Event List

Age appropriate toys and activities are grouped in play areas for your child's enjoyment. Meet other families with young children and learn about the library resources for families. 

Age appropriate toys and activities are grouped in play areas for your child's enjoyment. Meet other families with young children and learn about the library resources for families. 

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 if weather allows.

Make your own ice cream sandwich! Choose your flavors, choose your cookies, add the extras, and enjoy! Summer is almost here and it's time to celebrate. 

The Friends of Crandall Public Library will be holding their book sale in the Community Room with a selection of materials for children, teens, and adults. Plastic bags will not be available. Please bring your own bags. 

Join our monthly book group for a welcoming discussion of great reads. Each month we explore a new title and share our thoughts in a relaxed, engaging setting.

A free concert with the "Blues Artist of the Year" 2023 Capital Region Thomas Edison Awards. Caffe Lena director Sarah Craig says, "Watching Mark and Jill, there's no doubt they have a spiritual relationship to blues music and to each other.

The Friends of Crandall Public Library will be holding their book sale in the Community Room with a selection of materials for children, teens, and adults. Plastic bags will not be available. Please bring your own bags. 

Join us for stories, songs, movement activities and more. For families with young children, birth-5 years old. Siblings welcome. No sign up required.

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Rodeo, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Rodeo is a great listener!  Plea

Blast off into space exploration! Families are invited to learn about the solar system through hands-on activities that explore planets, the sun, the moon, and beyond.

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Ari, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Ari is a great listener!  Please c

Kids in grades K-6 are invited to join us for our weekly free art program.  Enjoy a different open-ended art project each week featuring a variety of art styles and materials.  No sign up required

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Whompin' Willow, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Whompin' Willow is a great

Join us for open-ended art activities for kids ages 3-5.  Your little artist will be introduced to the materials, then work independently and at their own pace.   Please call 518-792-6508 x4 the morning of the program to reserve a s

Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or other device? We can help! Drop-in with your device for answers and advice from a Crandall librarian. Everyone is welcome.  

How it works: 

Committee meeting

Monthly Meeting

Here is your opportunity to learn a new language! This monthly series, for kids in grades K-6, will introduce them to American Sign Language. This month will feature signs celebrating summer. Then sign language bingo will be played.

Enjoy stories in the sunshine at Family Story Time in the Park! This all-ages program includes books, songs, and movement activities for young children and their caregivers.