Storytimes near CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

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. Toddler Playgroup 1 (9:15-10) is for children walking up to 2.5 years old with a caregiver. Toddler Playgroup 2 (10:30-11:15) is for children 2.5 through 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings welcome at both groups, please register for the session that works best for your family. Sign up below for the four-week session that begins 7/2/26. Please register just once per family.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

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. Toddler Playgroup 1 (9:15-10) is for children walking up to 2.5 years old with a caregiver. Toddler Playgroup 2 (10:30-11:15) is for children 2.5 through 3 year olds with a caregiver. Siblings welcome at both groups, please register for the session that works best for your family. Sign up below for the four-week session that begins 7/2/26. Please register just once per family.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Children and their caregivers are invited to a roaring good time at the library! Dinosaur fans will enjoy dinosaur-themed stories, create a fun craft, dig for dinosaur eggs, make some dino art and join a playful tea party with their favorite prehistoric friends. Kids can dress up, bring their favorite dinosaur toy, and get their photo taken with an inflatable dinosaur! Best for ages 2 and up.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

A tween club special event! Debbie from Dancing Turtle Rescue will bring some live turtles to tween club!. We will learn about local turtles and get to meet some real live animals!

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Reception for July photography exhibit.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

To practice and develop the art of public speaking.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Is your stuff looking stale? Give it a new look: learn to create simple stickers from easy-to-source materials! Make stickers to share, stickers to decorate the things that need it, or stickers to show off your original art. This program is part of our weekly Teen Group, a 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.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Learn a new language! This monthly American Sign Language (ASL) series for kids in grades K–6 explores signs related to the Jurassic Era followed by a fun round of Sign Language Bingo. Registration required. This program is also being offered on August 14th. Please choose the time that works best for your family.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

This month's title is To the Lighthouse, by Virginia Woolf. Copies are available by request through the library system. Please read the books and join us for discussion. All are welcome!

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Join the Adirondack Theatre Festival, Crandall Public Library, and the Touba Family Foundation for an outdoor performance of The Rainbow Fish proudly produced and performed by ATF's 2026 Intern Company. This special community offering gives emerging artists hands-on professional experience while ensuring that families across our region can enjoy live theatre together--at no cost. Bring a blanket, bring the kids, and join us for a summer tradition built on storytelling, sharing, and community. Performances will be held 7/10, 11, 21, 22, and 23 in City Park; all ages welcome and no registration necessary. Any weather-related cancellations will be noted here and posted on social media. For generations, The Rainbow Fish has been a favorite story, known for its shimmering foil pages and timeless lesson about sharing. The most beautiful fish in the ocean learns that true happiness comes not from being admired, but from generosity and connection. This playful stage adaptation brings the beloved story to life with color, movement, and imagination, inviting young audiences to experience live theatre in a joyful, welcoming setting. As the Rainbow Fish learns to share his scales, he discovers friendship, belonging, and the lasting value of kindness—reminding us that inner beauty matters more than outward sparkle.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Learn to play the joyful Hawaiian instrument, and experience the magical feeling of making music with others! Instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan return for another round of free beginner ukulele classes. No experience playing ukulele is required, and instruments are available for any participants who need them. Please register with Kevin Rogan (krogan@sals.edu) in advance. Please note: All of the library's ukuleles are currently checked out. However, participants with their own instruments can still sign up. This series is produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, funded in part by an anonymous donor, the Touba Family Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts - Folk Arts Program, with the support of the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Join instructor Alexander Grandy, Folklife Center librarian Kevin Rogan, and Children’s Department library assistant Emma Rogan for this this free ukulele class. Experience playing ukulele is required, and instruments are available for anyone who needs one. Please register with Kevin Rogan (krogan@sals.edu) in advance. This series is produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, funded in part by an anonymous donor, the Touba Family Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts - Folk Arts Program, with the support of the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

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

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

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 call 518-792-6508 x4 or stop by the children's desk to sign up.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Join the Adirondack Theatre Festival, Crandall Public Library, and the Touba Family Foundation for an outdoor performance of The Rainbow Fish proudly produced and performed by ATF's 2026 Intern Company. This special community offering gives emerging artists hands-on professional experience while ensuring that families across our region can enjoy live theatre together--at no cost. Bring a blanket, bring the kids, and join us for a summer tradition built on storytelling, sharing, and community. Performances will be held 7/10, 11, 21, 22, and 23 in City Park; all ages welcome and no registration necessary. Any weather-related cancellations will be noted here and posted on social media. For generations, The Rainbow Fish has been a favorite story, known for its shimmering foil pages and timeless lesson about sharing. The most beautiful fish in the ocean learns that true happiness comes not from being admired, but from generosity and connection. This playful stage adaptation brings the beloved story to life with color, movement, and imagination, inviting young audiences to experience live theatre in a joyful, welcoming setting. As the Rainbow Fish learns to share his scales, he discovers friendship, belonging, and the lasting value of kindness—reminding us that inner beauty matters more than outward sparkle.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

The Library is closed on Sundays during the Summer.

333 Glen St., Suite 300, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

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. The event is hosted by the Warren County One Stop Career Center and will be held at 333 Glen St., Suite 300, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Registration is required.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

In the STARLAB, the students will be introduced to astronomy following the alphabet format from astronaut to Zodiac. The level of vocabulary increases with the grade level of students. Topics covered range from astronomers, telescopes, constellations, planets and space discoveries. Registration required. For kids in PreK-2nd

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Fasten your seat belts as we travel past all the planets, spin through the asteroid belt and count the many moons of our Solar System. Students will compare the planets on many levels. They will discover what makes the planets spin/rotate and how and why they orbit. The Grand Finale to the Milky Way is worth the trip. Registration required. For kids in grades 3-7

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

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

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Children in Kindergarten and up are invited to come practice reading skills with Charlie, a certified therapy dog. Kids will choose a book and read to the dog one-on-one during a 15 minute time slot. Charlie is a great listener! Please call 518-792-6508 x4 or stop by the children's desk to sign up.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Board subcommittee meeting

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

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 spot.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Do you have questions about your smartphone, tablet, or other device? We can help! Drop-in with your device for answers and advice from a Crandall librarian. Everyone is welcome. How it works: During this Q&A session, feel free to drop-in with any tech-related questions that you have and we will do our best to find the answers you need. Help during this session is limited to approximately 10 minutes when others are waiting. We offer 30 minute 1-on-1's by appointment for more in-depth help. Please bring your relevant devices and passwords.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

Andy “The Music Man” Morse is a popular children’s musician renowned for the special way he connects with his audiences. Andy mingles traditional and original songs, delighting and involving kids through sing-along, dancing, play-acting and storytelling. Join Andy for this fun, interactive, educational and musical program! Best for kids ages 2-7

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

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 in Preschool and up.

251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, US

This workshop is designed to introduce fun and simple exercises that will ignite participants' interest in drawing—specifically in the process and act of drawing itself. This month we will celebrate our Summer Reading theme by drawing dinosaurs. The exercises in this workshop are designed to be enjoyable and approachable, helping participants break down complex shapes. This program is for adults of all levels of expertise. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.