Upcoming Events

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.

Monthly meeting

Join us the fourth Wednesday of every month to sing along with the Crandall Uke Crew! All are welcome and no musical experience is needed. We play music from artists like The Beatles, James Taylor, Jim Croce, and many more!

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. 

A free concert of old time fiddle and banjo tunes and songs. Frank Orsini plays fiddle with the McKrells and a number of other local bands. He's also a host of the Library's Bluegrass Jams.

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.

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

April's Pick

Look Back

Spin the wheel of fate, eat the sandwich. Nobody has ever played before, we can't tell you how this is going to go, and the ingredients may or may not include garlic-flavored jelly.

The Wolff Sisters are a rag tag group of hardworking individuals that bring a big sound, rooted in traditional rock and Americana storytelling.

Join our monthly book group for a welcoming discussion of great reads. Each month we explore a new title and share our thoughts in a relaxed, engaging setting.

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.

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

Join Chef Steve as he makes a fresh spring salad with all the fixings. You will also whisk up a homemade vinaigrette from scratch and, of course, taste your creation.  This is a fun, hands-on introduction to healthy cooking. 

This memoir writing group is open to authors of all experience levels.

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