Upcoming Events

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

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

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.

Board subcommittee meeting

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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You may associate YouTube with silly videos of cats, but it’s much more than that. Every day, people around the world watch more than 1 billion hours of video, including classic movies, how-to videos, news clips, and more.

The Graphic Novel Book Club is an ongoing monthly group where we will read and discuss a graphic novel and then do an art project or activity relating to the book.

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. 

Autumn meeting of Crandall Trust

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.

Bring your divided houseplants and spring perennials, like iris, sedum, tubers, yarrow, phlox, strawberry, ferns, daylily, Hosta, asparagus, ornamental grass, penstemon, rhizomes, salvia, rhubarb, violet, liatris, goldenrod, potatoes, and so many

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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

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.