disposed of directly into the disposal boxes. -Pet Medication What CANNOT be disposed: -No sharps and syringes No questions asked; no identification required.
11 am				This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk 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: Normanskill 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.
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1 pm						This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Focus Group (Open Afternoon Session) 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors Board Committee 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Registration Required Event Details: Help the library plan for the future by participating in a focus group! This session is intended for anyone from the Guilderland community. You must be a resident of the Town of Guilderland to participate.
2 pm		This event is in the "Families" group Boo & Glue: Family Fall Crafts 2:00pm–4:00pm Families Arts & Crafts 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: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a variety of easy Halloween and fall-themed crafts. Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00pm.
3 pm					This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group Cancelled CANCELLED Paws 2 Read with Skylar 3:00pm–4:00pm Children (6-11) Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk Age Group: Children (6-11) 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.	This event is in the "Grades 1-3" group Celebrate a Grade! 1st Grade Slime Party 3:30pm–4:30pm Grades 1-3 Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 1-3" 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 1-3 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to celebrate being in 1st Grade with a slime party! We will be playing and making a variety of slimes. Each participant will be going home with their own slime. Dress for slime!
4 pm					This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group Hobby Hub: Learn to Cook! 4:00pm–4:45pm Children (6-11), Teen (12-17) Cooking / Nutrition Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" 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: Children (6-11), Teen (12-17) Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Hobby Hub! Each month, kids grades 3-6 will get to try out a new hobby. This month's hobby is cooking! Join Toni from Honest Weight Food Co-op for some fresh & fruity fun!		This event is in the "All Ages" group Read or Treat 4:00pm–6:00pm All Ages Special Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Guilderland Public Library will host its 4th annual Read or Treat event on October 25th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Technology Help Drop-In 5:45pm–7:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors Technology Instruction Virtual Event 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: Phantom Zone Age Group: Adults (18+), 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.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Governance Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors Board Committee 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: Board Committee Event Details: Library Board committee meeting	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Personnel Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors Board Committee 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: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Library board commmittee meeting
6 pm		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 "Teens: Gr. 7-12" group Travel-or-Treat: Try Candy from Around the World 6:00pm–7:00pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12 Cooking / Nutrition, Other Closed Registration Required 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 "Teens: Gr. 7-12" 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: High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Teens: Gr. 7-12 Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition, Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a tour "around the world" and taste test candy from 9 countries across six continents, answer trivia about candy and rate the candies we've tried! Open to grades 6 through 12!	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group 30-Minute Mindfulness (Evening) 6:00pm–6:30pm Adults (18+) Health & Wellness, Instruction Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Online Zoom.Ask Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Join meditation teacher Susan Meyer for live, guided mindfulness sessions via Zoom this October through December. 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 Rainbow Reads Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults (18+), Seniors Book Discussion Group 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: Normanskill Room Age Group: High School: Gr. 9-12, Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: Rainbow Reads is a book club that meets monthly on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ authors and queer-focused literature.	The Rights of Residents and Their Loved Ones in the Nursing Home 6:15pm–7:15pm Finances / Retirement, Lecture Closed Registration Required Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: This session will provide information and tips about: 1.How to help select a Nursing Home for a loved one and 2.Accessing Nursing Home Quality reports This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Creepy Crafting: Halloween Wreaths 6:15pm–7:30pm Adults (18+) Arts & Crafts 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Happy Halloween! In this creepy, crafty program participants will be creating their very own 10" Halloween Wreath. Spooky materials will be provided. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Focus Group (Adults) 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Board Committee 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Registration Required Event Details: Help the library plan for the future by participating in a focus group! This session is intended primarily for Adults aged 18-55. You must be a resident of the Town of Guilderland to participate.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai (Virtual Event) 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.

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