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.

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.

"Crossroads of Sound" is an inspired project that draws from the vast pool of Boston's brilliant local musicians to bridge diverse modal traditions, exploring the rich tapestry of Anatolia, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and the Middle East. Crossroads of Sound's wonderful ensemble, together with Boston-area composer and multi-instrumentalist Samuel Sjostedt, will take you on an enchanting journey through original compositions inspired by Armenian towns, alongside the timeless works of Armenian master composers like Kemani Tatyos Efendi and Bimen Sen, and the contemporary brilliance of Ara Dinkjian. Get ready for an unforgettable evening where the harmonies of the past and present converge.

Learn photography from professional photographers and exhibit your photos in the Library's Folklife Gallery. Canon t6i digital cameras are provided for this free program. For kids ages 10-13 years. Club will meet  2/27, 3/12, 3/26, 4/09, 4/23, and 5/07.  Space limited—call (518) 792-6508 x277 for more details and to check availability. In partnership with the Folklife Center, funded by the Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Foundation with support from the New York State Council on the Arts-Folk Arts Program.

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

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. 

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

This free, 5-part ukulele class is for kids ages 7-12! Instruments provided. Must be able to attend all 5 sessions: April 15th, April 29th, May 13th, June 3rd, and June 17th. Please email Emma to sign your child up.

Join us for a reception and book signing with Dr. Jacquiline Touba, as we celebrate her exhibition, Love Stories From 1000 Years Ago, a display of the watercolor batiks on Japanese ginwashi paper, based on 15th century Persian miniatures. We'll be on the second floor of the Library between the Teen Center and Holden Room, on Thursday, May 2, from 4 to 6 pm (rescheduled due to April's snow closure). The show continues through the end of August 2024.

Learn photography from professional photographers and exhibit your photos in the Library's Folklife Gallery. Canon t6i digital cameras are provided for this free program. For kids ages 10-13 years. Club will meet  2/27, 3/12, 3/26, 4/09, 4/23, and 5/07.  Space limited—call (518) 792-6508 x277 for more details and to check availability. In partnership with the Folklife Center, funded by the Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Foundation with support from the New York State Council on the Arts-Folk Arts Program.

New Orleans-born singer-songwriter, lyrical guitarist and composer.  www.joyclarkmusic.com

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. 

This free, 5-part ukulele class is for kids ages 7-12! Instruments provided. Must be able to attend all 5 sessions: April 15th, April 29th, May 13th, June 3rd, and June 17th. Please email Emma to sign your child up.