Week Calendar

Sign up for this walking/reading group series based on the Blue Zones Power 9 concepts. Participants will meet with fellow community members for a morning walk, followed by a discussion about the the assigned reading.

Families with children birth to age 3 are invited to join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. We'll be outdoors in City Park, so please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or towel to sit on.  

Age appropriate toys and activities are grouped in play areas for your child's enjoyment. Come meet other families with young children and learn about the library's resources for families.

Children will learn hip-hop dance movements and enjoy moving to the music!  Registration is required.  Program will be held outside in City Park; in case of inclement weather, the program will be moved indoors to the Community Room.

Wildlife educator, Bernadette Hoffman will bring South American Chinchillas, European Polecats (ferrets) and a Yellow-naped Amazon parrot for children to meet.

This information session is open to all staff. It will include an introduction to the Sustainable Libraries Certification program, and answers to all of your questions about what to expect as we work towards achieving certification.

Tuesday Preschool Story Time is held indoors in the Children's Activity Room.

Rescheduled from 7/10. 

The Seed Library - Fall Garden edition - will be open and out in City Park during the Carts in Park book sale. If inclement weather, the event will be moved into the Community room. 

Families with children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for stories, songs, movement, and more. We'll be outdoors in City Park, so please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or towel to sit on.  

Age appropriate toys and activities are grouped in play areas for your child's enjoyment. Come meet other families with young children and learn about the library's resources for families.

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

Children will learn hip-hop dance movements and enjoy moving to the music!  Registration is required.  Program will be held outside in City Park; in case of inclement weather, the program will be moved indoors to the Community Room.

The Teen Center is turning 16!  Come in any time Saturday, July 27, to see ephemera from our years of gaming, reading, writing acting, and making music.

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

Todays Bonus Topic: Get to Know Libby

Children will learn hip-hop dance movements and enjoy moving to the music!  Registration is required.  Program will be held outside in City Park; in case of inclement weather, the program will be moved indoors to the Community Room.

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

Bridget Epiphanie of Once Upon A Time Yoga Adventures provides an inclusive, non-competitive, creative class that is a fun, interactive story-based yoga adventure for children.

Join us for a Bluey Bonanza at the library! Children will get to play "Keepy Uppy", play dress up, float a Barky Boat, play freeze dance, and more!  For kids ages 2 and up.  Sign up required.

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

Create a personalized mug with the Cricut! Cut a simple design in infusible ink and use a mug press to apply.  Materials and safety equipment supplied.

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.

Tweens ages 8-13 will learn to play Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition over the course of six weeks.

Bridget Epiphanie of Once Upon A Time Yoga Adventures provides an inclusive, non-competitive, creative class that is a fun, interactive story-based yoga adventure for children.

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free intermediate ukulele class.

Teen gamers will learn to play Dungeons & Dragons 5e (5th edition) over a six session, bi-weekly series. No materials or prior D&D experience will be required, and all players will begin at Level 1.

Kids entering grades 1-6 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.  

Learn photography from professional photographers and exhibit your photos in the Library's Folklife Gallery. Canon t6i digital cameras are provided for this free program. For kids ages 10-13 years.

Open card dueling for teens ages 13-19. Drop into the Teen Center and play Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, and other games.

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free advanced ukulele class.

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

Get creative by learning the art of cross-stitching by working on a simple pattern over the course of 4 weeks.

Monthly meeting

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 depending on weather and activity.

Jennifer Islas is excited to bring Zumba Fitness classes back to the Crandall Library!  

Cutting his teeth as the house manager at the iconic Saratoga Springs listening room Caffe Lena, Reese Fulmer has emerged a “songwriter with a poet’s sensibility rich with great storytelling, imagery and a healthy dose of irony.” The 2023 and 2024

Kiwanis meeting

Social club for teens, ages 13-19. Meet in the Teen Center for a different activity every week. Arts and crafts, acting games, cooking classes, book talks, gaming, art walks, and more. No registration required. Free.