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

Learn to make your own sandwich! This program is for children ages 7+, registration required and will begin two weeks before the program.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from September 2 through October 28 (no meeting September 23). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Hanson Park volunteers will have ducks available for purchase for anyone who wants to support their annual Rubbery Ducky Race.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

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.

Children ages 7+ are invited to participate in a bite-sized D&D adventure! Registration is required and space is limited.

Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay and assist if they choose.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for a fun, outdoor storytime at Hanson park! No registration is required, just drop in.

This series runs from September 3 through October 29 with no meeting on September 24.

We’ll be joined by volunteers from Hanson Park Conservancy who will have rubber ducks for sale for anyone who wants to support their Rubber Ducky Race on September 10 and 17.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

Join us in the teen zone for a new monthly adult craft program on Wednesday mornings! Today’s craft will be TBD. 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.

Join the next session of our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure set in the Riftspan, a mysterious dimension shaped by arcane catastrophe. As fresh recruits of a secretive mercenary company, you'll explore unstable ruins, face strange phenomena, and uncover secrets long buried. All materials provided- no experience necessary!

Register Here

This is a West Marches–style campaign designed for flexible, drop-in/drop-out play. Each session is self-contained, with different players exploring new parts of the world each time. No long term commitment required! Just sign up for the sessions you want to play!

Explore the Campaign Wiki
For more information email: koliver@cranfordlibrary.org

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.

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.

Join the next session of our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure set in the Riftspan, a mysterious dimension shaped by arcane catastrophe. As fresh recruits of a secretive mercenary company, you'll explore unstable ruins, face strange phenomena, and uncover secrets long buried. All materials provided- no experience necessary!

Register Here

This is a West Marches–style campaign designed for flexible, drop-in/drop-out play. Each session is self-contained, with different players exploring new parts of the world each time. No long term commitment required! Just sign up for the sessions you want to play!

Explore the Campaign Wiki
For more information email: koliver@cranfordlibrary.org

Join former educator Karen Wolf for a college essay workshop! Karen Wolf has been a dedicated college and career counselor for 20 years. She spent eight years at Morristown High School and twelve years in a private high school on Long Island.  Being a school counselor was her second career; previously, she was a training and organization development manager in the banking and public transportation sectors. She has a Master’s Degree in Education in School Counseling, a Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in management. She is the author of “CliffsNotes Roadmap to College: Navigating Your Way to College Admission Success,” published by Wiley in 2009. She is the recipient of the 2025 Ramapo College Nancy Jaeger Award for Excellence in School Counseling and a 2019 mentorship award from the “Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars” program at the University of Maryland, nominated by a previous student.

No registration required.

Hannah V. Sawyerr is an award-winning YA author and past Youth Poet Laureate of Baltimore. Join her on her book tour as she stops in Cranford for her new book, Truth Is! The first 20 attendees will receive a free copy thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Ages 10+

Join us for Books and Brew Book Club at the Morning Roast! This month we are reading The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. You may also purchase the book from The Cranford Bookstore for 10% off!

Join us for Books and Brew Book Club at the Morning Roast! This month we are reading The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. You may also purchase the book from The Cranford Bookstore for 10% off!

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from September 2 through October 28 (no meeting September 23). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

A representative from Family Link will join us to answer questions about early intervention on September 20 and October 14.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for a fun, outdoor storytime at Hanson park! No registration is required, just drop in.

This series runs from September 3 through October 29 with no meeting on September 24.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

Every month the library will debut new popular films, as soon as they're available! Today's movie is TBD

Don’t miss out on the chance to refresh Wicked part one before the second movie comes out in November! Sing along to Defying Gravity, Dancing Through Life and more!

teens and adults

Join us each month for an International film screening. The same film will be shown at 12:30pm at 7pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Today's movie is TBD

Join the next session of our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure set in the Riftspan, a mysterious dimension shaped by arcane catastrophe. As fresh recruits of a secretive mercenary company, you'll explore unstable ruins, face strange phenomena, and uncover secrets long buried. All materials provided- no experience necessary!

Register Here

This is a West Marches–style campaign designed for flexible, drop-in/drop-out play. Each session is self-contained, with different players exploring new parts of the world each time. No long term commitment required! Just sign up for the sessions you want to play!

Explore the Campaign Wiki
For more information email: koliver@cranfordlibrary.org

Join us for cookbook club as we make our favorite soups and breads or fall recipes. We'll have some cookbooks at the library on display you can check out for inspiration. Bring in your favorite soup and/or bread to share!

Join us each month for an International film screening. The same film will be shown at 12:30pm at 7pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Today's movie is TBD

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

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from September 2 through October 28 (no meeting September 23). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

Children ages 7+ are invited to participate in a bite-sized D&D adventure! Registration is required and space is limited.

Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay and assist if they choose.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for a fun, outdoor storytime at Hanson park! No registration is required, just drop in.

This series runs from September 3 through October 29 with no meeting on September 24.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

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.

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.

Join us for this instructor-led art workshop and learn how to make beautiful prints using the gel press! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Space is limited and registration is required.

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

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from September 2 through October 28 (no meeting September 23). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

A representative from Family Link will join us to answer questions about early intervention on September 20 and October 14.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

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 Fall-themed painted and mixed media wood slices!

Children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for a fun, outdoor storytime at Hanson park! No registration is required, just drop in.

This series runs from September 3 through October 29 with no meeting on September 24.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

Join us in the teen zone for a new monthly adult craft program on Wednesday mornings! Today’s craft will be TBD. 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.

Join the next session of our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure set in the Riftspan, a mysterious dimension shaped by arcane catastrophe. As fresh recruits of a secretive mercenary company, you'll explore unstable ruins, face strange phenomena, and uncover secrets long buried. All materials provided- no experience necessary!

Register Here

This is a West Marches–style campaign designed for flexible, drop-in/drop-out play. Each session is self-contained, with different players exploring new parts of the world each time. No long term commitment required! Just sign up for the sessions you want to play!

Explore the Campaign Wiki
For more information email: koliver@cranfordlibrary.org

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.

This workshop is an inclusive and approachable intro to tarot for curious teens—no experience with cards needed, and no deck required. We explore archetypes, symbolism, and a dash of astrology and numerology (plus a bit of math as we calculate our life path number and corresponding tarot card). We wrap it all up with intuitive practice, so kids leave ready to try their own readings. 

Teens ages 12+, no registration required

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

Join us for a special Halloween-themed program! This presentation features costumed characters, music, a themed magic show, and Halloween balloon sculptures. This program is best suited to elementary-aged children.

This program meets in the A/V Room of the Cranford Community Center, which is located on the second floor of the building and accessible by elevator.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, no registration required.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from September 2 through October 28 (no meeting September 23). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for a fun, outdoor storytime at Hanson park! No registration is required, just drop in.

This series runs from September 3 through October 29 with no meeting on September 24.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

This free class is made possible by the Friends of the 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.

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

Join us for Books and Brew at the Morning Roast as we read Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. Request your copy today or purchase it from the newly opened Cranford Bookstore at 1 S Ave East in Cranford! Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Registration requested.

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

Join us for Books and Brew at the Morning Roast as we read Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. Request your copy today or purchase it from the newly opened Cranford Bookstore at 1 S Ave East in Cranford! Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Registration requested.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from September 2 through October 28 (no meeting September 23). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

Children ages 7+ are invited to participate in a bite-sized D&D adventure! Registration is required and space is limited.

Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay and assist if they choose.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to join us for a fun, outdoor storytime at Hanson park! No registration is required, just drop in.

This series runs from September 3 through October 29 with no meeting on September 24.

Limited parking is available behind Hanson House, street parking is available on Holly Street.

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

This free class is made possible by the Friends of the 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.

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

This free class is made possible by the Friends of the 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.

Every month the library will debut new popular films, as soon as they're available! Today's movie is TBD

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

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

Join us each month for an International film screening. The same film will be shown at 12:30pm at 7pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Today's movie is TBD

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

Join us each month for an International film screening. The same film will be shown at 12:30pm at 7pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Today's movie is TBD

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

This free class is made possible by the Friends of the 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.

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

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.

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

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 Autumn bean mosaics.

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

This free class is made possible by the Friends of the 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.

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.

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

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

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

In this workshop, writers will tap into their creativity and imagination by writing either stories, poems, or plays in any genre. Writers will participate in writing exercises/games, enjoy active writing time, and then share with the group for feedback. Both the exercises and the feedback will focus on important literary tools, such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, and descriptive language. Kids will finish with either a story of their own and/or samples of the writing games they played in class. Students should bring a laptop or a notebook.

Applications for this class close on October 1. Participation is not guaranteed, this class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

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