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Staff Use - CSI Team Meeting

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

Crandall Sustainability Initiative Team Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Needle Felting for Newbies

3:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Holden Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is for first time beginner needle felters only! If you have attended one of Filomena's needle felting programs at Crandall in the past two years, you are welcome to join the waiting list. Please email Autumn.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Playgroup 1

9:15am–10:00am
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 "Children" group

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

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight.

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

Read to Beatrix, a Therapy Dog

3:00pm–3:45pm
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 Beatrix, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Beatrix is a great listener! 

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 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Perler Beads for Teens

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

Join us in the Teen Center for a night of Perler Bead (also known as fuse bead) art. Plan your own designs or follow a template to make an arrangement of tiny beads on a spiked tray.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bluegrass Music Jams

6:30pm–8:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Folklife Center, Performance
Event Details:

Monthly Bluegrass Music Jam hosted by Denise Radtke and Frank Orsini, first Thursdays (through April 2026), 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Library's Community Room downstairs off the Folklife Gallery. All are welcome, pickers and listeners alike.

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

Writers' support and critique session. This group is currently closed to new members.

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

I will be holding a Medicare 101 seminar to the public. We will go over the basics of Medicare, what to expect transitioning into Medicare, and important information to know. The seminar itself will be held from 11:00 am to Noon.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 Postman Always Rings Twice, by James M. Cain.

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

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

Repair Cafe

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local Interest, Workshop
Event Details:

Repair Cafe's provide community members with a free alternative to throwing away their broken household and treasured items.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Paint & Play

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A playful and creative art program for ages 2 and up! Children will explore painting through fun, hands-on activities with brushes, sponges, paint sticks and other exciting tools. Dress for mess!

Drop-in, no registration required

Closed for Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Crandall Public Library
Description:

Closed for Easter

This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Hangout

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Children's Activity Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

April is the perfect time to explore the science of weather! Families are invited to investigate wind, rain, clouds, and more through a variety of hands-on activities and simple experiments.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Homeschool Hangout: Keychains

10:00am–11:00am
Teens
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meet in the Teen Center to socialize and make a personalized keychain using a lobster clip and various art supplies. 

This program is a part of our regular monthly Homeschool Hangout for teens ages 13-19.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

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 "Children" group

Mr. Twisty's Comedy Magic Show

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Crandall Public Library
Room: Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Get ready for big laughs and amazing magic at Mr. Twisty’s Comedy Magic Show!

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
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 Whompin' Willow, a certified therapy dog.  Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot.  Whompin' Willow is a great