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Toddler Playgroup 1

9:15am–10:00am
Children
Open
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

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Open
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

Read to Beatrix, a Therapy Dog

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
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 in grades 4-6, featuring various activities, games, and/or crafts chosen by the group. To be held in the Children's Activity Rooms or outside in the park if weather permits.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Creative Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a lot of creative ideas but limited on time or feedback? Are you looking to dedicate a time each month to write? Join this writing group to work on your writing projects among peers.

Reception

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Travel & Biography Room
Purpose of Meeting

Reception for photography exhibit in the Friends Gallery

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Start the New Year by giving a makeover to all your old stuff! Learn to create simple stickers from easy-to-source materials. Make stickers to share, stickers to decorate the things that need it, or stickers to show off your original art.

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

To practice and develop the art of public speaking.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Colgate Resolutions!

7:00pm–8:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Folklife Center, Performance
Event Details:

Colgate Resolutions return for a live performance. Established in 1992, this is Colgate University's first gender inclusive a cappella group returning for a 8th performance at Crandall, a regular stop on their January tour.

Taxes In Retirement

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Free educational workshop covering retirement income.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Novella Reading Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

This month's title is The Lost Daughter, by Elena Ferrante.

Copies are available by request through the library system. Please read the books and join us for discussion. All are welcome!

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

Discuss Graceland At Last: Notes on Hope and Heartache From the American South by Margaret Renkl. This event is free and open to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginner Ukulele Class

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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!

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

Fun Family Favorites

10:00am–10:30am
Children
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 Abby, a Therapy Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
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

This event is in the "Children" group

Construction Creations

2:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Families with children ages 3 years and older are welcome to drop in and create with legos, magnatiles, building blocks, duplos, tinker toys, and more!

 No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introduction to using a computer will cover basic vocabulary, using a mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating an email account,  and creating and saving documents. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
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

3:45pm–4:45pm
Children
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 Charlie, a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
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 Charlie, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Charlie is a great listener! 

Crochet with 4-H

5:15pm–6:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Learn the basics of crocheting, new stitches and patterns, and connect with others who enjoy working with yarn. This week, we will continue wintery crafts!

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
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

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Crandall Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board of Trustees, Meeting
Event Details:

Board subcommittee meeting