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Toddler Playgroup 2

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Upcoming
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 "Adults" group

Intro to Canva

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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.

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

Feminist philosopher Dr.

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

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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Crandall Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for some silent book reading! Participants are invited to come (with blanket if desired) and read with others for reading goals or just for a relaxing low key social activity, during mid-winter. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Creative Writing Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Group: Mini Paintings

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

Use acrylic paints and mini-canvases to create a tiny work of art!

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Crandall Room
Purpose of Meeting

To practice and develop the art of public speaking.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Public Meeting and forum

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Our February monthly meeting for local HR professionals to learn and network. Free and open to the public and free to sign up.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Folklife Live & Local: Jeff Walton

12:00pm–1:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Folklife Center, Performance
Event Details:

Based out of Saratoga Springs, New York, singer/songwriter Jeff Walton is always busy recording or performing. His rock solid rhythm guitar, amazing harmonica leads, and vocal style all his own make this "one man band" a true crowd pleaser.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fun Family Favorites

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Crafting: Community Nature Journal

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This spring to celebrate The Big read, Crandall Public Library will be creating a Community Nature Journal. This fun and creative journal will provide an opportunity for Community members to create their own nature scene to add to this journal.

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 physical environment can lead us to seek hope, courage, and connection. 

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Read to Abby, a Therapy Dog

11:00am–12:00pm
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 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

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Description:

Closed for Presidents' Day

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

The Art of Crafting The Graphic Novel 2 Day Workshop

9:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Teens, Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is designed for kids grades 4-8 who are interested in exploring their creativity through both English language arts and visual arts.

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

Understanding Fraud & Scams

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

The ability to spot a scam is an essential digital skill. In this lecture, we’ll review some of the most common scams, offer tips for avoiding them, and go over what to do if you do get scammed.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Explorers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on sensory playtime designed just for toddlers! Children and caregivers will explore fun textures, colors, and sounds using simple household items — from oat bins and soap bubbles, to sticky paper art and building blocks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crandall Cricut: Totes, Tees and a Tea Towel

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

All skill levels are welcome, but some familiarity with Design Space is helpful. Basic computer skills are required