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We have a new calendar! We’re experimenting with including free cultural and educational events at other local and regional libraries, museums, and non-profits. We hope a compilation of these great events will be a valuable resource for our community. Click on the categories above the calendar to limit the results by drive time from the Bolton Free Library. Be sure to check the hosting organization’s website for schedule changes and cancellations. Note that some of the events at and within 10 minutes of our library are not free; these are denoted with a “($)” and costs are included in those descriptions.
Check back often for updates and let us know what you think!
Events in September 2025
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August 31, 2025(3 events) August 30, 2025 – August 31, 2025 In addition to athletes, we’re looking for volunteers to help run the event. Volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts, and tasks may include helping with registration and parking; assisting with the swim, bike, or run course; finish line; and food/beverage. Email us at shoffman@lglc.org to let us know you’re interested and we’ll follow up with you with specific details about the Lake George Triathlon and volunteer tasks and shift options when we get closer to September. Thank you for helping! Unplug, slow down, and engage with the collections in a new way. Join us for a self-guided sketching experience in the galleries as part of a new museum initiative to foster creativity, mindfulness, and deeper observation. On select Sundays in August, visitors are invited to pick up a sketch pad and pencil, find an easel in the designated gallery, and spend time drawing the exhibits that inspire them. Whether you’re an experienced artist or trying sketching for the first time, this relaxed, interactive program offers a new lens through which to connect with the Museum’s collections. Upcoming Sessions: All materials are provided, and no registration is required. Just drop in, draw, and enjoy. – Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce  Rogers Park Pier Dance the night away with Live Music by Mischief ~ 5pm to 8pm FIREWORKS – 8:15 pm |
September 1, 2025(1 event) Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! |
September 2, 2025(8 events) – Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon Take a walk and learn about the history of the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. The trail travels the railbed of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad, known locally as the Slate Picker, which stretched 26 miles through the Slate Valley. This program will originate at the access point directly adjacent to the Slate Valley Museum. Park in the museum lot and meet right outside the museum's front entrance! Join us for a special screening of Bringing Caribbean Sounds to the North Country, a WPBS original film that celebrates the joyful energy of the River Rat Rhythm Project Steel Drum Band. This documentary follows a unique community ensemble of nearly 50 members—from age 6 to 70—who come together from across New York’s North Country to perform the vibrant and uplifting music of the Caribbean. Through traditional island tunes and contemporary arrangements, the River Rat Rhythm Project creates a musical experience that transcends generations and geography. This film highlights their dedication, talent, and the transformative power of music in building community and cultural connection. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Has your doctor or healthcare provider ever mentioned MyChart? Come learn about this electronic health-record portal that works both in a web browser and app. We'll go over how MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, communicate with your providers, and have a virtual visit. You'll also learn about the portal's privacy and security features. This class will be held at the Queensbury Senior Center, 742 Bay Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804. Registration is required. To register please call the Queensbury Senior Center at 518-761-8224. – This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. – Teens ages 13-19 are invited to meet in the Teen Center for LGBTQI+ conversation and a colorful craft. This month, we're using window squeegees and acrylics to make unique abstracts on paper. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Here is your opportunity to learn a new language! This monthly series, for kids in grades K-6, will introduce them to American Sign Language. This month will feature autumn signs and bingo.  |
September 3, 2025(8 events) – Registration required: Schroon Lake Public Library Join us for a fun morning of cardmaking with local gal, Deb Frangk. Each participant will make 3 unique cards. Registration required: Warren County Career Center Your resume and cover letter are crucial components that can set you apart from other candidates when applying for a job. This workshop will present the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. *Please bring a rough draft of your resume*
– Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or other device? We can help! Drop-in with your device for answers and advice from a Crandall librarian. Everyone is welcome. How it works: This session will begin with a short tutorial on the day's Bonus Topic, followed by a Q&A period for any tech-related questions that you have. Feel free to bring your own bag lunch to enjoy while you learn and get your questions answered. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Keep in mind: Help during the Q&A period is limited to 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Today's Bonus Topic is a Senior Planet from AARP class offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. – Registration required: Children & Family Programming- Summer 2025 Family Craft Program Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem and an entirely inappropriate crush on her boss. Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series, on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Caldwell-Lake George Library. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and join us in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, creator of the New York Times bestselling Assistant to the Villain series. Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem, murder plots, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding, sharp-jawed, walking disaster of a boss. Now, with a magical prophecy unraveling, assassins showing up in the break room, and a suspicious amount of frogs wearing crowns, Evie has to figure out how to survive her job without setting the kingdom on fire―or her dignity, which is hanging by a very sarcastic thread. Being evil-adjacent was never part of the five-year plan. But then again…neither was falling for The Villain. Full of humor and heart, this magical office comedy about a sunshine assistant and her grumpy evil boss is one you won’t want to miss out on. With the third book in the series, Accomplice to the Villain, out August 5, 2025, you need to register today to learn what tricks are up this author’s sleeve! Registration is required and a high speed internet connection is recommended. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/crandalllibrary Programs will be recorded and available to view at a later date. –
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September 4, 2025(8 events) Registration required: Warren County Career Center Your resume and cover letter are crucial components that can set you apart from other candidates when applying for a job. This workshop will present the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. *Please bring a rough draft of your resume*
Registration required: Warren County Career Center Transferable skills are qualities you have already acquired which can be used in a different job. Make it easy for employers to see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer's problem. Learn ways to research the employer's needs then identify and show them that you have these skills.
 The Richards Library (Warrensburg) TRL Book Club will be discussing All the Pretty Horses – Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms. – Meet in the Teen Center to talk about books! We'll close out the summer talking about the books we loved, the books we hated, and to share recommendations while enjoying a sampling of delightful canapes. This program is part of our weekly Teen Group, a social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more. – Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) There are so many health benefits to playing a group game, so "Let's Play!" Join us the first Thursday of each month for a friendly game of Scrabble! Highest score takes home a prize. – The ever-popular, free Bluegrass Music Jam hosted by Denise Radtke & Frank Orsini meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month, September through April, 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Community Room downstairs off the Glen Street entrance and through the Folklife Gallery. All are welcome, pickers and listeners alike. This series of programs is produced by the Folklife Center and made possible with funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. |
September 5, 2025(4 events) – This month's title is Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Copies are available by request through the library system. Please read the books and join us for discussion. All are welcome! Join Dr. Andrew Kozlowski, Curator of Quaternary Landscape Materials, for a 30-minute guided tour of Ice Ages: How Ice Shaped the Land and the Life in New York. This exhibit takes you on a journey through New York’s geological history, from the massive glaciers that sculpted the landscape to the giant mammals like mastodons and woolly mammoths that roamed the land 15,000 years ago. Dr. Kozlowski, an expert in Pleistocene geology, will share insights from his research on glacial deposits and landforms, offering a deeper understanding of how the Ice Ages shaped the state’s present-day topography and ecosystems. Don’t miss the chance to see rare Ice Age fossils from the museum's collection and learn about the forces that transformed New York’s landscape. – Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies. |
September 6, 2025(5 events) September 6, 2025 Join us for Adirondack and Catskill Park Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025! DEC, in partnership with Parks & Trails New York (PTNY), will host stewardship events throughout the Adirondack and Catskill Parks for the public to participate in. Help celebrate and protect New York’s unique Forest Preserve lands by removing invasive species, cleaning up campgrounds, repairing fencing, building trails, and so much more. Gather your friends and family and join your community in helping to preserve and protect New York lands! – Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy Amy's Park Beavers are called ecosystem engineers for a reason! During a walk along the Yellow Trail at Amy’s Park, we’ll investigate beaver activity, a beaver pond, and lodge. Participants will have the opportunity to use their observations to make a beaver dam model to see if it will hold back water as well as a beaver’s. This hike is rated easy. 1 mile round-trip. Bug spray is recommended! Saratoga National Historical Park Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield! Tours will last 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. – Bring your puzzles to swap for ‘new’ to you puzzles. Please have boxes taped shut or pieces in a ziploc bag in box. Puzzles accepted for swap with missing pieces just label box with how many are missing. Join us for a special family-friendly program designed to help children and caregivers explore the story of September 11, 2001, with care, compassion, and curiosity. The program begins with a children's book reading that introduces the themes of resilience, hope, and community, followed by an age-appropriate guided tour of the exhibit World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response led by Senior Historian and Curator Aaron Noble. After the tour, families are invited to participate in a hands-on craft activity inspired by the themes of remembrance and unity. This program is designed with younger audiences in mind and offers a gentle introduction to a complex moment in our shared history. |
September 7, 2025(2 events) Registration required: sdm246@cornell.edu We are hiking Crane Mountain in Johnsburg. Meeting at the trailhead by 8am and plan to be on trail for 5-6 hours for a steady pace with breaks. 4-H membership is not required to participate.
Total mileage: 4.75mi loop
Elevation gain: 1,592 ft
This hike is an Advanced Only Hike. There are ladders to climb up 2 sections of trail to reach the breathtaking views at the top. The trail is weather-dependent, meaning we will be in contact if this hike needs to be put on hold. The trail is a loop starting with a gradual climb up to steeper sections then to the ascent by ladders. Good, sturdy boots with good soles are highly recommended. Plenty of water and snacks/lunch are required in packs. We'll take time to relax at the top before descending to the pond. Both up and down are fairly steep in some parts so be prepared to use hands and feet on the rocks!
I don't want to discourage anyone who may be on the fence about this one but I also want to make sure your family/group knows what to expect. The climb is well-worth the views. Please reach out to me if you have questions!
Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Explore the park after dark! Join us each month for an inclusive evening adventure on or near the full moon. As the sun sets and the moon rises, the park comes alive in subtle ways, and this program invites guests of all ages to discover the secret life of crepuscular animals- creatures most active during the twilight hours. Take a guided walk through Hudson Crossing Park and search for signs of some of our quietest neighbors: deer, foxes, raccoons, bats, rabbits, and even fireflies. These elusive animals tend to avoid the hustle and bustle of the day, but under the glow of the full moon, they become more active — giving us a rare chance to spot them in their natural element. Space is limited, and registration is required. |
September 8, 2025(6 events) – Homeschoolers ages 13-19 are invited to meet in the Teen Center to socialize and try an activity. This month we're playing a funny, fast-paced trivia game. – This group meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the community room. Writers of all styles and genres are welcome. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This introduction to using a computer will cover basic vocabulary, using a mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating an email account, and creating and saving documents. The event is hosted by the Warren County One Stop Career Center and will be held at 333 Glen St., Suite 300, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Registration is required. – Kids in grades K-6 are invited to join us for our weekly free art program. Enjoy a different open-ended art project each week featuring a variety of art styles and materials. No sign up required. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Do Tell: Learning to Perform Personal Stories is an occasional free workshop series led by Margaret French to teach participants the art of storytelling. Registration is required and participants must attend all 4 sessions (Mondays 6:30 to 8:30 pm), September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025. Call 518-792-6508 x237. Begun in 2014 by the Folklife Center in collaboration with storyteller/educators Margaret French and Betty Cassidy, these workshop sessions will include instruction and demonstrations of storytelling techniques, handouts, and small group work, with a focus on helping participants find and shape stories in a supportive, non-threatening environment. The last session will be devoted to participants telling their stories in a performance for the group. These sessions will be video recorded, edited, and then shared with the group and on the Folklife Center’s YouTube page. Margaret French tells personal and family stories with their roots in Canada, where she grew up, and in upstate New York, where she lives. Her stories are unexpected, often humorous, sometimes touching tales about our all-too-human condition. You can find many of her stories at www.margaretfrench.com. In her storytelling and writing workshops.Margaret encourages others to create their own stories. In addition to the Folklife Center, she he has led workshops for UCALL in Schenectady, Hospice, senior centers, etc. The Academy of Lifelong Learning in Saratoga has honored her as a Master Leader, and Caffe Lena has asked her to coach tellers for their annual TrueSongs evenings. Do Tell: Learning to Perform Personal Stories is produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! |
September 9, 2025(10 events) – Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon Registration required: Warren County Career Center
Join us for a special screening of WCNY's documentary Floating Ideas: How the Erie Canal Helped Shape America, as we examine the spread of ideas along the Erie Canal, with an emphasis on women’s rights, suffrage, and the quest for social justice. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Are falls a natural park of aging? Jennifer Haskins from The Pines at Glens Falls Cener for nursing and Rehab joins us to discuss ways to make your living space safer, types of exercises that lower your fall risk, the importance of eye exams, and how medications (even over-the-counter) can increase your fall risk. We will be making no-slip socks for you to take home for free. Socks will be provided unless you have a special pair you’d like to bring on your own. Registration required: The Richards Library (Warrensburg)  – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library In our September session of Paint with Patrice, we will be painting Hot Air Balloon. As our local balloon festival approaches, come paint your own Hot Air Balloon flying above sloping mountains against a bright golden-yellow sunrise.
This workshop will be held on September 9th at 2:00 pm, and class size is limited to 8 participants; all abilities are welcome. All supplies and instructions provided. This event is free thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Lake George Library. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register.
Please note: Registration for this event opens on August 29th. We are asking all paint class participants to choose one paint class per month. You can be added to the waitlist for additional classes and attend if there is room. Thank you for helping us ensure that everyone who wants to has an opportunity to attend.
– This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Learn photography from professional photographers and exhibit your photos in the Library's Folklife Gallery. Canon t6i digital cameras are provided for this free program. For kids in grades 5-7. Club will meet September 9th, September 23rd, October 7th, October 21st, November 4th and November 18th. Please plan to attend all sessions. Space limited—email Emma (erogan@sals.edu) for more details and to check availability. In partnership with the Folklife Center, funded by the Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Foundation with support from the New York State Council on the Arts-Folk Arts Program. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library The Graphic Novel Book Club is an ongoing monthly group where we will read and discuss a graphic novel and then do an art project or activity relating to the book. Each month features a different graphic novel chosen by the group to read. Our selection for this month has not been chosen yet. After registering for the program, come to the Children's Desk any time before the date of the program to pick up a free copy of the book to keep! For kids who are currently in grades 5-7. |
September 10, 2025(9 events) Registration required: Warren County Career Center
Goals are what take us forward in life. They are the first step to every journey we take. In this workshop we will explain how goal setting works, why goals are important, and take home more helpful resources to get you started. Remember: "if you aim for nothing, you'll hit it every time." Find out how to reach your dreams. – Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or other device? We can help! Drop-in with your device for answers and advice from a Crandall librarian. Everyone is welcome. How it works: This session will begin with a short tutorial on the day's Bonus Topic, followed by a Q&A period for any tech-related questions that you have. Feel free to bring your own bag lunch to enjoy while you learn and get your questions answered. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Keep in mind: Help during the Q&A period is limited to 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Today's Bonus Topic is a Senior Planet from AARP class offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation. Whether it’s handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. Now for the first time, in his book The Next Conversation, Fisher has distilled his three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can easily be applied to any situation. The Next Conversation gives you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters, and by controlling how you communicate every day, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime. Everything you want to say, and how you want to say it, can be found in The Next Conversation, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything. Register now! – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. No matter who you’re talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how you communicate. Jefferson Fisher, trial lawyer and one of the leading voices on real-world communication, offers a tried-and-true framework that will show you how to transform your life and your relationships by improving your next conversation. Whether it’s handling a heated conversation, dealing with a difficult personality, or standing your ground with confidence, his down-to-earth teachings have helped countless people navigate life’s toughest situations. Now for the first time, in his book The Next Conversation, Fisher has distilled his three-part communication system (Say it with control, Say it with confidence, Say it to connect) that can easily be applied to any situation. The Next Conversation gives you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters, and by controlling how you communicate every day, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime. Everything you want to say, and how you want to say it, can be found in The Next Conversation, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything. Register now! Registration is required and a high speed internet connection is recommended. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/crandalllibrary Programs will be recorded and available to view at a later date. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Make Your Yard More Sustainable - Learn about the simple decisions that will make your property more healthy and sustainable. Founding members of Home Earth Alliance provide direction for yard & garden design and maintenance following the principles of ecological landscaping. The Caldwell-Lake George Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30 pm to discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of America’s finest writers.
The group gathers at 6:30 pm and discussion begins at 7:00 pm. New members are always welcome.
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September 11, 2025(7 events) – On the second Thursday of each month The Hyde Collection waives the admission fee for all visitors! – Families with children of all ages are invited to participate in this drop-in art studio workshop to examine artwork and play with materials. – Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms. – – An introduction to some simple line and party dances for teens in a welcoming, low-pressure setting. Get the basics and feel ready for your next school dance or special occasion. This program is part of our regular Teen Group, a social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more. – Armadi Tsayn (in Armenian, “Sounds/Voice of the Roots") is a contemporary folk ensemble which pays homage to the rich musical heritage of Western Armenia and the captivating sounds of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The group blends traditional melodies with modern influences and has played in major cities including Boston, Worcester, New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Toronto, and Yerevan (Armenia). Band members are Samuel Sjostedt/Oud, Filippo Goller/Bass, and Alek Surenian/Percussion. This is a free show with no reservations required. Doors open at 6:30 for the 7 pm performance. The Thursday evening concert will be recorded in a 3 camera shoot, later edited, and portions added to the Folklife Center's YouTube page www.youtube.com/thefolklifecenteratcrandallpubliclibrary. A second free performance will take place on Friday, September 12, 7 pm at the Historic Salem Courthouse, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY 12865. Live! Folklife Concerts are produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library and are presented free to the public thanks to funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. |
September 12, 2025(10 events) Join Dr. Patricia Kaishian, Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum, for an immersive gallery tour of Outcasts: Mary Banning’s World of Mushrooms. This exhibition highlights the fascinating life and work of Mary Elizabeth Banning, one of the first American mycologists, who defied the social and scientific barriers of her time to make significant contributions to the study of fungi. As Dr. Kaishian walks you through the exhibit, you'll discover Banning’s extraordinary illustrations and letters, her pioneering research on mushrooms, and the historical context in which she worked. Learn how fungi—often seen as "outcasts" in the natural world—were embraced by outcast scientists like Banning, who defied expectations to make lasting contributions to science. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the often-overlooked world of fungi and celebrate the legacy of a remarkable woman scientist. – Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies. – The Richards Library (Warrensburg) At the Warrensburg Recreation Field Pavilion – Tuesday, September 9 - Saturday, September 27 Reception: Friday, September 12 | 5-7 PM Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment My work is digital photography, both black & white and color. I photograph plants, animals, and landscapes. Some of the landscapes I photograph include the built environment. I began taking photos with my parent’s polaroid in the 1970’s and then got a Minolta film camera during high school. Once digital cameras appeared on the scene in the 1990’s, I switched from film and never looked back. Plants are my lifelong passion and the focus of my education, life’s work, teaching, and art, but I am also fascinated by birds, insects, mammals, and fungi. Photography is my other passion and each day, weather permitting I try to spend a few hours taking pictures. – Lake George Arts Project - Shepard Park Grammy® Nominee Sara Caswell “is a brilliant world-class violinist…one of the very best of the present generation of emerging young jazz stars” according to the late David Baker, internationally-renowned jazz educator and Director of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Rooted in an early exposure to a variety of musical genres, Sara’s technical facility intertwined with her gift for lyricism continue to attract growing attention to her artistry as a jazz soloist, sideman, and teacher. – Armadi Tsayn (in Armenian, “Sounds/Voice of the Roots") is a contemporary folk ensemble which pays homage to the rich musical heritage of Western Armenia and the captivating sounds of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The group blends traditional melodies with modern influences and has played in major cities including Boston, Worcester, New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Toronto, and Yerevan (Armenia). Band members are Samuel Sjostedt/Oud, Filippo Goller/Bass, and Alek Surenian/Percussion. This second performance, hosted by the Folklife Center, will take place on Friday, September 12, 7 pm at the Historic Salem Courthouse, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY 12865. This is a free show with no reservations required. Doors open at 6:30 for the 7 pm performance. Live! Folklife Concerts are produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library and are presented free to the public thanks to funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. Registration encouraged: Lower Adirondack Regional Center for History (LARCH) Merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution, Hancock used his wealth to support the colonial cause as tensions increased between colonists and Great Britain in the 1760s. His legacy is significant and his contributions many. Join us for a fascinating look at this remarkable man. – The Alan Thomson Trio at Mezzaluna
The Steve Horowitz Trio at The Lighthouse The Chad McLoughlin Trio at The Caldwell Lake George Library The Scott Hopkins Trio with special guest Erik Khiss at The Barnsider At the Caldwell-Lake George Library One of our favorite events of the year is here! You won't want to miss this amazing weekend of music, FREE in Shepard Park and various locations around town. We are proud to host Jazz Around Town featuring the Chad McLoughlin Trio at the library on Friday, September 12th at 7:30 pm. This event is held in partnership with the Lake George Arts Project. For more information about Jazz at the Lake visit their website at: https://lakegeorgearts.org/lake-george-jazz-weekend/ Chad McLoughlin is originally from upstate New York and has been living in New York City since 2000. He is an accomplished, versatile and innovative performing artist and composer. Chad has studied music since the age of 11 and has been performing professionally since he was 15. His creative approach and virtuosic technique have impressed audiences throughout his career. He is credited with performing with a wide range of artists including David Kikoski, Bob Francesini, Mike Stern, Joel Rosenblatt, Carlo DeRosa, Richie Cannata, Chrissy Poland, Little Anthony, David Sancious, Manolo Badrena, David Torn, Ricky Neson, Bo Diddley and many others. From 2007 to 2009, he formed a trio with Dave Anderson on bass and Thierry Arpino on drums and performed around the metro area. In 2009, he joined Gregg Bendian’s Mahavishnu Project which played the music of John McLaughlin’s original Mahavishnu Orchestra in clubs around the metro area as well as in Boston, Providence and Baltimore. Other interactions include the Darren Lyons group, which performed Chad’s original music at such venues as The Blue Note, Shapeshifter Lounge and Mexicali Blue to name a few. Recently he has performed with renowned bassist Jeff Andrews. In late 2016, Chad released “Electron Flex” a trio CD of original fusion with Dave Anderson and Thierry Arpino. |
September 13, 2025(10 events) – In addition to athletes, we’re looking for volunteers to help run the event. Volunteers will be able to sign up for shifts, and tasks may include helping with registration, parking, directing racers, and handing out water. – At the CCE Training Center—will include a choice of Hunter/Bow Hunter/Trapping courses. No Fee. – Tri-County Community DaysResidents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address. – Hello Sunshine Bagel Bistro For our early birds, we invite you to join us for our popular, Coffee and Jazz, that combines the melodies of jazz with coffee and the camaraderie of fellow jazz enthusiasts. with Featured Artist Dylan Perrillo – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Saturday Crafting: Shadow Boxes. In this crafting session patrons will create their own festive 3D scene. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own. This crafting session is open to those who would like to bring what they are working on at home, as well. – Saratoga National Historical Park A live tinsmith demonstration! At the time of the Battles of Saratoga, the tinsmith was an important part of both community and military life. Tinsmiths created dozens of useful items like cups, bowls, candle molds, lanterns, tea canisters, and other containers. They also provided armies with needed items such as oil flasks, canteens, document cases, cooking kettles, and even canister shot for artillery. Learn about the process and see a sampling of the many civilian and military wares a tinsmith could make! The tinsmith demonstration is weather sensitive and will be cancelled in the event of rain. – Experience the museum like you haven't before through a new series of audio tours, launching today! –  – Shows on the stage in Shepard Park at: – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Who says mistakes can’t be beautiful? We’ll read Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg, then turn “oops” moments into amazing art creations of our own! Perfect for preschool artists, ages 3–5. |
September 14, 2025(6 events) – Tri-County Community DaysResidents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address. – The Adirondack Experience The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake ADKX is pleased to welcome year-round Adirondack Park residents, with free admission on the second and fourth Sunday each month. Proof of residency such as a driver's license is required. – World Awareness Children's Museum Free Day! Visit the museum for free today, thanks to Stewart's Holiday Match and all who contributed! We are pleased to offer these free days from 10am-3pm once per month. Donations are appreciated but not required. – Shows on the stage in Shepard Park at: Registration required: New York State Museum Have you ever seen a nearly two-foot-long walking stick? Or a beetle as large as the palm of your hand? Did you know that an adult insect's life span can be as short as twenty minutes or as long as 50 years? Join New York State Entomologist, Dr. Timothy McCabe, as he reveals more incredible insects and fun facts on a tour of the New York State Museum’s Entomology collection. – Join us for a special book signing and meet & greet with author Marie Williams, featuring her compelling titles Loyalists in the Adirondacks and The Revolutionary War in the Adirondacks: Raids in the Wilderness. Both books will be available for purchase in the Sutler Shoppe, and visitors are welcome to bring their own copies for signing. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the author and explore fascinating Revolutionary War history rooted right here in our region.
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September 15, 2025(5 events) – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Caldwell-Lake George Library is excited to continue our popular children's yoga storytime program, Once Upon a Time Yoga Adventures! Our "Little Yogis" ages 3-4 years old will meet on the following dates at 2:00 pm:
9/15: Enjoy a hot air balloon adventure with a raccoon!
9/22: First day of Autumn:Good Bye Summer, Hello Autumn Wear a fall leaf color! 9/29: Apple picking with mice! 10/6: Fire prevention week with Pete the Cat! 10/20:Whose hands are these? Celebrate Community helpers! 10/27: Halloween with Froggy. Wear a Halloween shirt! Our instructor will combine children's books and popular yoga poses to engage children physically and encourage mindfulness. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Space is limited! Wear comfy clothes! Our instructor, Bridget Epiphanie is a certified Cosmic Kids Yoga instructor with extensive training in children's anatomy, postures and physical development.
– Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Caldwell-Lake George Library is excited to continue our popular children's yoga storytime program, Once Upon a Time Yoga Adventures! Our "Yogi Explorers" ages 5-12 years old, will meet on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20 and 10/27 at 2:45 pm. Follow Jack and Annie on a 6-week Magic Tree House Yoga Adventure!
Our instructor will combine children's books and popular yoga poses to engage children physically and encourage mindfulness. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Space is limited! Wear comfy clothes! Our instructor, Bridget Epiphanie is a certified Cosmic Kids Yoga instructor with extensive training in children's anatomy, postures and physical development.
– Kids in grades K-6 are invited to join us for our weekly free art program. Enjoy a different open-ended art project each week featuring a variety of art styles and materials. No sign up required. Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! – Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) This free inclusive dance class for ages 16+ welcomes developmentally and physically disabled and neuro-typical participants in a collaborative atmosphere that celebrates individuality through movement. The class will explore a variety of dance styles including hip hop, contemporary, ballet, freestyle, and pop. Original choreography will be created and dancers will have the opportunity to perform during the year. |
September 16, 2025(17 events) – Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon Take a walk and learn about the history of the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. The trail travels the railbed of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad, known locally as the Slate Picker, which stretched 26 miles through the Slate Valley. This program will originate at the access point directly adjacent to the Slate Valley Museum. Park in the museum lot and meet right outside the museum's front entrance! The Slate Valley Museum will welcome the young and the young at heart for a special walk and a hands-on activity at the museum with Play Doh in celebration of Play Doh Day! Slate is a metamorphic rock that is formed when shale - a sedimentary rock comprised partly of clay minerals - undergoes tremendous heat and pressure deep within the Earth's surface. Our activity will help us explore how clay (similar in texture to clay) and slate are different by using Play Doh. We will also have some clay for people to try out. The walk will include part of the D&H Rail Trail, with about 20-30 minutes of moderate walking with brief stops for rest and discussion along the way. The walk will end at the museum for snacks and the Play Doh activity. This program will originate at the access point directly adjacent to the Slate Valley Museum. Park in the museum lot and meet right outside the museum's front entrance! – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library A park setting with a path surrounded by trees in a variety of green shades is the painting inspiration for Diane Swanson's Watercolor Workshop on September 16th at 10:00 am. Focus will be on loosely painting in shapes in the scene, then adding more definition with brushwork and fine line pen.
Diane will work with each artist through the process, with tips on handling composition, color and brushwork. All materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your favorite watercolor brushes if you've got them. This event is free. Donations are not required, but always appreciated. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register.
Please note: Registration for this event opens on August 29th. We are asking all paint class participants to choose one paint class per month. You can be added to the waitlist for additional classes and attend if there is room. Thank you for helping us ensure that everyone who wants to has an opportunity to attend.
Registration required: Warren County Career Center
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– Registration required: The Conkling Center  Join us for a special screening of Elbert Hubbard: An American Original, a PBS documentary that explores the life and legacy of one of the most fascinating figures of the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing America, the film follows Hubbard’s journey from successful soap salesman to influential leader of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. A bold thinker and charismatic writer, Hubbard founded the Roycroft Campus in East Aurora, NY, a hub of craftsmanship and creativity that remains vibrant today. This film offers an inspiring look at how one man challenged the rise of mass production by championing the value of artistry, individuality, and hand-crafted work. – Please join us for our monthly book discussion group. This month’s book will be TransAtlantic by Colum McCann. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This introduction to Streaming & Smart TV’s covers free or low-cost streaming services like YouTube, Hoopla, Kanopy, Netflix, and Hulu to watch your favorite shows and movies online. The presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available. You’ll also learn how to watch live TV without cable and how smart TVs and streaming devices can let you watch videos from the Internet on your television. This class will be held at the Glens Falls Senior Center, 380 Glen St. Glens Falls, NY 12801 Registration is required. Please call The Glens Falls Senior Center at (518)793-2189 to register. This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. – Registration required: The Conkling Center An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Join Lindsay Stanislowsky as she discusses caregiving and common relationship changes, how to build your support team and ways to manage caregiver stress. You will also learn how to support independence for someone living with dementia, while balancing safety and expectations. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join us for our monthly thematic book discussion! Each month we explore a new theme through thought-provoking books and lively conversation. September's theme: Coming-of-Age Novels. Dive into stories of growth, transformation, and finding one’s place in the world. Suggested Titles – September's Theme: Coming-of-Age Novels
– Registration required: Crandall Public Library Interested in excel formulas? In this tech session, learn some basic formulas to help you keep track of what data you may need. Great for keeping attendance records, finances, and tracking various data in our information driven world. Great for people who are new or novice to Excel. Basic computer skills are required for this class. Please bring in your device of choice, or to borrow a laptop, visit the reference desk prior to the class. You will need your library card and ID to borrow a library laptop. – This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. – Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Welcome to Rhythm & Sole, the tap class for students ages 14+ with physical and intellectual exceptionalities that celebrates every dancer, no matter their abilities. Discover the delightful sounds and rhythms of tap as we explore the art of self-expression through movement. Our class is tailored to each student’s unique groove and style, so let your inner dancer shine. Join us and step to the beat of your own drum! This class is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated to support our programs. – Come for a fun time filled with an obstacle course, throwing games, and more! For families with kids ages 12 and under. Come join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. You don’t need to read the book to come to our meetings.  – Registration required: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) Do you sing in your car? In the shower? At work?! Come sing with SOTA Voices! Did you love singing in Chorus back in school and want to relive those great times? Did you ever want to be part of a choir but never had the chance? Come sing with SOTA Voices!! Do you want to feel the joy of singing with a group, but don’t know where to start? Come sing with SOTA Voices!!! Participants will be a contributing voice in an ensemble bringing musical arrangements to life. Focus will be on musicality, performance, energy, but most of all, the joy of singing! All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome in this safe, collaborative space. Pop, Rock, Jazz, Broadway, and everything in between. We know SOTA Voices sounds a bit like the musical term “sotto voce” (which means “under the voice” or “quietly”) but in SOTA Voices, we will making some joyful noise! This class is free to attend, but donations are greatly appreciated to support our programs. |
September 17, 2025(8 events) – Crandall Public Library Folklife Center Are you interested in your family history but have no idea where to start? Has your genealogy research recently hit a brick wall? You can’t trace your immigrant ancestor back to her country of origin? Do you want to learn how to use our online databases (Ancestry, fold3, HeritageQuest) more effectively? Volunteer genealogists Lisa Dougherty & Judith Harper can help. They have many years experience, helping patrons trace their families, using both conventional methods and online resources. Wednesdays - May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 2025 The Folklife Center’s Research Room The Folklife Center, celebrating 30 years as a library department 1993-2023, is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts - Folk Arts Program, with the support of the Governor’s office and the NYS Legislature. Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park This nature-themed excursion will have kids hiking and exploring along Hudson Crossing Park’s trails, looking for signs of the park’s animal residents and their habitats. Participants will take an easy hike looking for signs of Northern Map Turtles, beaver, osprey, and more! They will learn about the behaviors and habitats of the animals who call the canal home before heading back to the pavilion to create a nature themed craft.
– Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or other device? We can help! Drop-in with your device for answers and advice from a Crandall librarian. Everyone is welcome. How it works: This session will begin with a short tutorial on the day's Bonus Topic, followed by a Q&A period for any tech-related questions that you have. Feel free to bring your own bag lunch to enjoy while you learn and get your questions answered. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Keep in mind: Help during the Q&A period is limited to 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Today's Bonus Topic is a Senior Planet from AARP class offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with us and author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules. Anyone who has the misfortune to write in English will, every now and then, struggle with its spelling. In our erratic system, choir and liar rhyme, daughter and laughter don’t, and somehow you and ewe can’t agree on a single letter. So why do we still use it? If our spelling is so inconsistent, why haven’t we tried to fix it? In the comic annals of linguistic history, legions of rebel wordsmiths have died on the hill of spelling reform, risking their reputations to simplify English spelling. This book is about them: Mark Twain, Eliza Burnz, Noah Webster, Upton Sinclair, Emma Dearborn, Theodore Roosevelt, Benjamin Franklin, and the countless other “simplified spellers” who, for a time in their lives, became fanatic about writing kof instead of cough, tung for tongue, and fyzics for physics (and tried futilely to get everyone around them to do it too). In Enough is Enuf, Gabe Henry humorously traces the “simplified spelling movement” from medieval England to Revolutionary America, from the birth of standup comedy to contemporary pop music, and explores its lasting influence in words like color (without a U), plow (without -ugh), and the iconic ’90s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Finally, Henry brings us to the digital age, where the swift pace of online exchanges now pushes us all 2ward simplification. Register now for this informative and entertaining conversation to find out why Gabe Henry thinks UR not a bad speller, the English language is. Registration is required and a high speed internet connection is recommended. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/crandalllibrary Programs will be recorded and available to view at a later date. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Join us for needle felting at the library on Wednesday, September 17th at 6:00 pm. Needle felting is a craft that uses specially designed notched needles to sculpt wool into shapes and designs. The notches on the needles tangle the wool fibers, causing them to interlock and form firm structures. This versatile craft allows you to create anything from simple 2D flat pieces to intricate 3D sculptures. Michele will guide us through the process of creating something special. All supplies and instruction are provided. If you have crafted with us before, feel free to bring supplies. This event is free, but space is limited; call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. The American Legion Post 961, in conjunction with the Capital District of NY Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), will be conducting a 50th Vietnam War Commemoration ceremony at the Bolton Landing Conservation Center. The Center is located at 56 Edgecomb Pond Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814. Doors open at 6 pm, check in no later than 6:50 pm. The event will recognize and honor the service of Vietnam War era veterans who served in the military during the period of November 1, 1955, through May 15, 1975, and have time on active duty even if only for training. All branches of the service - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard qualify. The event is free and open to the public, but veterans who register will receive a Vietnam War era lapel pin. Everyone attending must register. The lapel pin is issued by the United States Department of Defense as part of its 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration, a multi-year program to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. This "lasting memento of the Nation's thanks" is now proudly worn by more than 2 million previously unheralded patriots. This year is the last year the commemorations will be held, so it is very important to plan to attend. A Surviving Spouse pin will also be issued to the spouse of a deceased veteran who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces at any time during the period noted above regardless of location. Veterans and Surviving Spouses may register for the event by contacting CSM(R) Bob Van Pelt at 518-210-2868 or email at bvpcsm@aol.com. Registration must be completed no later than September 12, 2025. Please provide your name, dates of service, and name of spouse/family/guest(s) you will bring. Each individual Vietnam War era veteran will be recognized and presented with the lapel pin and have an opportunity to say a few words. Refreshments will be served. Prior pin awardees are welcome to attend and make remarks.
– Registration requested: Great Camp Sagamore
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September 18, 2025(11 events) – Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Young Learners (ages 5-7) will identify the needs of plants and animals in their habitats while elementary students (ages 8-10) will learn about forest food chains and food webs of the Adirondacks. $5 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members Free. Registration required as space is limited. Registration required: Warren County Career Center
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– Registration required: The Conkling Center Presenters Renee Birnbaum of Choice Connections and Kym Hance of Herzog Law. Caring for a loved one can be a deeply rewarding yet challenging experience, especially when faced with the complexities of long-term care. This seminar offers an in-depth exploration of the long-term care continuum, providing caregivers with practical tools and resources to navigate each stage with confidence and compassion. Participants will gain insights into: Understanding the levels of care available, from in-home services to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities; Key factors to consider when planning for long-term care, including legal, financial, and medical needs; Community and professional resources designed to support caregivers and their loved ones; Strategies for self-care and managing caregiver stress. Join us for this interactive session, designed to empower caregivers with the knowledge and support they need to make informed decisions and provide the best possible care for their loved ones. Registration required: Warren County Career Center Transferable skills are qualities you have already acquired which can be used in a different job. Make it easy for employers to see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer's problem. Learn ways to research the employer's needs then identify and show them that you have these skills.
– Join us Thursdays at the Schroon Lake Public Library for Chess Club. No experience necessary. For grades 5+ – Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms. – It's LEGO Night in the Teen Center! We're releasing the LEGO pieces from their vast LEGO vault and challenging teens to build ingenious LEGO solutions to our dastardly puzzles. And if you don't want to solve dastardly problems, you can just socialize and play with bricks. This program is part of our weekly Teen Group, a social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more. – Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Research shows that even 5 minutes of meditation can help ease stress and anxiety, improve focus, and promote overall well-being. Let's explore various meditation, mindfulness & imagery techniques to get creative with being in the present moment. For teens & adults. Join us at the Fort William Henry Conference Center for an engaging presentation by guest speaker Scott Haefner. This talk will explore how Sir William Johnson shaped the defense strategies that secured the Northern Frontier during a time of great conflict. – Nicolas Babineau (modern fiddle, acoustic guitar) and Alexis Chartrand (baroque violin and foot percussion) offer a captivating dive into Quebec’s musical traditions. Inspired by a century of irresistible dance and fiddle music, they reveal the beautiful intricacy of Quebecois traditional melodies. Babineau/Chartrand’s uniquely sensitve and intimate approach brings together modern fiddling and baroque violin, bridging the gap between the old and the new. www.agchartrand.com/babineauchartrand This is a free show with no reservations required. Doors open at 6:30 for the 7 pm performance. The Thursday evening concert will be recorded in a 3 camera shoot, later edited, and portions added to the Folklife Center's YouTube page www.youtube.com/thefolklifecenteratcrandallpubliclibrary. A second free performance will take place on Friday, September 19, 7 pm at the Historic Salem Courthouse, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY 12865. Live! Folklife Concerts are produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library and are presented free to the public thanks to funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. |
September 19, 2025(6 events) The Moving Wall is coming to Veterans Park in Bolton Landing! The parade in Town will start at 9 am and will march down to the Park for the opening ceremony. The Wall is a one-half replica version of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Visitors can do name rubbings of individual service members' names. Registration required: Warren County Career Center
Beyond Job Searches: Networking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. It’s more than finding jobs; it’s a pivotal force propelling higher salaries and career advancement. Networking is the workout regimen your career muscle craves. Join us for an approachable journey to networking. Take a time-traveling tour with Chief Curator of History Dr. Jennifer Lemak as she shares her all-time favorite artifacts from the NYSM History Collection. Expect mermaids, marvels, and mysterious objects you never knew existed. History has never been this fun! – Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies. – Nicolas Babineau (modern fiddle, acoustic guitar) and Alexis Chartrand (baroque violin and foot percussion) offer a captivating dive into Quebec’s musical traditions. Inspired by a century of irresistible dance and fiddle music, they reveal the beautiful intricacy of Quebecois traditional melodies. Babineau/Chartrand’s uniquely sensitve and intimate approach brings together modern fiddling and baroque violin, bridging the gap between the old and the new. www.agchartrand.com/babineauchartrand This second free performance, hosted by the Folklife Center, will take place on Friday, September 19, 7 pm at the Historic Salem Courthouse, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY 12865. This is a free show with no reservations required. Doors open at 6:30 for the 7 pm performance. Live! Folklife Concerts are produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library and are presented free to the public thanks to funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. |
September 20, 2025(12 events) September 20, 2025 The Moving Wall is coming to Veterans Park in Bolton Landing! The Wall is a one-half replica version of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Visitors can do name rubbings of individual service members' names. Registration required: Adirondack Interpretive Center Join AIC Manager Steph Hample for a paddle around Rich Lake to learn about the natural and cultural history of the lake and enjoy a crisp fall morning. Trip duration will be around 3 hours. Canoes, paddles and PFDs will be provided- but feel free to bring your own USCG approved type-III PFD. – Step back in time as Fort William Henry commemorates the 270th anniversary of the Battle of Lake George with an immersive weekend of living history. Experience the sights, sounds, and strategies of 1755 as British, Provincial, French, Canadian, and Native forces take the field in dramatic battle reenactments. This pivotal battle, the only British victory of 1755, saw inexperienced colonial troops, aided by Iroquois allies, hold their ground against seasoned French Regulars under Baron Dieskau. Witness the chaos of the “Bloody Morning Scout,” the clash at the fortified camp, and life in an 18th-century military encampment. Throughout the weekend, explore authentic camps, meet reenactors portraying soldiers, officers, and camp followers, and learn about the events that set the stage for the construction of Fort William Henry and the later siege that made history. History comes alive at Fort William Henry, don’t miss this unforgettable anniversary event! – Saratoga National Historical Park Soldiers return to Saratoga! Some of the heaviest fighting in the two Battles of Saratoga in 1777 involved Massachusetts Continental infantry on the American side and General Fraser’s Advanced Corps on the British. You can meet American soldiers from multiple recreated regiments of the Massachusetts Continental Line at Tour Stop 2. They will fire muskets, drill, post guard, cook, and sew clothing throughout the weekend. Fraser's British soldiers from the 24th and 62nd Regiments of Foot will await you at Tour Stop 6! Activities there will include soldiers drilling, cooking, and sewing clothing.  – Registration requested: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Enjoy a reading of the timeless classic "Two Hundred Rabbits" by Lonzo Anderson & Adrienne Adams. Participants will then create a picture of their favorite part of the story. Snack served. For children of all ages. Pre-registration helpful. – – The 2025 Adirondack Harvest Festival will return to the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport, New York on Saturday, September 20 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. This highly anticipated FREE one-day celebration of agriculture in the Adirondacks highlights local food trucks, a farmers’ market, live music, a local beer and wine tent, demonstrations and workshops, a farm animal petting zoo, educational kids activities, and more! This year’s theme is “Seeds & Grains”. Our workshops and demonstrations will feature connections to the world of seeds and grains, but we welcome the entire spectrum of harvests from the Adirondacks throughout the festival. Festival Highlights:
– Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce Rogers Memorial Park Bandstand
*** 4pm-6pm Ernie Sites Band (Streetside) (Fireworks after their encore) – Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Installing a bat house on your property can provide a safe environment for bats, while protecting your yard from pest insects, like mosquitoes. A Naturalist will guide you through using a screwdriver to assemble our pre-cut and drilled bat house kit. $17 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members $12. – Saratoga National Historical Park Join Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer as he gives a guided tour of Freeman's Farm, the place where most of the first battle of Saratoga was fought on September 19, 1777. The battle - one of the longest land battles of the eight-year-long war - was a terrible fight over farm fields and woods and ended up costing the lives of hundreds of men and boys, most of whom are still buried in unmarked graves near where they fell. Meet at the Freeman Farm parking lot (stop 6); the tour will last for about one hour. – Saratoga National Historical Park Saratoga National Historical Park is hosting a Night Sky Viewing Party on September 20, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. Visitors may start arriving around 7:00 pm if they would like to enjoy sunset and find a spot on the Visitor Center lawn. Join us for a night under the stars on the Visitor Center Lawn during the new moon. Park Rangers will give a short presentation about our connections to the night sky, a night sky tour, and how you can help to protect this disappearing resource. Junior Rangers can work on the Night Explorer Activity Book to earn their Night Explorer Badge! After the presentation, attendees will have time to enjoy the night sky. Although we have light pollution here, if the weather cooperates, we hope for a good viewing! |
September 21, 2025(7 events) September 20, 2025 The Moving Wall is coming to Veterans Park in Bolton Landing! The Wall is a one-half replica version of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Visitors can do name rubbings of individual service members' names. – Step back in time as Fort William Henry commemorates the 270th anniversary of the Battle of Lake George with an immersive weekend of living history. Experience the sights, sounds, and strategies of 1755 as British, Provincial, French, Canadian, and Native forces take the field in dramatic battle reenactments. This pivotal battle, the only British victory of 1755, saw inexperienced colonial troops, aided by Iroquois allies, hold their ground against seasoned French Regulars under Baron Dieskau. Witness the chaos of the “Bloody Morning Scout,” the clash at the fortified camp, and life in an 18th-century military encampment. Throughout the weekend, explore authentic camps, meet reenactors portraying soldiers, officers, and camp followers, and learn about the events that set the stage for the construction of Fort William Henry and the later siege that made history. History comes alive at Fort William Henry, don’t miss this unforgettable anniversary event! – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Participants will create a painting of a favorite insect on a piece of slate to add to their home garden. We will talk about the critical needs of insects in the fall as they prepare for the long winter hibernation. Materials and instruction provided.
– Saratoga National Historical Park Soldiers return to Saratoga! Some of the heaviest fighting in the two Battles of Saratoga in 1777 involved Massachusetts Continental infantry on the American side and General Fraser’s Advanced Corps on the British. You can meet American soldiers from multiple recreated regiments of the Massachusetts Continental Line at Tour Stop 2. They will fire muskets, drill, post guard, cook, and sew clothing throughout the weekend. Fraser's British soldiers from the 24th and 62nd Regiments of Foot will await you at Tour Stop 6! Activities there will include soldiers drilling, cooking, and sewing clothing. – Rain OR Shine! Free & Outdoors! Pack a picnic basket and blanket. Bring a chair and sun umbrella.  – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bronte Roman at the New York State Museum. Experience Bronte’s musical fusion of Latin-Pop and Latin-Traditional Hits in a performance that showcases her vibrant energy and unique vocal style. Don’t miss this chance to experience Bronte’s exceptional talent and passion live! RSVP requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center With the guidance of mushroom enthusiast Sandy Bureaus, head out for an afternoon of mushroom hunting along the AIC trails. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned forager these walks will help expand your knowledge into the mysteries of mycology. Walks will be held every third Sunday at 1pm starting in May and continuing through October. Registration is not required but encouraged. |
September 22, 2025(6 events) The Moving Wall is coming to Veterans Park in Bolton Landing! The Wall is a one-half replica version of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Visitors can do name rubbings of individual service members' names. – This group meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the community room. Writers of all styles and genres are welcome. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Caldwell-Lake George Library is excited to continue our popular children's yoga storytime program, Once Upon a Time Yoga Adventures! Our "Little Yogis" ages 3-4 years old will meet on the following dates at 2:00 pm:
9/15: Enjoy a hot air balloon adventure with a raccoon!
9/22: First day of Autumn:Good Bye Summer, Hello Autumn Wear a fall leaf color! 9/29: Apple picking with mice! 10/6: Fire prevention week with Pete the Cat! 10/20:Whose hands are these? Celebrate Community helpers! 10/27: Halloween with Froggy. Wear a Halloween shirt! Our instructor will combine children's books and popular yoga poses to engage children physically and encourage mindfulness. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Space is limited! Wear comfy clothes! Our instructor, Bridget Epiphanie is a certified Cosmic Kids Yoga instructor with extensive training in children's anatomy, postures and physical development.
– Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Caldwell-Lake George Library is excited to continue our popular children's yoga storytime program, Once Upon a Time Yoga Adventures! Our "Yogi Explorers" ages 5-12 years old, will meet on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20 and 10/27 at 2:45 pm. Follow Jack and Annie on a 6-week Magic Tree House Yoga Adventure!
Our instructor will combine children's books and popular yoga poses to engage children physically and encourage mindfulness. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Space is limited! Wear comfy clothes! Our instructor, Bridget Epiphanie is a certified Cosmic Kids Yoga instructor with extensive training in children's anatomy, postures and physical development.
– Kids in grades K-6 are invited to join us for our weekly free art program. Enjoy a different open-ended art project each week featuring a variety of art styles and materials. No sign up required. Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! |
September 23, 2025(8 events) – Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon Registration required: Warren County Career Center Join us for this informal glimpse into potential stumbling blocks to finding a job and some resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Whether you're facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns, or more - we're here to help connect you to resources!
– Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library You don't have to be a genealogy expert to find out about your family's history! Numerous websites and platforms now make it possible to start learning about your ancestors from home. In this lecture, we'll discuss some of the most popular and explore their features. We'll also talk about how to access free resources, including those available from many public libraries, and explore websites offering tips and guides to creating your own digital family tree. This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register for this event. Registration required: Warren County Career Center
Goals are what take us forward in life. They are the first step to every journey we take. In this workshop we will explain how goal setting works, why goals are important, and take home more helpful resources to get you started. Remember: "if you aim for nothing, you'll hit it every time." Find out how to reach your dreams. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Washington County Archivist, Grace Peck joins us at The Conkling Center to share her knowledge of art restoration, and practical methods for preserving cherished items such as books, letters, photo albums, fabrics, and glassware, ensuring they can be enjoyed by future generations. Join us in celebrating history-both national and personal-by discovering the stories that connect us all. Registration required: The Richards Library (Warrensburg)  – This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. |
September 24, 2025(7 events) – Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake Explore the beautiful ADKX campus and enjoy educational exhibits with interactive experiences for all ages. Special guest Gretchen Koehler is back by popular demand! Guests can participate in programming, explore the exhibits, play lawn games, feed our hungry trout, and more! Registration required: Warren County Career Center
Beyond Job Searches: Networking is your strategic tool for cultivating lasting relationships, fostering professional growth, and unlocking opportunities. It’s more than finding jobs; it’s a pivotal force propelling higher salaries and career advancement. Networking is the workout regimen your career muscle craves. Join us for an approachable journey to networking. – If you are a beginning ukuele player and want to learn new chords, practice your craft with others, inspire and encourage other artists? Then this is the group for you. Don’t have a uke? Call the library as they have ukes you can check-out. – Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or other device? We can help! Drop-in with your device for answers and advice from a Crandall librarian. Everyone is welcome. How it works: This session will begin with a short tutorial on the day's Bonus Topic, followed by a Q&A period for any tech-related questions that you have. Feel free to bring your own bag lunch to enjoy while you learn and get your questions answered. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Keep in mind: Help during the Q&A period is limited to 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Today's Bonus Topic is a Senior Planet from AARP class offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join us for a field trip to the local bookstore Just One More Chapter located at 14 Ridge Street. If you are not sure where to go, meet at the Park entrance by 5:45 and walk over with us! – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library In this painting class, we will be painting Sunset Power Lines with local artist Morgan Taylor. Follow along as Morgan demonstrates color, layering, gradients, and other acrylic painting techniques. Participants will take home their very own painting at the end of the class. The workshop will take place on September 24th at 6:00pm. Class size is limited to 12 participants, and all skill levels are welcome. All supplies and instruction will be provided. This event is free. Donations are not required, but always appreciated. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Please note: Registration for this event opens on August 29th. We are asking all paint class participants to choose one paint class per month. You can be added to the waitlist for additional classes and attend if there is room. Thank you for helping us ensure that everyone who wants to has an opportunity to attend. |
September 25, 2025(9 events) Registration required: Warren County Career Center
– Registration required: The Conkling Center Donna Stressel from the Driver Rehabilitation Program at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital. The ability to drive safely is important in order to remain independent and connected in social activities. This presentation will discuss how drivers can maximize their driving fitness and safety. Learn how the following can affect driving safety. Facts about aging and driving, medical conditions & medications, physical and mental activity & exercise, safety habits and driving strategies, Fitting the car to the driver, Highway design and vehicle technology, deciding when it is time to quit. – Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms. – Registration encouraged: The Richards Library (Warrensburg) –
 – Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Take your book folding skills to the next level! Kim Gray will guide you through the process of turning a 200+ page book into a floral work of art! Materials included. Yet, feel free to bring a book of your own that you'd like to use. $10 suggested donation – Good at art? Great! Bad at art? Even better! Come join us for some fun autumnal projects! This program is part of our regular Teen Group, a social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more. – Graphic Novel Book Discussion: Join us for a discussion of the manga Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You by Jinushi. An overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier with a dual personality form an unexpected bond in this sweet-and-sour comedy! At age forty-five, office worker Sasaki has had enough of the corporate grind. His only solace is smoking—and the friendly smile of supermarket cashier Yamada. When Sasaki can't find Yamada after a particularly trying day, a striking woman invites him to smoke with her. The despondent man thinks he's made a new smoking buddy in the cool, teasing Tayama, but Sasaki doesn't realize he already knows her! (From the Publisher) |
September 26, 2025(5 events) – Registration required: The Hyde Collection 10am-12pm or 1-3pm Calling local homeschool families! These tour times are planned especially for homeschool students. Participants will receive a tour of Hyde House and current special exhibitions followed by an activity in the Art Studio. The program will last 2 hours and is targeted for students ages 5-18. Younger children and family members are welcome. Join Dr. Jeremy Kirchman, Curator of Birds and Mammals at the New York State Museum, for a guided tour through the Birds of New York gallery celebrating the intersection of science and art. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this special program highlights the extraordinary watercolor paintings of Louis Agassiz Fuertes, a pioneering ornithologist and illustrator of Puerto Rican descent whose vivid works continue to inspire bird lovers and scientists alike. Discover the stories behind Fuertes’s travels, techniques, and legacy, and explore how his contributions helped shape both the field of ornithology and the museum’s historic Birds of New York publication. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Fuertes’s illustrations up close and learn about the remarkable birds that call New York home. – Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies. Registration encouraged: Lower Adirondack Regional Center for History (LARCH) Town Historian and LARCH President Bill Dolback never fails to delight audiences with his extensive set of antique and vintage photos that illustrate what we were and what we were to become. Join us for a trip through Yesteryear Ticonderoga. |
September 27, 2025(8 events) September 27, 2025 Free fishing days offer residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license (*Kids under 16 can always fish for free!). These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to fish! Even though a license is not needed, all other fishing regulations apply. Saratoga National Historical Park Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield! Tours will last 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. – Local authors will speak about their writing process and answer questions. After, they will sign books. – Adirondack Experience The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake Join us for a day devoted to outdoor recreation! Xperience for All features workshops, games, demonstrations, and presentations, all in the spirit of providing museum visitors a foundation to safely pursue recreation on their own. For those who are unfamiliar or not yet comfortable exploring the region’s woods and waterways on their own, learn tips for getting started and discover affinity groups that regularly offer outings and guidance. ADKX will be free for all on the day of the event. – Registration required: The Wild Center For the second year, The Wild Center, Third Act Upstate NY, and the North Country Clean Energy Hub will be co-hosting a celebration to raise awareness about the many benefits of electric vehicles (EVs), solar power and clean energy. Join us on September 27, 2025 for a family-friendly event where visitors can talk with local EV owners and experts showcasing their vehicles, visit with community organizations focused on clean energy, and attend programming about innovative solar solutions. Additionally, there will be many kid-friendly activities for families to engage in. Check back for detailed programming as we amp up for this event!
– Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Singers/Songwriters Cosby & Tom bring ADK Lumber Camp Songs of the past to life! Discover how important these songs were to those who worked & lived in the Lumber Camp community. Dress up as a lumberjack (optional) & enjoy this Lumberjack Day inspired performance. $8 Suggested. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Kids in grades 4th-8th will observe a woodworking demonstration, sand their own wooden mushroom and decorate it using an impasto technique creating a unique 3D effect. Lake George Historical Association All sessions are open and free to the public. They will be held in-person at the LGHA Museum at 290 Canada Street, Lake George. Lectures MAY also be streamed live on the website or our Facebook page, and archived for later viewing on the website. |
September 28, 2025(3 events) – Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center The Adirondacks have long been known for its breathtaking fall foliage, attracting people from all over the Northeast. The bright greens of summer turn to fiery reds, yellows, and oranges of autumn giving the forests a beautiful new palette. What better place to experience these magnificent colors than from Goodnow Mountain fire tower. Learn about the forest’s seasonal changes on the 4-mile round trip hike, considered moderately challenging, that culminates in a spectacular 360-degree view of Rich Lake, Huntington Wildlife Forest, the High Peaks, and surrounding areas. Dress for the weather. Meet at Goodnow Mountain Trailhead. – The Adirondack Experience The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake ADKX is pleased to welcome year-round Adirondack Park residents, with free admission on the second and fourth Sunday each month. Proof of residency such as a driver's license is required. Registration required: New York State Museum Explore the wild and wonderful world of fungi with the New York State Museum at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve! Join Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, NYSM Curator of Mycology, for a beginner-friendly mushroom walk through the Hunger Kill Barrens, a forested habitat within the unique and ecologically rare Pine Bush. Discover the important role fungi play in this ecosystem and enjoy an engaging stroll through one of the Capital Region’s natural treasures. This walk takes place at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and involves uneven terrain—please wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared for outdoor conditions. |
September 29, 2025(4 events) – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Caldwell-Lake George Library is excited to continue our popular children's yoga storytime program, Once Upon a Time Yoga Adventures! Our "Little Yogis" ages 3-4 years old will meet on the following dates at 2:00 pm:
9/15: Enjoy a hot air balloon adventure with a raccoon!
9/22: First day of Autumn:Good Bye Summer, Hello Autumn Wear a fall leaf color! 9/29: Apple picking with mice! 10/6: Fire prevention week with Pete the Cat! 10/20:Whose hands are these? Celebrate Community helpers! 10/27: Halloween with Froggy. Wear a Halloween shirt! Our instructor will combine children's books and popular yoga poses to engage children physically and encourage mindfulness. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Space is limited! Wear comfy clothes! Our instructor, Bridget Epiphanie is a certified Cosmic Kids Yoga instructor with extensive training in children's anatomy, postures and physical development.
– Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Caldwell-Lake George Library is excited to continue our popular children's yoga storytime program, Once Upon a Time Yoga Adventures! Our "Yogi Explorers" ages 5-12 years old, will meet on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20 and 10/27 at 2:45 pm. Follow Jack and Annie on a 6-week Magic Tree House Yoga Adventure!
Our instructor will combine children's books and popular yoga poses to engage children physically and encourage mindfulness. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Space is limited! Wear comfy clothes! Our instructor, Bridget Epiphanie is a certified Cosmic Kids Yoga instructor with extensive training in children's anatomy, postures and physical development.
– Kids in grades K-6 are invited to join us for our weekly free art program. Enjoy a different open-ended art project each week featuring a variety of art styles and materials. No sign up required. Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition! |
September 30, 2025(7 events) – Mah Jongg is an absorbing tile game of skill and chance. Please bring your own current year’s card. This group meets every Tuesday from 10 am to noon Take a walk and learn about the history of the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. The trail travels the railbed of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad, known locally as the Slate Picker, which stretched 26 miles through the Slate Valley. This program will originate at the access point directly adjacent to the Slate Valley Museum. Park in the museum lot and meet right outside the museum's front entrance! Enjoy an early fall walk on the Cider Day! Celebrate with some refreshing apple cider at the museum after the walk. Take a walk and learn about the history of the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail. The trail travels the railbed of the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad, known locally as the Slate Picker, which stretched 26 miles through the Slate Valley. This program will originate at the access point directly adjacent to the Slate Valley Museum. Park in the museum lot and meet right outside the museum's front entrance! Join us for a special screening of Equal Protection: The Supreme Court’s Battle with Affirmative Action, a thought-provoking documentary that explores the complex history and uncertain future of college admissions in the United States. As two pivotal cases come before the Supreme Court in 2022, the film traces the origins of affirmative action policies, originally designed to address systemic discrimination, and examines how they have evolved through decades of legal and cultural debate. Featuring interviews with scholars, legal experts, and key participants, Equal Protection offers a compelling look at the role of the judiciary in shaping access to higher education and the broader implications for equal opportunity in America. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Compassionate downsizing, and full-service moving assistance for older adults. Planning on moving yourself or your senior parents? Organize Senior Moves “Makes Moving Easier”. Just looking to organize, they have fantastic ideas to share on that too. Michelle Kavanaugh-Anastasi will present how Senior Moves specializes in a wide range of senior relocation services. "This will be the best move you've ever made" - Organize Senior Moves – This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. |
October 1, 2025(5 events) – Registration requested: Adirondack Interpretive Center The Adirondacks have long been known for its breathtaking fall foliage, attracting people from all over the Northeast. The bright greens of summer turn to fiery reds, yellows, and oranges of autumn giving the forests a beautiful new palette. What better place to experience these magnificent colors than from Goodnow Mountain fire tower. Learn about the forest’s seasonal changes on the 4-mile round trip hike, considered moderately challenging, that culminates in a spectacular 360-degree view of Rich Lake, Huntington Wildlife Forest, the High Peaks, and surrounding areas. Dress for the weather. Meet at Goodnow Mountain Trailhead. Registration required: Warren County Career Center Your resume and cover letter are crucial components that can set you apart from other candidates when applying for a job. This workshop will present the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. *Please bring a rough draft of your resume*
– Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy Help us prepare the trails at Amy’s Park for the upcoming Race For The Lake. The race route needs to be marked with special signs to help runners find their way around the park safely. – Registration required: Chapman Museum Get into the spooky spirit and make a boo-tiful ghost with us this month! We’ll be crafting our very own paper plate ghosts using plates, streamers, and more. Decorate your ghost, give it some personality, and then take it home to float around your house this Halloween season. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Artist Filomena Riviello shows you all the ins and outs of beginner needle felting! Join us for an evening of good conversation and creativity as we make a turkey. All materials provided. |
October 2, 2025(5 events) Registration required: Warren County Career Center Your resume and cover letter are crucial components that can set you apart from other candidates when applying for a job. This workshop will present the basics of a powerful and effective cover letter including formatting, tailoring to the job, and getting through the online application process to land an interview. *Please bring a rough draft of your resume*
Registration required: Warren County Career Center Transferable skills are qualities you have already acquired which can be used in a different job. Make it easy for employers to see the connection between your qualities and the skillset needed to do the job and market yourself as the solution to an employer's problem. Learn ways to research the employer's needs then identify and show them that you have these skills.
– Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms. – The ever-popular, free Bluegrass Music Jam hosted by Denise Radtke & Frank Orsini meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month, September through April, 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Community Room downstairs off the Glen Street entrance and through the Folklife Gallery. All are welcome, pickers and listeners alike. This series of programs is produced by the Folklife Center and made possible with funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. |
October 3, 2025(5 events) – The Saratoga Book Festival (SBF) is an annual community-wide celebration of books in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. Our mission is to encourage a lifelong love of reading and promote greater literacy for all. For one glorious weekend each year, SBF brings writers, book lovers, and reluctant readers together for thoughtful conversations, fascinating interviews, book talks, readings, workshops, youth program, and more. Held in venues throughout downtown Saratoga Springs, SBF features contemporary and literary fiction; popular genres such as fantasy/sci-fi, suspense, historical fiction, and crime fiction; nonfiction (including current events, history, science, and cooking/lifestyle); memoir; and children’s and young adult literature. Over 30 Sessions City-Wide!
Registration required: New York State Museum Join Dr. Christina Rieth, State Archaeologist and Co-Director of the Cultural Resource Survey Program (CRSP), for a behind-the-scenes look at how the museum helps preserve New York’s history. Explore artifacts from CRSP projects on display in the lab and learn how they are studied, curated, and shared with the public. Discover how CRSP’s work supporting state agencies, protecting archaeological resources, and advancing research ensures that the stories of New York’s past remain accessible for generations to come. – Registration required: Warren County 4-H  – Tuesday, September 30 - Thursday, November 20 Reception: Friday, October 3 | 5-7 PM Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment I find inspiration in nature as the source of life and beauty. When I paint, I look for this beauty in what surrounds me—the mountains, the birds and my love of wildflowers. I chose to work in black ink because it is a type of expressionistic painting that is done quickly that catches my inspiration from what is in my mind and what I see. Black ink painting is an ancient way of painting using brush, paper and black ink. This type of painting combines both drawing and painting techniques using different tones of ink and different brush strokes that bring life to a painting. My paintings represent how I see the beauty of nature that surrounds us that captures the energy of expression. |
October 4, 2025(7 events) – Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy Cat and Thomas Mts Preserve, Edgecomb Pond TrailheadJoin a Naturalist on a hike up Cat Mountain and learn about the Leave No Trace Seven Principles®. This is a great way to learn how to best care for our local trails and see some amazing views of the area. This longer hike is considered moderately challenging with views of Lake George and southern Adirondacks. Total length, 5 miles. Saratoga National Historical Park Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield! Tours will last 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. – Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, “By River, Road, & Rail”. Discover how transportation has shaped our region and beyond—from Indigenous canoe routes to bustling railways and the rise of electric cars. Trace the journeys that connected communities and changed history! There will be free admission to the Museum all day, refreshments, and crafts for children and families. – – The Saratoga Book Festival (SBF) is an annual community-wide celebration of books in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. Our mission is to encourage a lifelong love of reading and promote greater literacy for all. For one glorious weekend each year, SBF brings writers, book lovers, and reluctant readers together for thoughtful conversations, fascinating interviews, book talks, readings, workshops, youth program, and more. Held in venues throughout downtown Saratoga Springs, SBF features contemporary and literary fiction; popular genres such as fantasy/sci-fi, suspense, historical fiction, and crime fiction; nonfiction (including current events, history, science, and cooking/lifestyle); memoir; and children’s and young adult literature. Over 30 Sessions City-Wide!
– Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Eastern chipmunks are characterized by their reddish-brown fur and white underbellies. They have five dark brown stripes running lengthwise down the body with whitish stripes in between. While you paint this chipmunk perched on a branch and showing its prominent tail, a Naturalist will share a Native American folktale about how the chipmunk got its stripes. Paint with Patrice classes are geared for beginners, but open to all ages and artistic abilities. Participants will use acrylic paints on an 8×8 inch stretched canvas and take home a finished painting. $17 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members $12. – All are welcome to the Artist’s Reception in The Courthouse Gallery! Artists will speak about their work at 5:00 PM. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION In the Gallery from September 10 through October 25, 2025 The artworks in this exhibition pay homage to both the intricacies of nature as muse and the diverse range of artistic interpretations. Eleven artists chose artists whose work aligns with the incorporation of nature as a subject, and, frequently, as a medium. The artists use words such as fluid, regenerative, porous, and fragile to describe works constructed with wool, wood, live succulents, and fungus. |
