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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
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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(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 7, 2026
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January 8, 2026(3 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 – 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(2 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(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. – Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 |
January 13, 2026(2 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. |
January 14, 2026(1 event) Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 |
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(2 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(3 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. – 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(2 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. |
January 21, 2026(1 event) Bolton Seniors - BoltonSeniors@gmail.com - (518) 644-3340 |
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(2 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(5 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.
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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(2 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(2 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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