Events Calendar
Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 10:00am
Big Play

Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Classroom of the Canajoharie Library.
Big Play brings a new kit each week of fun and educational toys for you and your little one to enjoy.
Designed for littles 0-5 years old this program is for busy little bodies that might not be ready to sit though Storytime.
Come in and play, meet other parents, and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Older siblings are welcome, adults must supervise children.

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Cabin Fever: Understanding Cloud Storage Via Zoom

Wednesday, Mar. 26, 12:00pm
Do you want easy access to your documents, pictures, and music? Whether you want to back up your files, access them away from home, or share and collaborate with others, cloud storage is just a click away. Google Drive and other cloud storage options will be discussed. Presented by Mary Carrier, Mohawk Valley Library System.

Register here: https://www.mvls.info/cabin-fever-club/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI0C5JleHRuA2FlbQI...

Mark your calendars! You will receive a Zoom link the day before the class.

Museum & Library Event
Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 2:00pm
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Join us on Thursday March 27th at 2 pm in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library as we partner with the Alzheimer’s Association of New York to present Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. During this 45 minute presentation you will learn about detection, causes, risk factors, stages and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

This program will be presented in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library by Megan DeMento of the Alzheimer’s Association. This is a free event for all ages.

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 11:00am
Storytime with Mary

Join us in the Children's Area of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for Storytime!

We have the scarves and the egg shakers. We have the songs and the stories. We just need you and the kiddos!
Each month we have a new theme. Each day after Storytime we will have a craft or activity for the littles to enjoy.
Storytime promotes early literacy, and helps young learners become kindergarten ready by practicing sitting, listening, reading, sharing, following directions, movement, and song with other children and adults.
All with lots of fun mixed in!

This is a weekly FREE program

Best for pre-k age kids. Families welcome! Older kids are also welcome, but might not get the most out of this program.

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 10:00am
Big Play

Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Classroom of the Canajoharie Library.
Big Play brings a new kit each week of fun and educational toys for you and your little one to enjoy.
Designed for littles 0-5 years old this program is for busy little bodies that might not be ready to sit though Storytime.
Come in and play, meet other parents, and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Older siblings are welcome, adults must supervise children.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 11:00am
Storytime with Mary

Join us in the Children's Area of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for Storytime!

We have the scarves and the egg shakers. We have the songs and the stories. We just need you and the kiddos!
Each month we have a new theme. Each day after Storytime we will have a craft or activity for the littles to enjoy.
Storytime promotes early literacy, and helps young learners become kindergarten ready by practicing sitting, listening, reading, sharing, following directions, movement, and song with other children and adults.
All with lots of fun mixed in!

This is a weekly FREE program

Best for pre-k age kids. Families welcome! Older kids are also welcome, but might not get the most out of this program.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 12:00pm
Spring Used Book Sale

Join us for our Annual Spring Used Book Sale.
Friday April 4 - Saturday April 6: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday April 6: 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Sunday only: Fill a bag for $5.00

Upstairs in the Great Hall fully accessible to all!

Books available: cookbooks, children’s picture and chapter books, adult and young adult fiction, adult large print, nature, science, health, gardening, biographies, history, spiritual, DVDs, and CDs, pets, art, crafts, travel, premium coffee table books, and much more!

*Note: Saturday 4/5 Arkellebration 12:00pm - 5:00 pm with free Arkell Museum admission, games, art making and more.
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 12:00pm
Arkellebration

Join us on April 5th from 12 pm to 5 pm as we celebrate the spring season with free Museum admission, the Spring Used Book Sale, snacks, activities, and art making all day long!

Activities:
12:00- 4:00 pm All Ages Print Making in the Classroom
All Day Coloring
All Day Mingling the Waters Scavenger Hunt

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 12:00pm
Spring Used Book Sale

Join us for our Annual Spring Used Book Sale.
Friday April 4 - Saturday April 6: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday April 6: 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Sunday only: Fill a bag for $5.00

Upstairs in the Great Hall fully accessible to all!

Books available: cookbooks, children’s picture and chapter books, adult and young adult fiction, adult large print, nature, science, health, gardening, biographies, history, spiritual, DVDs, and CDs, pets, art, crafts, travel, premium coffee table books, and much more!

*Note: Saturday 4/5 Arkellebration 12:00pm - 5:00 pm with free Arkell Museum admission, games, art making and more.
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Sunday, April 6, 2025 - 12:00pm
Spring Used Book Sale

Join us for our Annual Spring Used Book Sale.
Friday April 4 - Saturday April 6: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday April 6: 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Sunday only: Fill a bag for $5.00

Upstairs in the Great Hall fully accessible to all!

Books available: cookbooks, children’s picture and chapter books, adult and young adult fiction, adult large print, nature, science, health, gardening, biographies, history, spiritual, DVDs, and CDs, pets, art, crafts, travel, premium coffee table books, and much more!

*Note: Saturday 4/5 Arkellebration 12:00pm - 5:00 pm with free Arkell Museum admission, games, art making and more.
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 10:00am
Big Play

Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Classroom of the Canajoharie Library.
Big Play brings a new kit each week of fun and educational toys for you and your little one to enjoy.
Designed for littles 0-5 years old this program is for busy little bodies that might not be ready to sit though Storytime.
Come in and play, meet other parents, and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Older siblings are welcome, adults must supervise children.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Children's Concert with Gary Van Slyke

Join us every second Friday of the month for a special kids music concert with talented musician Gary Van Slyke.

Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along.

Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out!

This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us.

Museum & Library Event
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - 10:00am
Spring Break LEGO Building

Visit the classroom between April 15-19th for an all day, drop-in, LEGO Building contest.
All entries will be displayed in the adult fiction section of the Library from April 22– 27th for voting in person and on Facebook.
The winner will receive a prize!

This is a FREE program. All ages are welcome to participate.

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 10:00am
Big Play

Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Classroom of the Canajoharie Library.
Big Play brings a new kit each week of fun and educational toys for you and your little one to enjoy.
Designed for littles 0-5 years old this program is for busy little bodies that might not be ready to sit though Storytime.
Come in and play, meet other parents, and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Older siblings are welcome, adults must supervise children.

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 10:00am
Spring Break LEGO Building

Visit the classroom between April 15-19th for an all day, drop-in, LEGO Building contest.
All entries will be displayed in the adult fiction section of the Library from April 22– 27th for voting in person and on Facebook.
The winner will receive a prize!

This is a FREE program. All ages are welcome to participate.

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Genealogy Research Meet Up

Join us on April 16 at 2 pm in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for genealogy meet up. This is an informal gathering for those working on genealogy and family history research where people can share ideas, resources and get questions answered. It is also a space for those just starting out that need advice and assistance. All are welcome. Bring a laptop or tablet if you have one. If not, there are a few laptops that can be borrowed.

This is a free program for adults.

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext 113 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 10:00am
Spring Break LEGO Building

Visit the classroom between April 15-19th for an all day, drop-in, LEGO Building contest.
All entries will be displayed in the adult fiction section of the Library from April 22– 27th for voting in person and on Facebook.
The winner will receive a prize!

This is a FREE program. All ages are welcome to participate.

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 10:00am
Spring Break LEGO Building

Visit the classroom between April 15-19th for an all day, drop-in, LEGO Building contest.
All entries will be displayed in the adult fiction section of the Library from April 22– 27th for voting in person and on Facebook.
The winner will receive a prize!

This is a FREE program. All ages are welcome to participate.

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Friday, April 18, 2025 - 11:00am
Storytime with Mary

Join us in the Children's Area of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for Storytime!

We have the scarves and the egg shakers. We have the songs and the stories. We just need you and the kiddos!
Each month we have a new theme. Each day after Storytime we will have a craft or activity for the littles to enjoy.
Storytime promotes early literacy, and helps young learners become kindergarten ready by practicing sitting, listening, reading, sharing, following directions, movement, and song with other children and adults.
All with lots of fun mixed in!

This is a weekly FREE program

Best for pre-k age kids. Families welcome! Older kids are also welcome, but might not get the most out of this program.

Museum & Library Event
Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 10:00am
Spring Break LEGO Building

Visit the classroom between April 15-19th for an all day, drop-in, LEGO Building contest.
All entries will be displayed in the adult fiction section of the Library from April 22– 27th for voting in person and on Facebook.
The winner will receive a prize!

This is a FREE program. All ages are welcome to participate.

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 10:00am
Big Play

Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Classroom of the Canajoharie Library.
Big Play brings a new kit each week of fun and educational toys for you and your little one to enjoy.
Designed for littles 0-5 years old this program is for busy little bodies that might not be ready to sit though Storytime.
Come in and play, meet other parents, and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Older siblings are welcome, adults must supervise children.

Museum & Library Event
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 2:00pm
Alzheimer’s Effective Communication Strategies

Join us on Thursday April 24th at 2 pm in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library as we partner with the Alzheimer’s Association of New York to present Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. During this 45 minute presentation you will learn how to effectively communicate to those with Alzheimer’s as their ability to speak and recall becomes increasingly difficult.

This program will be presented in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library by Meagan DeMento of the Alzheimer’s Association. This is a free event for all ages.

For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 11:00am
Storytime with Mary

Join us in the Children's Area of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for Storytime!

We have the scarves and the egg shakers. We have the songs and the stories. We just need you and the kiddos!
Each month we have a new theme. Each day after Storytime we will have a craft or activity for the littles to enjoy.
Storytime promotes early literacy, and helps young learners become kindergarten ready by practicing sitting, listening, reading, sharing, following directions, movement, and song with other children and adults.
All with lots of fun mixed in!

This is a weekly FREE program

Best for pre-k age kids. Families welcome! Older kids are also welcome, but might not get the most out of this program.

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 10:00am
Big Play

Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Classroom of the Canajoharie Library.
Big Play brings a new kit each week of fun and educational toys for you and your little one to enjoy.
Designed for littles 0-5 years old this program is for busy little bodies that might not be ready to sit though Storytime.
Come in and play, meet other parents, and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Older siblings are welcome, adults must supervise children.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 11:00am
Children's Concert with Gary Van Slyke

Join us every second Friday of the month for a special kids music concert with talented musician Gary Van Slyke.

Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along.

Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out!

This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, June 13, 2025 - 11:00am
Children's Concert with Gary Van Slyke

Join us every second Friday of the month for a special kids music concert with talented musician Gary Van Slyke.

Gary has been performing for many years and has a wonderful curriculum of songs that will get your kids clapping, stomping, and singing along.

Each concert is unique and full of new songs. Gary might even bring instruments for the kids to try out!

This program is FREE and open to all. The music will be centered on 0 - 11 age group, but older folks are welcome to join us.

The mission of the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie and the Canajoharie Library is to promote and celebrate the understanding and enjoyment of the arts and humanities in Canajoharie, the Mohawk Valley, and beyond. The Arkell Museum collects, preserves, researches and presents American Art and Mohawk Valley History, and promotes active participation in art and history related activities, to enhance knowledge, appreciation and personal exploration by all.

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