Before moving from his Cambridge, Washington County, New York home to Virginia. artist/illustrator Steven Alcorn donated sets of his linocuts used to illustrate two awarding-winning books edited by Milton Meltzer, Lincoln In His Own Words (1993) and Frederick Douglass In His Own Words (1995).  For the first time, the Folklife Center has matted and framed a selection of these prints for display in the Folklife Gallery.

Artwork by Senior Center Group

Love Stories from 1000 Years Ago the watercolor batiks on Japanese ginwashi paper, based on 15th and 16th century Persian miniatures by local artist/author  Jacquiline Touba, Ph.D.

Exhibit by various artists

Join us for our weekly after school group for kids ages 8-12, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group.  To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms or City Park depending on weather and activity.

Whether you want to create a pollinator plot or add just a few plants, there are practices you can incorporate into any sized garden to support our local pollinators.  Meghan Kerr, Community Horticulture Coordinator, will discuss some of our native pollinators along with ways to support them with native plantings.  

A New York City-based collective singing in the polyphonic village style, often focusing on songs of seasonal celebrations. 

Having trouble with your smartphone. tablet, laptop, or other digital device? Drop in anytime between 2 - 3pm and connect with a library staff member to help address your needs. No appointment necessary.

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free intermediate ukulele class. Experience playing ukulele is required, and instruments are available for anyone who needs one. Please register with Kevin Rogan (krogan@sals.edu) in advance and plan on attending all classes. 

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free advanced ukulele class. Experience playing ukulele is required, and instruments are available for anyone who needs one. Please register with Kevin Rogan (krogan@sals.edu) in advance and plan on attending all classes. 

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Willow, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Willow is a great listener!  Please register for each session with the name of your child.  

A New York City-based collective singing in the polyphonic village style, often focusing on songs of seasonal celebrations. 

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Colden, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Colden is a great listener!  Please register for each session with the name of your child.  

Do you have household items that need repair? 

Event was rescheduled from 3/23/24.  Attendance list was transferred; please call the library to cancel if you signed up but can no longer attend.
The Fun with World Languages series is for children ages 4-7 and offers exposure to world languages and the culture of the region where spoken through engaging activities.