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Featured Events

Book Sale: Preview Night!

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Staff Planning

Age Group:

Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Staff Planning

Event Details:

$10 admission plus cost of selected items. 25 Item limit

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2

All Childrens: $1

Puzzles & Games: $2

Book Sale

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Staff Planning

Age Group:

Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Staff Planning

Event Details:

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2

All Childrens: $1

Puzzles & Games: $2

Book Sale: Bag Day!

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Helderberg Meeting Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Staff Planning

Age Group:

Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Helderberg Meeting Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Children (6-11), Teen (12-17), Families, Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Staff Planning

Event Details:

Fill a GPL tote for $10 (or pay by item for all sales under $10)

Adult Hardcover books: $4

Adult Paperbacks: $2

Childrens:

Puzzles & Games: $2

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:

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

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.

Photo of author Marjan Kamali smiling alongside the cover of her book 'The Lion Women of Tehran'

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali (Virtual Event)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors

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Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors

Program Type: Books & Writing, Virtual

Event Details:

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr

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:

Books & Writing, Discussion

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults (18+)

Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion

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 Vivienne Ming alongside the cover of her book 'Robot-Proof'

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults (18+), Seniors

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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.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday May 12 at 6 PM for grades 6-12

May TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Discussion, Library & Career Resources

Age Group:

Teen (12-17)

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Teen (12-17)

Program Type: Books & Writing, Discussion, Library & Career Resources

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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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 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.			Reservation In the Loop Fiber Arts 10:30am–2:00pm Rooms reserved by community groups are not sponsored events of the Guilderland Public Library Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting for rug hooking group. All are welcome. Experts on hand to teach! All age groups welcome.
11 am	This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group This event is in the "Families" group Storybook Snacks 11:30am–12:30pm Early Childhood (0-5), Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families Cooking / Nutrition, Early Literacy Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Early Childhood (0-5)" group This event is in the "Pre-School: 3-5 yrs" group This event is in the "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood (0-5), Pre-School: 3-5 yrs, Families Program Type: Cooking / Nutrition, Early Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this hands-on session where little ones will learn simple food prep while having fun making a healthy snack. This program will teach motor skills, nutrition tips, and literacy by connecting to the story.		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. Reservation Local Book Discussion Group 11:00am–2:00pm 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 Local book discussion group
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2 pm				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Day Larks Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults (18+) Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required Event Details: 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Afternoon Garden Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors Nature & Garden This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults (18+), Seniors Program Type: Nature & Garden Event Details: Every first Wednesday of the month, attend a presentation from a local expert and then stay to chat and trade tips with other gardeners. The presentation for this month is: Growing Peonies
4 pm				Reservation Social Security 101 - Strategies to Maximize Your Benefits 4:30pm–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 Social Security seminar
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-in Genealogy Assistance with Lisa Dougherty 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults (18+), Seniors Culture & History 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: 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
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Capital District Knitting Guild 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: 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 Night Owls Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults (18+) Book Discussion Group Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group Open Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults (18+) Program Type: Book Discussion Group Registration Required 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 When the Sea Came Alive : an oral history of D-Day by Garrett M. Graff. You can pick up a copy of the book at the library's Information desk.			This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Facilities Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Board Committee 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 Committee
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults (18+)" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman (Virtual Event) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults (18+), Seniors Books & Writing, Virtual 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: Books & Writing, Virtual Event Details: Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers!

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