We have a new calendar! We’re experimenting with including free cultural and educational events at other local and regional libraries, museums, and non-profits. We hope a compilation of these great events will be a valuable resource for our community. Click on the categories above the calendar to limit the results by drive time from the Bolton Free Library. Be sure to check the hosting organization’s website for schedule changes and cancellations. Note that some of the events at and within 10 minutes of our library are not free; these are denoted with a “($)” and costs are included in those descriptions.
Check back often for updates and let us know what you think!
Events in September 2025
September 9, 2025 (5 events)
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September 9, 2025Mah 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
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September 9, 2025Registration 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, 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.
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September 9, 2025Registration 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, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
The Graphic Novel Book Club is an ongoing monthly group where we will read and discuss a graphic novel and then do an art project or activity relating to the book. Each month features a different graphic novel chosen by the group to read. Our selection for this month has not been chosen yet. After registering for the program, come to the Children's Desk any time before the date of the program to pick up a free copy of the book to keep! For kids who are currently in grades 5-7.
September 10, 2025 (2 events)
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September 10, 2025Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or other device? We can help! Drop-in with your device for answers and advice from a Crandall librarian. Everyone is welcome.
How it works:
This session will begin with a short tutorial on the day's Bonus Topic, followed by a Q&A period for any tech-related questions that you have. Feel free to bring your own bag lunch to enjoy while you learn and get your questions answered. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords.
Keep in mind:
Help during the Q&A period is limited to 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help.
Today's Bonus Topic is a Senior Planet from AARP class offered through the Senior Planet licensing program.
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September 10, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
Make Your Yard More Sustainable - Learn about the simple decisions that will make your property more healthy and sustainable. Founding members of Home Earth Alliance provide direction for yard & garden design and maintenance following the principles of ecological landscaping.
September 11, 2025 (5 events)
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September 11, 2025On the second Thursday of each month The Hyde Collection waives the admission fee for all visitors!
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September 11, 2025Families with children of all ages are invited to participate in this drop-in art studio workshop to examine artwork and play with materials.
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September 11, 2025Join 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.
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September 11, 2025An introduction to some simple line and party dances for teens in a welcoming, low-pressure setting. Get the basics and feel ready for your next school dance or special occasion.
This program is part of our regular Teen Group, a social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more.
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September 11, 2025Armadi Tsayn (in Armenian, “Sounds/Voice of the Roots") is a contemporary folk ensemble which pays homage to the rich musical heritage of Western Armenia and the captivating sounds of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The group blends traditional melodies with modern influences and has played in major cities including Boston, Worcester, New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Toronto, and Yerevan (Armenia). Band members are Samuel Sjostedt/Oud, Filippo Goller/Bass, and Alek Surenian/Percussion.
This is a free show with no reservations required. Doors open at 6:30 for the 7 pm performance. The Thursday evening concert will be recorded in a 3 camera shoot, later edited, and portions added to the Folklife Center's YouTube page www.youtube.com/thefolklifecenteratcrandallpubliclibrary.
A second free performance will take place on Friday, September 12, 7 pm at the Historic Salem Courthouse, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY 12865.
Live! Folklife Concerts are produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library and are presented free to the public thanks to funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.
September 12, 2025 (3 events)
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September 12, 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.
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September 12, 2025Tuesday, September 9 - Saturday, September 27
Reception: Friday, September 12 | 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sat, 12:00 - 4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment
My work is digital photography, both black & white and color. I photograph plants, animals, and landscapes. Some of the landscapes I photograph include the built environment.
I began taking photos with my parent’s polaroid in the 1970’s and then got a Minolta film camera during high school. Once digital cameras appeared on the scene in the 1990’s, I switched from film and never looked back.
Plants are my lifelong passion and the focus of my education, life’s work, teaching, and art, but I am also fascinated by birds, insects, mammals, and fungi.
Photography is my other passion and each day, weather permitting I try to spend a few hours taking pictures.
September 12, 2025Registration encouraged: Lower Adirondack Regional Center for History (LARCH)
Merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution, Hancock used his wealth to support the colonial cause as tensions increased between colonists and Great Britain in the 1760s. His legacy is significant and his contributions many. Join us for a fascinating look at this remarkable man.
September 13, 2025 (3 events)
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September 13, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
Saturday Crafting: Shadow Boxes. In this crafting session patrons will create their own festive 3D scene. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own. This crafting session is open to those who would like to bring what they are working on at home, as well.
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September 13, 2025
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September 13, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
Who says mistakes can’t be beautiful? We’ll read Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg, then turn “oops” moments into amazing art creations of our own! Perfect for preschool artists, ages 3–5.
September 14, 2025 (1 event)
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September 14, 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.
September 15, 2025 (2 events)
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September 15, 2025Kids 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.
September 15, 2025Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition!
September 16, 2025 (9 events)
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September 16, 2025Mah 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
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September 16, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
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September 16, 2025Please join us for our monthly book discussion group. This month’s book will be TransAtlantic by Colum McCann.
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September 16, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
This introduction to Streaming & Smart TV’s covers free or low-cost streaming services like YouTube, Hoopla, Kanopy, Netflix, and Hulu to watch your favorite shows and movies online. The presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available. You’ll also learn how to watch live TV without cable and how smart TVs and streaming devices can let you watch videos from the Internet on your television.
This class will be held at the Glens Falls Senior Center, 380 Glen St. Glens Falls, NY 12801 Registration is required. Please call The Glens Falls Senior Center at (518)793-2189 to register.
This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program.
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September 16, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
An education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Join Lindsay Stanislowsky as she discusses caregiving and common relationship changes, how to build your support team and ways to manage caregiver stress. You will also learn how to support independence for someone living with dementia, while balancing safety and expectations.
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September 16, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
Join us for our monthly thematic book discussion! Each month we explore a new theme through thought-provoking books and lively conversation. September's theme: Coming-of-Age Novels. Dive into stories of growth, transformation, and finding one’s place in the world.
Suggested Titles – September's Theme: Coming-of-Age Novels
- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
- The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
- The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer
- The Girls by Emma Cline
- Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
- The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
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September 16, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
Interested in excel formulas? In this tech session, learn some basic formulas to help you keep track of what data you may need. Great for keeping attendance records, finances, and tracking various data in our information driven world. Great for people who are new or novice to Excel. Basic computer skills are required for this class. Please bring in your device of choice, or to borrow a laptop, visit the reference desk prior to the class. You will need your library card and ID to borrow a library laptop.
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September 16, 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.
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September 16, 2025Come for a fun time filled with an obstacle course, throwing games, and more! For families with kids ages 12 and under.
September 17, 2025 (2 events)
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September 17, 2025Crandall Public Library Folklife Center
Are you interested in your family history but have no idea where to start? Has your genealogy research recently hit a brick wall? You can’t trace your immigrant ancestor back to her country of origin? Do you want to learn how to use our online databases (Ancestry, fold3, HeritageQuest) more effectively?
Volunteer genealogists Lisa Dougherty & Judith Harper can help. They have many years experience, helping patrons trace their families, using both conventional methods and online resources.
Wednesdays - May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 2025
10 am to noon - No appointment necessary.
Just drop in for this free service.The Folklife Center’s Research Room
Downstairs off the Glen Street entrance
Crandall Public Library
251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801The Folklife Center, celebrating 30 years as a library department 1993-2023, is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts - Folk Arts Program, with the support of the Governor’s office and the NYS Legislature.
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September 17, 2025Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or other device? We can help! Drop-in with your device for answers and advice from a Crandall librarian. Everyone is welcome.
How it works:
This session will begin with a short tutorial on the day's Bonus Topic, followed by a Q&A period for any tech-related questions that you have. Feel free to bring your own bag lunch to enjoy while you learn and get your questions answered. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords.
Keep in mind:
Help during the Q&A period is limited to 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help.
Today's Bonus Topic is a Senior Planet from AARP class offered through the Senior Planet licensing program.
September 18, 2025 (5 events)
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September 18, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
Presenters Renee Birnbaum of Choice Connections and Kym Hance of Herzog Law. Caring for a loved one can be a deeply rewarding yet challenging experience, especially when faced with the complexities of long-term care. This seminar offers an in-depth exploration of the long-term care continuum, providing caregivers with practical tools and resources to navigate each stage with confidence and compassion. Participants will gain insights into: Understanding the levels of care available, from in-home services to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities; Key factors to consider when planning for long-term care, including legal, financial, and medical needs; Community and professional resources designed to support caregivers and their loved ones; Strategies for self-care and managing caregiver stress. Join us for this interactive session, designed to empower caregivers with the knowledge and support they need to make informed decisions and provide the best possible care for their loved ones.
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September 18, 2025Join us Thursdays at the Schroon Lake Public Library for Chess Club. No experience necessary. For grades 5+
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September 18, 2025Join 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.
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September 18, 2025It's LEGO Night in the Teen Center! We're releasing the LEGO pieces from their vast LEGO vault and challenging teens to build ingenious LEGO solutions to our dastardly puzzles. And if you don't want to solve dastardly problems, you can just socialize and play with bricks.
This program is part of our weekly Teen Group, a social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more.
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September 18, 2025Nicolas Babineau (modern fiddle, acoustic guitar) and Alexis Chartrand (baroque violin and foot percussion) offer a captivating dive into Quebec’s musical traditions. Inspired by a century of irresistible dance and fiddle music, they reveal the beautiful intricacy of Quebecois traditional melodies. Babineau/Chartrand’s uniquely sensitve and intimate approach brings together modern fiddling and baroque violin, bridging the gap between the old and the new.
www.agchartrand.com/babineauchartrand
This is a free show with no reservations required. Doors open at 6:30 for the 7 pm performance. The Thursday evening concert will be recorded in a 3 camera shoot, later edited, and portions added to the Folklife Center's YouTube page www.youtube.com/thefolklifecenteratcrandallpubliclibrary.
A second free performance will take place on Friday, September 19, 7 pm at the Historic Salem Courthouse, 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY 12865.
Live! Folklife Concerts are produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library and are presented free to the public thanks to funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.
September 19, 2025 (1 event)
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September 19, 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.
September 20, 2025 (1 event)
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September 20, 2025September 22, 2025 (3 events)
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September 22, 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.
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September 22, 2025Kids 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.
September 22, 2025Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition!
September 23, 2025 (3 events)
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September 23, 2025Mah 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
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September 23, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
Washington County Archivist, Grace Peck joins us at The Conkling Center to share her knowledge of art restoration, and practical methods for preserving cherished items such as books, letters, photo albums, fabrics, and glassware, ensuring they can be enjoyed by future generations. Join us in celebrating history-both national and personal-by discovering the stories that connect us all.
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September 23, 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.
September 24, 2025 (3 events)
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September 24, 2025If you are a beginning ukuele player and want to learn new chords, practice your craft with others, inspire and encourage other artists? Then this is the group for you. Don’t have a uke? Call the library as they have ukes you can check-out.
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September 24, 2025Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or other device? We can help! Drop-in with your device for answers and advice from a Crandall librarian. Everyone is welcome.
How it works:
This session will begin with a short tutorial on the day's Bonus Topic, followed by a Q&A period for any tech-related questions that you have. Feel free to bring your own bag lunch to enjoy while you learn and get your questions answered. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords.
Keep in mind:
Help during the Q&A period is limited to 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help.
Today's Bonus Topic is a Senior Planet from AARP class offered through the Senior Planet licensing program.
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September 24, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
Join us for a field trip to the local bookstore Just One More Chapter located at 14 Ridge Street. If you are not sure where to go, meet at the Park entrance by 5:45 and walk over with us!
September 25, 2025 (4 events)
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September 25, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
Donna Stressel from the Driver Rehabilitation Program at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital. The ability to drive safely is important in order to remain independent and connected in social activities. This presentation will discuss how drivers can maximize their driving fitness and safety. Learn how the following can affect driving safety. Facts about aging and driving, medical conditions & medications, physical and mental activity & exercise, safety habits and driving strategies, Fitting the car to the driver, Highway design and vehicle technology, deciding when it is time to quit.
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September 25, 2025Join 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.
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September 25, 2025Good at art? Great! Bad at art? Even better! Come join us for some fun autumnal projects!
This program is part of our regular Teen Group, a social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more.
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September 25, 2025Graphic Novel Book Discussion: Join us for a discussion of the manga Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You by Jinushi.
An overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier with a dual personality form an unexpected bond in this sweet-and-sour comedy!
At age forty-five, office worker Sasaki has had enough of the corporate grind. His only solace is smoking—and the friendly smile of supermarket cashier Yamada. When Sasaki can't find Yamada after a particularly trying day, a striking woman invites him to smoke with her. The despondent man thinks he's made a new smoking buddy in the cool, teasing Tayama, but Sasaki doesn't realize he already knows her! (From the Publisher)
September 26, 2025 (3 events)
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September 26, 2025Registration required: The Hyde Collection
10am-12pm or 1-3pm
Calling local homeschool families! These tour times are planned especially for homeschool students. Participants will receive a tour of Hyde House and current special exhibitions followed by an activity in the Art Studio. The program will last 2 hours and is targeted for students ages 5-18. Younger children and family members are welcome.
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September 26, 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.
September 26, 2025Registration encouraged: Lower Adirondack Regional Center for History (LARCH)
Town Historian and LARCH President Bill Dolback never fails to delight audiences with his extensive set of antique and vintage photos that illustrate what we were and what we were to become. Join us for a trip through Yesteryear Ticonderoga.
September 27, 2025 (2 events)
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September 27, 2025Local authors will speak about their writing process and answer questions. After, they will sign books.
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September 27, 2025Registration required: Crandall Public Library
Kids in grades 4th-8th will observe a woodworking demonstration, sand their own wooden mushroom and decorate it using an impasto technique creating a unique 3D effect.
September 29, 2025 (2 events)
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September 29, 2025Kids 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.
September 29, 2025Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce
The Schroon Lake Arts Council is again sponsoring free Monday Night Jam Sessions starting June 2, 2025, at 6:30pm at the Boathouse Theater on Dock Street. These Jams will continue weekly throughout the summer and early into Fall! Enjoy great music from local musicians and sing along! Opportunities for donations and memberships. Come and be part of this great Schroon Lake Arts Council tradition!
September 30, 2025 (3 events)
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September 30, 2025Mah 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
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September 30, 2025Registration required: The Conkling Center
Compassionate downsizing, and full-service moving assistance for older adults. Planning on moving yourself or your senior parents? Organize Senior Moves “Makes Moving Easier”. Just looking to organize, they have fantastic ideas to share on that too. Michelle Kavanaugh-Anastasi will present how Senior Moves specializes in a wide range of senior relocation services. "This will be the best move you've ever made" - Organize Senior Moves
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September 30, 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.
