Upcoming Events

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?

Kalos is drawn to water. Every performance is like stepping into a river - they never play a song the same twice. They make music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America.

Learn to play the joyful Hawaiian instrument, and experience the magical feeling of making music with others! 

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

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.

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

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. 

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.

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

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.  

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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.

Minimum Age 14

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.

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

March's Pick

Watchmen by Alan Moore

A contemporary collage of Scottish and American traditional music, Hildaland is a duo that approaches geographic borders as markers of exploration rather than boundaries to be wary of.

This is second performance of the band thanks to the support of our partner site in nearby Washington County - the Historic Salem Courthouse, Salem, NY.

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

Come join us in the teen center for some videogaming! We will have the Library's Nintendo Switch 2 set up in the teen center for you to come play either Super Smash Bros Ultimate or Mario Kart World.