We have a new calendar! We’re experimenting with including free cultural and educational events at other local and regional libraries, museums, and non-profits. We hope a compilation of these great events will be a valuable resource for our community. Click on the categories above the calendar to limit the results by drive time from the Bolton Free Library. Be sure to check the hosting organization’s website for schedule changes and cancellations. Note that some of the events at and within 10 minutes of our library are not free; these are denoted with a “($)” and costs are included in those descriptions.

Check back often for updates and let us know what you think!

Events in October 2025

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September 28, 2025(2 events)


September 28, 2025

Registration required: New York State Museum

Explore the wild and wonderful world of fungi with the New York State Museum at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve! Join Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian, NYSM Curator of Mycology, for a beginner-friendly mushroom walk through the Hunger Kill Barrens, a forested habitat within the unique and ecologically rare Pine Bush. Discover the important role fungi play in this ecosystem and enjoy an engaging stroll through one of the Capital Region’s natural treasures.

This walk takes place at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and involves uneven terrain—please wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared for outdoor conditions.

September 29, 2025
September 30, 2025(1 event)


September 30, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us for a special screening of Equal Protection: The Supreme Court’s Battle with Affirmative Action, a thought-provoking documentary that explores the complex history and uncertain future of college admissions in the United States. As two pivotal cases come before the Supreme Court in 2022, the film traces the origins of affirmative action policies, originally designed to address systemic discrimination, and examines how they have evolved through decades of legal and cultural debate. Featuring interviews with scholars, legal experts, and key participants, Equal Protection offers a compelling look at the role of the judiciary in shaping access to higher education and the broader implications for equal opportunity in America.

October 1, 2025(2 events)


October 1, 2025

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*


October 1, 2025

Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy

Help us prepare the trails at Amy’s Park for the upcoming Race For The Lake. The race route needs to be marked with special signs to help runners find their way around the park safely.

October 2, 2025(4 events)


October 2, 2025

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*


October 2, 2025

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.


October 2, 2025

Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States on Thursday, October 2 at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream. Register and submit questions for the author here: https://libraryc.org/lakegeorgelibrary/95116


October 2, 2025

Registration required: Crandall Public Library

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.

The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure's cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.

Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story!

October 3, 2025(1 event)


October 3, 2025

Registration required: New York State Museum

Join Dr. Christina Rieth, State Archaeologist and Co-Director of the Cultural Resource Survey Program (CRSP), for a behind-the-scenes look at how the museum helps preserve New York’s history. Explore artifacts from CRSP projects on display in the lab and learn how they are studied, curated, and shared with the public. Discover how CRSP’s work supporting state agencies, protecting archaeological resources, and advancing research ensures that the stories of New York’s past remain accessible for generations to come.

October 4, 2025(2 events)


October 4, 2025

Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy

Cat and Thomas Mts Preserve, Edgecomb Pond Trailhead

Join a Naturalist on a hike up Cat Mountain and learn about the Leave No Trace Seven Principles®. This is a great way to learn how to best care for our local trails and see some amazing views of the area.

This longer hike is considered moderately challenging with views of Lake George and southern Adirondacks. Total length, 5 miles.


October 4, 2025

Registration required: Up Yonda Farm

Eastern chipmunks are characterized by their reddish-brown fur and white underbellies. They have five dark brown stripes running lengthwise down the body with whitish stripes in between. While you paint this chipmunk perched on a branch and showing its prominent tail, a Naturalist will share a Native American folktale about how the chipmunk got its stripes.

Paint with Patrice classes are geared for beginners, but open to all ages and artistic abilities. Participants will use acrylic paints on an 8×8 inch stretched canvas and take home a finished painting.

$17 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members $12.

October 5, 2025(2 events)


October 5, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us for a hands-on celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a cherished tradition in China honoring family, friends, and the bountiful fall harvest. In this family-friendly activity, participants of all ages will create their own decorative crafts inspired by the full moon and autumn harvest. Learn about the history and customs of this important holiday, share stories of gratitude and good fortune, and take home a special creation to light up your own celebration.


October 5, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us for a special screening of Calico Rebellion: The Anti-Rent War and the Second American Revolution, an award-winning documentary that brings to life one of New York’s most dramatic but often overlooked chapters of history. In thefirst half of the 19th century, tenant farmers in New York State revolted against the patroon system—a system of land ownership implemented by the Dutch in New Netherland that prohibited farmers from owning their land outright—disguising themselves in calico gowns and leather masks to demand change. Their struggle, known as the Anti-Rent War, helped shape the future of American democracy and land ownership.

Following the film, the filmmaker and members of the production team will lead a moderated discussion with the audience, offering insight into the making of the film, the legacy of the Anti-Rent movement, and the descendants who continue to preserve this story today.

This program is presented as part of New York State History Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the people, events, and movements that shaped our state and nation.

October 6, 2025(3 events)


October 6, 2025

Registration required: Warren County Career Center

Recommended for ages 18+ Your budget is a key that opens doors, guiding you to your money goals. Get ready to take control of your finances and your future! Find out how to:
• Organize what you make, spend, and save
• Set goals to save up, spend down, look ahead
• Harness the power of mindful spending
• Identify budget tactics that work best for you


October 6, 2025

New York State Museum

Baseball and New York City (NYC) have shared a love affair like no other—full of big players, big deals, big heartbreaks, and big comebacks!

Throughout the evening, John Thorn, the official historian of Major League Baseball (MLB), will bring this epic romance to life. From the city's early courtship with the game to their dramatic breakups and joyful reunions, Thorn will reveal how NYC and MLB shaped each other's history—and captured the hearts of millions.

The night kicks off with a reception at 5 p.m. when attendees can explore baseball treasures from the New York State Library, New York State Museum, and New York State Archives.

State Librarian Lauren Moore will deliver opening remarks at 6 p.m., followed by Thorn’s talk covering the history of baseball in NYC from its earliest days to 1962, when, via the Mets, NYC again became a two-horse town. Afterward, New York State Museum historian Steve Loughman will take the mic to lead a lively conversation and audience Q&A with Thorn.

"Whether you're a lifelong baseball fan, a proud New Yorker, or love a great story, this program promises history, heart, and a whole lot of fun," says Moore.

About the Presenter

John Thorn is in his fifteenth year as the Official Historian of Major League Baseball. His many baseball books over the past five decades include Total Baseball, Treasures of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Baseball in the Garden of Eden, and Our Game, which also supplies the title for his blog.


October 6, 2025

Registration required: Adirondack Experience Museum

Acclaimed historian and author Phil Terrie, has spent more than 50 years exploring the meaning of wilderness in the Adirondacks—both in archives and in the woods. Terrie will discuss his newest book, Wild Forest Lands, a blend of memoir, New York history, and meditation that revisits the region’s literature and history while reflecting on how his own views have evolved. Rich with detail, his work grapples with the enduring power of the Adirondacks and what it truly means to preserve something wild.

October 7, 2025(3 events)


October 7, 2025

Registration required: Crandall Public Library

Join SSPL in partnership with Crandall Library for this Banned Books Week tie-in program as we work with attorney, Stephanie "Cole" Adams to discuss how we cultivate a commitment to democracy, civil discourse, and the Right to Read. She will discuss the legal underpinnings of libraries in New York, the legal concepts behind the Right to Read, and concrete actions we can take to protect it as a community. Attendees will receive a worksheet of "Twenty Tips" that will break down the legal concepts into talking points and guidance for making decisions. Everyone, from readers to teachers, librarians and community members, is welcome! Please register online through our Events Calendar at www.sspl.org or scan the QR Code for a direct link.


October 7, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us every Tuesday in October for Folklore & Frost, a local documentary series exploring the rich history and mysterious tales of Northern New York. Each episode highlights historic sites where unexplained occurrences and ghostly legends are part of everyday life. From haunted inns and old courthouses to mysterious apparitions and strange happenings, these stories bring the past—and the paranormal—to life.

Schedule:

  • October 7: Folklore & Frost - Unexplained Occurrences
  • October 14: Folklore & Frost - The Big County and Beyond
  • October 21: Folklore & Frost - Legends of Early Downtown Watertown
  • October 28: Folklore & Frost - Haunted Happenings

Step into the history, hauntings, and folklore of Northern New York and discover the stories that continue to intrigue and mystify the community.


October 7, 2025

Registration required: Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory

Jeffrey Miller—ASC&O Board Member, St. Lawrence University

Radio astronomers have long had to deal with human-created sources of interference when scanning the heavens: radio transmissions, microwave ovens, Wi-Fi routers, cell phones. As technology advances it creates more problems for astronomers trying to understand the nature of the Universe. Satellites in orbit around the Earth have frequently caused streaks on photographs taken through large visible-light telescopes, but with the increase of large “satellite constellations” we are now also seeing interference at radio wavelengths. St. Lawrence University astronomer Jeffrey Miller will talk about some of these sources of radio telescope interference, and the measures that astronomers are undertaking to protect the darkness of the night.

October 8, 2025(3 events)


October 8, 2025

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.


October 8, 2025

Crandall Public Library

Join us as we kickoff our yearlong Big Read program with a virtual author talk with Mary Roach. Click here for the Zoom registration link to watch from home. The zoom link will be emailed to you closer to the event date.

Prefer not to watch on your own? Register here to join our watch party at the Library at 6:00 p.m. in the Holden Room.

Join us in reading The Big Read selection, Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach, and then participate in programs that revolve around the theme of Our Nature: How our physical environment can lead us to seek hope, courage, and connection.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

October 9, 2025(4 events)


October 9, 2025

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.

 

 


October 9, 2025

Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)

Join us, the first Thursday each month, for a friendly game of Scrabble! We begin at 6:30pm, and play until all the tiles are done. High score takes home a prize! For teens & adults.


October 9, 2025

Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition), Thursday October 9th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream. Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/lakegeorgelibrary/95702


October 9, 2025

Registration required: Crandall Public Library

Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).

Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone. . . .

October 10, 2025(1 event)


October 10, 2025

Registration required: New York State Museum

Step into the Ice Age of eastern New York with Curator of Archaeology Dr. Jonathan Lothrop on a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Corditaipe site collections at the New York State Museum. The Corditaipe archaeological site is an Ice Age encampment located in the upper Mohawk Valley, the homelands of the Oneida Nation. Since 2019, New York State Museum archaeologists and volunteers have been re-investigating the Corditaipe site to better understand its age and the nature of the Indigenous encampments. Join Dr. Lothrop to hear about our fieldwork to date and initial insights on life in the Ice Age of eastern New York.

October 11, 2025(3 events)


October 11, 2025

Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy

New York State experiences a significant fall bird migration, offering fantastic birding opportunities. Join a Naturalist on the Cat Mountain trail along Edgecomb Pond to observe and record a diverse range of birds from waterfowl to raptors and songbirds.

This 1.5 mile out and back hike will be relatively flat and provide ample time for observing species to later upload to eBird. Prior birding experience is not necessary and binoculars will be available for use.


October 11, 2025

Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)

In this fun, hands-on program, become a detective and examine artifacts from the 19th & 20th centuries for clues about their purpose in the past. Participants will learn about antique household objects, that they have likely never seen before. Recommended for ages 5+.


October 11, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us for a screening of Tales of Gay Albany. This documentary by Adam VanBuren shares the voices and experiences of community members who built joy and connection in Albany’s gay nightlife scene of the 1980s and 1990s. Following the screening, filmmaker Adam VanBuren and NYSM Senior Historian Ashley Hopkins-Benton will lead a discussion on the power of community storytelling and the importance of preserving LGBTQ+ history.

October 12, 2025(2 events)


October 12, 2025

John Brown Lives!

Join us for screenings of the compelling documentary featuring Americans Who Tell the Truth artist Robert Shetterly and the inspiring lives of his portrait subjects.

Also visit the installation Americans Who Tell the Truth now on display at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site, Lake Placid, NY.

October 13, 2025
October 14, 2025(2 events)


October 14, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us every Tuesday in October for Folklore & Frost, a local documentary series exploring the rich history and mysterious tales of Northern New York. Each episode highlights historic sites where unexplained occurrences and ghostly legends are part of everyday life. From haunted inns and old courthouses to mysterious apparitions and strange happenings, these stories bring the past—and the paranormal—to life.

Schedule:

  • October 7: Folklore & Frost - Unexplained Occurrences
  • October 14: Folklore & Frost - The Big County and Beyond
  • October 21: Folklore & Frost - Legends of Early Downtown Watertown
  • October 28: Folklore & Frost - Haunted Happenings

Step into the history, hauntings, and folklore of Northern New York and discover the stories that continue to intrigue and mystify the community.

October 15, 2025
October 16, 2025(4 events)


October 16, 2025

Registration required: Up Yonda Farm

Young Learners (ages 5-7) will explore the role of adaptations in different animals in the forest food web while elementary students (ages 8-10) will learn about the influence of habitat limitations on wildlife populations.

$5 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members Free.


October 16, 2025

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.


October 16, 2025

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.


October 16, 2025

Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)

Gift Yourself an Hour of Peace with soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes, Tibetan bowls & more. Bring your yoga mat, pillows & blankets, or sit in one of our chairs. Robin Jay, World Peace®Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Sound Healer, will be your guide.

$8.00 suggested donation.

October 17, 2025(2 events)


October 17, 2025

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.


October 17, 2025

New York State Museum

Get up close with history! Meet Senior Historian Aaron Noble across from our George Washington: An American Paradox exhibit, explore powder horns from the Museum’s collection, and let the kids enjoy a hands-on coloring activity. Ask questions, explore, and have fun with the past!

October 18, 2025(2 events)


October 18, 2025

Registration required: Lake George Land Conservancy

Join a Naturalist on a hike at The Pinnacle Preserve observing how the local trees are changing before winter, and learn some Adirondack tree identification.

This hike is rated moderately challenging with rewarding views of Lake George to the east and the southern Adirondacks to the west. 3 miles round-trip.


October 18, 2025

Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)

Kids become chefs in this tasty culinary story hour! Enjoy a reading of "The Boy Who Wanted to Cook" then whip up some fresh cream to top your fruit tart creation! Participants will also decorate a Chef bandana. Recommended for ages 4+

October 19, 2025(1 event)


October 19, 2025

New York State Museum

Celebrate National Chemistry Week at the New York State Museum! Join chemists from the Eastern New York Local Section of the American Chemical Society for a free, family-friendly event exploring this year’s theme, The Hidden Life of Spices. Experience hands-on experiments, interactive demonstrations, and fun chemistry activities that reveal the science behind the flavors and aromas we encounter every day. Discover how chemistry shapes the world around us!

October 20, 2025(1 event)


October 20, 2025

Registration required: Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory

Aileen O'Donoghue—ASC&O Board Member, St. Lawrence University

On the 8,800 foot peak of Cerro Pachón in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun it’s ten-year mission to observe the southern sky.  The unique, specially designed 3,000 megapixel camera sensor array will conduct a wide-field survey of the universe that will be deeper and wider than all previous surveys combined.  Unlike other telescopes, Rubin’s telescope will not target specific objects, but will survey the sky in a predetermined cadence of observations at different sky positions in a varying pattern of order, duration, and filters.  In this way, it will obtain images applicable to different scientific questions from finding slow-moving asteroids near Earth to characterizing distant galaxies and quasars forming near the beginning of time.  The repetition of observations over ten years will allow astronomers to spot changes in appearance and behavior of objects too slow to be detected by traditional observatories.

October 21, 2025(2 events)


October 21, 2025

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.


October 21, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us every Tuesday in October for Folklore & Frost, a local documentary series exploring the rich history and mysterious tales of Northern New York. Each episode highlights historic sites where unexplained occurrences and ghostly legends are part of everyday life. From haunted inns and old courthouses to mysterious apparitions and strange happenings, these stories bring the past—and the paranormal—to life.

Schedule:

  • October 7: Folklore & Frost - Unexplained Occurrences
  • October 14: Folklore & Frost - The Big County and Beyond
  • October 21: Folklore & Frost - Legends of Early Downtown Watertown
  • October 28: Folklore & Frost - Haunted Happenings

Step into the history, hauntings, and folklore of Northern New York and discover the stories that continue to intrigue and mystify the community.

October 22, 2025(3 events)


October 22, 2025

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.


October 22, 2025

Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library

You are invited to be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is. Wednesday October 22nd at 7 PM via digital live-stream. Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/lakegeorgelibrary/99211


October 22, 2025

Registration required: Crandall Public Library

You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.

Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar world. Finding My Way is a story of friendship and first love, of anxiety and self-discovery, of trying to stay true to yourself when everyone wants to tell you who you are. In it, Malala traces her path from high school loner to reckless college student to a young woman at peace with her past. Through candid, often messy moments like nearly failing exams, getting ghosted, and meeting the love of her life, Malala reminds us that real role models aren’t perfect—they’re human.

Finding My Way is a vulnerable, surprising memoir that buzzes with authenticity, sharp humor, and tenderness. It is an intimate look at the life of a young woman taking charge of her destiny and is a deeply personal testament to the strength it takes to be unapologetically yourself. Register now for an online conversation you cannot miss!

Registration is required and a high speed internet connection is recommended. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/crandalllibrary Programs will be recorded and available to view at a later date.

October 23, 2025(1 event)
October 24, 2025(1 event)


October 24, 2025

Registration required: New York State Museum

Have you ever seen a nearly two-foot-long walking stick? Or a beetle as large as the palm of your hand? Did you know that an adult insect's life span can be as short as twenty minutes or as long as 50 years? Join New York State Entomologist, Dr. Timothy McCabe, as he reveals more incredible insects and fun facts on a tour of the New York State Museum’s Entomology collection.

October 25, 2025(2 events)


October 25, 2025

New York State Museum

Join the New York State Museum for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Create creepy art projects, play ghoulish games, see spooky science specimens, go wild on the dance floor, and so much more. Costumes are encouraged—there will be a children’s costume parade at 2 p.m. to end the festivities. Come out for a spooktacular time!

Note: This program does not provide any candy or snacks. 


October 25, 2025

Up Yonda Farm

It’s our annual Trunk or Treat event (rain or shine).

Dress up in your Halloween best and Trick-or-Treat among decorated vehicles. This event is open to all ages.

This event is not possible without the support of our community bringing a decorated vehicle and treats. Register your vehicle!

October 26, 2025(2 events)


October 26, 2025

New York State Museum

Join author Mark Ferrara, Professor of English at State University of New York at Oneonta and author of The Raging Erie: Life and Labor Along the Erie Canal (Columbia University Press, 2024) to discuss his recent book and some of the stories of the people who lived and worked along the banks of the canal, emphasizing the forgotten role of the poor and working class in this epochal transformation.

Brian Keough, New York State Archivist will talk about and show examples of records documenting New York's canals from the earliest Erie Canal surveys to the completion and operation of the Barge Canal spanning 1794–1958 (bulk 1817–1926) and totaling over 2,560 cubic feet. These archival documents are part of the holdings of the New York State Archives and Records Administration, part of the Office of Cultural Education in the State Education Department.


October 26, 2025

New York State Museum

Join Toss the Feathers for Musical Postcards from Irish Albany & Troy, a lively program of traditional Irish music, stories, and song that celebrates the remarkable history of the Irish people in the Upper Hudson Valley. Presented on the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s opening, this concert shines a spotlight on the thousands of Irish immigrants whose labor and spirit helped carve the Canal into existence. Through music, stories, songs, and slides that bring history to life, audiences will travel back to a time when Irish voices and fiddles echoed along the waterways of Albany and Troy.

Presented as part of New York State History Month and the Erie Canal Bicentennial, this special concert honors the enduring legacy of Irish culture and community in New York State.

October 27, 2025
October 28, 2025(3 events)


October 28, 2025

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!

 


October 28, 2025

New York State Museum

Join us every Tuesday in October for Folklore & Frost, a local documentary series exploring the rich history and mysterious tales of Northern New York. Each episode highlights historic sites where unexplained occurrences and ghostly legends are part of everyday life. From haunted inns and old courthouses to mysterious apparitions and strange happenings, these stories bring the past—and the paranormal—to life.

Schedule:

  • October 7: Folklore & Frost - Unexplained Occurrences
  • October 14: Folklore & Frost - The Big County and Beyond
  • October 21: Folklore & Frost - Legends of Early Downtown Watertown
  • October 28: Folklore & Frost - Haunted Happenings

Step into the history, hauntings, and folklore of Northern New York and discover the stories that continue to intrigue and mystify the community.


October 28, 2025

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.

October 29, 2025(2 events)


October 29, 2025

Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library

Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (out October 14, 2025) on Wednesday October 29th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream.

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/lakegeorgelibrary/96288


October 29, 2025

Registration required: Crandall Public Library

Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor (forthcoming October 14, 2025).

Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor Court, where secrets are currency, every choice is dangerous, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens.

For Jane, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything.

With a rich tapestry of new historical insights and lyrical language honed over decades of writing, Gregory's return to the Tudors is a new definition of this most fascinating era. As the world becomes more extreme and unpredictable, Jane’s story of survival and ingenuity offers a compelling parallel, serving as both a powerful historical narrative and an echo of the challenges we face. This is a riveting tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and love—one that should not be missed by readers this fall.

Register today for this exciting glimpse into the perilous 16th century royal court!

Registration is required and a high speed internet connection is recommended. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/crandalllibrary Programs will be recorded and available to view at a later date.

October 30, 2025
October 31, 2025(1 event)


October 31, 2025

New York State Museum

Step back in time and join us for a fascinating 30-minute gallery tour of the Cohoes Mastodon, one of the New York State Museum’s most treasured fossils, led by NYSM Director of Research and Collections and Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, Dr. Robert Feranec. Discovered in 1866 during the construction of Harmony Mill No. 3 near Cohoes Falls, this impressive creature stood about eight-and-one-half feet high and weighed between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds.

During the tour, you'll learn about the mastodon’s life 13,000 years ago, uncover the research behind its unique skeletal features, and explore the distinguishing traits that set mastodons apart from mammoths. Discover the remarkable story of survival, injury, and the ancient world through this iconic relic of our planet’s history!

November 1, 2025(3 events)


November 1, 2025

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.

$5 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members Free.


November 1, 2025

Registration requested: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)

Learn the traditions of the Mexican celebration of The Day of the Dead. We will read "Mi Familia: Celebrating the Day of the Dead" and then decorate plaster sugar skulls. Pre-Registration appreciated. ALL ages welcomed!


November 1, 2025

Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point)

The Witches bring peace, love, and healing wherever they go with their unique mini production combining sound, music, & dance. Each Witch has their own creative & unique style, & bring a smile to faces wherever they go!

$5.00 suggested donation.