calendar of events

  • This is a promotional image of the original library and art gallery. There are colorful banners and program description text with the date and time of the event. Come enjoy free museum admission!

    Canajoharie Street Fair

    Saturday, September 12, 2026

    12:00pm

    Join us during the Canajoharie Street Fair, Saturday, September 12, for FREE Museum admission!   

    For questions call 518-673-2314 ext. 106 or email info@amandcl.org

  • This is a promotional graphic for Frodo and Bilbo's birthday party. It features a green and gold image of a hobbit door and torn paper with the event details. September 19th at two pm.

    Frodo and Bilbo’s birthday party

    Saturday, September 19, 2026

    2:00pm

    Join us as we celebrate the birthday of Frodo and Bilbo with a Hobbit Themed Party. Feeling festive? Dress up as your favorite character! We will have Hobbit themed crafts and goodies to eat. Older kids and adults can help us build our LEGO Minas Tirith.

    All ages are welcome, some parts of the program are just for older kids and adults, but there will be plenty for the littles to do too.

  • This is an informative image with torn paper and text with details of the event.

    Notes on Legacy: Obituary Writing Workshop

    Sunday, September 20, 2026

    2:00pm

    We invite you to join us for an informational and creative workshop where we discuss you, your life, and your legacy.

    Come for yourself, or a loved one, and explore how you would honor a life.

    Registration Requested.

    Register Here
  • This is a promotional image of a chalk board with the event details listed. There is a graphic of an individual with a camera and QR code to assist with registration. Picture day is September 22nd at 11am.

    Homeschool Picture Day

    Tuesday, September 22, 2026

    11:00am

    Join the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library for Homeschool Picture Day on September 22nd 11am – 1pm. Register your student to have free “school pictures” taken in our Memorial Walkway by our own Dot Oakley.

    This is a free program to kick off the homeschool program year! Open for all school age members of our homeschool community.

    Registration is required. Upon registration, guardians' information with be requested for digital delivery of the photos. We will not be editing photos and will provide permission slips so guardians can have them printed and edited as they see fit.

    Register Here
  • This is a promotional Image for the Night Watch Concert. It has three headshots, one of Kyle Price, one of Stephanie Price, and One of David Wong. It has a blue to orange ombre background and white text with the program details.

    the Nightwatch Concert

    Friday, September 25, 7:00 pm

    Doors open at 6:00 pm

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music by Kyle Price, David Wong, and Stephanie Price. Enjoy the Museum galleries and some Prosecco before the concert in the unique space of our “Night Watch” Original Art Gallery.

    Ticketed Event ~ Limited Seating

    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 Tickets
  • A graphic for the Gleich Annual Lecture. It features a comparison side by side of two art pieces of women, and explains the event with text.

    Elizabeth Hearn Gleich Annual Lecture with Jerry Weiss

    Saturday, October 3, 2026

    2:00 pm

    Join artist Jerry Weiss as he discusses his body of work and how looking at masterworks has influenced his art.

    Free Museum admission
    Light refreshments
    Registration Requested!

    Register Here
  • A graphic for the Homeschool "Fire Safety and Prevention" program. The graphic has a dark background with flames, with white text against it.

    Homeschool Fire Safety Day

    Tuesday, October 6, 2026

    11:00 am

    Special Homeschool Program! October is Fire Safety Month! Come join us and the volunteer fire department of Canajoharie as we discuss fire safety! Satisfy the 808 Regulation Requirement!

  • A graphic for "All Age Pumpkin Painting." The graphic features a painted texture background. It features a framed picture of a table set up with various small pumpkins next to paint and plates. A paintbrush overlays the picture. The text says info.

    all age pumpkin painting

    Friday, October 9, 2026

    2:00 pm

    Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library October 9th at 2:00 pm for pumpkin panting for all ages. We will have small pumpkins and lots of paint to decorate them with.

    This is a free program and all supplies are included. Registration is requested.  

    Register Here
  • A graphic for "All Age Instrument Petting Zoo." The background is a 70s groovy pattern, with 70s styled heading text. The graphic features an illustrated violin and music notes. The overall graphic is themed yellow, orange, pink, and brown.

    all age instrument petting zoo

    Saturday, October 10, 2026

    2:00 pm

    Have you ever wanted to try out a violin? Maybe a clarinet?  Come give them a try at our Instrument Petting Zoo! In collaboration with violin maker Luthier Tyrel Reeve and the Fort Plain Library come and explore a wide selection of instruments! Touching and playing encouraged!

    All ages! Come try for the first time or revisit an old friend at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library!

REpeating Programs

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

    Monthly Take and Make Crafts!

    A Free Craft - Every Month!

  • 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 Storytime with Brittany!

  • Informational graphic with a pair of adults chatting about a book they are reading. There is text detailing program frequency, day of the week, and time of the program (Every second Thursday at 6 pm)

    Every Second Thursday at 6:00pm

    Join fellow readers to talk about the books you are reading. No assigned books, just an informal chat about what you are reading right now.

    This is a free program for adults.

  • 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!