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Creative Writing Workshop-Novel Writing

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This is a special session of the reoccurring Creative Writing Workshop, that will focus again on Novel Writing. Back by popular demand, instructor Elaine Handley, will teach partic...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a special session of the reoccurring Creative Writing Workshop, that will focus again on Novel Writing. Back by popular demand, instructor Elaine Handley, will teach participants the art of Novel Writing. 

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Virtual: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Library Speakers Consortium:

Registration is required and a high speed internet connection is recommended. Register for this author talk and check out other online author talks here: https://libraryc.org/crand...

Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

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Folklife Live & Local: Hudson River Ceili

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Hudson River Ceili performs traditional Irish and Celtic style music and dance. The group especially enjoys high energy dance tunes from Irish, Quebecois and New England traditions...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Folklife Center, Performance
Event Details:

Hudson River Ceili performs traditional Irish and Celtic style music and dance. The group especially enjoys high energy dance tunes from Irish, Quebecois and New England traditions.

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Beyond the Panels: Graphic Novel Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Each month, Beyond the Panels picks a graphic novel to read and discuss.March's PickWatchmen by Alan MooreIt’s the 1980s—The United States has emerged victorious in the Vietnam War...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Crandall Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month, Beyond the Panels picks a graphic novel to read and discuss.

March's Pick

Watchmen by Alan Moore

Cover of the book John Brown in New York The Man, His Family, and the Adirondack Landscape By Sandra Weber showing a brown clapboard farmhouse sitting amoung green grass and trees next to a body of water.

John Brown in the Adirondacks with Author Sandra Weber

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a compelling lecture with historian and author Sandra Weber, featuring her newest book, John Brown in New York: The Man, His Family, and the Adirondack Landscape. ...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Folklife Center, Lecture, Local Interest
Event Details:

Join us for a compelling lecture with historian and author Sandra Weber, featuring her newest book, John Brown in New York: The Man, His Family, and the Adirondack Landscape.

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Intermediate & Advanced Ukulele Class

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free ukulele class.

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Folklife Center, Workshop
Event Details:

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free ukulele class.

Black and white photo of two women standing, one man standing and a sailor seated. Text reads Family History One-To-One. Third Wednesday of the month 2026. 10:00 am to noon. Folklife Center Research Room at Crandall Public Library.

Family History One-to-One

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Folklife Research Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you are just starting, or a seasoned pro trying to get unstuck, genealogists Lisa Dougherty & Judith Harper can help you untangle your roots using all of the tools the Folklife Center has to offer. 

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Folklife Research Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Folklife Center, Local Interest, Workshop
Event Details:

Whether you are just starting, or a seasoned pro trying to get unstuck, genealogists Lisa Dougherty & Judith Harper can help you untangle your roots using all of the tools the Folklife Center has to offer. 

Beginner Ukulele Class

Friday, December 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to play the joyful Hawaiian instrument, and feel the magic of making music with others!

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Folklife Center, Workshop
Event Details:

Learn to play the joyful Hawaiian instrument, and feel the magic of making music with others!

Intermediate & Advanced Ukulele Class

Friday, December 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free ukulele class.

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Folklife Center, Workshop
Event Details:

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free ukulele class.