The View Arts Center Presents

Easter Cookie Decorating Class

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6 – 8 pm

All the fun without the mess. Come and decorate sugar cookies, learn some new techniques and take your delicious master piece home with you! View staff will do all the hard work and bake the cookies ahead of time in our comerical kitchen. Students will decorate up to 6 different sugar cookies of their choice. Couples will decorate up to 12 cookies.  Our instructor, Greg Klein, and other View staff will demonstrate several decoration ideas and techniques. Put your creativity to the test and create beautiful (end edible) works of art.

Find out more and register HERE.

View Arts Center, 273 State Route 28, Old Forge

Albany Public Library and the Adirondack Experience Present True Crime of the Adirondacks 

Episode 4: Remembering Grace Brown

Wednesday, April 16, 7 – 8, via Zoom, free

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Donnelly whose novel A Northern Light retells the true story of the 1906 murder of Grace Brown will talk about the inspiration and research behind her award-winning novel, and the challenges of combining fact and fiction. 

Donnelly’s story is drawn from the letters Brown wrote to her murderous beau Chester Gillette and from extensive research she conducted in the area of Big Moose Lake and in ADKX’s own archives. A Northern Light was awarded a Carnegie medal, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and a Michael L. Printz Honor and was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Best Young Adult Books.

Additional details and register HERE.

The Strand Center for the Arts Presents

The World is Her Canvas

Friday, April 18 thru Saturday, June 21

Opening reception Friday, April 18, 5 – 8 pm

The World is Her Canvas is a group exhibition featuring the works of women artists. Art, like many other professions and disciplines, has historically been a male-dominated field. Because of the apparent inequities between men and women in the art world, this show is dedicated to the growth and talent of women in the arts as well as their contributions to art and society as a whole.

Artwork for this show has been meticulously curated by Gallery and Events Manager Elsa Koop-Angelicola and the participating artists. Koop-Angelicola boasts that the work will be “personal, existential, raw and eye-opening.”

With a wide array of mediums–including painting, sculpture, photography and more–the participants in this exhibition exemplify their diverse talents as women artists who come from varying backgrounds and who possess their own unique experiences and motivations.

Participating artists include: Sarah Ashe, Alise Babbie, Zoe Bedell, 

Kt Falzetta (Dear Simon Photography), Valerie Hird, Susan Hoffer, Eve Petrashune and Michelle Vara.

The Strand Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh

Basket Making Workshop

Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Hop into the Easter spirit and get ready to create your very own basket with Caroline Thompson!

Discover the timeless art of basket making with rush. Learn how to weave beautiful, sustainable baskets while connecting with a craft that’s as fun as it is eco-friendly.

This event is for both kids and Adults.

Please register HERE or call the Elizabethtown Social Center at 518-873-6408.

Elizabethtown Social Center, 7626 US Route 9, Elizabethtown

Lake Placid – North Elba Historical Society Presents

The Old Forge Library Presents

Easter Egg and Potato Dying and Decorating Get Together

Wednesday, April 16, 5 pm

This family-friendly event welcomes all ages to drop in and add a splash of color to eggs—and for the first time, to potatoes! It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together with friends and neighbors for a creative, hands-on experience.

Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the Old Forge Library prides itself on hosting multigenerational events that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re a first-time decorator or an experienced artist, this event will be fun and memorable.

For many, dyeing eggs is a longstanding tradition during the spring holidays. The library welcomes you to say goodbye to the mess and hassle—leave the dye, vinegar, paper towels, and cleanup to the library staff. The library will provide a wide variety of egg dye colors, crayons, markers, glitter glue, and stickers to help make each creation unique. Participants are asked to bring their own hard-boiled eggs and a container to take them home. 

The library will provide the potatoes, so if you want to dye potatoes and start a new springtime tradition, all you need to bring is your creativity and imagination! Dyeing potatoes offers a fun, budget-friendly alternative to eggs, which can be expensive, especially for large families. Potatoes are a great way to get creative without the worry of breaking the bank while still enjoying the festive spirit!  

Don’t forget, the Old Forge Library will also host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, at 11 am. The event is free for all, and every child will receive a goody bag. For more information, call the library at 315-369-6008 or email oldforge@midyork.org.

Image from 2024 egg decorating.

Also at Old Forge Library

Lego Library Challenge

Thursday, April 17 to Saturday, April 19

The Old Forge Library is excited to announce its participation in the Great Mid York Lego Library Challenge in collaboration with the Mid York Library System.

The challenge is simple. Participants of all ages are encouraged to create their own Lego masterpieces inspired by their favorite books or a beloved library space.  Build solo, collaborate with a team, or bring a pre-made creation. All entries must be book or library-themed.

To participate by dropping into the Old Forge Library during open hours between April 17 and April 19, and build your own Lego creation inspired by a book or library space. You can bring a pre-built entry or create something on-site. All entries will be photographed and submitted for judging. The challenge pits Old Forge against 43 other libraries across the Mid York system, with prizes for the best Lego creations in various categories. Lego bricks will be provided so everyone can join the fun and help Old Forge Library compete for the top prize.

Participation is free, and the event promises to be an enjoyable experience for individuals and families alike. Let your imagination soar, show your library pride, and contribute to Old Forge’s chance to win big!

For more information, call the library at 315-369-6008 or email oldforge@midyork.org.

Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., Old Forge