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!

September 9, 2025

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September 9, 2025

Schroon Lake Public Library

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


September 9, 2025

New York State Museum

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.

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September 9, 2025

Registration required: The Conkling Center

Are falls a natural park of aging? Jennifer Haskins from The Pines at Glens Falls Cener for nursing and Rehab joins us to discuss ways to make your living space safer, types of exercises that lower your fall risk, the importance of eye exams, and how medications (even over-the-counter) can increase your fall risk. We will be making no-slip socks for you to take home for free. Socks will be provided unless you have a special pair you’d like to bring on your own.

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September 9, 2025

Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library

In our September session of Paint with Patrice, we will be painting Hot Air Balloon. As our local balloon festival approaches, come paint your own Hot Air Balloon flying above sloping mountains against a bright golden-yellow sunrise.
This workshop will be held on September 9th at 2:00 pm, and class size is limited to 8 participants; all abilities are welcome. All supplies and instructions provided. This event is free thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Lake George Library. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register.
Please note: Registration for this event opens on August 29th. We are asking all paint class participants to choose one paint class per month. You can be added to the waitlist for additional classes and attend if there is room. Thank you for helping us ensure that everyone who wants to has an opportunity to attend.

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September 9, 2025

Schroon Lake Public Library

This club for kids ages 10 & up meets in the community room with an instructor on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

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September 9, 2025

Registration required: Crandall Public Library

Learn photography from professional photographers and exhibit your photos in the Library's Folklife Gallery. Canon t6i digital cameras are provided for this free program. For kids in grades 5-7. Club will meet September 9th, September 23rd, October 7th, October 21st, November 4th and November 18th. Please plan to attend all sessions. Space limited—email Emma (erogan@sals.edu) for more details and to check availability. In partnership with the Folklife Center, funded by the Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Foundation with support from the New York State Council on the Arts-Folk Arts Program.

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September 9, 2025

Registration required: Crandall Public Library

The Graphic Novel Book Club is an ongoing monthly group where we will read and discuss a graphic novel and then do an art project or activity relating to the book. Each month features a different graphic novel chosen by the group to read. Our selection for this month has not been chosen yet. After registering for the program, come to the Children's Desk any time before the date of the program to pick up a free copy of the book to keep! For kids who are currently in grades 5-7.


September 9, 2025