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Beginner Ukulele Class

Friday, March 13, 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 experience the magical feeling 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 experience the magical feeling of making music with others! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate & Advanced Ukulele Class

Friday, March 13, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Live! Folklife Concert on the Road: Kalos

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Offsite at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

This is a second performance of the band with the support of our partner site in nearby Washington County: the Historic Salem Courthouse, Salem, NY.

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

This is a second performance of the band with the support of our partner site in nearby Washington County: the Historic Salem Courthouse, Salem, NY.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fun Family Favorites

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Room A at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Crafting: Community Bird Window Decals

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Holden Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

This Saturday's Crafting continues to celebrate the Big Read. In this session participants will learn how to make window decals from puffy paint. Decals are an excellent way to assist birds in their flight and avoid crashing into clear windows.

Big Read:

Join us in reading The Big Read selection, Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach, and then participate in programs that revolve around the theme of Our Nature: How our phy...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Saturday's Crafting continues to celebrate the Big Read. In this session participants will learn how to make window decals from puffy paint. Decals are an excellent way to assist birds in their flight and avoid crashing into clear windows.

Join us in reading The Big Read selection, Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach, and then participate in programs that revolve around the theme of Our Nature: How our physical environment can lead us to seek hope, courage, and connection. 

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to Abby, a Therapy Dog

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Activity Room A at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Therapy Dog
Event Details:

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

No Kings 3 - Sign Making Party

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Holden Room at Crandall Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Sign making for No Kings 3.0

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sign making for No Kings 3.0

This event is in the "Children" group

Meet the Chickens

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Activity Room A/B at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us at Crandall Public Library for a hands-on, two-part exploration of chicken and egg incubation with local expert George Steele!

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us at Crandall Public Library for a hands-on, two-part exploration of chicken and egg incubation with local expert George Steele!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Doyle Irish Stick Fighting

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Doyle Irish Stick Fighting is a two-handed martial art developed well over 200 years ago by the Doyle family in Ireland, and brought to Canada in the early 19th century. 

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

Doyle Irish Stick Fighting is a two-handed martial art developed well over 200 years ago by the Doyle family in Ireland, and brought to Canada in the early 19th century. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Acoustic Jam

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

A local group of musicians led by Robin Wright, Molly Gallagher, and Harold Shippey is interested in sharing music in an acoustic jam on the third Sunday of the month (March 15, April 19, May 17) featuring folk, old time, country, gospel, rock and

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

A local group of musicians led by Robin Wright, Molly Gallagher, and Harold Shippey is interested in sharing music in an acoustic jam on the third Sunday of the month (March 15, April 19, May 17) featuring folk, old time, country, gospel, rock and

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Folklife Live & Local: Hudson River Ceili

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Offsite at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

Offsite Event
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children's Activity Room A at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required.

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Art Blast: School-age Art Time

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Children's Activity Room B at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to Dax, a Therapy Dog

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Activity Room A at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Therapy Dog
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Women's History Month- Women of Mystery: Why They Read and How They Write

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join us for a special Women's History Month event, Women of Mystery: Why They Read and How They Write. This program is presented by Jane Murphy, member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Capital Region chapter.

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Lecture, Local Interest
Event Details:

Join us for a special Women's History Month event, Women of Mystery: Why They Read and How They Write. This program is presented by Jane Murphy, member of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Capital Region chapter.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Activity Room A at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Storytime:

Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver.  Drop in, no sign up required!  The same Toddler Story Time...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver.  Drop in, no sign up required!  The same Toddler Story Time is repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Activity Room A at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Preschool Storytime:

Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required.

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Art

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room B at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting to Know Your Android Smartphone

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Holden Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Don't let your smartphone's settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't let your smartphone's settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop.

This event is in the "Children" group

Romp & Run

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Activity Room A/B at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Come for a fun time filled with an obstacle course, throwing games, and more! For families with kids ages 12 and under. No sign up required.

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Come for a fun time filled with an obstacle course, throwing games, and more! For families with kids ages 12 and under. No sign up required.

Queer Craft Night

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community craft night. Contact Lower Adirondack Pride to register.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Community craft night. Contact Lower Adirondack Pride to register.

Cooper’s Cave Coin Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Crandall Room at Crandall Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Crandall Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Activity Room A at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Toddler Storytime:

Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver.  Drop in, no sign up required!  The same Toddler Story Time...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver.  Drop in, no sign up required!  The same Toddler Story Time is repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Family History One-to-One

Wednesday, March 18, 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.