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 March 2026
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March 1, 2026
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March 2, 2026(4 events) – Get ready to design, build, and problem-solve! Families are invited to put their STEAM skills to the test by creating clever leprechaun traps using a variety of materials. We’ll explore basic engineering concepts, experiment with structures and motion, and enjoy other St. Patrick’s Day–themed activities along the way. A hands-on, creative way to learn, collaborate, and have a little mischievous fun! – Meet in the Teen Center to socialize and help get the Teen Center Garden Station ready for spring. We'll clean and fill our seed starter trays with soil mix, select seeds to plant, and make wooden labels to identify the seedlings when they sprout. Participants can pot some seeds to take home or they can opt to leave them in the Teen Center to collect later. This program is a part of our regular monthly Homeschool Hangout for teens ages 13-19. – Kids 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. – Join us as Dick Nason, logging historian and retired Forrester with Finch Paper, discusses the History of Logging in the Adirondacks: How the industry shaped the development of the Feeder Canal and the City of Glens Falls. Learn about the fascinating history of the logging industry throughout the Adirondack Park and how, in its heyday, the Feeder Canal impacted the development of industry and commerce in the City of Glens Falls. Co-sponsored by the Feeder Canal Alliance and the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library. Thanks for major funding support to the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library from the New York State Council on the Arts. |
March 3, 2026(9 events) – 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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome! – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join the Community Educator, Ruth Fish, RN, C-FNP from the Glens Falls Hospital Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease and the Crandall Public Library Steps to Longevity team for this training on how to better support brain health in your organization and community. Receive an expert lesson on the modifiable characteristics of brain health from Nurse Practitioner, Ruth Fish. Followed by training and guidance from the Crandall Public Library Steps to Longevity team on how to build these characteristics into programming at your institution. Registration is required. Virtual attendees, will receive a Zoom link by February 20, 2026. – Escape the cold and join Seagle Festival’s Education & Community Engagement Director Josh Cook for an exclusive look at the 2026 season. Dive into the uproarious world of H.M.S. Pinafore, the Gilbert and Sullivan sensation that cemented their status as theatrical legends. This lecture explores how the opera used nautical satire to mercilessly poke fun at the rigid Victorian class system and the era’s political elite. Furthermore, discover the fascinating, little-known story of how a lack of international copyright protection led to a flurry of unauthorized American productions, making Pinafore a huge—and often uncompensated—hit across the Atlantic. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Kym Hance from Herzog Law joins us at The Conkling Center. – Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! – Teens ages 13-19 are invited to meet in the Teen Center the first Tuesday of the month for LGBTQI+ conversation and a colorful craft. This month we are joining up with friends from Lower Adirondack Pride to make puffy origami stars to arrange into paper constellations. If you like zodiac signs, navigating by the stars, or making beautiful things, this is the craft for you... or just join us for the conversation and the snacks. This program is part of our monthly Rainbow Coffee and Craft series presented in partnership with Lower Adirondack Pride. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Here is your opportunity to learn a new language! This monthly series, for kids in grades K-6, will introduce them to American Sign Language. This month will feature school signs. Then sign language bingo will be played. Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages!  |
March 4, 2026(5 events) – Registration required: Schroon Lake Public Library Join us for our monthly workshop as we create 3-4 different Stamp-It greeting cards. – Do 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: During this Q&A session, feel free to drop-in with any tech-related questions that you have and we will do our best to find the answers you need. Help during this session is limited to approximately 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. – Registration required: Chapman Museum Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and join us to make festive St. Patrick’s Day windsocks using paper tubes, green and white streamers, stickers, shamrocks, and plenty of creative flair. A fun, hands-on activity perfect for kids and families! Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. – Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! |
March 5, 2026(2 events) – Registration required: The Conkling Center Natural Resource Specialist from Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District, Nick Rowell, CPESC joins us for the first time at The Conkling Center! He will share photographs and videos of aquatic plant data collected that provides snapshots in time and is presently being used to bring professionals and lake associations underwater to get a firsthand point of view on managing invasive species, as well as, the lake’s ecosystem conditions throughout the growing months. The photos/videos will also be used in the future to track changes in the lake plant ecology and utilized as a comparison with data collected in the coming years. Don’t want to personally put on that SCUBA gear and go diving? Let Nick show you what he sees! – Join 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. |
March 6, 2026(1 event) – This month's title is Small Things Like These, by Claire Keegan. Copies are available by request through the library system. Please read the books and join us for discussion. All are welcome! |
March 7, 2026(2 events) – Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Join us on a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains to see which birds stay around for the winter! – Celebrate the season with a hands-on Shamrock Collage Art program! Children will design their own festive shamrock using a mix of colorful and textured materials such as tissue paper, scrapbook paper, sequins, buttons, and more. |
March 8, 2026(2 events) – World 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. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join us for an hour of fun, with hands-on activities and story-telling designed to introduce young audiences to the magic and beauty of The Sleeping Beauty Ballet. Special appearances will be made by some characters from this beloved story for a meet & greet and exciting photo opportunities! Recommended for children ages 2-9, registration required. |
March 9, 2026(6 events) – Registration required: NY State DEC Join Eastern Adirondacks ReLeaf for a tree pruning workshop featuring Josh Del Rio, NYS DEC urban forester, and Jeff Speich, retired DEC forester, certified arborist, and NYS Urban Forestry Council board member. This workshop is free, but space is very limited! Registration closes on March 2, or when full. – Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up.  – This 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. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library at the Warren County Career Center This introduction to using a computer will cover basic vocabulary, using a mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating an email account, and creating and saving documents. The event is hosted by the Warren County One Stop Career Center and will be held at 333 Glen St., Suite 300, Glens Falls, NY 12801. – Kids 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. – Public Historian and Librarian, Tisha Dolton, discusses local and national commemorative quilt projects from the Centennial to the Bicentennial and into the present day with the hopes of inspiring new community quilt projects for the upcoming America250 celebrations. Part of our annual Women's History Month programming. This lecture also complements the current exhibition, curated by Tisha, How We Commemorate: Celebrations, Pageants, Exhibitions & More on display in the Folklife Hall Gallery and in the 2nd floor Literature Room through July 31, 2026. Major funding support to the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library comes from the New York State Council on the Arts. |
March 10, 2026(9 events) – Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Do you want some company while you work? The UFO Studio, formerly known as AFS Sewing Circle, is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists of all kinds are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow fiber artists! Pre-registration is not required, all are welcome! Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Learn about one of Saratoga PLAN’s newest preserves and how old farm fields have grown into beautiful mixed conifer and hardwood forest, with occasional older growth trees. – 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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Every week, a volunteer will be reading a story for toddlers! – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Don't let your iPhone's settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop. During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore some of the common features of iPhones. You'll learn ways to interact with the touch screen, how to access important controls, and how to search for specific settings. We'll also cover some tips and best practices for securing and maintaining your device. Please bring your own iPhone to class. This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. Note: Android Users - See Getting to Know Your Android Smartphone on Tuesday, March 17th at 1 p.m. – Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join our monthly Art Appreciation Discussion Group! Art Talk is a welcoming space to explore different artists, movements, or themes the second Tuesday of every month. Each session features curated images and/or video content designed to inspire thoughtful conversation and foster open, engaging dialogue. This month’s focus: Alma Thomas, an artist and teacher, who developed a powerful form of abstract painting late in life. We will look at and discuss these brilliantly colored and richly patterned works that are connected to the natural world. – Where I Became weaves the stories of 14 South African women who, though hailing from diverse backgrounds, all grew up under the oppressive system of Apartheid. When offered the opportunity to leave South Africa and study at Smith College under a full scholarship program, each woman summoned courage, faith, and determination in leaving home and family for the opportunity of a lifetime. Set against the backdrop of the complex history of apartheid in South Africa, we follow the journeys of these women, narrated in their own voices and depicted in personal photos, archival footage, and present-day interviews, as they grow up in South Africa and come into their own at Smith. The tapestry of these women's stories is made richer by the indelible bonds of long-lasting friendship and sisterhood, which were forged in their resolve to leave everything that was familiar, in pursuit of education, and a chance for a better life. Where I Became shares deeply personal reflections on coming of age, the difficulties of facing great challenges with determination and resolve, and the power of embracing one's identity and journey. In a world that so often rejects those who dress differently, speak differently, or come from a far-away place, Where I Became offers a much-needed uplifting tale of hope and courage. |
March 11, 2026(3 events) – Do 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: During this Q&A session, feel free to drop-in with any tech-related questions that you have and we will do our best to find the answers you need. Help during this session is limited to approximately 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. – Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! |
March 12, 2026(10 events) – On the second Thursday of each month The Hyde Collection waives the admission fee for all visitors! – Come knit/crochet with us every Thursday afternoon. New to knitting and need help or want to learn? You’ve come to the right place, our group of experienced knitters would love to help you. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Executive Director of Wiawaka, Doreen Kelly joins us at The Conkling Center. Doreen will share with us the local history of Georgia O’Keeffe, but also share her findings on her trip to Arizona, where Georgia once lived. – On the second Thursday of each month, families with children ages 5 and up are invited to participate in this free drop-in art studio workshop to examine artwork and play with materials. – Join 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. – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Monthly on the second Thursday – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This is a special session of the reoccurring Creative Writing Workshop, that will focus again on Novel Writing. Back by popular demand, instructor Elaine Handley, will teach participants the art of Novel Writing. "This focused two-hour workshop helps writers clarify the core elements that make a novel move: character desire, conflict, and narrative momentum. Through brief craft talks and generative exercises, participants will leave with a clearer sense of what their novel is about, where it might be headed, and what to write next." Hope to see you there! Registration is required and you must be 18 year or older. Refreshments provided. – Ready, set, soar! We're folding paper airplanes and putting them to the test. Which design will glide farthest, which will stay aloft longest, which can hit a target, and which just looks the best? 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. No registration required. Free. – Kalos is drawn to water. Every performance is like stepping into a river - they never play a song the same twice. They make music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America. Their album titles - Harbour and Headland - honor the meeting point between the land and the sea and they sing songs about shorelines, seafarers and drowning. They revel in the driving danceability of Irish tunes, but also take inspiration from the pastoral melodies and naturalistic metaphors of Scottish music. But while the music they write is forged in tradition, it is nonetheless cast and tempered in new and unexpected ways. The trio spans three generations, three cities and two countries. Ryan McKasson (violin, viola, voice), Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin, voice) and Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano, voice) met over the years at highland games, contra dances and fiddle camps across North America. They made their first recording in 2016 and have been touring together since 2019. Kalos prizes the magic of live performance—breathing, dancing and weaving together like high-wire acrobats. They are as generous as they are virtuosic. Like nature itself, their music is full of chaos and chance yet always feels spacious and balanced. Their concerts are more an exposé than a performance—they are immersive, trance-inducing experiences. Concerts are filmed in a 3 camera shoot on Thursdays at Crandall and excerpts are edited and posted on our YouTube page http://www.youtube.com/thefolklifecenteratcrandallpubliclibrary. A second performance takes place on Fridays at our partner site in Washington County, the Historic Salem Courthouse, Salem, NY. Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted and produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library and funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor's office and the New York State Legislature. Located at the Town Hall January 8, 2026 Loren & LJ Barrigar Questions regarding the concerts - Contact Hank Soto at 518-696-3379 |
March 13, 2026(2 events) Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Welcome to all preschool aged children to enjoy their mornings in nature! We start with a brief walk, gather around for story time, and finish the morning with a nature themed-craft.  – Registration required: Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Learn to paint with Andrew Torino! Room for 10 attendees, ideal for kids and teens. Free! Please RSVP by phone or email before noon March 13th. Attendees will be expected to bring their own smock or other paint-friendly clothing. Be ready to take your wet painting home with you! |
March 14, 2026(5 events) – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This Saturday's Crafting continues to celebrate the Big Read. In this session participants will learn how to make window decals from puffy paint. Decals are an excellent way to assist birds in their flight and avoid crashing into clear windows. We hope you can join us for this fun and environmentally conscious craft! Materials and refreshments provided. Must be 18 years and older. Registration required. (Each registration must be for 1 person only) 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. – – Registration encouraged: The Hyde Collection STONE SOUP pairs composer Joe Illick and librettist Mark Campbell for an operatic retelling of the classic European folk tale. Their reimagining will transport audiences to Blessing, Texas for a rocking-chair view of the comings and goings at Max’s General store. From the opera’s opening notes representing a young girl’s stomach rumblings, through the whimsically collaborative creation of the title meal, to its uplifting ending, Stone Soup imparts a timeless message: we all have something to contribute and sharing makes things better for everyone. This performance is 35 minutes long and sung in English. STONE SOUP was commissioned by Fort Worth Opera by arrangement with The Barbara Hogenson Agency, Inc. Join Hyde educators before and after the performance for an art project inspired by the folk tale. – Doyle Irish Stick Fighting is a two-handed martial art developed well over 200 years ago by the Doyle family in Ireland, and brought to Canada in the early 19th century. These free workshops are led by Whiskey Stick Faction instructors, John Borter and Trish Chiovari. They are open to all interested in fun, fitness, and self-defense in a safe, inclusive community. Join these study group meetings Saturday afternoons twice a month from 2:30 to 4 pm. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. These programs are hosted by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, and made possible in part by grant funding to the Folklife Center from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. – Join us at Crandall Public Library for a hands-on, two-part exploration of chicken and egg incubation with local expert George Steele! Families may attend one or both sessions—attendance at the first session is not required to enjoy the second. Part 1: Meet the Eggs & the Incubator Drop in for children ages 3 years and older with caregiver |
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March 16, 2026(3 events) – at the Queensbury Senior Center Hudson River Ceili performs traditional Irish and Celtic style music and dance. The group especially enjoys high energy dance tunes from Irish, Quebecois and New England traditions. Members are Andre Ernst (vocals, guitar, bouzouki, banjo, and mandolin), Leanne (Irish dance, bodhran and tin whistles), David Jones (fiddle, concertina) and Diane Jones (fiddle, mandolin). Concert is FREE and open to the public. BUT If you would like to have a delicious lunch before the show, please call 518-761-8224 to sign up by March 12 - payment due at signup. Live & Local is produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library in cooperation with the Queensbury Senior Center. This free, live concert is made possible by grant funding to the Folklife Center from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature. – Kids 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. – Join us for a special Women's History Month event, Women of Mystery: Why They Read and How They Write. This program is presented by Jane Murphy, member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Capital Region chapter. Book recommendations galore! Refreshments will be served. Part of our annual Women's History Month programming. |
March 17, 2026(6 events) – 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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome! – Join us for our lively monthly book discussion group. This month we will be discussing the book, The Baker’s Secret by Stephen Kiernan. Contact the library if you need a copy of the book. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Don't let your smartphone's settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop. During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore some of the common features of Android smartphones. You'll learn ways to interact with the touch screen, how to access important controls, and how to search for specific settings. We'll also cover some tips and best practices for securing and maintaining your device. Please bring your Android phone to class. Note that Android devices vary depending on the model. This workshop focuses on some features that most Android phones have. This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. Note: iPhone Users - See Getting to Know Your iPhone on Tuesday, March 10th at 1 p.m. – Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! – Registration required: Crandall Public Library 20 Somethings is group that meets once a month and is for people in their twenties to come and try different activities at the library. This month, we will play music bingo. Try to figure out the song and artist and score a BINGO. |
March 18, 2026(7 events) – at Queensbury Senior Center This presentation will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online. We’ll cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing, how to recognize online scams, and when it’s OK — or not — to share your personal information online. This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. This class will be held at the Queensbury Senior Center, 742 Bay Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804. Registration is required. To register please call the Queensbury Senior Center at 518-761-8224. – Do 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: During this Q&A session, feel free to drop-in with any tech-related questions that you have and we will do our best to find the answers you need. Help during this session is limited to approximately 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. – Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Minimum Age 14 Shellie shares everything you need to start your garden inside. Participants leave with step by step handouts & growing guides along with their planted seeds from a wide selection of veggie, herb, and flower varieties. – Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Looking to channel your inner artist? Each month, there will be a different themed workshop apart of the Winter Art Workshop series presented by a Wilton Wildlife educator where you will explore different art mediums while relating it back to the Saratoga Sand Plains.  Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing by visiting Adirondack Folk School on any of our OPEN FORGE nights for an amazing demonstration by expert smiths Steve Gurzler and Arnie Barsky. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at blacksmithing and forge an item at open forge, there is a $25 fee to cover the cost of materials, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). |
March 19, 2026(6 events) – Registration required: The Conkling Center Lindsay Stanislowsky of the Alzheimer’s Association joins us at The Conkling Center for part of the Empowered Caregiver Series. – Come knit/crochet with us every Thursday afternoon. New to knitting and need help or want to learn? You’ve come to the right place, our group of experienced knitters would love to help you. – Join 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. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Each month, Beyond the Panels picks a graphic novel to read and discuss. March's Pick Watchmen by Alan Moore It’s the 1980s—The United States has emerged victorious in the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon remains in office, and the Cold War rages on. Superheroes have been outlawed, with some going into retirement, some becoming government agents, and still others turning to vigilantism. And an unknown assassin is stalking a group of heroes who’ve fallen from grace, plagued by all-too-human failings. After this scattered team—Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan, and Ozymandias—comes together to mourn a friend, they discover that the murder is part of a larger plot to upend the fragile geo-political balance and spread calamity across the world. From Publisher – Registration required: Crandall Public Library By popular demand! Tonight we're teaming up with Chef Steve, who is going to demonstrate how to make easy chicken fajitas! He'll give us expert cooking tips, show us how to choose and prepare the ingredients, then walk us through the professional way to assemble and cook some delicious chicken fajitas for everyone to taste test. 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. No registration required. Free. – A contemporary collage of Scottish and American traditional music, Hildaland is a duo that approaches geographic borders as markers of exploration rather than boundaries to be wary of. Fiddle player Louise Bichan, originally from Orkney, Scotland, and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, originally from Goshen, Indiana, have taken their duo from traditional Scottish roots through to progressive bluegrass and jazz, with music inspired largely by places and the journeys between them, both physical and musical. While Hildaland currently call New England home, they maintain a strong connection to the music scene in Glasgow. “We have been lucky to be able to travel back to Scotland fairly often in the past couple of years and plan to continue doing so. We often find ourselves in the Glasgow pubs playing Scottish, Irish, Scandinavian, and even old-time with friends old and new,” says Bichan. Regardless of their physical or musical location, the duo has an unmistakable sound. In defining their goal within traditional music and refining the scope of their musical territory, Hildaland has honed in on a specific, innovative, and beautiful voice as a band. Concerts are filmed with a 3 camera shoot with excerpts edited and posted on our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/thefolklifecenteratcrandallpubliclibrary. A second performance will take place at our partner site in nearby Washington County: the Historic Salem Courthouse, Salem, NY. Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted and produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, funded in part by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor's office and the New York State Legislature. |
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March 22, 2026(1 event) – Drop in and enjoy a creative storytime! Children ages 3 and up will create their own chicken or egg artwork using paper, collage items, and other materials while listening to a chicken-themed story. |
March 23, 2026(6 events) – Registration required: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up. – This 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. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This memoir writing group is open to authors of all experience levels. Whether you are working on a personal memoir for publication or would simply like to start recording your memories, members can expect to receive peer guidance and feedback in a supportive and welcoming environment. Several writing topics are recommended each month, or people can write about a topic of their own choosing. At each get-together, there is the option to share your writing and receive thoughtful feedback. This group will meet on the last Monday of every month. – Kids 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. – Join us at Crandall Public Library for a hands-on, two-part exploration of chicken and egg incubation with local expert George Steele! Families may attend one or both sessions—attendance at the first session is not required to enjoy the second. Part 2: Candling the Eggs Drop in for children ages 3 years and older with caregiver – Join us for a compelling lecture with historian and author Sandra Weber, featuring her newest book, John Brown in New York: The Man, His Family, and the Adirondack Landscape. Weber offers a fresh and intimate look at the famed abolitionist, focusing on the years of the Brown family’s connection with North Elba, Essex County (1848–1863). The intertwining story of sublime Adirondack scenery, farm life, and racial justice explores John Brown not only as a national figure but as a husband, father, neighbor, and man of moral fiber. Weber’s insightful narrative bridges the myth and the man, revealing the tender and tragic heart of the Brown family story. A Q&A session and book signing will follow the talk. Books will be available for purchase. Sandra Weber of Elizabethtown has authored several books about the Adirondack region, including Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks (co-author, Peggy Lynn), Mount Marcy, The Finest Square Mile, and Adirondack Roots. Her article "Going Wild Over Thoreau" appeared in the Adirondack Reader (third edition) and other articles have been published in Civil War Times, NYS Conservationist, Adirondack Life, Adirondack Explorer, Christian Science Monitor, and Highlights for Children. In addition to her writings, Sandra is also well-known for her dramatic portrayals of Mary Brown in “Times of Trouble” and of Mother Johnson, Jeanne Robert Foster, Kate Field, and other women in “Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks.” Co-sponsored by the Warren County Historical Society & the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library. Thanks for major funding support to the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library from the New York State Council on the Arts. |
March 24, 2026(9 events) – 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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome! – Registration required: Schroon Lake Public Library Join us for this easy, fun, class. – Registration required: The Conkling Center Daughter for Hire- A helping hand for senior living joins us at The Conkling Center. They provide care companions for your loved ones with services available 24/7. The mission at Daughter for Hire is to provide caring, compassionate, and dependable non-medical assistance to seniors. The focus is on assisting them with everyday living, thereby allowing them to remain independent for as long as they safely can. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library at the Glens Falls Senior Center Go beyond sending and receiving with this class about Gmail features! This session will cover important features like spellcheck, formatting emails, searching your inbox, adding a signature, and attaching files. 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. – Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! – Registration required: Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) A painting class for kids and teens! There are eight slots available for this guided painting experience, please RSVP with the library by phone or in person to reserve a slot. – Take a Break and Draw! This hour-long, drop-in session offers a chance to relax and get creative in a welcoming, unstructured environment. Unlike a traditional drawing class, there is no instruction. Instead this is time reserved for you to sketch at your own pace. Bring your own ideas or draw inspiration from optional prompts and/or a provided still-life setup. You are welcome to bring your own supplies, but basic materials like pencils and paper will be available. – Cat and Hannah, two British women in their twenties, take on the grueling 3000 km drive along Central Asia's Pamir Highway - the second highest international road on Earth. It runs from southern Uzbek deserts, through Tajikistan's Pamir mountain range, climbing over 4600m, into Kyrgyzstan and all the way to its vibrant capital, Bishkek. Their route brings them to the doorsteps of women from all walks of life, revealing a women's movement that's had as many ups and downs as the drive itself. A 78 year-old gynecologist recalls the turbulent transition from Soviet rule to independence, and testimonies of domestic abuse, 'bride kidnapping' and religious extremism expose the region's complex attitude to women's rights. But despite the evident patriarchal oppression in these countries, it's certainly not the whole picture. Stories of female empowerment against all odds emerge, from a group training Tajikistan's first ever female trekking guides to a feminist collective running workshops on sexual pleasure. With women behind the camera and behind the wheel, this documentary marks a radical departure from the typical road-trip film. Cat and Hannah gain unprecedented access to women whose testimonies shed light on a feminist movement largely ignored by Western media. This is a story of female emancipation and solidarity across different cultures that have a lot more in common than they might have thought. |
March 25, 2026(4 events) – Registration required: Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Intro-level classes into technology, suitable for anyone, no experience required! These are designed to make learning technology easy for older adults, but anyone is welcome to sign up. All necessary equipment is provided. RSVP is required, total of 12 spots for each class. This class is a lecture designed to teach what are passwords, passkeys, and other crucial terms, password best practices, how to use a password manager, and what is multi-factor authentication. – Do 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: During this Q&A session, feel free to drop-in with any tech-related questions that you have and we will do our best to find the answers you need. Help during this session is limited to approximately 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. – Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! |
March 26, 2026(4 events) – Come knit/crochet with us every Thursday afternoon. New to knitting and need help or want to learn? You’ve come to the right place, our group of experienced knitters would love to help you. – Join 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. – Karaoke in a welcoming, low pressure setting. 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. No registration required. Free. – Tim O’Shea brings his songs and tunes from the stunning southwest of Ireland, famed area, steeped in the Irish Folk Tradition. A native of Killarney, Co. Kerry, southwest Ireland. He has travelled worldwide playing and performing for over 30 years. He just recently finished a wildly successful 27 date Tour of Germany. “It’s real music as it should be played- real music by real people” Irish Examiner. Tim is joined both nights by Dublin native Pádraig Timoney. Pádraig is a multi-instrumentalist and will play fiddle, guitar and sing a song or two. Pádraig was reared in the urban Irish Folk Tradition, especially the folk songs of his native Dublin City. Expect songs from the Dubliners and Clancy brothers, as well as fiddle dance tunes from all over Ireland. For the Glens Falls show, we are very excited to have the great button Irish accordion player John Nolan joining us. John is an Irish American and the first non-Irish resident to win the All Ireland Button Accordion Competition at the “The Fleadh”, (the Super Bowl of accordion playing). Also, a regular with well-known Irish Americans, Andy Cooney and Don Meade. For the Salem show, we are very excited to have Tim Wechgelaer joining us. Tim W. is a very experienced folk musician from Long Island and long-time resident of Saratoga. A multi-instrumentalist, he will put his Irish hat on and joins Tim O’ and Paudy for Irish songs and tunes on mandolin, fiddle, vocals and guitar. A second free performance will take place on Friday at our partner site, the Historic Salem Courthouse, Salem, NY in nearby Washington County. Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted and produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library and made possible by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor's office and the New York State Legislature. Concerts are filmed with excerpts edited and posted on our YouTube page http://www.youtube.com/thefolklifecenteratcrandallpubliclibrary. |
March 27, 2026(1 event) – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join our monthly book group for a welcoming discussion of great reads. Each month we explore a new title and share our thoughts in a relaxed, engaging setting. New members are always welcome—come discover your next favorite book and enjoy good conversation! In March, we are discussing Hello, Beautiful. Check your copy out at the Circulation Desk. William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. With the Padavanos, William experiences a newfound contentment; every moment in their house is filled with loving chaos. But then darkness from William’s past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters’ unshakeable devotion to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most? From Publisher |
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March 29, 2026(1 event) – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Join us for a heart warming experience designed for parents & children to move , breathe & grow together! This special class nurtures the parent/ child bond through gentle poses, playful interaction, and shared mindfulness. Yoga for all abilities, with special focus on kids with diverse needs. It’s about creating joyful, connected moments that last beyond the mat. Registration Required. Recommended for ages 4 and up. |
March 30, 2026(3 events) – Registration required: Crandall Public Library This memoir writing group is open to authors of all experience levels. Whether you are working on a personal memoir for publication or would simply like to start recording your memories, members can expect to receive peer guidance and feedback in a supportive and welcoming environment. Several writing topics are recommended each month, or people can write about a topic of their own choosing. At each get-together, there is the option to share your writing and receive thoughtful feedback. This group will meet on the last Monday of every month. – Kids 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. – Registration required: Crandall Public Library Have you ever wanted to be in a Shakespeare play? Here's your chance! No audition, no pressure. Sign up to participate in a shortened version of the Bard's political gem, Coriolanus, which asks whether a ruler who does not listen to the people should keep his power. Experienced actors will be available to be your scene partners, and no memorization necessary. Huzzah! |
March 31, 2026(5 events) – 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 – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) New players welcome! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Every week, a volunteer will be reading a story for toddlers! – Registration required: The Conkling Center Brett Ferraro, Regional Structured Day Care Staff Manager encourages us to tour the facility for those that can no longer stay home alone throughout the day by themselves. “Kee to Independent Growth, Inc. is a community-based agency committed to the strengthening of individuals through support, counseling, education, outreach and advocacy.” Kee to Independent Growth, Inc. (KIGI) serves individuals with ongoing disabilities including traumatic brain injury (TBI), developmental disabilities, progressive medical conditions, mental health & substance abuse (CORE) as well as veterans and qualified seniors. KIGI provides services for qualifying residents of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington Counties. We always strive to do more, seeking out various avenues to improve the well-being of our current and potential clients. – Join our club if you want to learn to knit or crochet. All supplies are included, perfect for kids in grades 4 and up! |
April 1, 2026(6 events) – Registration required: Schroon Lake Public Library Join us for our monthly workshop as we create 3-4 different Stamp-It greeting cards. – Do 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: During this Q&A session, feel free to drop-in with any tech-related questions that you have and we will do our best to find the answers you need. Help during this session is limited to approximately 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. – Registration required: Chapman Museum Get a head start on Earth Day with a fun, eco-friendly craft! Using recycled juice can lids and a colorful array of supplies, participants will create an adorable magnet perfect for the fridge, a locker, or anywhere that needs a little flair. Personalize your creation with drawings, stickers, pompoms, gems, and more, and see how something old can become something new! Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. – Meet in the Teen Center to play or learn dueling card games (like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon), classic card games (like Spit or Spoons), and tabletop games (like Blood on the Clocktower or Clue). This program is for teens ages 13-19 and meets every Wednesday. Experienced players are welcome but no registration, experience, or materials are required and our volunteers can teach you to play. Come socialize with other gamers and join in the fun! – Rockwell Falls Public Library (Lake Luzerne) Join us for a story and a related craft on Wednesday afternoons! – Registration required: Lower Adirondack Pride Join Lower Adirondack Pride in collaboration with Kitch a Vibe and Black Walnut Books for our quarterly Pride Book Club — this quarter we’ll be reading The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan. About the Book: Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold as a film series, she’s one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesn’t really exist. She’s never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now. As a young adult, she and her best friend Amanda fantasized escaping their difficult homes and moving to California to become movie stars. But the day before their grand adventure, a tragedy shattered their dreams and Cate has been on the run ever since, taking on different names and charting a new future. But after a shocking revelation, Cate understands that returning home is the only way she’ll be a whole person again. |
April 2, 2026(2 events) – Come knit/crochet with us every Thursday afternoon. New to knitting and need help or want to learn? You’ve come to the right place, our group of experienced knitters would love to help you. – Registration required: Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) This two-hour program is designed as a one-on-one help desk; artists can sign up for a timeslot with us to get individual assistance and information on specific questions they may have regarding their art practice or business. This is a free program, but please sign up for a specific timeslot by emailing programs@larac.org or call 518-798-1144 x2. Timeslots are: 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, and 5:30pm. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops for questions related to computer files, images, websites, etc… Have questions on the business of art? Need advice on how to present/frame your artwork? Want to learn how to take the best images of your work? What do you need to enter online shows, submit to galleries, apply for grant opportunities? Wondering about setting up your own website and how to use social media to market your work? Looking for ways to track where your artwork has been shown and how to catalog your work? Need recommendations on how and where to have prints made? how to write an artist statement and bio? How to get a NYS sales tax id? How to set up a framework to capture your expenses and revenue…? We just might have the answers for you and if not, we can help find out and/or direct you to helpful information sources, so that you can get back to the creative parts of your art practice. |
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