Events Calendar
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 2, 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, May 3, 2025 - 2:00pm
Songs Along the Mohawk

Join us on May 3 at 2 pm in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library as we present Byron Nilsson and accompanist Malcolm Kogut in Songs Along the Mohawk. Byron will take us back to the heyday of the Erie Canal through songs passengers, muleteers, and bargemen would have heard every day. Some of these songs are humorous, others a tad bawdy, you will hear familiar tunes and some that have been lost to time.

This is a free event and great for older kids and adults.
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org.

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, May 7, 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
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 2:00pm
Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show Award Ceremony

Join us May 10th from 2-4 pm in the Great Hall for an award ceremony and meet the artist reception celebrating the Art of New York Juried Art Show. Awards will be handed out at 2:30 pm.

Meet artists from across New York State, check out the Juried Art Show, and enjoy light refreshments.

This reception is free, and all ages are welcome.
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 2025 - 2:00pm
Genealogy Meet Up

Join us on May 14 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
Friday, May 16, 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, May 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Mario Kart Competition

Join us on May 16th at 2 pm in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for a Mario Kart Competition. We’ve got a Switch all set up and ready for you to battle your friends across the finish line.

This program is free for kids and teens.

Registration requested: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8271&EventID=556565...

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

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, May 21, 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, May 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Squishmallow Portrait Painting

Bring your Squishmallows to the Arkell Museum on May 22 at 2 pm for a portrait painting session. We have the paints and the paper, all you need is a Squishmallows and your creativity. If you don’t have a Squishmallows or are afraid of getting paint on them, don’t worry! We will have some examples ready for you to be inspired by.

This is a free program for kids and teens.
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Friday, May 23, 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, May 23, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bedazzled Books For Teens

Bring a book to bedazzle in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library May 23 at 2 pm. All supplies are provided. All you need is your creativity to make the most bedazzled book you can! If you don’t have a book, we have some extras to choose from.

Registration requested: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8271&EventID=555654...

This program is for older kids and teens.
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, May 28, 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, May 29, 2025 - 2:00pm
Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances

Join us in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on May 29th at 2 pm as we partner with the Alzheimer’s Association of New York to present Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances. Through this interactive program, you will learn about important legal and financial issues, how to put plans in place, and how to access resources near you.

This is a free program.

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

Museum & Library Event
Friday, May 30, 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, June 4, 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, June 6, 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, June 7, 2025 - 12:30pm
En Plein Air Painting Celebration

We are inviting artists to join us in the Memorial Garden of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on June 7th from 12:30-4:30 pm for a special day of En Plein Air painting. Bring your art supplies and find a great seat and enjoy an afternoon among other artists.
This is a free program; Come and watch the artists at work!

We will have some art supplies on hand, if you feel inspired to try your hand at En Plein Air painting.

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

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, June 11, 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, 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.

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, June 18, 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, June 18, 2025 - 2:00pm
Genealogy Meet Up

Join us on June 18 at 2 pm in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for a 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
Friday, June 20, 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, June 21, 2025 - 7:00pm
Empire Wild in Concert

Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library on June 21st at 7 pm for an evening of music with Empire Wild!
Empire Wild is a dynamic genre-bending crossover trio featuring Juilliard-trained classical musicians embodying the group’s shared love of musical exploration, fusing the sounds of pop, folk, Broadway, and more into their songwriting and composition. This upbeat talented group features cellists Ken Kubota and Mitch Lyon.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the performance begins at 7:00 pm.

This event is FREE!

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

Museum & Library Event
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 2:00pm
Princess Hat Making

Join us in the Classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on June 21st at 2 pm for princess hat making. We will be crafting those tall pointy princess hats that are so popular right now. We have all the supplies and all you need is your creativity.

This program is for kids and teens. Young kids will need assistance from parents.

Registration is requested. https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8271&EventID=555679...

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

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, June 25, 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, June 27, 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.

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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