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.
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Events in April 2026
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March 29, 2026(3 events) 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. Step back into a time when Albany was a pivotal hub in the struggle for American independence. Historian Liz Covart, Ph.D., host of Ben Franklin’s World, an award-winning podcast exploring early American history, will guide you through how Albany served as the nerve center for the Northern Campaign and a revolutionary stronghold surrounded by counties with divided loyalties. Hear the high-stakes stories of military supply, regional rivalries, and the tensions that nearly changed the course of the Battle of Saratoga. Through engaging storytelling, Liz reveals how the decisions, conflicts, and alliances forged in and around Albany helped shape the young nation. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join us for a heart warming experience designed for parents & children to move , breathe & grow together! This special class nurtures the parent/ child bond through gentle poses, playful interaction, and shared mindfulness. Yoga for all abilities, with special focus on kids with diverse needs. It’s about creating joyful, connected moments that last beyond the mat. Registration Required. Recommended for ages 4 and up. |
March 30, 2026(4 events) – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This memoir writing group is open to authors of all experience levels. Whether you are working on a personal memoir for publication or would simply like to start recording your memories, members can expect to receive peer guidance and feedback in a supportive and welcoming environment. Several writing topics are recommended each month, or people can write about a topic of their own choosing. At each get-together, there is the option to share your writing and receive thoughtful feedback. This group will meet on the last Monday of every month. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library   Join us for Story Time & Crafts! Mondays at 2:45 PM at the libraryEnjoy engaging stories, creative hands-on crafts, and a sprinkle of American Sign Language   March Stories:
  3/2 Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss  3/9 St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting  3/23 Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg  3/30 When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Dinosaur by Mikayla Ruvalcaba Please call to register: (518) 668-2528We can’t wait to see you there!
  – 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 Have you ever wanted to be in a Shakespeare play? Here's your chance! No audition, no pressure. Sign up to participate in a shortened version of the Bard's political gem, Coriolanus, which asks whether a ruler who does not listen to the people should keep his power. Experienced actors will be available to be your scene partners, and no memorization necessary. Huzzah! |
March 31, 2026(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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Every week, a volunteer will be reading a story for toddlers! – Registration required: The Conkling Center Brett Ferraro, Regional Structured Day Care Staff Manager encourages us to tour the facility for those that can no longer stay home alone throughout the day by themselves. “Kee to Independent Growth, Inc. is a community-based agency committed to the strengthening of individuals through support, counseling, education, outreach and advocacy.” Kee to Independent Growth, Inc. (KIGI) serves individuals with ongoing disabilities including traumatic brain injury (TBI), developmental disabilities, progressive medical conditions, mental health & substance abuse (CORE) as well as veterans and qualified seniors. KIGI provides services for qualifying residents of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington Counties. We always strive to do more, seeking out various avenues to improve the well-being of our current and potential clients. – Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! Registration required: Warren County 4-H The snow is melting and the season for hiking boots is taking the place of snowshoes!
Registration for the 2026 4-H Hiking Challenge is open and the Zoom Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st at 6:30pm.
Please follow the link below if your family/group would like to join us this year or check out what we have planned for this season at the Zoom orientation.
The zoom link will be provided in your confirmation email after registering. The recording of the orientation will also be made available to all who register.
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April 1, 2026(9 events) – Registration required: Schroon Lake Public Library Join us for our monthly workshop as we create 3-4 different Stamp-It greeting 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: During this Q&A session, feel free to drop-in with any tech-related questions that you have and we will do our best to find the answers you need. Help during this session is limited to approximately 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. –  – Registration required: Chapman Museum Get a head start on Earth Day with a fun, eco-friendly craft! Using recycled juice can lids and a colorful array of supplies, participants will create an adorable magnet perfect for the fridge, a locker, or anywhere that needs a little flair. Personalize your creation with drawings, stickers, pompoms, gems, and more, and see how something old can become something new! Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. – Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! – Registration required: Lower Adirondack Pride Join Lower Adirondack Pride in collaboration with Kitch a Vibe and Black Walnut Books for our quarterly Pride Book Club — this quarter we’ll be reading The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan. About the Book: Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold as a film series, she’s one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesn’t really exist. She’s never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now. As a young adult, she and her best friend Amanda fantasized escaping their difficult homes and moving to California to become movie stars. But the day before their grand adventure, a tragedy shattered their dreams and Cate has been on the run ever since, taking on different names and charting a new future. But after a shocking revelation, Cate understands that returning home is the only way she’ll be a whole person again. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library The True Story Behind the Opera: Facing the Unimaginable.
Escape the cold and join Seagle Festival’s Education & Community Engagement Director Josh Cook for an exclusive look at the 2026 season. Discover the true-life journey that inspired the opera Dead Man Walking, exploring the powerful memoir by Sister Helen Prejean. This session will delve into the themes of empathy, redemption, and forgiveness that define the narrative. We’ll discuss the opera's powerful adaptation of Sister Helen's experiences and examine how the art form—through music—explores the deep human cost of the death penalty. We’ll also touch upon the unexpected role of "Elvis" in the story and the powerful, real-world issues of justice and humanity.
Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register for this event.
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April 2, 2026(11 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*
– Join us every Thursday morning for storytime where we read stories, enjoy play time, make new friends, dance, create crafts, and enjoy snack. Share the magic of the library with your child! 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.
– Come knit/crochet with us every Thursday afternoon. New to knitting and need help or want to learn? You’ve come to the right place, our group of experienced knitters would love to help you. – Join us for Big Kid Club! Enjoy games, music, art, STEM, and more! Great for ages 6-12. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal, A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. Valerie offers a culturally insightful history of the achievements of US women astronauts, the challenges they've faced, and their distinctive stories as they carve out space in a male-dominated field. On a Mission is an inspiring tribute to unsung women's history. Register now to take part in this inspirational discussion! – Join us Thursdays at the Schroon Lake Public Library for Chess Club. No experience necessary. For grades 5+  – Registration required: Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) This two-hour program is designed as a one-on-one help desk; artists can sign up for a timeslot with us to get individual assistance and information on specific questions they may have regarding their art practice or business. This is a free program, but please sign up for a specific timeslot by emailing programs@larac.org or call 518-798-1144 x2. Timeslots are: 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, and 5:30pm. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops for questions related to computer files, images, websites, etc… Have questions on the business of art? Need advice on how to present/frame your artwork? Want to learn how to take the best images of your work? What do you need to enter online shows, submit to galleries, apply for grant opportunities? Wondering about setting up your own website and how to use social media to market your work? Looking for ways to track where your artwork has been shown and how to catalog your work? Need recommendations on how and where to have prints made? how to write an artist statement and bio? How to get a NYS sales tax id? How to set up a framework to capture your expenses and revenue…? We just might have the answers for you and if not, we can help find out and/or direct you to helpful information sources, so that you can get back to the creative parts of your art practice. – 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. – Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Playing a board is a fun and easy way of enjoying the company of others, so "Let's Play!" Join us for a friendly game of Scrabble. Test your vocabulary skills while reaping the significant memory benefits of playing this game! Winner takes home a prize! |
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April 6, 2026(2 events) – 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: Adirondack Experience Museum The First Adirondackers reaches far beyond the familiar timelines of settlement to tell a deeper story of the Adirondacks – one that has been shaped by an Indigenous presence for more than 12,000 years. Blending scientific insight with Indigenous knowledge and storytelling, the book reveals how Native peoples lived with, learned from, and stewarded this landscape across countless generations. Through changing climates, waterways, and lifeways, authors Curt Stager and David Kanietakeron Fadden illuminate a history that has too often been overlooked or simplified. The Adirondacks emerge not as an untouched wilderness, but as a homeland rich with memory, meaning, and continuity. The First Adriondackers invites readers to reconsider what they think they know about the region and the enduring relationship between people and place. About The Speaker:Curt Stager is a scientist, educator, and author whose work brings the deep history of climate, water, and landscape vividly to life. A professor at Paul Smith’s College, his writing and teaching has earned recognition statewide. He has spent decades translating complex environmental research into clear, compelling stories for public audiences. David Kanietakeron Fadden is an Akwesasne Mohawk artist, writer, and cultural historian whose paintings, illustrations, and stories are rooted in Haudenosaunee knowledge and lived experience in the Adirondacks. Raised in a family of artists and storytellers, his work serves as both creative expression and cultural preservation. Together, they are the authors of The First Adirondackers, a sweeping account of 12,000 years of Indigenous presence that reshapes how we understand the region’s past. |
April 7, 2026(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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome!  – Escape the cold and join Seagle Festival’s Education & Community Engagement Director Josh Cook for an exclusive look at the 2026 season. Discover the true-life journey that inspired the opera Dead Man Walking, exploring the powerful memoir by Sister Helen Prejean. This session will delve into the themes of empathy, redemption, and forgiveness that define the narrative. We’ll discuss the opera’s powerful adaptation of Sister Helen’s experiences and examine how the art form—through music—explores the deep human cost of the death penalty. We’ll also touch upon the unexpected role of “Elvis” in the story and the powerful, real-world issues of justice and humanity. Registration appreciated: Chapman Museum Inspired by a true story, Elisa Carbone writes about young Diana Hopkins as she helps plant a Victory Garden on the White House lawn during World War II. It’s a tale of determination, teamwork, and the power of growing something meaningful, even in challenging times. After the reading, participants can help the Museum bring our new pollinator garden to life with color and kindness! Paint a rock with a positive message, vibrant colors, or fun designs. Once it’s dry, we’ll place it in the garden for everyone to enjoy. Your artwork will help brighten the space for both people and pollinators alike! This program is intended for children ages 5-9 but is open to all. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. – Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! Registration required: Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory At the center of our Milky Way lies an energetic region populated with long, vertical, thread-like sources of radio emission. High resolution radio images of these unique and perplexing strands continue to reveal new information that may improve our understanding of the Milky Way's evolution. Nora Salem is in her senior year at Haverford College where she is double majoring in physics and astronomy. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree this upcoming May, she plans to get her PhD in astrophysics while continuing to engage with science outreach to young students and the public. |
April 8, 2026(7 events) – Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Come inside our inflatable planetarium, StarLab, to learn to identify some of the constellations in our sky and hear the mythology behind them. Please note that the StarLab is a small space that requires crawling into with seating on the floor. With its acoustics, participants will need to be able to sit quietly for the duration of the program. Recommended for those 7 years of age and older. $6 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members Free. 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. – Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! Registration required: Chapman Museum Speaker: Maury Thompson, author, freelance writer, and former reporter for The Post-Star.The morning after the 1916 presidential election, myriad newspapers across the nation, including The New York Times, erroneously reported that Republican Charles Evans Hughes had won the election. When the final California returns came in, it showed that not Hughes, but incumbent Democrat Woodrow Wilson, had won. Key issues in one of the closest presidential races sound quite contemporary: international security, as the United State debated whether to enter World War I, global trade and tariffs, and the southern border with Mexico. Maury Thompson will speak about the 1916 campaign and the candidates, with an emphasis on his recent research about the California vote, which determined the outcome. Thompson also will speak about Hughes and Wilson as role models of political civility. – Registration required: Adirondack Experience Museum This is a virtual program. Teddy Roosevelt biographer Paul Grondahl will discuss the dramatic hours when Roosevelt climbed Mount Marcy, learned that President William McKinley had died of an assassin’s wounds, a daring midnight wagon ride to the North Creek train station, and his swearing-in as the 26th President of the United States in Buffalo on September 14, 1901. Grondahl’s talk will clarify one lingering mystery about Roosevelt’s long delay at the Tahawus Club before he set out for North Creek. Paul Grondahl is the Opalka Endowed Director of the New York State Writers Institute at the University at Albany, one of the nation’s pre-eminent literary presenting organizations. He is an award-winning journalist who worked as a reporter for 33 years at the Albany Times Union, where he still contributes a weekly column. He was named director of the Writers Institute in 2017 and is also a distinguished alumnus in arts and letters at UAlbany, where he earned a master’s degree in English. He is the author of several books, including political biographies of Albany Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd and Theodore Roosevelt, titled I Rose Like a Rocket: The Political Education of Theodore Roosevelt. His forthcoming biography, Andy Rooney: A Lucky Life, will be published by SUNY Press in the fall of 2026. |
April 9, 2026(16 events) – This is a wonderful opportunity to recycle and donate extra supplies that will be loved by their next owner!
   WHAT DO WE ACCEPT?Almost all craft supplies in clean, usable condition — fabric, yarn, hooks, needles, craft paint, and much more! Not sure if your item qualifies? Email photos to sskcache@gmail.com.  ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT:· Completed crafts · Home décor (signs, vases, lamps, etc.) · Unfinished projects (unless all materials & directions are included) · Appliances of any kind · Kitchen items (glassware, mugs, plates, etc.) · Artificial flowers/foliage · Yarn less than ½ skein · Fabric less than ¼ yard · Drapery/upholstery trim · Sewing patterns · Office/school supplies · Party supplies · Items with mold, odors, or obvious stains · Glass for stained glass  Can't donate here? Try the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, the Buy Nothing Lake George Region Facebook group, or the Transfer Station. THEN COME SHOP THE SALE!Friday, April 10th & Saturday, April 11th | 10AM – 2PM No donation required to shop! Browse the goods and make a free-will donation (cash, check, or PayPal) for any treasures you take home. Every dollar supports the Friends of the Lake George Library.
– On the second Thursday of each month The Hyde Collection waives the admission fee for all visitors! – Join us every Thursday morning for storytime where we read stories, enjoy play time, make new friends, dance, create crafts, and enjoy snack. Share the magic of the library with your child! Registration required: Warren County Career Center Join this engaging workshop to learn about the skills that are most valued by business leaders, yet are under developed in employees. Learn why these skills are critically important, how to develop them, and the influence of AI.
– Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Spring brings warmer weather, longer days, and baby birds. Come create this charming bird nest scene featuring bright blue eggs nestled among textured twigs and branches against a vibrant sky. Classes are 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. All supplies are included in fee. $18 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members $13. – Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Spring brings warmer weather, longer days, and baby birds. Come create this charming bird nest scene featuring bright blue eggs nestled among textured twigs and branches against a vibrant sky. Classes are 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. All supplies are included in fee. $18 per person in addition to the per vehicle Day Use Fee. Members $13. – Come knit/crochet with us every Thursday afternoon. New to knitting and need help or want to learn? You’ve come to the right place, our group of experienced knitters would love to help you. – Registration required: Chapman Museum Test out our new escape room, Unlocking Independence! It’s July 1776, and the delegates of the Continental Congress are about to declare independence from Great Britain, but disaster strikes when the final draft of the Declaration of Independence goes missing! Work with your team to solve puzzles to recover the document before it’s too late. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. This program is geared toward students in 4th-8th grade, but all are welcome. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Back by popular demand! Director of Operations, Jeremy Davis takes us on a tour of Weather Routing, INC., and shares his sailing story, videos and beautiful pictures of his once-in-a lifetime trip to Nova Scotia. Located in Glens Falls. More specifically, the second and third floors of our building at 79 Warren St. – Join us for Big Kid Club! Enjoy games, music, art, STEM, and more! Great for ages 6-12. – On the second Thursday of each month, families with children ages 5 and up are invited to participate in this free drop-in art studio workshop to examine artwork and play with materials. – 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. – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Monthly on the second Thursday – Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Holly McCormack (Soprano) & Michael Clement (Piano) present a moving concert of opera arias & songs that echo the Adirondacks’ enduring spirit of hope, grief, & renewal. Program includes arias & art songs in French, German, Italian, & English. Hors d'oeuvres & Festive Beverages served. |
April 10, 2026(2 events) – Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Engage in sensory activities that will result in the creation of a personal poem. Laura, former Elementary School Teacher, will read selected poems while we sip tea. Then she'll guide participants, of all ages, through a magical poetry experience. Come Dressed for Tea! |
April 11, 2026(2 events) – Registration required: Lower Adirondack Pride Join us for Slay the Peaks, our social hiking series! This month, we’re hitting the Potash Mountain Trail for a great hike and even better company. –  |
April 12, 2026(1 event) – 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. |
April 13, 2026(3 events) – 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 Mondays at 2:45 PM at Caldwell-Lake George Library. Enjoy engaging stories and creative hands-on crafts! April Stories: Please call to register: (518) 668-2528 – 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. |
April 14, 2026(9 events) – Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Do you want some company while you work? The UFO Studio, formerly known as AFS Sewing Circle, is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow fiber artists! Pre-registration is not required, all are welcome! – 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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Every week, a volunteer will be reading a story for toddlers! Registration required: Warren County Career Center
 – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library In our April session of Paint with Patrice, we will be painting Chickadee. Bring the charm of a chickadee to life with this simple and joyful acrylic painting. Begin by sketching in the areas for the black cap and feathers. Learn brushstrokes to fill in the feathers and complete the tail. Finish with highlighting and shading this cute bird. This workshop will be held on April 14th 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; donations are always appreciated but never required. Registration opens April 1st — call (518) 668-2528 to reserve your spot. – Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor, Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series Tuesday, April 14th at 7 PM ET.
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 of the bestselling Pike Logan series. When a routine prison transfer is ambushed, Abdul Rahman (known in the shadows as the Ghost) escapes. The only Operator who can hunt him down is the man who stopped him before: Pike Logan. But as the team races against the clock, Pike learns the stakes are much greater than a single life. The consequences extend into the heartland of America itself.
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April 15, 2026(4 events) – Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing by visiting Adirondack Folk School on any of our OPEN FORGE nights for an amazing demonstration by expert smiths Steve Gurzler and Arnie Barsky. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at blacksmithing and forge an item at open forge, there is a $25 fee to cover the cost of materials, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). – The Caldwell-Lake George Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 15h at 6:30 pm to discuss Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict. Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict shines a light on a woman who sacrificed her life to discover the nature of our very DNA, a woman whose world-changing contributions were hidden by the men around her but whose relentless drive advanced our understanding of humankind. The group gathers at 6:30 pm. Discussion begins at 7:00 p,m. New members are always welcome! |
April 16, 2026(13 events) – Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Young Learners will be introduced to the adaptations of the black bear and will learn how these animals use their adaptations to survive in the wild. Elementary students will identify examples of adaptations in predators and prey and put their own survival skills to the test. $6 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members Free. – Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Young Learners will be introduced to the adaptations of the black bear and will learn how these animals use their adaptations to survive in the wild. Elementary students will identify examples of adaptations in predators and prey and put their own survival skills to the test. $6 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members Free. – Join us every Thursday morning for storytime where we read stories, enjoy play time, make new friends, dance, create crafts, and enjoy snack. Share the magic of the library with your child! Registration required: Warren County Career Center Statistics show that approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to screen candidates for job opportunities. Find out how you can prepare and hear suggestions for getting the most visibility out of your online application.
– Come knit/crochet with us every Thursday afternoon. New to knitting and need help or want to learn? You’ve come to the right place, our group of experienced knitters would love to help you. 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 Big Kid Club! Enjoy games, music, art, STEM, and more! Great for ages 6-12. Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson, New York Times Bestselling Author of Endure, Thursday, April 16th at 2 PM ET.
In The Explorer’s Gene, Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human. From paddling the lost rivers of the northern Canadian wilderness to the ocean-spanning voyages of the Polynesians, The Explorer’s Gene combines riveting stories of exploration with cutting-edge insights from behavioral psychology and neuroscience.
Register now to participate in this timelessly relevant discussion on finding meaning in our past struggles, embracing the possibility of failure in our future, and crucially, recognizing when our present is good enough.
– Join us Thursdays at the Schroon Lake Public Library for Chess Club. No experience necessary. For grades 5+ – Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) Artists are invited to bring in one to two pieces of their work, either completed or in process, to be constructively critiqued by their peers in a supportive, encouraging environment. This Drop-In program is free and open to all artists. – 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 required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Learn to make hot chocolate the way it would be enjoyed at a charming French cafe w/Chocolatier Deb Morris! As we discuss the book "Chocolat", Deb will also share insights about the ancient Mayan & Aztec civilizations & their relationship with Cacao. $5. suggested. |
April 17, 2026(3 events) 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. – Come to the library to create your own fantasy world. All supplies included. Ages teens-tweens. |
April 18, 2026(4 events) – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Volunteers needed! Join Hudson Crossing Park and NYS Canals for a clean-up of Lock 5 Island on Saturday, April 18, for the Canal Clean Sweep, a day of service for the Champlain Canal and Hudson River. Volunteers will meet at the Hudson Crossing Park Pavilion. Parking is available at the Hudson Crossing Park parking lot, which is located beyond Champlain Canal Lock 5. You will see the HCP gate and parking lot is on the right. We ask all Sweep volunteers to wear sturdy shoes or boots, clothing that they can get dirty, and to bring a hat, sunscreen, a full reusable water bottle, and work gloves. Please note, Hudson Crossing Park is a carry-in, carry-out park. This site is suitable for elementary-aged children with proper adult supervision. – Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 10:30 AM–Noon at the Caldwell–Lake George Library for the official launch of The ABCs of Lake George!
The ABCs of Lake George is an alphabetical journey through the nature, history and beauty of Lake George. This book is illustrated in vivid watercolors with depictions of so many of the well-known and loved landmarks, activities and natural elements of Lake George, NY and the surrounding region. Written and illustrated by locals and teachers of the Lake George area, this book is filled with fun rhymes and a playful cadence, in addition to a deeper factual dive at the end, to be enjoyed by children of all ages!
Come meet the authors, celebrate this labor of love, and pick up your very own copy. This is a community event for the whole family — we'd love to see you there!
 – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Treat yourself to a fun and relaxing painting experience with the vibrant, expressive medium of acrylics! Whether you've never picked up a brush or you paint regularly, Patrice welcomes all skill levels in a supportive, creative atmosphere. She'll guide you through color mixing and layering techniques every step of the way. All supplies are provided, and everyone leaves with a finished piece to take home. This month, we are inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Wheatfields Under Cloud Filled Sky. Van Gogh painted his landscapes with bold, swirling brushstrokes and intense, emotional color, transforming an ordinary field beneath a dramatic sky into something alive with energy and feeling. His work invites us to see the natural world not just as it is, but as it moves us. This class is the second in our series, Inspired by the Masters. In each class, you'll learn what the Master artist was trying to convey and the methods to help achieve it, practicing techniques that are valuable in acrylic painting. Each session also includes the history behind the featured Master artist and the important role they played in the world of art.
Space is limited! Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council. – During this one-hour challenge, participants will explore both the Historic DeLong House and the Museum galleries in search of hidden items. Those who complete the entire list will win a prize! This program is open to all ages. There will be a children’s version of the scavenger hunt, as well as a teen/adult version. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required for those under the age of 18. |
April 19, 2026
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April 20, 2026(2 events) – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Mondays at 2:45 PM at Caldwell-Lake George Library. Enjoy engaging stories and creative hands-on crafts! April Stories: Please call to register: (518) 668-2528 – 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. |
April 21, 2026(5 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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome! Registration required: Warren County Career Center Statistics show that approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to screen candidates for job opportunities. Find out how you can prepare and hear suggestions for getting the most visibility out of your online application.
– Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! Come join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. You don’t need to read the book to come to our meetings.  |
April 22, 2026(9 events) Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park  – Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy Help us celebrate Earth Day with a litter cleanup at The Pinnacle Preserve in Bolton! We’ll clear trash from the parking area and along Edgecomb Pond Rd. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. All ages are welcome, but please leave dogs at home. –  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. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. If I could fly backward, I would. To the safety of branches, to the time when my heart still raced for you, twelve hundred beats a minute. In poetry that is at once bold and lyrical, affecting and devastatingly frank, Miranda Cowley Heller takes us through childhood, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. Suffused with the natural world and the landscape of Cape Cod, where many of the poems are set, What the Deep Water Knows contemplates love in all the seasons. Register now to celebrate National Poetry Month with this graceful new poetry collection. About the Author: Miranda Cowley Heller was raised in New York City and Cape Cod. Her debut novel The Paper Palace was a number one New York Times bestseller in the US, a Sunday Times bestseller in the UK, and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize. She has worked as a senior vice president and head of drama series at HBO, developing and overseeing such shows as The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Big Love, among others. This is her first poetry collection. – Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library In this painting class, we will be painting "Hibiscus" with local artist Morgan Taylor. Follow along as Morgan demonstrates color, layering, gradients, and other acrylic painting techniques. Whether you're a first-time painter or a seasoned artist, you'll leave with new skills — and your very own finished painting to take home!
The class will take place on April 22nd at 6:00 PM. Class size is limited to 12 participants; all skill levels are welcome. All supplies and instruction provided. This event is free — donations are always appreciated but never required. Registration opens April 1st — call (518) 668-2528 to reserve your spot.
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April 23, 2026(14 events) – Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Learn about the community forest which is one of Saratoga County’s newest properties while exploring its interesting flora, fauna, and history. – Join us every Thursday morning for storytime where we read stories, enjoy play time, make new friends, dance, create crafts, and enjoy snack. Share the magic of the library with your child! Curious about New York's past? Come uncover the stories behind the state's history— one document at a time! Join us every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for "Ask an Archivist" at the New York State Museum. Each session offers a peek into New York State’s rich and surprising history through carefully chosen original documents, photographs, and videos. An expert archivist will be on hand to share stories, answer your questions, and reveal how we uncover and preserve the past. You never know what fascinating piece of history you’ll discover! Spring is in the Air!Throughout the month of April, we invite you to explore and engage with historical records related to gardens and gardening! –  – Come knit/crochet with us every Thursday afternoon. New to knitting and need help or want to learn? You’ve come to the right place, our group of experienced knitters would love to help you. Registration required: Warren County Career Center – Join us for Big Kid Club! Enjoy games, music, art, STEM, and more! Great for ages 6-12. – 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. – Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Poets Susan Jefts & Elaine Handley will perform their work as a kind of conversation where their poems call & respond to each other across common themes. Their poems travel from Adirondack landscapes to the tender middle of life, exploring place, love, loss, and resilience. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Thalia Ho, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetness, explores the five tastes of dessert and beyond in her new book, Bittersweet. In Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond, Thalia Ho explores the five tastes and distills their ability to transform desserts into something memorable. Bitter brings deep complexity, sweet tempers and comforts, sour surprises and brings things to life with citrus or tang, salt can offset or enhance, umami is strong and satisfies. This lyrical and visually stunning cookbook offers more than 100 enthralling dessert recipes. With gripping prose, deep reflection, and hauntingly beautiful photographs, Thalia shares inspired and inventive recipes to elevate what your last bite can be—adventurous, otherworldly, and unforgettable. Register today and learn how to take your sense of taste to the next level. About the Author: Thalia Ho is the author of Wild Sweetness and Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond, and the creator of the acclaimed food blog Butter and Brioche, which won both Editor’s and Reader’s Choice in SAVEUR Magazine’s awards. Her work has been featured in numerous print and online media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and more. Thalia has collaborated creatively with an array of international brands, including Valrhona and Gucci, and has done work for radio, television, podcasts, and film. Thalia resides in Australia but travels the world often in pursuit of sweetness. – Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Learn about this amazing bird then take a guided walk at dusk. In the meadow we will look for their mating displays and listen for their calls. |
April 24, 2026(8 events) – – Registration required: Schroon Lake Public Library Join us for this free easy craft. – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom Join Brad Utter, NYSM Senior Historian and Curator of Science and Technological History, for an engaging exploration of the evolution of firefighting from hand-drawn engines to motorized fire vehicles, and discover how New York State was at the forefront of firefighting technology in the 19th and 20th centuries. – Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Join our staff for an invasive species removal and cleanup in celebration of Arbor Day! – Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) This talk targets fall prevention tips for older adults. Katie, of Warren County Health Services will give a comprehensive presentation with a focus on tips for reducing unintentional injuries. Tea/Coffee will be served. – Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy Join us for an early spring outing in Amy's Park to study the habits of owls, led by ornithologist and educator Alan Belford. This event will include a brief discussion of owl natural history and identification skills. Participants will then walk along the dirt road to another marsh approximately one half mile, stopping periodically to “call” to owls and, hopefully, hear a response from the nocturnal creatures. Bring sturdy walking/hiking shoes, a flashlight or headlamp (optional), and layers for the weather. Registration is $15 per person. No dogs, please. |
April 25, 2026(11 events) – Registration required: Saratoga National Historical Park Help the National Park Service beautify the park for the summer! Volunteers will assist with winter debris pickup, landscape preparation, and cleaning interpretive signage for the busy visitor season. Volunteers should report to the Visitor Center between 8:30 am and 9:00 am for registration, completion of required paperwork, and instructions. – Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy In the springtime, great blue herons nest in the wetlands of the Sucker Brook Preserve. Explore with a Naturalist the southern section of this preserve and observe these majestic birds through binoculars and spotting scopes.
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 Saturdays, 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. All materials are provided, and no registration is required. Just drop in, draw, and enjoy. – 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 Saturdays, 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. –  – Registration appreciated: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) It's a birthday celebration & you're invited! We'll read a story or two from Hans Christian Anderson's "It's Perfectly True" from our original collection of books, translated from the Danish. You'll make a spring time craft, and Birthday Cake will be served! – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom  – Registration required: New York State Museum From Oscar-nominated Director and Producer Kim A. Snyder ("Death By Numbers," “Newtown,” “Us Kids”) and Executive Producer Sarah Jessica Parker, “The Librarians” takes viewers from Texas to Florida and beyond, where local libraries have become unexpected battlegrounds in a national struggle over parental control, intellectual freedom, and democracy itself. Sparked by the controversial “Krause List” in Texas, which targets 850 books centered on race and LGBTQIA+ stories, the film takes a deep investigative dive into the escalating movement against book banning. The film captures the courage and resilience of the everyday heroes, librarians, as well as concerned parents and students flanking them, who have become first responders in the fight for the freedom to read, standing defiantly against censorship at all costs. This event will begin with a screening of the film in the Huxley Theater, followed by a panel discussion with State Librarian Lauren Moore, New York Public Library Senior Director of Reading and Engagement and author Brian Jones, Past-President of the American Library Association Emily Drabinski, American Libraries columnist and Library Freedom Project member Reanna Esmail, and Amanda Hoffman, a former library assistant who fought for their community through the turmoil surrounding a Drag Queen Story Hour. They will discuss the challenges libraries face today, their personal experiences in the battle against censorship, and their suggestions for what libraries and their supporters can do in the continuing struggle for intellectual freedom. The discussion will be moderated by James Paleologopoulos, Producer for WAMC/Northeast Public Radio’s On the Road, and will be recorded for later broadcast. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library In this hands-on animation class, Morgan will guide participants through the art of the flip book — from drawing key frames and timing animations to bringing your drawings to life with color. No experience necessary; all skill levels are welcome! Each participant will take home a completed flip book with a colored animation at the end of class. All supplies and instruction are provided.
Please note: Participants must bring a phone, tablet, or other flat device to use as a light table.
This class is free, but space is limited. Registration opens on April 1st. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to reserve your spot!
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council.
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April 26, 2026(3 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Join a tour guide at the Creekside Classroom to learn about the mineral springs in the park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom Registration required: Saratoga National Historical Park Saratoga National Historical Park unveils a new exhibit for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and, next year, the Battles of Saratoga. In April 1777, two French ships laden with military supplies, including more than 100 cannons, arrived in Portsmouth, NH. These weapons proved critical in enabling the forces of the United States to fight two campaigns that summer. In conjunction with Colonial National Historical Park, Saratoga staff were able to secure this French 4-pound cannon a la suidoise named La Poesie to be displayed during these important commemorations. We will open the new exhibit with three speakers unveiling the history of these cannons in addition to La Poesie herself: Robert A. Selig is a historical consultant who received his Ph.D. in history from the Universität Würzburg in Germany in 1988. He is a specialist on the role of French forces under the comte de Rochambeau during the American War of Independence and serves as project historian for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Project. Dr. Selig will discuss the political environment in France which led to the convenient availability of hundreds of cannons just when the Americans needed them the most. Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer will share how ten of the recently arrived French cannons came to the American Northern Army and their impact on the Battles of Saratoga. Curator Christine Valosin will describe the process which brought La Poesie to Saratoga and announce another important project the park is undertaking in partnership with the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield to ensure the French cannons will have a presence on the battlefield itself in the near future. Room for the lecture portion of the event is strictly limited. Reservations must be made by emailing us at e-mail us. No reservation is required to simply view the cannon in the Visitor Center. – Be part of the conversation as we explore how the fight for freedom and equality didn’t end with the American Revolution—it evolved. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, this engaging panel invites you to discover how generations of New Yorkers continued to challenge injustice and expand the meaning of liberty. In New York, independence was just the starting point. From uprisings over land and rent in the 1840s to labor activism in 20th-century classrooms and the movement for LGBTQ+ rights ignited by the Stonewall Uprising, the state has consistently been at the forefront of transformative change. Featuring historians and authors Bruce W. Dearstyne, Nancy Newman, Dennis Gaffney, and Ashley Hopkins-Benton, the panel draws on insights from Revolutionary New York: 250 Years of Social Change to highlight powerful stories of activism, resistance, and reform. Bring your questions and join the discussion as we reflect on New York’s ongoing legacy of revolution—and what it means for the future. |
April 27, 2026(4 events) – 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 Mondays at 2:45 PM at Caldwell-Lake George Library. Enjoy engaging stories and creative hands-on crafts! April Stories: Please call to register: (518) 668-2528 – 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: John Brown Lives! Host and biographer Louis A. DeCaro Jr., Ph.D., will be joined by three experts to dig through the details. You already met Laura, the Tufts University Collections Manager and Registrar, who oversaw the bust restoration. Art historian Eleanor Heartney’s most recent book is Edward Augustus Brackett, The Life, Art and Tumultuous Times of an American Original, a biography of her great-great-grandfather, the 19th-century artist, abolitionist, and polymath who sculpted the iconic bust. Performance and cultural historian Lisa Merrill, Ph.D., a Hofstra University professor, will discuss the work of sculptor Edmonia Lewis and put the work of both artists in cultural context to round out the discussion. This roundtable offers a unique perspective on how Brown’s image continues to be preserved and interpreted for future generations. |
April 28, 2026(16 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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Every week, a volunteer will be reading a story for toddlers! – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library In this painting class, we will be painting Spring Greeting with local artist, Diane Swanson. This two-hour watercolor workshop is designed to help participants feel more at ease with the medium, exploring its unique magic through hands-on technique. Working on a specific scene or motif, participants will follow along with Diane's demonstrations while receiving personal guidance on composition, color, and brushwork. The class will take place on April 28th at 10:00 AM. Class size is limited to 6 participants. All supplies and instruction provided; all skill levels welcome. This event is free — donations are always appreciated but never required. Registration opens April 1st — call (518) 668-2528 to reserve your spot. Join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone at Hudson Crossing Park! On Tuesday, April 28 at 11:00 AM, we’ll be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for our new accessible kayak launch at Lock C5 Island, followed by a short reception. The public is warmly invited to attend. This new launch is designed to make getting out on the water safer and more accessible for individuals of all abilities. With supportive features that allow for easier entry and exit, it opens the door for more people to experience the beauty of the Champlain Canal. “This project is about making sure everyone has the opportunity to experience the canal,” said Kate Morse. “We’ve always believed that the outdoors should be accessible to all, and this launch helps turn that belief into something tangible for our community.” Installed by BoardSafe, this launch represents an important step forward in Hudson Crossing Park’s ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion. This project was made possible through generous grant support, including a $7,500 Trail Grant from Saratoga County, a $24,999 Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, and $15,000 from AARP. 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!
– 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: During this Q&A session, feel free to drop-in with any tech-related questions that you have and we will do our best to find the answers you need. Help during this session is limited to approximately 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Lindsay Stanislowsky of the Alzheimer’s Association joins us as part of the Empowered Caregiver Series. 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. – (USA, 2024, 98 mins, color, PG-13) Starring Oscar winner Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, and Eileen Walsh Taking place over Christmas in 1985, devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) discovers startling secrets kept by the convent in his town, along with some shocking truths of his own. The film reveals truths about Ireland's Magdalene laundries - horrific asylums run by Roman Catholic institutions from the 1820s until 1996, ostensibly to reform "fallen young women." Adapted from the Booker Prize nominated novel by Claire Keegan. “A deliberate film that uses small moments to examine one of the great questions of our time: how good people let bad things happen, and how we might push back against the dark. ” Helen O’Hara, Empire Magazine, 11/13/24 – Registration required: Crandall Public Library In this class patrons will learn and discuss various ethical and legal implications when using A.I. Real world case study examples will exemplify issues that A.I. is creating. This class will also help patrons learn how to navigate using A.I. and identify how A.I. could be used in nefarious ways. By understanding how A.I. works and knowing what to look for, you can avoid legal consequences, avoids scams, and learn how to better utilize A.I. – Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! – Join the Warren-Washington CARE Center for a special story time with a police officer! Kids will enjoy a story read by a Glens Falls Police Department officer, learn about being a police officer, and do a fun craft. Light refreshments will be served. Best for kids ages 3-10 and their families. – (USA, 2024, 98 mins, color, PG-13) Starring Oscar winner Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, and Eileen Walsh Taking place over Christmas in 1985, devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) discovers startling secrets kept by the convent in his town, along with some shocking truths of his own. The film reveals truths about Ireland's Magdalene laundries - horrific asylums run by Roman Catholic institutions from the 1820s until 1996, ostensibly to reform "fallen young women." Adapted from the Booker Prize nominated novel by Claire Keegan. “A deliberate film that uses small moments to examine one of the great questions of our time: how good people let bad things happen, and how we might push back against the dark. ” Helen O’Hara, Empire Magazine, 11/13/24 |
April 29, 2026(5 events) – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Join Master Gardener and Herbalist Jo Anne Pedersen for Twelve Medicinal Plants You Need to Grow in Your Garden, a hands-on workshop exploring the health benefits your garden can provide. Engage your senses as you learn about local herbs, sample a variety of herbal teas, and discover how easy it can be to grow and use medicinal plants at home. Participants will take home ginger to start their own garden, along with handouts covering everything presented so you can put your new knowledge to use right away!
This program will take place on Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM at the Caldwell-Lake George Library, 336 Canada Street, Lake George. This event is free. Space is limited — please call (518) 668-2528 to reserve your spot.
– Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! –   |
April 30, 2026(17 events) – Located at Crandall Public Library – Join us every Thursday morning for storytime where we read stories, enjoy play time, make new friends, dance, create crafts, and enjoy snack. Share the magic of the library with your child! Curious about New York's past? Come uncover the stories behind the state's history— one document at a time! Join us every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for "Ask an Archivist" at the New York State Museum. Each session offers a peek into New York State’s rich and surprising history through carefully chosen original documents, photographs, and videos. An expert archivist will be on hand to share stories, answer your questions, and reveal how we uncover and preserve the past. You never know what fascinating piece of history you’ll discover! Spring is in the Air!Throughout the month of April, we invite you to explore and engage with historical records related to gardens and gardening! – – Come knit/crochet with us every Thursday afternoon. New to knitting and need help or want to learn? You’ve come to the right place, our group of experienced knitters would love to help you. – Join us for Big Kid Club! Enjoy games, music, art, STEM, and more! Great for ages 6-12. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Please join our seminar, hosted by two of the Glens Falls Social Security staff, as we provide a benefits overview and updates regarding Social Security benefits. We’ll also discuss Social Security related scams, and steps you can take to protect yourself from potential fraud. Finally, we’ll be answering your general questions about our programs and benefits. – 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.  – Join us in the Teen Center for a night of easy improv and party games in a welcoming environment. Try out games like Party Quirks, Poison Frog, Family Portrait, and more. 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) Escape the busyness of the day and take an out breath at the Zen Den. Enjoy a soothing cup of tea, meditation music and the creative flow of being in the present moment with the art of adult coloring. Teens welcomed! – The library is hosting a Poetry Month reading and you are invited! Join us in the Community Room on April 30 at 7:00pm and share your favorite poem. By a favorite poem we mean a poem you love, maybe a poem you’ve read numerous times, a poem that means a lot to you. We are following the guidelines established by Robert Pinsky’s Favorite Poem Project, so we ask that you don’t read an original poem, or a poem by a family member. Rather, choose a poem from the great tradition of world poetry, a poem published in an anthology or published by an established publisher. Critically acclaimed poet, David Graham, will be Master of Ceremonies. Each reader will have about 5 minutes to introduce the poem, let us know why this poem is important to you, and to read the poem. People wishing to read should email Dan Hubbs at: dhubbs1@sals.edu.The first fifteen responders will be guaranteed a five minute slot to read and to share why they chose the poem. Time permitting, additional people will have a chance to read. All are welcome to attend and listen! – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto. Then his dad, who is always away on business trips, comes home with a pair of Jordans. JORDANS. Fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon…maybe even leap like Mr. 9.99 when he won the Olympic gold medal in the long jump. But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing—right off his feet! And Otie just might have a fuzzy memory of his dad easing them off as Otie was sleeping, but that can’t be right, can it? Unless all the reasons for his dad’s “gone’s” are very different from what he’s been told… Because now, not only are the Jordans missing, but so is his father. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto. Then his dad, who is always away on business trips, comes home with a pair of Jordans. JORDANS. Fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon…maybe even leap like Mr. 9.99 when he won the Olympic gold medal in the long jump. But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing—right off his feet! And Otie just might have a fuzzy memory of his dad easing them off as Otie was sleeping, but that can’t be right, can it? Unless all the reasons for his dad’s “gone’s” are very different from what he’s been told… Because now, not only are the Jordans missing, but so is his father. Register now to join in on the conversation about the final installment to Jason Reynold’s Track series! About the Author: Jason Reynolds is an award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jason’s many books include Miles Morales: Spider Man, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Correta Scott King Honor, and Look Both Ways, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Recently named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason has appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and CBS This Morning. He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com. – Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Learn about this amazing bird then take a guided walk at dusk. In the meadow we will look for their mating displays and listen for their calls. |
May 1, 2026(4 events) – This month's title is West With The Night, by Beryl Markham. Copies are available by request through the library system. Please read the books and join us for discussion. All are welcome! Join Ashley Hopkins-Benton, Senior Historian and Curator of Social History, for a gallery talk at the Tuck High Co. Chinatown Store exhibit. Centered on a 1970s Singer industrial sewing machine, this program explores how a single object can hold multiple meanings and connections across time, place, and community. As we kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, discover how everyday artifacts can reveal deeper stories about work, family, and identity in New York State and consider whose histories are carried within the objects around us. – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Experience Hudson Crossing Park in a whole new light—moonlight! This inclusive, family-friendly program takes place on or near the full moon each month, giving participants the rare chance to explore the park after dark and discover some of its quieter, more elusive residents: crepuscular animals. Crepuscular creatures—like deer, foxes, raccoons, rabbits, bats, and even fireflies—are most active at dawn and dusk, when the world is a little quieter. Under the glow of the full moon, they’re even more likely to be out and about, using the extra light to hunt, hide, and explore. Participants will use all their senses to search for signs of wildlife—looking for movement, listening for calls, and learning how these animals thrive in the twilight hours. |
May 2, 2026(7 events) May 2, 2026 – – Unleash your creativity and explore New York State through the exciting world of comics! During Comic Book Day, visitors of all ages will discover how comic storytelling can bring science, history, anthropology, and art to life. From illustrating fascinating discoveries to sharing powerful cultural stories, comics offer a unique way to learn about the world around us. Throughout the day, guests can explore examples of comics inspired by Museum collections and research, then try their hand at creating their own! Join us for a fun, imaginative day where creativity meets learning. – Join us for an international day of meditation around the labyrinth! 11:00 am- Yoga with Laura Kenyon in the labyrinth 12:30 pm- Presentation by DeeDee Whitten 1:00 pm- Walk at one as 1 and join people around the world walking at the same time. 6:30 pm- Drum in Joy All Ages Drumming Circle led by Chelsie Henderson (EarthBeat Music) – The Hyde is pleased to collaborate with Adirondack Center for Writing for a celebration of words and works by regional high school students. Students featured in ACW Wild Words publication and The Hyde Collection’s 35th Annual High School Juried Show will present work during this event. – Kids ages 3 and up are invited to explore creativity through stamp art! Participants will use a variety of stamps and ink to create colorful designs and patterns. This hands-on program encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and artistic exploration. Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Have fun creating an Adirondack landscape using a unique technique combining Pastels and Watercolor, as Artist Joanne Qunilivan guides you through the process. Bring a photo, or use one from her collection. Dress for art, pastels are messy. Materials provided. $10 suggested. |
We can't wait to see you there! 
Friday, April 18 
Caldwell-Lake George Library, 336 Canada Street, Lake George