calendar of events

  • This is a promotional image for our Summer Reading Digby Take-over program. Digby is the SRP Mascot, a Blue Triceratops dinosaur. If you find the correct number of hidden Digby on our website you get a prize. There are 2 Digby on this image.

    Summer Reading: Digby Takeover!

    Digby the Dinosaur has taken over the NEW

    Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library website: www.AMandCL.org!

    Stop by the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library (2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie NY 13317) and tell the front desk how many hidden Digby you have found!

    If you find them all, you’ll win a special SRP prize!

  • This is a promotional image for our Book Party for Adults event. There is a graphic of two adults reading and chatting. This image also contains miscellaneous squiggles and stars along with event details.

    Book Party for Adults

    Thursday, June 11, 2026

    6:00pm

    Join us in the Reading Room of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on June 11 at 6:00pm for a book party. Meet with other book lovers and discuss what you are reading. This is an informal chat with no assigned reading. Snacks provided. 

    This is a free program for adults. Older teens are welcome to attend. 

  • This is a promotional image for our "First Chapter Friday" event. There is a graphic of one adult reading next to a pile of books. This image also contains miscellaneous squiggles along with event details.

    First chapter friday

    Friday, June 12, 2026

    5-6:30pm

    Not sure what to read next? We can help with that! Come check out a selection of books, take a seat, and read the first chapter! Like what you read? Check it out and take it with you! Your next read is one chapter away...

  • This is a promotional image for our Glimmerglass Festival Concert. It has the event details on a white placard, a dark blue galaxy background, and small white stars throughout the image.

    Glimmerglass Festival Concert

    Saturday, June 20, 2026

    7:00pm

    Join us at 7:00 pm for an evening of music from the Resident Artists from the Glimmerglass Festival in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum. During this amazing night of music, we will experience selections from this summer’s Glimmerglass Festival season.

    This is a free program for all ages!

    Doors open at 6:30 pm.

  • This is a promotional image for our Shakespeare program. This features four portraits from works in our collection over a forest scene in the background. The image lists the event details in a white font.

    In Her Voice: A Midsummer of Shakespeare’s Women

    Friday, June 26, 2026

    6:00pm

    The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library invite you to join us for a night of live performances with our program: In Her Voice: A Midsummer of Shakespeare’s Women. Spend an evening with some of Shakespeare's most famous women as we explore their experiences through dialogues and monologues. Journey through our gallery spaces as each performer gives us a glance into how women were written and portrayed by William Shakespeare. In honor of our exhibit, To Be Seen, we invite you to look through time to examine how women are portrayed using different mediums of art, both the canvas and the pen.  

    Gallery Performances begin at 6:00pm. 

    This is a ticketed event with limited seating. 

    Tickets can be purchased by using the link below, by phone, or in person at: 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie NY 13317 

    This event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. 

    Purchase Your Tickets
  • This is a promotional image for our Both Sides Now concert. It is a multicolor background with pinks and purple "blobs" and the event details.

    Both Sides Now, a Joni Mitchell Tribute by the Christine Spero Group

    Sunday, June 28, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for our Sunday Concert Series at 2 pm featuring the Christine Spero group as they present “Both Sides Now” a Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert.  

    “Both Sides Now” is a show with Christine and Elliot Spero that will lovingly take you on a journey through the music of Joni Mitchell, the  Canadian-American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter who is one of the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s circuit. Mitchell became known for her personal lyrics and unconventional compositions, which grew to incorporate elements of pop, jazz and other genres. Be lifted by songs like Both Sides Now, Chelsea Morning, Big Yellow Taxi, Help Me, A Case of You and so many others. 

    This is a free concert and all ages are welcome.  

    This event is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. 

  • This is a promotional image for our Summer Reading Kick Off party. It features a jungle background, miscellanious dinosaurs, pizza slices and the event details.

    Summer Reading Program Kick Off Party

    Tuesday, June 30, 2026

    1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Join us in the Great Hall of the Canajoharie Library and Arkell Museum for the Summer Reading Program Kick off Party on June 30th from 1-3pm! We will have pizza, cupcakes, crafts, and activities. Drop in anytime between 1pm-3pm. Get your Summer Reading handouts, program schedule, and check out the prizes!

    This is a Free event and open to all ages!

    Sign up for Read Squared
  • This is a promotional image for our Digging Bones program. It is a muddy brown background with random dinosaur bones scattered throughout the image. It features the event details.

    Anita Sanchez: Digging Bones Program

    Wednesday, July 08, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us for Digging Bones with naturalist Anita Sanchez on July 8, 2026 at 2 pm in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library.  

    This program is a hands-on exploration of real animal bones! Discover how scientists figure out how dinosaurs are put together. We’ll examine real examples of vertebrae, ribs, skulls, teeth, and many more fascinating specimens.    

    This is a free program for kids. 

    Register Here
  • A graphic for the "Daily Life During the Revolutionary War" program featuring a quill on books.

    Daily Life During the Revolutionary War

    Thursday, July 09, 2026

    2:00pm

    Drop in and join us for a program on Daily Life During the Revolutionary War on July 9, 2026 at 2 pm in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library.

    Learn about daily life in the Revolutionary War Era through this hands on program, try on historic style clothing, try your hand at writing with a quill pen, check out historic documents, and examine the kit of a Revolutionary War soldier.  

    This is a free program for all ages. Fun and great for kids and families.  

  • This is a promotional image for our Art with Shanna program. It is a pastel pink and blue sunset background, with a brontosaurus hovering over the event details.

    Art with Shanna

    Friday, July 10, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us on July 10, 2026 in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for a painting class with Shanna. She will be taking us step by step through painting a sunset scene with dinosaur silhouettes.  

    This is a free painting program for kids and teens. All supplies are included.  

    Registration Requested.

    Register Here
  • This is a promotional image for our Guest Star Gallery tour with artist Kevin Kune. It features his watercolor painting "Beech-nut Factory" in the background and an image of Kevin in front of the program details.

    Guest Star Gallery Tour with Kevin Kuhne

    Saturday, July 11, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us in the galleries of the Arkell Museum for a talk and tour with artist Kevin Kuhne. Kevin will lead is through his new gallery show talking about his inspiration, vision and how he executed his watercolor paintings.  

    This is a free talk with purchase of general admission to the Museum.  

    Watch the Artist Interview
  • A graphic for a blood drive that reads "Help save a life. Schedule your blood donation appointment today." by the American Red Cross.

    American Red Cross Blood Drive

    Donate Life!

    Sign up via QR code and join us at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on July 13th for our American Red Cross Blood Drive. Help those in need!

    To schedule an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: CanajoharieCommunity

    Help Save Lives!
  • A graphic for "Teen Pottery Painting with Jasmine Crowe." The program is on July 15 at 2pm. It is about teens painting pottery pieces to take home.

    Teen Pottery Painting with Jasmine Crowe

    Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us in the classroom of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library at 2 pm for pottery painting with artist Jasmine Crowe. We will be painting two pieces of pottery each to take home.  

    This is a free program for teens, all supplies included. Registration requested.

    Register Here
  • A graphic for the Caroga Arts Ensemble Concert on July 16 at 7 pm.

    Caroga Arts Ensemble

    Thursday, July 16, 2026

    7:00pm

    Join us in the Great Hall as the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on July 16, 2026 at 7 pm as we proudly present the Caroga Artists Ensemble. The beautiful sounds of Caroga Lake Artist Ensemble will fill the Great Hall with chamber music both classical and contemporary. Enjoy a magnificent group of talented young artists as they show their skill and expertise with pieces of music guaranteed to delight. 

    Doors open at 6:30 PM. This is a free concert. Open to all ages. Best for older children, teens, and adults. 

    For more information about the Caroga Artist Ensemble check out their website: https://carogaarts.org/

    Made possible by the support of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. 

  • This is a promotional image for our Evening of Art event. It is a pastel "night sky" background with gold flecks as stars and an image of our Memorial Garden during sunset.

    Evening of Art at the Arkell Museum

    Friday, July 17, 2026

    5:00pm - 8:00pm

    Visit the Arkell Museum on July 17 from 5-8 pm for an evening of art. Admission is just $5. Bring a date or your friends. This program is for adults, but all are welcome !

  • A graphic for the FCRSPCA Adoption and Storytime event. The graphic features a cartoon dog reading a book, a heart with a paw print, and a background of repeating cartoon dog bones.

    FCRSPCA Adoption Event

    Wednesday, July 22, 2026

    2:00-4:00pm

    Join us Wednesday July 22nd in the Great Hall for a new partnership between the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library and our friends at the Fulton County Regional SPCA!

    Bring kids and teens to read to a dog up for adoption! We will have a selection of themed books to choose from and light refreshments!

    This is a free program for all ages!

  • A graphic for the Sidewalk Chalk Competition on July 25 from 10:30am-1pm.

    Sidewalk Chalk Competition

    Saturday, July 25, 2026

    10:30 am - 1:00 pm

    Join us on July 25 for a sidewalk chalk competition. We will have a theme and you will make the coolest chalk drawing you can based on that theme. Adult artists are welcome as well as kids of all ages and families. A competition for all ages!

    Register Here
  • A graphic for the Star Lab Planetarium Show on July 29 at 1 pm.

    Planetarium Show (1pm)

    Wednesday, July 29, 2026

    1:00pm

    Join us on July 29th at 1 pm as Planetarium Adventures brings a portable planetarium show to the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library. Enjoy the world of astronomy and the wonderment of our solar system with this fun and interactive presentation.

    This is a free program for kids and tweens. Registration requested.

    Register Here
  • A graphic for the Star Lab Planetarium Show on July 29 at 3 pm.

    Planetarium Show (3pm)

    Wednesday, July 29, 2026

    3:00pm

    Join us on July 29th at 3 pm as Planetarium Adventures brings a portable planetarium show to the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library. Enjoy the world of astronomy and the wonderment of our solar system with this fun and interactive presentation.  

    This is a free program for kids and tweens. Registration requested. 

    Register Here
  • A graphic for the "Dig Dig Dig" archaeology program. The graphic features an earthy toned stone background, with a young child crouching down, dusting a mound of dirt with a dinosaur skeleton.

    Dig Dig Dig!

    Thursday, July 30, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us on July 30, 2026 at 2 pm in the Great Hall for an archaeology/ paleontology program. We will have all sorts of fun things buried in dirt to dig up. Perfect for little hands and fun for older kids.

    This is a free program. Drop in any time! No registration required.

  • A graphic for the "Art With Shanna: Butterfly Wings" program. The graphic features a watercolor sky and grassy background, with a watercolour monarch butterfly in the foreground.

    Art with Shanna

    Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on August 5 at 2 pm for a painting program with Shanna. Shanna will take us step by step through painting watercolor butterfly wings.  

    This is a Free Program for kids and teens. Registration is requested

    Register Here!
  • A graphic for the Stuffed Animal Sleepover on July 31 at 4:30 pm.

    Stuffed Animal Sleepover

    Thursday, August 6, 2026

    4:30pm

    You and your stuffed animal are cordially invited to Stuffed Animal Sleepover on August 6 at 4:30 pm! 

    Join us for an evening Storytime. 
    Afterward, we will put the stuffies to bed in our gallery. 

    Come back the next day to pick up your stuffie and see the pictures of all the fun your stuffie had while they slept over! 

    This is a FREE program for kids. Registration Requested.

    Register Here!
  • A graphic for the Bones, Bones, Bones! program (building dinosaurs out of foam bones) on August 7 at 2 pm.

    Bones! Bones! Bones!

    Friday, August 7, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us August 7th at 2 pm in the Great Hall where we will build Dino skeletons with giant foam bones and medium size foam bones.  

    This is a free program for kids. Registration is requested.

    Register Here
  • This is a promotional graphic for the "Falcon Heart Rescue Live Bird Show." It features photography from a previous year's event, with a man and a woman holding an owl and a hawk, respectively. There are silhouette birds in the corners of the graphic

    Falcon Heart Rescue Live Bird Show

    Saturday, August 8, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us August 8 at 2 pm in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library as we welcome Falcon Heart Bird Rescue for a live bird program. This program will feature live birds including owls, hawks and ravens.  

    This program is a free program and for all ages.  

  • A graphic for the "Ron Cain Magic Show" program. It features a magical blue starry background and a cartoon magician in front. The magician has stars surrounding him, and he is gesturing to the text.

    Ron Cain Magic Show

    Friday, August 14, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on August 14th at 2 pm as we present Magician Ron Cain. This family friendly magical performance will awe and delight. 

    This is a free program for all ages; little kids welcome.

    Registration is requested

    Register Here
  • A graphic for the Utica Zoomobile on August 20 at 2 pm.

    Utica Zoomobile

    Thursday, August 20, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on August 20 at 2 pm. This is the final event of our annual Summer Reading Program! The Utica ZooMobile will stop by for a fun program for all ages! Get an up-close meet-and-greet with a bunch of cool animals!

    This is a FREE program.

    Registration Requested.

    Register Here

REpeating Programs

  • A graphic for the monthly Take and Make supply kit.

    every month

    Monthly Take and Make Crafts!

  • This is a promotional image for the Big Play event. It has two children playing with colorful wooden blocks and there are four yellow stars over a blue-green gradient background.

    Wednesdays at 10am

    Big Play!

  • This is a promotional image for our Storytime with front desk clerk Brittany. It has the event details for storytime and features a cute animated fox who is wearing glasses and is carrying three books. There are also yellow and green stars.

    Thursdays at 10am

    Inclusive story time with Brittany!

  • This is a promotional image of the Teen Book Club details. There are cartoon style people hanging out at the bottom reading books and there is a green bookshelf background.

    Every Fourth Thursday At 4:30PM

    Copies of the month’s book available for check out at the front desk.

    This is a FREE program for teens. There will be snacks!

  • This is a promotional image for our Gary Van Slyke Concert Series. It is a pink to green gradient background, graphics of various instruments like a drum and harmonica, a photo of Gary, and has the event details listed.

    every second friday

    Join us every second Friday of the month for a free kid’s concert with Gary Van Slyke!