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Adult Creative Writing Workshop

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

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...

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.

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Colgate Resolutions!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

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 Cran...

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.

New York Times

Spotlight Series: Crandall's Digital Resources

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Learn how to access The New York Times for free with your Crandall Public Library card! This session will walk you through using New York Times All Access, including news articles,...

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

Learn how to access The New York Times for free with your Crandall Public Library card! This session will walk you through using New York Times All Access, including news articles, interactive features, games, The Athletic, and more.

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Virtual: The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

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...

Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he ...

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

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a p

Citizens Preparedness

Citizens Preparedness Corps Training Event

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.

Over a periwinkle background grayscale half tone images circle around the next "New York Zine Workshop." The halftone images include from top left clockwise: a Moon, a plan, a camera, a hand with a pencil, scissors, a bird on a stack of books, two hands holding up a potted plant, three balls of yarn, and a hand with a microphone.

New Year Zine Workshop

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Start the year with purpose and intention! In this engaging, hands-on workshop, you'll create a personalized zine (mini booklet) that acts as a visual guide for your goals, dreams,...

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

Start the year with purpose and intention! In this engaging, hands-on workshop, you'll create a personalized zine (mini booklet) that acts as a visual guide for your goals, dreams, and aspirations for the year ahead.

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Folklife Live & Local: Josh Clevenstine

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Truck-driving Adirondack folk musician, Josh Clevenstine follows in the footsteps of his musical mentors, Chris Shaw and Dan Berggren. A proud "tradition-bearer" Josh is passionate...

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

Truck-driving Adirondack folk musician, Josh Clevenstine follows in the footsteps of his musical mentors, Chris Shaw and Dan Berggren.

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The Library is closed on Sundays during the Summer. 

Learn @ Lunch: Drop-in Tech Help

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

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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Staff Use - CSI Team Meeting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Crandall Sustainability Initiative Team Meeting

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!

Intermediate & Advanced Ukulele Class

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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.

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Branches:
Crandall Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sundays during the Summer. 

Basic Computer Skills Workshop for Beginners

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Open
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. 

Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee

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

Board subcommittee meeting

Learn @ Lunch: Drop-in Tech Help

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

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.  

How it works: 

Seed Library: Fall Landscaping for Birds

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mary Beth Wagner of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society will discuss what to plant to provide birds with a fall feast!

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Branches:
Crandall Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sundays during the Summer. 

Learn @ Lunch: Drop-in Tech Help

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

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.  

How it works: 

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!

Intermediate & Advanced Ukulele Class

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crandall Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sundays during the Summer. 

Learn @ Lunch: Drop-in Tech Help

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

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.  

How it works: 

Crandall Public Library Board of Trustees

4:30pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board of Trustees, Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting

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Branches:
Crandall Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed on Sundays during the Summer. 

Friends Book Sale Committee

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Committee meeting

Friends of Crandall Public Library

4:30pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting

Learn @ Lunch: Drop-in Tech Help

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

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.  

How it works: 

Staff Use - CSI Team Meeting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Crandall Sustainability Initiative Team Meeting

Closed for Labor Day Weekend

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Branches:
Crandall Public Library
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Closed for Labor Day Weekend

Closed for Labor Day Weekend

All Day
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Branches:
Crandall Public Library
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Closed for Labor Day Weekend