Come dressed in your pajamas, listen to a story, decorate a pillowcase to take home, and make a ping pong ball nightlight. Registration is required and can be done online.

Sign up for a 15 or 30 minute session and ask one of our librarians your tech questions! Feel free to bring your phone, tablet or other device. In partnership with Cranford Community Center. Click the registration link below to sign-up.

Come see the book bike at Nomahegan Park for the fireworks! Check out a book, make a library card, or learn about upcoming programs.

Photographers of all levels are invited to connect, share their work, talk shop, and work in the darkroom. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor of the Community Center, the space is wheelchair-accessible.

Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This program is a partnership between the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Community Center. Ongoing funds for the darkroom are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Stories come to life on the faces of the audience in this innovative performance, an inspiring fusion of theatre and visual arts. StoryFaces is an exciting and unusual storytelling show in which volunteers are brought on stage and face painted to illustrate stories as Christopher tells them, captivating the audience with folktales and his uniquely animated original stories — ranging from the comic adventure of The 2 Lizards on 4 Faces to the heroic tale of When Man First Met Crocodile.

This program is best suited to elementary-aged children.

This program meets in the A/V Room of the Cranford Community Center. No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Join us for a teens only matcha paint n' sip, for those 12-18. An instructor will give step by step instructions on creating a painting with different flavors of matcha! Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Registration opens June 7 at 10 AM.

Registration required.

Sign up for a 15 or 30 minute session and ask one of our librarians your tech questions! Feel free to bring your phone, tablet or other device. In partnership with Cranford Community Center. Click the registration link below to sign-up.

Photographers of all levels are invited to connect, share their work, talk shop, and work in the darkroom. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor of the Community Center, the space is wheelchair-accessible.

Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This program is a partnership between the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Community Center. Ongoing funds for the darkroom are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Animal rescue and conservation group Eyes of the Wild will bring some amazing, exotic animals to the Cranford Community Center! This program is best suited to elementary-aged children.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Children ages 3-6 will be active participants in the storytelling process!

Children will become involved in telling a story and build confidence speaking in front of others. Attendees will learn to effectively communicate their "part" in the story, practice turn-taking, learn something new, and have fun!

This is a five week class that runs from June 26 through July 31 with no class on July 3.

Space is limited and is guaranteed for those who register. We will also have a limited number of seats available for walk-ins. Registration begins on May 29 at 7:00 p.m. and can be done online.

This free program is made possible by the Friends of the Library.

About the instructor: With an MA in Theater from Villanova and over 20 years of experience teaching theater to all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens, Nancy Kutzer has led workshops at the YMCA, in public schools across New Jersey with Shoestring Players, and taught theater and communication classes at several universities in New Jersey.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Literary Café is a book chat program. The format is simple: Bring a few of your recent favorite books and tell the other members of the group what you like about them. If you don’t have a copy of the book you want to talk about, that’s okay, too. The books can be new or old, fiction or non-fiction, classic or contemporary. There is no required reading, and you will have the opportunity to learn about books recommended by other group members. Attend as many sessions as you’d like. Admission is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Join us in person or on Zoom here

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Join us for Romance Readers Book Club. This month’s book is “The Courting of Bristol Keats” by Mary E. Pearson. If you can’t find this book or don’t want to read it, feel free to join us anyway!

There will be a few physical copies ordered for “Romance Book Club” just ask at the front desk if any copies are available.

Join us in the teen zone for a new monthly adult craft program on Wednesday mornings! Today’s craft will be junk journaling. All supplies will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.

Photographers of all levels are invited to connect, share their work, talk shop, and work in the darkroom. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor of the Community Center, the space is wheelchair-accessible.

Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This program is a partnership between the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Community Center. Ongoing funds for the darkroom are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Magician Steve Woyce is bringing his brand new magic show, Color Your World with MAGIC, to the Cranford Community center!  This new show is packed with colorful routines. Volunteers will help catch a Unicorn, make rainbows and crayons appear, and the show features a finale based on the book Harold and the Purple Crayon.

This program is best suited to elementary-aged children.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Join us for another fun evening of trivia! This free event is hosted by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library! Join us in the Community Room on the first floor of the Community Center! Feel free to bring your own snacks and (non-alcoholic) drinks. Prizes awarded to the winning team. Please note there will be no trivia in August. We will resume in September.

Children ages 3-6 will be active participants in the storytelling process!

Children will become involved in telling a story and build confidence speaking in front of others. Attendees will learn to effectively communicate their "part" in the story, practice turn-taking, learn something new, and have fun!

This is a five week class that runs from June 26 through July 31 with no class on July 3.

Space is limited and is guaranteed for those who register. We will also have a limited number of seats available for walk-ins. Registration begins on May 29 at 7:00 p.m. and can be done online.

This free program is made possible by the Friends of the Library.

About the instructor: With an MA in Theater from Villanova and over 20 years of experience teaching theater to all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens, Nancy Kutzer has led workshops at the YMCA, in public schools across New Jersey with Shoestring Players, and taught theater and communication classes at several universities in New Jersey.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Join us for our 3rd annual Tosho-con! This free, full-day, all-ages comic, anime, and pop culture convention will include panels, interactive workshops, crafts, special guests, dance parties, a cosplay contest, Artist Alley and more!

No registration needed! Follow our Facebook event page for up-to-date program and guest information.

Co-sponsored by the Cranford Public Library and the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Thanks to our partners at the Cranford Community Center, Downtown Cranford, and Cranford Unity Project.

**Please note large props or prop weapons of any kind no matter how fake looking are NOT permissible. Attendees bringing props in these categories will be asked to bring them back to their car or props will be stored in a secure office for the duration of the event. Please contact the Library for questions and/or to see full Policy. Thank you!

Everyone will walk out with a unique, community created piece of art. Every 5 minutes you'll pass the canvas to the person next to you, until everyone has a chance, ending with your original canvas. What will it look like at the end? Open to adults.

Make your own Aurora Chalk Art as part of Color Your World summer reading!

Ages 11+

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of the month for crafts and conversation! There will be a new project each month. All supplies will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Space is limited and opens up the month prior to each program. Today we are making TBD

Photographers of all levels are invited to connect, share their work, talk shop, and work in the darkroom. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor of the Community Center, the space is wheelchair-accessible.

Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This program is a partnership between the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Community Center. Ongoing funds for the darkroom are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Learn about and meet real animals! This program is best suited to elementary-aged children.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Children ages 3-6 will be active participants in the storytelling process!

Children will become involved in telling a story and build confidence speaking in front of others. Attendees will learn to effectively communicate their "part" in the story, practice turn-taking, learn something new, and have fun!

This is a five week class that runs from June 26 through July 31 with no class on July 3.

Space is limited and is guaranteed for those who register. We will also have a limited number of seats available for walk-ins. Registration begins on May 29 at 7:00 p.m. and can be done online.

This free program is made possible by the Friends of the Library.

About the instructor: With an MA in Theater from Villanova and over 20 years of experience teaching theater to all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens, Nancy Kutzer has led workshops at the YMCA, in public schools across New Jersey with Shoestring Players, and taught theater and communication classes at several universities in New Jersey.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Join us for Books and Brew book club! We’re reading The Cloisters by Katy Hayes. Coffee and nonalcoholic beverages are available for purchase. As always, books are 10% off through the Cranford Bookstore!

Join us for Books and Brew book club! We’re reading The Cloisters by Katy Hayes. Coffee and nonalcoholic beverages are available for purchase. As always, books are 10% off through the Cranford Bookstore!

Join us for the Art of the Photograph with Instax cameras to learn how to compose photographs and more!

Ages 12+

Photographers of all levels are invited to connect, share their work, talk shop, and work in the darkroom. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor of the Community Center, the space is wheelchair-accessible.

Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This program is a partnership between the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Community Center. Ongoing funds for the darkroom are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Listen to music from around the world! Music fans of all ages are invited to join us for this performance.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Children ages 3-6 will be active participants in the storytelling process!

Children will become involved in telling a story and build confidence speaking in front of others. Attendees will learn to effectively communicate their "part" in the story, practice turn-taking, learn something new, and have fun!

This is a five week class that runs from June 26 through July 31 with no class on July 3.

Space is limited and is guaranteed for those who register. We will also have a limited number of seats available for walk-ins. Registration begins on May 29 at 7:00 p.m. and can be done online.

This free program is made possible by the Friends of the Library.

About the instructor: With an MA in Theater from Villanova and over 20 years of experience teaching theater to all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens, Nancy Kutzer has led workshops at the YMCA, in public schools across New Jersey with Shoestring Players, and taught theater and communication classes at several universities in New Jersey.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Join us for Romance Readers Book Club. This month’s book is TBD.

Children ages 6-10 are invited to this fun art class. We’ll share a book, explore different artists, and experiment with new artistic mediums.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

Teens, weave your own bookmark as part of Color Your World summer reading!

Ages 11+

Photographers of all levels are invited to connect, share their work, talk shop, and work in the darkroom. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor of the Community Center, the space is wheelchair-accessible.

Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This program is a partnership between the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Community Center. Ongoing funds for the darkroom are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Children of all ages are invited to complete a simple craft and explore different art materials.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

Friends in grades K & above, it's time to wear our pajamas & relax as we listen to a story & make some crafts!  

This program meets in the library near the adult circulation desk.

Literary Café is a book chat program. The format is simple: Bring a few of your recent favorite books and tell the other members of the group what you like about them. If you don’t have a copy of the book you want to talk about, that’s okay, too. The books can be new or old, fiction or non-fiction, classic or contemporary. There is no required reading, and you will have the opportunity to learn about books recommended by other group members. Attend as many sessions as you’d like. Admission is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Join us in person or on Zoom here

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Children ages 6-10 are invited to this fun art class. We’ll share a book, explore different artists, and experiment with new artistic mediums.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of the month for crafts and conversation! There will be a new project each month. All supplies will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Space is limited and opens up the month prior to each program. Today we are making TBD

Photographers of all levels are invited to connect, share their work, talk shop, and work in the darkroom. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor of the Community Center, the space is wheelchair-accessible.

Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This program is a partnership between the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Community Center. Ongoing funds for the darkroom are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Children of all ages are invited to complete a simple craft and explore different art materials.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

Children can read out loud to a teen volunteer during this program, occurring all summer. This program will take place at the tables by the magazine rack.

Today is the very last day to register and/or report time for our Summer Reading Challenge! We have challenges for children, teens, and adults.

For children: Be sure to enter all of the time that you spent reading this summer. Everyone who participates in the challenge is invited to our summer reading party, happening on Thursday, August 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature a DJ, crafts, games, and crafts.

This free program is made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Children ages 6-10 are invited to this fun art class. We’ll share a book, explore different artists, and experiment with new artistic mediums.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

Photographers of all levels are invited to connect, share their work, talk shop, and work in the darkroom. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor of the Community Center, the space is wheelchair-accessible.

Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This program is a partnership between the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Community Center. Ongoing funds for the darkroom are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Celebrate the hard work of our Summer Reading Program participants! We’ll have a DJ, crafts, games, and treats. Everyone who recorded at least 10 minutes of the time they spent reading this summer is automatically invited!

This program is for participants in our annual Summer Reading Program only, if you’d like to attend be sure to enroll and log time in the program. The last day to participate is Monday, August 18.

This free program is made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Children ages 6-10 are invited to this fun art class. We’ll share a book, explore different artists, and experiment with new artistic mediums.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

Photographers of all levels are invited to connect, share their work, talk shop, and work in the darkroom. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor of the Community Center, the space is wheelchair-accessible.

Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

This program is a partnership between the Cranford Public Library and the Cranford Community Center. Ongoing funds for the darkroom are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Children of all ages are invited to complete a simple craft and explore different art materials.

No registration is required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of the month for crafts and conversation! There will be a new project each month. All supplies will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Space is limited and opens up the month prior to each program. Today we are making TBD

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of the month for crafts and conversation! There will be a new project each month. All supplies will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Space is limited and opens up the month prior to each program. Today we are making TBD