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Sensational Story Time & Yoga Magic

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a heart warming experience designed for parents & children to move , breathe & grow together! This special class nurtures the parent/ child bond through gentle poses, playful interaction, and shared mindfulness.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tunes for Toddlers

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Emma for a morning of singing, dancing and shaking your sillies out! She will play some of her favorite songs for kids on her ukulele. Children and their caregivers are encouraged to sing and dance along!

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Memoir Writing Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Art Blast: School-age Art Time

3:45pm–4:45pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to Dax, a Therapy Dog

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Therapy Dog
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver.  Drop in, no sign up required!  The same Toddler Story Time is repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Art

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Drawing

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take a Break and Draw! This hour-long, drop-in session offers a chance to relax and get creative in a welcoming, unstructured environment. Unlike a traditional drawing class, there is no instruction.

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to Chewy, a Therapy Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Therapy Dog
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Health Trivia

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate a healthy New Year with a Trivia Night!  Light refreshments and prizes will be available. Register as a team or an individual. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime

Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver.  Drop in, no sign up required!  The same Toddler Story Time is repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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: 

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Lap Time

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Drop-In Gaming

3:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Meet in the Teen Center every Wednesday in January to play (or learn) classic card games, like Spoons, Crazy Eights, and Palace!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board of Trustees, Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

20 Somethings

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

20 Somethings is group that meets once a month and is for people in their twenties to come and try different activities at the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Virtual
Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.

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/crandalllibrary Programs will be recorded and available to view at a later date.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Playgroup 1

9:15am–10:00am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Playgroup 2

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Tween Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Group: Minute-to-Win-It

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Workshop
Event Details:

Time is of the essence! Team up and compete in a series of fun mini-games.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Book Sale

9:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of Crandall Public Library will be holding their book sale in the Community Room with a selection of materials for children, teens, and adults. Plastic bags will not be available. Please bring your own bags.