Guilderland Public Library

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Guilderland Public Library
2228 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY 12084
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:30am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Photo of author Gregg Hurwitz smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Nemesis'

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz (Virtual Event)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

Text Silent Book Club give yourself permission to read comfy chair with cat bookcases flower scene out window

Silent Book Club

Sunday, April 27, 2025 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

Book Sale Preview Night

Library Book Sale: Preview Night!

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Event Details:

Get first dibs on amazing finds! Join us Friday, May 2nd from 4-8 PM for our Preview Night Book Sale! $10 admission, limited to 10 items.**

**Items purchased will be priced in addition to the entry fee.

Book Sale

Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Event Details:

Fill your shelves without emptying your wallet! Saturday is the day to shop at our Book Sale,!

May 3rd, 10 AM - 4 PM.

Unbeatable prices: Hardcovers $2, Softcovers $1, DVDs & LPs $2,

CDs, 4 for $1

Book Sale

Library Book Sale: Fill a Bag Day!

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: GPL Meetings/ Events, Special Event

Event Details:

Don't miss the best deal of the weekend! On Sunday, from 10 AM to 4 PM, fill a reusable GPL shopping bag with as many books as you can for only $10. We'll provide the bags!

Photo of author David Rosmarin smiling alongside the cover of his book 'Thriving With Anxiety'

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength?

TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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 Liann Zhang smiling alongisde the cover of her book 'Julie Chan Is Dead'

On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.

Realm Explorers Book Club: Vampires of El Norte

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrook Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Westbrook Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

Realm Explorers is a book club that meets on Saturday mornings to discuss science fiction and fantasy novels.

Photo of author Rachelle Bergstein seated & smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Genius of Judy'

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

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All Day			Closing Veterans Day All Day Branches: Guilderland Public Library
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. 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Capital District Knitting Guild 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults GPL Knitting Group This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Westbrook Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: GPL Knitting Group Event Details: Are you looking for new ideas and designs for your knitting or crochet project? Stumped by a difficult pattern or technique? Or perhaps you're just a brand-new "yarnie" who wants to learn? This event is in the "Adults" group. Night Owls Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: Night Owls Book Club Reading the most talked-about fiction and nonfiction titles. Hybrid: choice of in-person or virtual. Led by Librarian Maura Powers-Smith. This month we're reading The Women by Kristen Hannah. You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk.