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This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
Early Childhood (0-5)
Early Literacy,
Presentation/Performances
This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Signing Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Early Literacy,
Presentation/Performances
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy,
Presentation/Performances
Event Details:
Hi! I'm Miss Allison and I'm excited to sign with you! Join me for a fun storytime where we will read books and learn some basic ASL signs to go along with the story.
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Adults (18+)
GPL Knitting Group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Drop-In Knit & Stitch
10:00am–11:30am
GPL Knitting 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
Early Childhood (0-5)
Early Literacy,
Presentation/Performances
This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Family Storytime
10:30am–11:15am
Early Literacy,
Presentation/Performances
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy,
Presentation/Performances
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.
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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
Early Childhood (0-5),
Babies: Birth-18 mos.,
Toddlers: 18-36 mos.,
Pre-School: 3-5 yrs
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
May
13
2026
Wed
Sky Friends Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Early Literacy
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:
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!
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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
Early Childhood (0-5),
Babies: Birth-18 mos.,
Toddlers: 18-36 mos.
Playtime,
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
May
14
2026
Thu
Littles Lounge & Storytime
10:30am–11:30am
Playtime,
Early Literacy
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,
Early Literacy
Event Details:
A very quiet and relaxed storytime for little ones up to two years.
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Adults (18+)
Instruction,
Life Skills
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Adulting 101: Car Care 101
10:00am–12:00pm
Instruction,
Life Skills
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Parking Lot - Staff
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Program Type:
Instruction,
Life Skills
Event Details:
Join us for a casual and comfortable conversation about basic car care and how to feel a little more at ease when walking into a repair shop with your vehicle. We will review Roadside Safety, the importance of Routine Maintenance, and
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Seniors Connect!: Let's Talk
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.
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This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
Children (6-11)
Early Literacy
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Paws 2 Read with Oatmeal
11:00am–12:00pm
Early Literacy
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Children's Reference Desk
Age Group:
Children (6-11)
Program Type:
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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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Adults (18+)
Books & Writing,
Discussion,
Passive Activity
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
May
10
2026
Sun
Silent Book Club
1:30pm–3:00pm
Books & Writing,
Discussion,
Passive Activity
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Fireplace
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Program Type:
Books & Writing,
Discussion,
Passive Activity
Event Details:
Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read... Sit by the fireplace
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Health & Movement,
Instruction
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
13
2026
Wed
AllWays Dance
1:00pm–2:00pm
Health & Movement,
Instruction
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Program Type:
Health & Movement,
Instruction
Event Details:
AllWays Dance is a 45-minute seated movement class designed for all abilities, all ages—all ways. Blending simple, repetitive dance patterns with gentle chair yoga, the program promotes memory, balance, coordination, and relaxation.
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Culture & History
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
16
2026
Sat
Local History Room Open House
1:00pm–2:00pm
Culture & History
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Guilderland Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Program Type:
Culture & History
Event Details:
Join us in celebrating Local History Month with an Open House in the Guilderland Room!
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This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Teen (12-17),
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Culture & History,
Instruction,
Presentation/Performances
This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
10
2026
Sun
Drum in Joy! West African Drum Workshop
2:00pm–3:15pm
Culture & History,
Instruction,
Presentation/Performances
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teen (12-17),
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Program Type:
Culture & History,
Instruction,
Presentation/Performances
Event Details:
Chelsie Henderson of EarthBeat Music with special guest Abdul Samassa invite you to learn about an exuberant and thunderous path toward lifelong happiness...
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This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
Early Childhood (0-5)
Early Literacy,
Presentation/Performances
This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group
May
12
2026
Tue
Afternoon Family Storytime
2:00pm–2:45pm
Early Literacy,
Presentation/Performances
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Early Childhood (0-5)
Program Type:
Early Literacy,
Presentation/Performances
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
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Books & Writing,
Virtual
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
12
2026
Tue
How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming (Virtual Event)
2:00pm–3:00pm
Books & Writing,
Virtual
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Virtual Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Program Type:
Books & Writing,
Virtual
Event Details:
Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Adults (18+)
Book Discussion Group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Day Larks Book Club
2:00pm–3:00pm
Book Discussion Group
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Normanskill Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
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This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
Children (6-11)
Early Literacy
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Paws 2 Read with Skylar
3:00pm–4:00pm
Early Literacy
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Children's Reference Desk
Age Group:
Children (6-11)
Program Type:
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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Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Helderberg Meeting Room
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May
11
2026
Mon
Senator Fahy Mobile Office Hours
Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Guilderland Room
Purpose of Meeting
Senator Fahy is holding MOH once every three months here at GPL.
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Culture & History
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
13
2026
Wed
Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty
5:30pm–7:30pm
Culture & History
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Tawasentha Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Program Type:
Culture & History
Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty
Professional Genealogist Lisa Dougherty offers 1:1 family history consultations on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Library. This is a drop-in session; no need to make an appointment.
For more general information, visit Lisa's website: http://www.upstatenygenealogy.com
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
Adults (18+)
GPL Knitting Group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Capital District Knitting Guild
6:00pm–8:00pm
GPL Knitting Group
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Tawasentha Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
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 (18+)" group
Adults (18+)
Book Discussion Group
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
May
11
2026
Mon
Night Owls Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Book Discussion Group
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Normanskill Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+)
Program Type:
Book Discussion Group
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 Horse by Geraldine Brooks.
You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk.
Please be sure to provide an email address.
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This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
Teen (12-17)
Books & Writing,
Discussion,
Library & Career Resources
This event is in the "Teen (12-17)" group
May
12
2026
Tue
May TACOs Volunteer Meeting
6:00pm–7:00pm
Books & Writing,
Discussion,
Library & Career Resources
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Teen (12-17)
Program Type:
Books & Writing,
Discussion,
Library & Career Resources
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!
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Culture & History,
Presentation/Performances
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
12
2026
Tue
A Governor at War: George Clinton and the Making of New York’s Revolutionary State
6:30pm–7:30pm
Culture & History,
Presentation/Performances
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Helderberg Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Program Type:
Culture & History,
Presentation/Performances
Event Details:
This lecture explores the career of New York’s first governor, George Clinton, who guided a deeply divided and strategically critical state through invasion, occupation, and internal dissent from 1777 to 1795.
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This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Board Committee/Meeting
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Regular Monthly Business Meeting
6:00pm–7:00pm
Board Committee/Meeting
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Tawasentha Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Program Type:
Board Committee/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.
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
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Books & Writing,
Discussion
This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
May
14
2026
Thu
Whodunit Mystery Book Club
6:30pm–7:30pm
Books & Writing,
Discussion
Library Branch:
Guilderland Public Library
Room:
Normanskill Room
Age Group:
Adults (18+),
Seniors
Program Type:
Books & Writing,
Discussion
Event Details:
Do you have what it takes to crack the case? Find out at the Whodunit Mystery Book Club! We will meet on the second Thursday of every month and read a variety of mystery books, from cozy to noir.
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