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Seed Library with Master Gardeners

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Information Table at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Get seeds and all your gardening questions answered with a Master Gardener! The Seed Library will also be open by appointment any time. Please call or email Autumn. 

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Information Table
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get seeds and all your gardening questions answered with a Master Gardener! The Seed Library will also be open by appointment any time. Please call or email Autumn. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Activity Room A at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Start an early love of reading with our baby story time!  Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and play time.  Enjoy a special time with your baby and connect with other caregivers.

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

Start an early love of reading with our baby story time!  Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and play time.  Enjoy a special time with your baby and connect with other caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Staff Use - CSI Team Meeting

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Holden Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Crandall Sustainability Initiative Team Meeting

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Crandall Sustainability Initiative Team Meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Drop-In Gaming

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Center at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Meet in the Teen Center to play (or learn) dueling card games like Magic the Gathering; RPGs like D&D; tabletop games like Blood on the Clocktower and Clue; or classic card games like Spit and Spoons.

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Meet in the Teen Center to play (or learn) dueling card games like Magic the Gathering; RPGs like D&D; tabletop games like Blood on the Clocktower and Clue; or classic card games like Spit and Spoons.

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

The Drawing Board: Cats (with Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Activity Room A/B at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

The Drawing Board workshops are designed to introduce fun and simple exercises that will ignite participants' interest in drawing —specifically in the process and act of drawing itself.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Drawing Board workshops are designed to introduce fun and simple exercises that will ignite participants' interest in drawing —specifically in the process and act of drawing itself.

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

An Evening With Rena Bernstein: A Child Holocaust Survivor's Amazing Story

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join Crandall and the Adirondack Literacy Council to hear from Rena Bernstein, a local Holocaust Survivor.

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

Join Crandall and the Adirondack Literacy Council to hear from Rena Bernstein, a local Holocaust Survivor.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Playgroup 1

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Activity Room A/B at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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. 

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

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Playgroup 2

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Activity Room A/B at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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. 

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

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. 

Social Activity with Speech Language Pathologist

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Holden Room at Crandall Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Social group for parents and toddlers, hosted by Speech therapist.

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

Social group for parents and toddlers, hosted by Speech therapist.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to Beatrix, a Therapy Dog

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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 Beatrix, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Beatrix is a great listener! 

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 Beatrix, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Beatrix is a great listener! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tween Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Activity Room A/B at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Spoons Tournament for Teens

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Center at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

The Spoon Sergeants are back and ready to defend their titles. The beloved high-stakes card game is back! Learn how to play or show off your skills; just do your best to grab a spoon.

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

The Spoon Sergeants are back and ready to defend their titles. The beloved high-stakes card game is back! Learn how to play or show off your skills; just do your best to grab a spoon.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran

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...

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

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran

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/crandalllibrary Programs will be recorded and available to view at a later date.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Live! Folklife Concert: Windborne

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal  harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present.

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

Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal  harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present.

GFWG (Glens Falls Writers' Group)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Crandall Room at Crandall Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Writers Support and Critique Group. We are currently closed to new members.

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

Writers Support and Critique Group. We are currently closed to new members.

Introduction to Nature Journaling

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite at Crandall Public Library

Nature journaling is the practice of observing and recording the natural world using a combination of words, drawings, and numbers— or what we call "The Three Languages" of nature journaling.

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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Offsite
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nature journaling is the practice of observing and recording the natural world using a combination of words, drawings, and numbers— or what we call "The Three Languages" of nature journaling.

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 "Adults" group

Beginner Ukulele Class

Friday, May 8, 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, May 8, 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: Windborne

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

This is a free second performance thanks to our partner the Historic Salem Courthouse in Salem, Washington County, NY. 

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

This is a free second performance thanks to our partner the Historic Salem Courthouse in Salem, Washington County, NY. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Fun Family Favorites

Saturday, May 9, 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 "Children" group

Read to Colden, a Therapy Dog

Saturday, May 9, 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 Colden, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Colden is a great listener!  Pl

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 Colden, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Colden is a great listener!  Pl

This event is in the "Children" group

Edible Flower Fun with Chef Steve 

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room A/B at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Who says flowers can’t be eaten? Chef Steve will bring in fresh fruit for you to taste. After that, get creative and make a beautiful edible flower arrangement. There will also be a fun craft activity. This program is for children in grades 3–6.

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

Who says flowers can’t be eaten? Chef Steve will bring in fresh fruit for you to taste. After that, get creative and make a beautiful edible flower arrangement. There will also be a fun craft activity. This program is for children in grades 3–6.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, May 12, 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

Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Holden Room at Crandall Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Board subcommittee meeting

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board of Trustees, Meeting
Event Details:

Board subcommittee meeting