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Community Puzzle

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Beat the cold and warm up with a puzzle! Drop in anytime for this all-ages event and work together on a 3,000 piece puzzle in aa relaxed, welcoming space. Stay for a few minutes or...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Beat the cold and warm up with a puzzle! Drop in anytime for this all-ages event and work together on a 3,000 piece puzzle in aa relaxed, welcoming space. Stay for a few minutes or a few hours—no registration required.

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Virtual: Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 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:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.Foll...

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

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

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The Invisible World of Birdsong: Too Fast for Humans to See or Hear

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Teens

Big Read:

Join us in reading The Big Read selection, Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach, and then participate in programs that revolve around the theme of Our Nature: How our phy...

Event Details:

Take a journey into the hidden world of bird communication, as Dr. Samantha Carouso Peck discusses her Cornell University research on how and why birds sing, dance, and speak. ...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Take a journey into the hidden world of bird communication, as Dr.

Intro to Canva

Intro to Canva

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

New to Canva? Join us for a beginner-friendly series where you’ll learn to create eye-catching graphics using easy drag-and-drop tools. We’ll meet for four Thursdays in February. B...

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

New to Canva? Join us for a beginner-friendly series where you’ll learn to create eye-catching graphics using easy drag-and-drop tools. We’ll meet for four Thursdays in February. Basic computer skills are required.

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Booked at Crandall

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

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. New members are alwa...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Crandall Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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History of Logging in the Adirondacks: How the industry shaped the development of the Feeder Canal and the City of Glens Falls

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us as Dick Nason, logging historian and retired Forrester with Finch Paper, discusses the History of Logging in the Adirondacks: How the industry shaped the development of the...

Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Folklife Center, Lecture, Local Interest
Event Details:

Join us as Dick Nason, logging historian and retired Forrester with Finch Paper, discusses the History of Logging in the Adirondacks: How the industry shaped the development of the Feeder Canal and the City of Glens Falls.

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Virtual: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

Wednesday, March 4, 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 in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town commun...

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

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. 

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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 experience the magical feeling 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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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

Tech Tuesday: 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: Plant It and They Will Come: Gardening 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 feast!

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Crandall Public Library
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The Library is closed on Sundays during the Summer. 

Tech Tuesday: 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: 

Family History One-to-One

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Folklife Research Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Folklife Center, Local Interest, Workshop
Event Details:

Whether you are just starting, or a seasoned pro trying to get unstuck, genealogists Lisa Dougherty & Judith Harper can help you untangle your roots using all of the tools the Folklife Center has to offer. 

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 experience the magical feeling 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. 

Tech Tuesday: 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. 

Tech Tuesday: 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: 

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

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

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 Jesus’ Son, by  Denis Johnson.  

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

Closed for Labor Day Weekend

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Closed for Labor Day Weekend

Closed for Labor Day Weekend

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Closed for Labor Day Weekend

Closed for Labor Day

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