Guilderland Public Library

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

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

Fri: 9:30am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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 (18+), Seniors

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), 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 Meeting March 14

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

Event Details:

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

Text Silent Book Club give yourself permission to read comfy chair with cat bookcases green trees and pink sky out window

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

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

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:

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

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

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

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!

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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+)

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

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

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All Day					Closing Thanksgiving Day All Day Branches: Guilderland Public Library
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Silent Book Club 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults (18+) Book Discussion Group 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: 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
2 pm				Closing Thanksgiving Eve- Close @ 2pm 11/26/2025 @ 2:00pm–11/27/2025 @ 12:00am Branches: Guilderland Public Library
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4 pm
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Fright Club Book Discussion 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults (18+) Book Discussion Group 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: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: Join us each month for the best of Horror and Thrillers. This month we're reading The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig.