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.  

Stop in anytime between 9:30 and 4:30 for a massive Lego build party!  We'll have our huge collection of Legos out, along with snacks.  Come in to cool off and see what you can create.  For kids ages 4 and up and their families.

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

Join us for an hour with half the class designed to gently move your body, connect your breath, and quiet your mind. The other half will be to find stillness, relax and release giving your body giving yourself permission to rest.

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

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.  

Join us for our annual Teddy Bear Picnic in City Park on Thursday, August 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. - Noon! Bring a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal for stories, snacks, games, art projects, and more.

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

Today's Bonus Topic: Get to Know Playaways 

Children entering 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!&n

Come workshop your Dungeons and Dragons character concept with our knowledgeable, nerdy, D&D playing (and DMing) staff!

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

Children will learn Zumba moves to a variety of fun music genres from instructor Jennifer Islas.  Registration required.  Kids should wear loose comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring their own water bottle.

Kids ages 3 and up can drop in with their families for a Play-Doh Party!  Have fun squishing, rolling, and creating with a wide variety of tools and play doh colors.  No registration required.  Big kids welcome too!

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.

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.

Children will learn Zumba moves to a variety of fun music genres from instructor Jennifer Islas.  Registration required. Kids should wear loose comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring their own water bottle.

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.  

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

Six week introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) class. This program will focus on approximately 20-30 words and phrases centering on feeling and emotions as well as small conversations when meeting a new person.

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.

Join us for an evening with author Bernice Mennis as she reads from her new book Under Three Hundred Words: Letters to a Local Newspaper. Let's talk about thinking.

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.

We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures.