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Read to Willow, a Therapy Dog

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
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!  Please register for each session with the name of your child.  
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Fun Family Favorites

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities and more!  For families with young children, birth-5 years old.  Siblings welcome!
Program will be held the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
No sign up required.

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Read to Colden, a Therapy Dog

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
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!  Please register for each session with the name of your child.  
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Fun with World Languages: Icelandic

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room A & B
Event was rescheduled from 3/23/24.  Attendance list was transferred; please call the library to cancel if you signed up but can no longer attend.
The Fun with World Languages series is for children ages 4-7 and offers exposure to world languages and the culture of the region where spoken through engaging activities.
In this session, learn about Iceland and some words in Icelandic from instructor Kristin Riciardelli.
Registration required; please sign up the name of each child attending.
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Preschool Storytime

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required. Monday story times are held indoors in the Children's Activity Room.
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Art Blast: School Age Art Projects

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- B
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.
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Children's Ukulele Program

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crandall Public Library
Christine L. McDonald Community Room
This free, 5-part ukulele class is for kids ages 7-12! Instruments provided. Must be able to attend all 5 sessions: April 15th, April 29th, May 13th, June 3rd, and June 17th. Please email Emma to sign your child up.
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Toddler Storytime

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver.  Drop in, no sign up required!  The same Toddler Story Time is repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
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Preschool Storytime

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required.  Tuesday story times are held indoors in the Children's Activity Room.
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Preschool Art Time

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- B
Our popular preschool art program is back! 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.

Due to the materials used, children must be at least three years old.
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Toddler Storytime

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver.  Drop in, no sign up required!  The same Toddler Story Time is repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
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Baby Lap Time

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
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.
For infants who are not yet walking and a caregiver; no siblings please.  No sign-up required.
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Toddler Playgroup 1

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room A & B
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.

Toddler Playgroup 1 (9:15-10) is for children walking up to 2 years old with a caregiver.
Toddler Playgroup 2 (10:30-11:15) is for children 2 and 3 years old 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 4/18/24.  Please register just once per family.
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Toddler Playgroup 2

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room A & B
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.

Toddler Playgroup 1 (9:15-10) is for children walking up to 2 years old with a caregiver.
Toddler Playgroup 2 (10:30-11:15) is for children 2 and 3 years old 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 4/18/24.  Please register just once per family.
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Read to Beatrix, a Therapy Dog

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
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!  Please register for each session with the name of your child.  
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Read to Louie, a Therapy Dog

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
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!  Please register for each session with the name of your child.  
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Adirondack Ballet Theater presents Firebird: a Children's Workshop

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Crandall Public Library
Christine L. McDonald Community Room
Adirondack Ballet Theater presents, Firebird: A Children’s Workshop. Join us for an hour of fun, hands-on activities and story-telling, designed to introduce young audiences to the magic and beauty of the Firebird Ballet.  Special appearances will be made by the Firebird, herself, as well as some of her other feathered-friends for a meet & greet and exciting photo opportunities! Recommended for children ages 4-10.  Space limited, please register below.
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Homeschool Hangout

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room A & B
Each month we will highlight different ways the library can support homeschool families. Kids will be able to ask questions and work with a librarian to help support their educational goals. Come socialize, share resources, and work together to build a strong homeschool community. 
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Preschool Storytime

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required. Monday story times are held indoors in the Children's Activity Room.
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Art Blast: School Age Art Projects

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- B
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.
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Read to Charlie, a Therapy Dog

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
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 register for each session with the name of your child.  
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Toddler Storytime

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
Simple stories, songs, and movement activities for kids ages 18 months-3 years old accompanied by a caregiver.  Drop in, no sign up required!  The same Toddler Story Time is repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
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Preschool Storytime

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- A
Stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.  Siblings welcome.  No sign up required.  Tuesday story times are held indoors in the Children's Activity Room.
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Preschool Art Time

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Activity Room- B
Our popular preschool art program is back! 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.

Due to the materials used, children must be at least three years old.
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Shutter Squad Photography Club

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Crandall Public Library
Children's Department
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. Club will meet  2/27, 3/12, 3/26, 4/09, 4/23, and 5/07.  Space limited—call (518) 792-6508 x277 for more details and to check availability. In partnership with the Folklife Center, funded by the Leo Cox Beach Philanthropic Foundation with support from the New York State Council on the Arts-Folk Arts Program.
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