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.

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.

The puppies in training will demonstrate the skills they have acquired already, and will learn to socialize with people (all ages) in the library.  Children and other audience members will learn about the puppies' training, as well as learn h

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 

Mini Melodies is a music experience for children ages 2-5 led by music educator Sabrina LaPointe.  We will explore the basics of music through singing, dancing, instruments, puppets, fingerplays, and more!

This introduction to using a computer will cover basic vocabulary, using a mouse and keyboard, searching the internet, creating an email account,  and creating and saving documents.

Have something you want to make? Just want to hang out with other creative types? Sign up and work on it with other crafty folks.  Crandall has limited supplies, so bring exactly the material you need for your project.

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.

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

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.  

Children in 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!  Plea

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.

This free, 5-part ukulele class is for kids ages 7-12! Instruments provided. Must be able to attend all 5 sessions: September 23rd, October 7th, October 28th, November 18th, and December 2nd.

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

Meet 2-4 of Moreau Lakes State Park’s rehabbed snakes and turtles and other native reptiles of New York, learn about what they eat and what they use for “shell-ter”. For children ages 4 and up. No sign up required.

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.

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

Join us for a fun and creative arts and crafts program designed specifically for people in their twenties!

Join us for a comprehensive three-part seminar series designed to help you transform your business idea into a successful venture.

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.

Closing Reception for the Teen Center's September 2024 Teen Art Show.

Connor Garvey is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Portland, Maine, with the amiable presence of an entertainer, the lyrical depth of a poet, and the enchantment of a storyteller.

This is an encore performance, on a second night, thanks to our partners at the Historic Salem Courthouse! Doors open at 6:30 for this free 7 pm show! Donations are always welcomed!