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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.

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

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

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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

Program Type:

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

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+)

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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

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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

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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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

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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.

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All Day	This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group Magnetic Poetry Take and Make Kit 04/13/2026 @ 9:30am–04/20/2026 @ 5:30pm Teen (12-17) Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit, Writing / Poetry Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: The Foundry (Teen Space) Age Group: Teen (12-17) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit, Writing / Poetry Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own travel magnetic poetry! Use magazine pages to make your own stylized magnetic words and use them to write a poem!
10 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group Learn Along Play 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood (0-5) Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5) Program Type: Playtime, Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Littles and caregivers can join us for an open playtime with our toys and fine motor activities! Ages 0-5. Registration not required.	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 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 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 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 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.	Reservation AARP Defensive Driving (Guilderland Senior Services) 10:00am–4:00pm Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting AARP Defensive Driving for Seniors. Participant must register and pay through the Town of Guilderland Senior Services Dept. This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group GPL Goes to Town: Albany Therapeutic Riding Center 10:30am–11:30am Early Childhood (0-5), Families Storytime / Early Literacy Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Families Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Join Librarian Allison for a special storytime out in the community!	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Genealogy Research Help With Capital District Genealogical Society 10:00am–3:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Local History / Genealogy This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Local History / Genealogy Event Details: Have you got a genealogical question you’d like help with? The Capital District Genealogical Society is offering a walk-in genealogy query session for the general public. Members of the Society have deep and varied expertise on many ty Reservation SCBWI: Picture Book Deep Dive 10:30am–12:00pm Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Purpose of Meeting The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), a 501c3 nonprofit, is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators.
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: 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Apple Device Help 11:00am–11:30am Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming 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 "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "2.5 yrs + up" 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 Saturday Sky Friends Storytime 11:00am–12:00pm Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, 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 "2.5 yrs + up" 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 Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), 2.5 yrs + up, Babies: Birth-18 mos., Toddlers: 18-36 mos., Pre-School: 3-5 yrs Program Type: Storytime / Early Literacy Event Details: Our Sky Friends are stopping by the Library on Saturday! Join Sunny, Luna, Ray & Puff on a musical trip to sing, dance, and read together for this fun-filled storytime your whole family will enjoy!
12 pm					Reservation GCSD Art Exhibit Take Down 12:00pm–5:00pm Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room	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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming 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
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2 pm	Drop In Adult Chess 2:00pm–3:00pm Trivia / Games Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Program Type: Trivia / Games Event Details: Drop in with friends and family for a game of chess at the library! Boards are provided by the library.		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 Afternoon Family Storytime 2:00pm–2:45pm 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 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 Afternoon Family Storytime - a repeat of our morning 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.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller (Virtual Event) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Author Talk Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group Paws 2 Read with Bowie 3:00pm–4:00pm Children (6-11) Storytime / Early Literacy This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group 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.
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5 pm		Teen Anime Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Trivia / Games Open Registration Required Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Program Type: Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Anime Club! Talk all things anime and try out a new series! All series we watch will be chosen by teens. This month we will be watching Your Lie in April!		This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 1 of 2 (Both Days Required) 5:00pm–8:30pm Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Instruction Event Details: This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.	This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group NYS Boater Safety Course – Day 2 of 2 (Both Days 1+2 Required) 5:00pm–8:30pm Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors Instruction This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Instruction Event Details: This is a two-day event. Participants must attend both April 22 and 23 to complete the NYS Safe Boater Course. Participants must be at least 10 years old before attending the class.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adulting 101: Home Buying 101 6:00pm–7:15pm Adults (18+), Seniors Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Find out how to buy a home you can afford with the know-how to make it happen! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or seeking a refresher, join us to learn: • The pros and cons of homebuying 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 Open 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 Open 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+ 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Smart & Safe: Cyber Hygiene for Library Users 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Health & Wellness, Instruction Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Instruction Registration Required	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Regular Monthly Business Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Board Meeting This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Board Meeting Board Meeting The Guilderland Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct an in-person monthly business meeting, streamed live on our YouTube channel. Public commentary may be submitted to: pc@guilderlandlibrary.org. Reservation Gs troop 5057 6:30pm–7:30pm Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Purpose of Meeting Troop meeting

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Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

Apple Tech Help

Apple Device Help

Volunteer Computer Coach Robin is here to help with your Apple devices!

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