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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

Age Group:

Teen (12-17)

Open

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

Age Group:

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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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

Registration Required

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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+)

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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

Program Type: Author Talk

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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

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

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

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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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10 am			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 Bilingual Spanish Storytime with Ms. Fio 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood (0-5) Storytime / Early Literacy Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" 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: Early Childhood (0-5) Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Fio for a special storytime presented in English and Spanish. We'll read books, sing songs, and play with a variety of sensory activities. Registration requested but not required.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Gentle Strength: Tai Chi for Mind & Body 11:00am–12:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Health & Wellness, Instruction 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Tai Chi (太极) is an ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi is now practiced worldwide for its health benefits, promoting balance, flexibility, and mindfulne	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 "Adults (18+)" group Journaling Club 11:15am–12:45pm Adults (18+) Book Discussion Group, Writing / Poetry 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, Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: "A journaling club is a different kind of gathering. A way to bypass small talk, skip straight into the good stuff, and create space for both creative solitude and community. A gathering that's equal parts tender and mischievous.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Device Help 11:00am–11:30am Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Apple Device Help Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices! Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook! Register for half-hour session This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Device Help 11:30am–12:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Apple Tech Help Apple Device Help Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices! Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook! Register for half-hour session	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.
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Device Help 12:00pm–12:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Apple Tech Help Apple Device Help Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices! Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook! Register for half-hour session This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Device Help 12:30pm–1:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction 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: Study Room Westmere Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Apple Tech Help Apple Device Help Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices! Learn how to use anything from an Apple Watch to an iPhone to a Macbook! Register for half-hour session
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		This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group This event is in the "Families" group Let's Build! 1:00pm–4:00pm Children (6-11), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families Playtime, S.T.E.A.M. This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" 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), Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families Program Type: Playtime, S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: Drop-in anytime between 1:00pm - 4:00pm to build something awesome! Can you build the tallest Keva Plank tower?🗼Or the coolest Lego vehicle?🚜 Or the longest domino chain reaction? ✨		This event is in the "Children (6-11)" 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 This event is in the "Families" group 🧁Families Love Cupcakes!🧁Session 1 1:00pm–2:15pm Children (6-11), Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families Cooking / Nutrition Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (6-11)" 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 This event is in the "Families" 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), Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition Registration Required Event Details: This sweet class is for the whole family to enjoy! Bring the kids, and learn how to assemble and use a piping bag. You will then decorate two cupcakes to take home. The completed cupcakes will look like a snowman and an owl This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Guilderland Historical Society Meeting 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Local History / Genealogy 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: Local History / Genealogy Event Details: TBD
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group 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 "Families" group LEGO Free Play 3:00pm–6:00pm Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Children (6-11), High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families S.T.E.A.M. This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group 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 "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: Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Children (6-11), High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8, Families Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Event Details: It's time to build with LEGOs! Stop by the Children's Program Room anytime between 3:00pm - 6:00pm to build the most awesome LEGO creations you can imagine.	This event is in the "Children (6-11)" 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 This event is in the "Families" group 🧁Families Love Cupcakes!🧁Session 2 3:00pm–4:15pm Children (6-11), Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families Cooking / Nutrition Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (6-11)" 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 This event is in the "Families" 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), Grades 1-3, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Families Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition Registration Required Event Details: This sweet class is for the whole family to enjoy! Bring the kids, and learn how to assemble and use a piping bag. You will then decorate two cupcakes to take home. The completed cupcakes will look like a snowman and an owl
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Finance 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
6 pm			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 every other month on Tuesday evenings to discuss LGBTQIA+ focused literature. We read a variety of genres and anyone aged 16 & up are welcome to participate!	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Hopeless Romantics Book Club 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: Hopeless Romantics Book Club is a romance book club that meets the third Wednesday of every month to discuss swoon-worthy romance titles. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Art Talks - Florine Stettheimer: Icon of Jazz Age New York VIRTUAL EVENT 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults (18+), Seniors Art Talk Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Online Zoom.Ask Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Art Talk Registration Required Event Details: One of New York’s most unconventional painters, Florine Stettheimer was a keen and opinionated observer of the people and rapidly changing world around her.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Normanskill Strummers Ukulele Group 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Normanskill Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 1775-1776... the Political War in Albany and Tryon Counties 6:15pm–7:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy 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: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: History, Lecture, Local History / Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Although open warfare began in New England on April 19, 1775, such warfare will not occur in the northern parts of the New York Colony for more than two years.	This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Cancelled Late Night Lounge: Teen After Hours 6:30pm–9:30pm Teen (12-17), High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Other, Trivia / Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "High School: Gr. 9-12" group This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Teen (12-17), High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Program Type: Other, Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: Teens! Come hang out at the Library for this special After Hours event. We'll have pizza, snacks, video games, music, and more!

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