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 colored categories below 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.
Check back often for updates and let us know what you think!
Events in May 2025
May 10, 2025 (2 events)
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May 10, 2025Join us for a tour of the Warren County Fish Hatchery, learn fishing techniques, fly tying, stream entomology (cool aquatic critters) Demonstrations & much, much more!
This is a FREE EVENT and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FREE LUNCH from 11:30-1:00 (Hotdogs, Chips & Drink)
FREE Raffles for Fishing Gear!!!!–
May 10, 2025Learn how to identify priority invasive plant and animal species and take action to protect our local waterbodies in this 2-part workshop. Workshops are geared toward all who enjoy spending time on the water and are free.
May 11, 2025 (1 event)
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May 11, 2025World 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.
May 12, 2025 (1 event)
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May 12, 2025This 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.
May 13, 2025 (4 events)
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May 13, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
Colleen Salisbury, Community Outreach Coordinator, joins us at The Conkling Center to discuss their expanding programs in our area. Longer life means that today's older adults have opportunities unknown to previous generations. Longer life also brings new challenges for both older adults and caregivers. No one understands the new face of aging better than the professionals at Lifespan. Lifespan helps older adults and caregivers take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. As a regional nonprofit, Lifespan is a trusted source of unbiased information, guidance and more than 30 services and advocacy for older adults and caregivers. They also provide training and education for allied professionals and the community. Annually assist thousands of older adults and caregivers. Lifespan is a member of the American Society on Aging, the National Council on Aging, the Greater Rochester Partnership for the Elderly, Leading Age NY, the State Society on Aging, the NYS Senior Citizen Action Council, and Live On NY.
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May 13, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
Christine Hogan-Kilburn, who in 2021 embarked on developing a book containing a collection of Civil War letters donated to the Historical Society by the Smith family of South Glens Falls. The thirty letters were penned by a Wisconsin soldier to his dear friend John A. Bentley, whose family members resided in the Parks-Bentley house from the mid 1800’s through the early 1900’s. Her presentation is about the book titled, “Dear Friend: Letters from Union Soldier Gustavuus Wintermeyer to John A. Bentley.” She will take you through her journey of discovering the letters, the creation of the book, and several of the things she learned about the Civil War from the very personal insights provided by this young infantryman.
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May 13, 2025This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.
May 13, 2025$3 per person / Family Friendly
May 14, 2025 (2 events)
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May 14, 2025Learn all you need to know including basic chords, strumming technique and more… You’ll be strumming tunes in practically not time!
Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.
Participants must be prepared to attend all classes.
Class size is limited, call the library to reserve a space at 518-532-7737 ext. 13.
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May 14, 2025Players of all abilities are welcome!
Space is limited. Please email boltonrec@yahoo.com to register.
Sponsored by: The Bolton Recreation Department and Bolton Free LibraryMay 15, 2025 (4 events)
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May 15, 2025Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5. Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks.
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May 15, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
Presenter Lori Prock, from Council for Prevention of Warren and Washington County. Expected outcomes; Increased understanding of addiction as a disease; improved ability to identify the signs of alcohol misuse and problem gambling among seniors; expanded knowledge of the effects of substance misuse; greater familiarity with the health risks and treatment options for addiction, and improved ability to identify factors that place older adults at risk for substance misuse and protective factors that can help prevent it.
May 15, 2025Do you knit? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn? Join us on Thursdays at 4pm at the Bolton Free Library! We meet to share projects, learn techniques, get help with a problem, and socialize.
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May 15, 2025Reservations required. Call 518-644-2233. Only 10 slots are available!
$30 per person paid in advance - includes all supplies.
Beginners and artists of all levels will enjoy this class. Everyone takes home a finished piece on a stretched canvas - no framing necessary.May 16, 2025 (1 event)
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May 16, 2025Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies.
May 17, 2025 (4 events)
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May 17, 2025 – May 18, 2025Living History Poster Old Fort 2025
Old Fort House Museum and Rogers Island Visitors Center & Museum
Experience local history in living color during this special 2-day event featuring reenactments, period-typical everyday life, demonstrations, hands-on exhibits & more! Fun for all ages.
Bring your family & friends to discover life the way it used to be during this special 2-day event featuring reenactments, period-typical everyday life, demonstrations, hands-on exhibits & more focused on this beautiful area’s unique history. Come to Living History Weekend in Fort Edward, NY on May 17 & 18.
This incredible event will feature multiple outdoor areas to explore, each highlighting a different era. You'll be able to step back in time as you wander the grounds between Rogers Island and the Old Fort House Museum in Fort Edward, two neat historical landmarks giving insight into Washington County's past.
The Old Fort House Museum is at 29 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828; Rogers Island Visitors Center is at 11 Rogers Island Dr, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Be sure to stop by both locations to discover the full breadth of interesting exhibits, discussions and demonstrations!
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May 17, 2025 – May 18, 2025Tri-County Community Days
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
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May 17, 2025Registration required: Adirondack Interpretive Center
Ready to trek the trails? Join our backpacking basics class to learn essential gear, trip planning, safety practices, and much more. Get the skills you need to confidently start your backpacking adventure!
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May 17, 2025May 18, 2025 (4 events)
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May 17, 2025 – May 18, 2025Living History Poster Old Fort 2025
Old Fort House Museum and Rogers Island Visitors Center & Museum
Experience local history in living color during this special 2-day event featuring reenactments, period-typical everyday life, demonstrations, hands-on exhibits & more! Fun for all ages.
Bring your family & friends to discover life the way it used to be during this special 2-day event featuring reenactments, period-typical everyday life, demonstrations, hands-on exhibits & more focused on this beautiful area’s unique history. Come to Living History Weekend in Fort Edward, NY on May 17 & 18.
This incredible event will feature multiple outdoor areas to explore, each highlighting a different era. You'll be able to step back in time as you wander the grounds between Rogers Island and the Old Fort House Museum in Fort Edward, two neat historical landmarks giving insight into Washington County's past.
The Old Fort House Museum is at 29 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828; Rogers Island Visitors Center is at 11 Rogers Island Dr, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Be sure to stop by both locations to discover the full breadth of interesting exhibits, discussions and demonstrations!
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May 17, 2025 – May 18, 2025Tri-County Community Days
Residents of Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties receive FREE admission with proof of residency and by providing an email address.
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May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025RSVP 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.
May 20, 2025 (5 events)
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May 20, 2025Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy
Join us for our second spring cleaning day at Peggy’s Point in Hague! This beloved 2-acre grassy park has accessible trails and beautiful garden beds. Volunteers are needed to help clear the lawn of debris, weed the gardens, and spruce up the trail paths.
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May 20, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
Join us for an important program with Attorney Jessica Botelho, who will discuss the significance of Health Care Proxies and Living Wills and provide guidance in executing these vital documents. Sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law & Special Needs Section, this event is part of a long-standing initiative to support older adults in planning for their future health care needs. Originally founded in 1995 by Mitchell Rabbino, Esq., and formerly known as Senior Health Care Decisions Day, this program continues its mission to empower seniors with the knowledge and tools needed to complete advance directives. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and take action to ensure your health care wishes are known and respected.
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May 20, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
With Lindsay Stanislowsky of the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern NY. The Empowered Caregiver Series. How dementia affects behavior. Identifying and understanding possible triggers. Non-medical and medical approaches to addressing behaviors, and four steps for managing behaviors.
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May 20, 2025This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.
May 20, 2025Come join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. You don’t need to read the book to come to our meetings.
May 21, 2025 (1 event)
May 21, 2025Are you curious about the benefits of acupuncture and other holistic healing methods? Join us as Dr. Jessica May, Owner of Pine and Peak Holistic Wellness Center, teaches us about the many benefits of holistic medicine, including Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Manual Therapy, Nutritional Counseling, Pain Management, and Functional Medicine.
May 22, 2025 (3 events)
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May 22, 2025Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5. Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks.
May 22, 2025Do you knit? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn? Join us on Thursdays at 4pm at the Bolton Free Library! We meet to share projects, learn techniques, get help with a problem, and socialize.
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May 22, 2025Workshop is geared toward anglers and all who enjoy spending time on the water. Participants will leave knowing how to identify priority invasive species and take action to protect local water bodies.
May 23, 2025 (1 event)
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May 23, 2025Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies.
May 26, 2025 (1 event)
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May 26, 2025This 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.
May 27, 2025 (2 events)
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May 27, 2025This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.
May 27, 2025$3 per person / Family Friendly
May 28, 2025 (1 event)
May 28, 2025May 29, 2025 (4 events)
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May 29, 2025Come join us for our weekly storytime for children birth-5. Connect with other parents and children as we spend the hour listening to stories, making crafts, playing, and enjoying snacks.
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May 29, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
Joan and Dale Prouty. There are historical figures throughout the USA who received their education or taught in a one room schoolhouse. Most people are familiar with the educational roots of well-known National historical figures like: Abraham Lincoln, John Adams, Sam Houston, Henry Ford as well as others. In this presentation the Proutys will highlight some National figures that received their education or taught in early one room schools in Washington County, NY. Many of the school buildings remain today and will be featured in the program.
May 29, 2025Do you knit? Embroider? Quilt? Cross-stitch? Or do you want to learn? Join us on Thursdays at 4pm at the Bolton Free Library! We meet to share projects, learn techniques, get help with a problem, and socialize.
May 29, 2025May 30, 2025 (1 event)
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May 30, 2025Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting whether it be watercolor, acrylic or other techniques. We supply the space, you bring the supplies.