Guilderland Public Library

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Guilderland Public Library
2228 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY 12084
United States

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Fri: 9:30am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Realm Explorers Book Club meeting Saturday December 13 at 11 AM

Realm Explorers Book Club: The Bear and the Nightingale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

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.

Teen Advisory Community Outreach Group Meeting Tuesday December 16th at 6 PM for grades 6-12

December TACOs Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

Tweens & Teens, High School: Gr. 9-12, Middle School: Gr. 6-8

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens, 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!

Text Silent Book Club give yourself permission to read comfy chair with cat bookcases winter scene out window

Silent Book Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fireplace at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion Group

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sometimes you have to give yourself permission to read...

Sit by the fireplace

Photo of author David Brooks alongside the cover of his book 'How To Know A Person'

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

Realm Explorers Meeting Saturday January 17 Red Rising

Realm Explorers Book Club: Red Rising

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Normanskill Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Normanskill Room

Age Group: Adults

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 Julia Hotz smiling alongside the cover of her book, 'The Connection Cure'

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz (Virtual Event)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging

Photo of author Liz Moore alongside the cover of her book 'The God of the Woods'

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore (Virtual Event)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Room at Guilderland Public Library

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library

Room: Virtual Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlight

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Time	Sun (11/30)	Mon (12/01)	Tue (12/02)	Wed (12/03)	Thu (12/04)	Fri (12/05)	Sat (12/06)
10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Learn the Apps: UHLS Libraries 10:00am–10:45am Adults, Seniors Instruction, Technology Instruction Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Technology Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Join Jo Ann, a Guilderland Librarian for this demonstration of the new UHLS app: UHLS Libraries. Bring your devices and library card with you!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Game Time 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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, Seniors Program Type: Instruction, Outreach, Trivia / Games Registration Required Event Details: We are partnering with Inclusible Games for "Game Time" This program is for adults of all ages and abilities to come together and play games-
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 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.
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled RESCHEDULED 3/14/26: Creating the Empire State 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors History, Lecture Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Closed Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Helderberg Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: History, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: The Erie Canal transformed New York State. This presentation provides a general overview of the Erie Canal, its history, construction, the politics, and economic atmosphere that surrounded it.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sunday Concert: Melia Trio 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Concert This event is in the "Adults" 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, Seniors Program Type: Concert Event Details: Flutist Melanie Chirignan, pianist Melinda Faylor, and cellist Laura Melnicoff came together to form Melia Trio thanks to an Arts Thrive and Grow grant project last year.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs (Virtual Event) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Author Talk Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" 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: Virtual Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: Buckle up for a wild ride and join us as we sit down for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel The Retirement Plan, in which murder is the name of the game.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Afternoon Garden Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Climate / Nature / Gardening This event is in the "Adults" 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: Normanskill Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Climate / Nature / Gardening 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.
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Long Range Plan Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults, Seniors Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Library board committee meeting
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Technology Help Drop-In 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Technology Instruction Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Phantom Zone Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Instruction Event Details: Coach Divya has hands-on experience in both hardware and software support, she's here to help navigate technology needs.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Personnel Committee Meeting 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Board Committee This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Guilderland Public Library Room: Tawasentha Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Board Committee Event Details: Monthly committee meeting