Events Calendar
Museum & Library Event
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 3:00pm
 Elizabeth Hearn Gleich Lecture

Join us October 5, 2024, at 3 pm in the Great Hall for the Arkell Museum's third annual Elizabeth Hearn Gleich lecture, The Night Watch: From Canvas to Clothing, presented by noted textile historian and weaver Rabbit Goody.

Rabbit Goody will discuss the Arkell Museum's scale copy of The Night Watch, and will talk about the actual canvases used by Rembrandt van Rijn for his work and the gorgeous textiles depicted in The Night Watch.

Lecture: 3pm - 4pm

All are welcome to this free event. Arkell Museum admission will also be free to all visitors on October 5th.

Registration for the talk is requested:
Gleich Lecture Registration

For more information on the Lecture and Rabbit Goody:
Rabbit Goody Gleich Lecture

For questions please call 518-673-2314 ext 113 or email malexander@mvls.info

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 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, October 11, 2024 - 11:00am
 Kids Concert Series

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.

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.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 2:00pm
 Egg Carton Bats

Join us in the classroom on October 11th at 2 pm for fun making bats out of egg cartons; prepare to get a bit messy!

This is a free program for kids.

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

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 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, October 16, 2024 - 4:30pm
 Teen Book Club

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 4:30 pm in the classroom.
Hey teens! Join us for TEEN book club!
This is a FREE program for teens. There will be snacks!
Meet us at the Canajoharie Library downstairs in the classroom.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 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, October 23, 2024 - 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, October 23, 2024 - 4:00pm
 Teen Spooky Perler Beads

Join us in the classroom on October 23rd at 4 pm for a fun time making spooky things out of Perler beads.

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

Museum & Library Event
Friday, October 25, 2024 - 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, October 30, 2024 - 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, November 1, 2024 - 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, November 2, 2024 - 10:00am
 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Join us for a celebration of art, crafts, baked goods, books, food, and more, all handcrafted and homemade by regional artisans!

The Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair features an amazing selection including jewelry, photography, toys (for kids and pets!), quilted goods, soaps and lotion bars, sculpture and gourd art, fudge and candy, baked goods, and more!

The Palatine Literary Society concession stand will offer soups, sandwiches, and baked goods; all concession sales benefit an award to a graduating senior.

Meet the talented vendors, get a jump on your holiday shopping, take a chance on a basket raffle, shop our Holiday-themed Used Book Sale!

Admission to the Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair is FREE.

Discounted Museum Admission $5.

We still have a few vendor slots available. Interested? Check out our application page.

For more information, email Curator of Education & Public Engagement Mary Alexander or call 518-673-2314 ext. 113.

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - 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, November 8, 2024 - 11:00am
 Kids Concert Series

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.

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.

Museum & Library Event
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 2:00pm
 Erie Canal Symposium

Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum on November 9th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm for a speaker series all about the Erie Canal. This symposium will discuss new historical research, canal history, engineering, art, and how the Mohawk Valley will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal.

Featured speakers:
David Brooks, Schoharie Crossing
Kelly Farquhar, Montgomery County History & Archives
Scott Haefner, Old Fort Johnson
Chris Leonard, City of Schenectady Historian
Mary Alexander, Arkell Museum

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 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, November 13, 2024 - 4:30pm
 Bones! Bones! Bones!

Join us November 13th in the Great Hall to help us celebrate Dinovember! We will build dino skeletons with giant foam bones, medium sized bones, and tiny bones!
This is a free program for kids.

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

Museum & Library Event
Friday, November 15, 2024 - 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, November 20, 2024 - 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, November 22, 2024 - 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, November 27, 2024 - 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, November 27, 2024 - 2:00pm
 Pumpkin Canvas Painting

Join us in the classroom on November 27th for a canvas painting program. We will paint with acrylics on canvas a cheerful pumpkin painting! Canvas, paints and inspiration provided.

This is a free program for adults and teens.

Registration is requested. Please register here: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8271&EventID=539223...

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

Museum & Library Event
Friday, November 29, 2024 - 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, December 4, 2024 - 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, December 6, 2024 - 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, December 7, 2024 - 10:00am
 Elves Day Out

Join us in the Great Hall on December 7th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm as we get festive for the season.

We have a whole day full of activities:
11:00 am Mrs. Claus Storytime
2:00 pm, World Holiday Music with Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle
Coloring Station All Day
Free Museum Admission.

Museum & Library Event
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 11:00am
 Kids Concert Series

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.

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.

Museum & Library Event
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 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, December 20, 2024 - 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, December 27, 2024 - 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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