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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

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

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Arts & Crafts

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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

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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

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

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Book Discussion Group, Cooking / Nutrition

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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

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.

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:

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 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

Event Details:

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 "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group ALL MONTH Celebrate a Grade! 8th Grade Packet All Day Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Passive Program (Youth) This event is in the "Middle School: Gr. 6-8" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Reference Desk Age Group: Middle School: Gr. 6-8 Program Type: Passive Program (Youth) Event Details: Are you in 8th Grade? Stop by the Children's Library any time during the month of May to collect a fun packet and have your picture taken for the library monitors!
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.
11 am				This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Connect!: Take Action 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 "Children (6-11)" group Paws 2 Read with Chewbacca & Bruno Mars 11:00am–12:00pm 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.
12 pm
1 pm			Reservation GCSD High School Art Exhibit Install 1:00pm–8:00pm Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room		Reservation GCSD High School Art Exhibit Install 1:00pm–8:00pm 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 "Families" group Origami Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Families Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Guilderland High School student Thomas Zhong for Origami Club. Every month Thomas will guide you through the process of folding something incredible out of paper!
2 pm	This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Families" group My First Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Grades K-2, Families Book Discussion Group Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grades K-2" group This event is in the "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Grades K-2, Families Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: Join us for My First Book Club, a group perfect for first-time book club goers! It's a fun opportunity for children to read a beginner chapter book and talk about it at home and in our group. This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Sunday Concert: Jonny and Annie of Annie & the Hedonists with Hannah Krengel 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults (18+) Concert, Performance This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Concert, Performance Event Details: Annie & Jonny Rosen of Annie & the Hedonists with Hannah Krengel		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.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group Celebrate a Grade: 7th Grade Balloon Olympics 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen (12-17) Playtime, Trivia / Games Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Teen (12-17) Program Type: Playtime, Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: Seventh Graders, it's time to celebrate YOU! 🥳 Sign up for our Balloon Olympics to play fun games including: Balloon Jousting, Wind Race, and Balloon Launch! SEVENTH GRADERS ONLY. Registration required.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Social Security Made Easy 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Finances / Retirement, 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: Finances / Retirement, Instruction Registration Required	Reservation Authentic Relating Game Night 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Same as in the past--community enhancement through relational games This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Avoiding Health & Wellness Scams 6:15pm–7:15pm Adults (18+), Seniors Finances / Retirement, 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: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Finances / Retirement, Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Avoiding Health & Wellness Scams: As we head into Spring the health and wellness industry ramps up its efforts to catch people’s attention to the latest trends.	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Journaling Club 6:15pm–7:45pm Adults (18+) Book Discussion Group, Writing / Poetry Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Upcoming 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.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds (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 Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Virtual Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: 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.

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