Library Events

Join us in the Great Hall 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!

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. Older kids are welcome, but might not get the most out of this program

The Village of Canajoharie is celebrating Elves Day out on December 2!  
The Library and Museum are open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for all the festive fun! 

11:00 am Mrs. Claus will be in the Great Hall reading holiday books, meeting admirers, and taking pictures!  
2:00 pm musician Gary Van Slyke will perform his December Holiday Program.  

Free admission to the Arkell Museum. 

Coloring and crafting all day long!  

These programs are FREE, all ages are welcome!  

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

The music of Gary VanSlyke 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. 

The Canajoharie Library & Arkell Museum is closed on Mondays.

Have a question about your laptop, tablet, or cell?
Want help navigating Google or Microsoft word.
Not sure how to use the library app, Libby?

Stop in with your device and talk with our librarian about your technology questions.
This program runs weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, or by appointment! We encourage anyone who is looking to better understand and use their devices to drop in.
This is a FREE service 
PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE AND ACCOUNT PASSWORDS

Unfortunately, we cannot assist with:
Repairing broken, locked, or infected devices/apps
Repairing/Restoring email accounts or email managers
Document Editing
Entering or accessing sensitive information including:
-Credit card information
-Social security numbers
-Tax information
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Join us in the Classroom December 6th at 3:30 pm to make fun holiday designs out of Perler beads. 
This program is FREE. Great for 5–12-year-olds. Teens are welcome.  
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org 

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. 

  Sponsored by the New York State Council on the Arts and the Office of the Governor of New York.

The Canajoharie Library & Arkell Museum is closed on Mondays.

Have a question about your laptop, tablet, or cell?
Want help navigating Google or Microsoft word.
Not sure how to use the library app, Libby?

Stop in with your device and talk with our librarian about your technology questions.
This program runs weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, or by appointment! We encourage anyone who is looking to better understand and use their devices to drop in.
This is a FREE service 
PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE AND ACCOUNT PASSWORDS

Unfortunately, we cannot assist with:
Repairing broken, locked, or infected devices/apps
Repairing/Restoring email accounts or email managers
Document Editing
Entering or accessing sensitive information including:
-Credit card information
-Social security numbers
-Tax information
-Medical documents
-Legal documents
-Online banking or financial documents

The Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library board of trustees meeting occurs every second Wednesday of the month in the classroom. 
This meeting is open to the public. To attend this meeting please email canlib@mvls.info. 

Join us in the Great Hall 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!

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. Older kids are welcome, but might not get the most out of this program

The Canajoharie Library & Arkell Museum is closed on Mondays.

Have a question about your laptop, tablet, or cell?
Want help navigating Google or Microsoft word.
Not sure how to use the library app, Libby?

Stop in with your device and talk with our librarian about your technology questions.
This program runs weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, or by appointment! We encourage anyone who is looking to better understand and use their devices to drop in.
This is a FREE service 
PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE AND ACCOUNT PASSWORDS

Unfortunately, we cannot assist with:
Repairing broken, locked, or infected devices/apps
Repairing/Restoring email accounts or email managers
Document Editing
Entering or accessing sensitive information including:
-Credit card information
-Social security numbers
-Tax information
-Medical documents
-Legal documents
-Online banking or financial documents

Join us each month on the third Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. for Teen Book Club! 

Each month we will pick a book to read and discuss. We also have art activities connected to the books we are reading. 
New readers are always welcome! Didn't read or finish the book? That is ok, still come and hang out! 
Tasty snacks provided. 
Books can be picked up at the Library front desk. 

This is a FREE program and is open to teens. 
For questions please email canlib@mvls.info or call 518-673-2314 ext 106. 
 

Join us in the Great Hall 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!

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. Older kids are welcome, but might not get the most out of this program

The Canajoharie Library & Arkell Museum is closed today for the Holiday.

The Canajoharie Library & Arkell Museum is closed today for the Holiday.

Visit the classroom between December 26th through December 29th for an all day, drop-in, LEGO Building contest. All entries will be displayed in the adult fiction section of the Library from January 2 – 5 for voting. The winner will receive a prize!  
This program is FREE. All ages are welcome to participate.  
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org 
 

Have a question about your laptop, tablet, or cell?
Want help navigating Google or Microsoft word.
Not sure how to use the library app, Libby?

Stop in with your device and talk with our librarian about your technology questions.
This program runs weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, or by appointment! We encourage anyone who is looking to better understand and use their devices to drop in.
This is a FREE service 
PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE AND ACCOUNT PASSWORDS

Unfortunately, we cannot assist with:
Repairing broken, locked, or infected devices/apps
Repairing/Restoring email accounts or email managers
Document Editing
Entering or accessing sensitive information including:
-Credit card information
-Social security numbers
-Tax information
-Medical documents
-Legal documents
-Online banking or financial documents

Visit the classroom between December 26th through December 29th for an all day, drop-in, LEGO Building contest. All entries will be displayed in the adult fiction section of the Library from January 2 – 5 for voting. The winner will receive a prize!  
This program is FREE. All ages are welcome to participate.  
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org 
 

Join us in the Great Hall Wednesday December 27 at 3:00 pm and make your own snow globe! We will take you step by step and help you create a fun wintery snow globe. All supplies included.  
 
This program is FREE. Best for tweens and teens.  
For questions, please call 518-673-2314 ext 106 or email info@arkellmuseum.org