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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 January 2026
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January 1, 2026(1 event) – Crown Point State Historic Site Explore the grounds at Crown Point State Historic Site with staff and learn about the area's rich history. During this hike, you will have the opportunity to experience many of the notable historic features as well as the trail system. This hike will explore uneven terrain that may be icy, and or slippery. Appropriate footwear, warm clothes, and water is recommended for this hike. Meet at the museum for a 2 mile hike. No registration required. |
January 2, 2026(2 events) |
January 3, 2026(1 event) – Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Join us for a winter hike! During this Naturalist-led hike, we’ll traverse about a mile over the course of an hour, observe how plants and animals prepare for winter, and stop at our scenic vista point overlooking Lake George. This hike will require the use of snowshoes and we will have those available for use. $6 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members Free. |
January 4, 2026
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January 5, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Take an easy, 45 minute hike through several wildlife habitats in the park. We will look for signs of local animals and learn about their winter adaptations. All ages are welcome. If there is snow, we will snowshoe. Hikes start at the Creekside Classroom. |
January 6, 2026(2 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Hear about the natural history, geology, human history and societal shifts that have led to Saratoga Spa State Park as we know it today. If conditions allow, this brief talk inside the Creekside Classroom will be followed by a walk to one of the historic springs or buildings within the park. – Registration encouraged: The Richards Library (Warrensburg)  |
January 7, 2026(1 event) |
January 8, 2026(4 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Bundle up your littlest naturalists for a snow themed story time. We will learn about the animals that live in the park and how they survive the winter months. Our winter story will be followed by a short nature walk and winter themed craft. Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 The Richards Library (Warrensburg) Discussing Hello Beautiful. – Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Scrabble is a fun way to increase your vocabulary, test your memory skills, and enjoy the company of others! Join us for a friendly game. High score gets a prize. |
January 9, 2026(3 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Visit the Creekside Classroom and help us count the birds we see at our feeders! Participants can also make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home to their feathered friends. A warm fire and hot cocoa will help to enhance your birding experience! All ages and abilities are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided. – Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 |
January 10, 2026(1 event) – 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 every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
January 11, 2026(1 event) – 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 every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
January 12, 2026(3 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Take an easy, 45 minute hike through several wildlife habitats in the park. We will look for signs of local animals and learn about their winter adaptations. All ages are welcome. If there is snow, we will snowshoe. Hikes start at the Creekside Classroom. – Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 – Crochet with 4-H will continue some wintery projects. New members can learn the basics of crocheting with our talented club leaders. Ages 5 and up welcome with an adult partner. |
January 13, 2026(3 events) Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Hear about the natural history, geology, human history and societal shifts that have led to Saratoga Spa State Park as we know it today. If conditions allow, this brief talk inside the Creekside Classroom will be followed by a walk to one of the historic springs or buildings within the park. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library In our January session of Paint with Patrice, we will be painting Winter Woods. Snowy tree lined slopes in the Adirondack woods will be the theme of this painting. Use subtle and muted colors to add dimension to your painting. This workshop will be held on January 13th 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 not required but always appreciated. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Please note: Registration for this event opens on December 31st. 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. |
January 14, 2026(3 events) Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 – 4-H WHEP will explore species of the Adirondacks, including habitats, identification, and behaviors. The Caldwell-Lake George Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30 pm to discuss The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis. In this captivating novel, New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis takes readers into the glamorous lost art school within Grand Central Terminal, where two very different women, fifty years apart, strive to make their mark on a world set against them. We will ring in a new year of reading together with a holiday pot-luck dinner. Please bring a dish to share! New members are always welcome! Happy New Year! |
January 15, 2026(3 events) – Registration required: Up Yonda Farm Young learners will learn about the motions and interactions of the Earth and Moon as they participate in activities modeling and recording the phases of the Moon. Elementary students will learn about the characteristics of the planets and the organization of the solar system by creating a model. $6 per person in addition to Day Use Fee. Members Free. Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 – Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Discover how adult coloring can bring you peace. Experience the mindful practice and focus of the Zen Den: sip a cup of herbal tea, listen to the soothing sound of meditation music, and color. No experience necessary - just a desire to slow it down and be in the present moment. |
January 16, 2026(3 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Visit the Creekside Classroom and help us count the birds we see at our feeders! Participants can also make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home to their feathered friends. A warm fire and hot cocoa will help to enhance your birding experience! All ages and abilities are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided. – Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 |
January 17, 2026(4 events) – Registration recommended: Up Yonda Farm On this hike we’ll cover the basics of snowshoeing while you learn about animal tracking, winter ecology, and the history of Up Yonda Farm. During the program, we’ll traverse about a mile over the course of an hour, and will include a stop at our scenic vista point overlooking Lake George. Your program will finish near the Farmhouse, where a campfire and hot cocoa will be available! Reservations are recommended via nonrefundable reservation deposit of $1/person. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If there is not enough snow on your selected weekend, we will convert the snowshoe to a Naturalist-led hike instead. $9 per person with snowshoe rentals, $6 without rentals, in addition to Day Use Fee.
Registration requested: Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance Our dedicated historian-member Mark Silo kicks off the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance’s 2026 programming with his presentation, “Sir William, Where Exactly Were Your Lines?”, on Saturday, January 17, 11 AM at the Holiday Inn Resort Lake George. The event is being sponsored by the Alliance and is free to the public. Mark shares the results of his 3+ year analysis of the Battle of Lake George (1755), its landscape and associated mapping from his Civil Engineering perspective, along with primary and secondary sources published over the past 270 years. Not only was this battle the initial conflict witnessed by what is today’s Lake George Battlefield Park—it was the first significant victory for the British in the French & Indian War and gave American-born provincial soldiers valuable experience that served them well in the Revolutionary War 20 years later. Additional Information: It is widely agreed that Mark Silo has defined the precise whereabouts of Johnson’s lines during the transformational Battle of Lake George on September 8, 1755. Using historical documentation combined with modern maps, photos, and measurements, the presentation provides an overview of the battle and describes Mark’s process in discovering the exact location of the “improvised barricade” used by Col. William Johnson’s troops in the modern Lake George Battlefield Park. The program supplements details conveyed to those who have attended Mark’s tours since 2023, and will acquaint all attendees with the stakes and outcomes from this seminal event of the French and Indian War. Mark Silo is a native of Yonkers who relocated to the Albany area after receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and his master’s degree from Cornell University, both in civil engineering. He spent his professional career in transportation engineering, most recently as an Assistant Commissioner at the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation in Albany. He has served his local community as a member of the Town of Colonie Planning Board and Conservation Council, and as a board member of Friends of the New York State Military Museum, Capital District Civil War Round Table, Southern Adirondack Audubon Society, volunteer builder at Habitat for Humanity, and his Church Council. Silo is an avid student of American history and is the author of The 115th New York in the Civil War (McFarland Publishing, 2007), the unit history of a local civil war regiment. He and his wife, Kathy, split time among their home in Loudonville, their log cabin on the Schroon River in the Adirondacks, and various bucket-list locales. They have two grown children and two grandsons. – 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 every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. – Registration recommended: Up Yonda Farm On this hike we’ll cover the basics of snowshoeing while you learn about animal tracking, winter ecology, and the history of Up Yonda Farm. During the program, we’ll traverse about a mile over the course of an hour, and will include a stop at our scenic vista point overlooking Lake George. Your program will finish near the Farmhouse, where a campfire and hot cocoa will be available! Reservations are recommended via nonrefundable reservation deposit of $1/person. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If there is not enough snow on your selected weekend, we will convert the snowshoe to a Naturalist-led hike instead. $9 per person with snowshoe rentals, $6 without rentals, in addition to Day Use Fee.
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January 18, 2026(1 event) – 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 every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
January 19, 2026(2 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Take an easy, 45 minute hike through several wildlife habitats in the park. We will look for signs of local animals and learn about their winter adaptations. All ages are welcome. If there is snow, we will snowshoe. Hikes start at the Creekside Classroom. – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Let’s get outside and explore the Champlain Canal! These winter excursions mix hands-on learning with plenty of fun. Kids will build their own sleds from recycled materials and test them out on HCP’s sledding hill before gathering at the pavilion for a bonfire and s’mores. Registration is required and space is limited! An adaptive sled is available upon request for participants with disabilities. |
January 20, 2026(3 events) January 20, 2026 Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Hear about the natural history, geology, human history and societal shifts that have led to Saratoga Spa State Park as we know it today. If conditions allow, this brief talk inside the Creekside Classroom will be followed by a walk to one of the historic springs or buildings within the park. – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library Have you thought about your digital legacy? Not sure what that is? In this lecture, we'll explore this relatively new concept regarding what will happen to your digital content after you're gone. We'll explain some of the legacy options provided by the biggest tech companies and show you how to find out more information in the Settings and Help Sections of popular websites and apps. You'll also learn some best practices for planning your digital legacy. This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register for this event. |
January 21, 2026(4 events) Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 – Ages 5-10 with adult partner. This 4-week program series will follow the lifecycle of a strawberry starting at the seed. We will grow our own strawberry plants from seed to make observations and experiments with soil, light, and more! – Registration required: Caldwell-Lake George Library In this painting class, we will be painting Pop of Peppers with local artist, Morgan Taylor. Follow along as Morgan demonstrates color, layering, gradients, and other acrylic painting techniques. Participants will take home their very own painting at the end of the class. The class will take place on January 21st at 6:00pm. Class size is limited to 12 participants, and all skill levels are welcome. All supplies and instruction will be provided. This event is free. Donations are not required but always appreciated. Please call the library at (518) 668-2528 to register. Please note: Registration for this event opens on December 31st. 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. |
January 22, 2026(4 events) Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 – Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Dr. Sameh Gaballa, MD w/ the Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center talks on Slow-Growing Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas in this Health Spotlight webinar sponsored by Blood Cancer United (formally the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.) Cannot attend in person? Email us for the link. – Stop by and say hello during our annual Open House! Meet the LGLC staff and learn about projects in the works for 2026. Light refreshments provided. No RSVP needed, just stop in when you’re able! – Registration required: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Currently writing something? Looking for the inspiration to get started? Kathleen Tonn, retired English teacher & Howl Story Slam winner, will offer techniques & subject matter to bring out YOUR story. Materials provided; bring your ideas! |
January 23, 2026(3 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Visit the Creekside Classroom and help us count the birds we see at our feeders! Participants can also make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home to their feathered friends. A warm fire and hot cocoa will help to enhance your birding experience! All ages and abilities are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided. – Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 |
January 24, 2026(6 events) – Registration recommended: Up Yonda Farm On this hike we’ll cover the basics of snowshoeing while you learn about animal tracking, winter ecology, and the history of Up Yonda Farm. During the program, we’ll traverse about a mile over the course of an hour, and will include a stop at our scenic vista point overlooking Lake George. Your program will finish near the Farmhouse, where a campfire and hot cocoa will be available! Reservations are recommended via nonrefundable reservation deposit of $1/person. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If there is not enough snow on your selected weekend, we will convert the snowshoe to a Naturalist-led hike instead. $9 per person with snowshoe rentals, $6 without rentals, in addition to Day Use Fee.
– Registration appreciated: Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) On a beautiful Arctic morning Kumak and his family go ice fishing.....what happens next? Join us and find out as we read this delightful tale of perseverance and community. Then participants will create a paper fish of their own! – 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 every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. – Registration required: Hudson Crossing Park Bundle up and enjoy a guided winter hike to Eagle Point on Champlain Canal Lock C5 Island. Winter is prime time for birdwatching, and along the way you’ll learn about the slack water dam and other fun canal and ecology facts. Thanks to our new adaptive sled, designed for seniors and individuals with disabilities, this hike is open to all ages and all abilities. After the walk, warm up by the pavilion fire pit with a hot drink and good company. – Registration recommended: Up Yonda Farm On this hike we’ll cover the basics of snowshoeing while you learn about animal tracking, winter ecology, and the history of Up Yonda Farm. During the program, we’ll traverse about a mile over the course of an hour, and will include a stop at our scenic vista point overlooking Lake George. Your program will finish near the Farmhouse, where a campfire and hot cocoa will be available! Reservations are recommended via nonrefundable reservation deposit of $1/person. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If there is not enough snow on your selected weekend, we will convert the snowshoe to a Naturalist-led hike instead. $9 per person with snowshoe rentals, $6 without rentals, in addition to Day Use Fee.
– Artist statement My work examines familiar yet easily overlooked elements within the contemporary American landscape. Each series of abstract drawings and watercolor paintings chart detailed observations of ordinary subjects such as advertisements, product packaging, online shopping, and suburban environments. Processes such as color matching, measuring, and photography are used to distill and transform the seemingly unremarkable minutiae of daily life. The allure in our everyday surroundings is revealed in my work through an intimate and systematic interpretation of color, space, and time. |
January 25, 2026(1 event) – 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 every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. |
January 26, 2026(2 events) January 26, 2026 Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Take an easy, 45 minute hike through several wildlife habitats in the park. We will look for signs of local animals and learn about their winter adaptations. All ages are welcome. If there is snow, we will snowshoe. Hikes start at the Creekside Classroom. |
January 27, 2026(1 event) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Hear about the natural history, geology, human history and societal shifts that have led to Saratoga Spa State Park as we know it today. If conditions allow, this brief talk inside the Creekside Classroom will be followed by a walk to one of the historic springs or buildings within the park. |
January 28, 2026(1 event) Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 |
January 29, 2026(3 events) Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 – Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) A unique chocolate tasting experience based on the French Inspired chocolates from the Chocolat book series by Joanne Harris. Deb Morris, Barkeater Chocolates, will guide tasting of chocolates that Vianne may have created in her French chocolate shop. Book Club details will be shared. |
January 30, 2026(3 events) – Creekside Classroom Environmental Education Center Visit the Creekside Classroom and help us count the birds we see at our feeders! Participants can also make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home to their feathered friends. A warm fire and hot cocoa will help to enhance your birding experience! All ages and abilities are welcome. Binoculars and bird books will be provided. – Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 |
January 31, 2026(4 events) – Registration recommended: Up Yonda Farm On this hike we’ll cover the basics of snowshoeing while you learn about animal tracking, winter ecology, and the history of Up Yonda Farm. During the program, we’ll traverse about a mile over the course of an hour, and will include a stop at our scenic vista point overlooking Lake George. Your program will finish near the Farmhouse, where a campfire and hot cocoa will be available! Reservations are recommended via nonrefundable reservation deposit of $1/person. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If there is not enough snow on your selected weekend, we will convert the snowshoe to a Naturalist-led hike instead. $9 per person with snowshoe rentals, $6 without rentals, in addition to Day Use Fee.
– 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 every Saturday and Sunday at 11a.m. unless otherwise specified. – Hillview Free Library (Diamond Point) Come sit by the fire with Nancy as she reads excerpts from two published books: "Possums to Porcupines - The Wildlife of an Adirondack Rehabilitator" and "Adventures Inside, Outside and Beyond the Cuckoo's Nest." Q & A will follow. Books available for sale. Warming refreshments will be served. – Registration recommended: Up Yonda Farm On this hike we’ll cover the basics of snowshoeing while you learn about animal tracking, winter ecology, and the history of Up Yonda Farm. During the program, we’ll traverse about a mile over the course of an hour, and will include a stop at our scenic vista point overlooking Lake George. Your program will finish near the Farmhouse, where a campfire and hot cocoa will be available! Reservations are recommended via nonrefundable reservation deposit of $1/person. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If there is not enough snow on your selected weekend, we will convert the snowshoe to a Naturalist-led hike instead. $9 per person with snowshoe rentals, $6 without rentals, in addition to Day Use Fee.
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