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.

This May, join us for three creative writing classes for third graders run by author Brigit Young. Writers will play games that teach and reinforce concepts such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, descriptive language, and more. class will focus on tapping into creativity and finding joy in storytelling. 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 notebook. 

Applications for this class will be open until April 26. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Preschool-aged children are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Monday mornings from April 8 through May 20 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join us each month for an International film screening. The same film will be shown at 2pm at 7pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Today's movie is TBD

Join us each month for an International film screening. The same film will be shown at 2pm at 7pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Today's movie is TBD

Sign up for one of our 15-minute sessions 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. Please follow the link or contact the library to register.

Join us for a free eight-week writing workshop run by author Brigit Young. Workshop participants will learn what makes a story tick and how to dive into writing their own! By the end of class, children will have a completed work of writing or - in the case of much longer pieces - a plan for how to move forward with their piece. This class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Applications for this class will be open until March 15. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Join us for a free eight-week writing workshop run by author Brigit Young. Workshop participants will learn what makes a story tick and how to dive into writing their own! By the end of class, children will have a completed work of writing or - in the case of much longer pieces - a plan for how to move forward with their piece. This class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Applications for this class will be open until March 15. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored 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.

Pick up a kit and try your hand at making something new! This month we will be making a book cover notebook, with recycled book covers.

Kits are available on a first come, first served basis in front of the Circulation Desk starting at 10am. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for making this project possible!

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.

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.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from April 11 through May 23 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join us for a free eight-week writing workshop run by author Brigit Young. Workshop participants will learn what makes a story tick and how to dive into writing their own! By the end of class, children will have a completed work of writing or - in the case of much longer pieces - a plan for how to move forward with their piece. This class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Applications for this class will be open until March 15. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Create cosplay duckies to hide around Tosho Con in July! Paint a rubber ducky to look like your favorite character from fandom. Ages 10+

If you’re interested in poetry of any kind and from any era, this is the club for you! The first half of the meeting will be a brief, informal class highlighting the history of poetry along with some of its major types and techniques. Future meetings will cover a variety of other topics. The second half will be in the style of a book club, with a poem that we will discuss and interpret together as a group. The poem will be announced ahead of time in case you would like to read it beforehand to let it sit with you for a while before you attend.

*This is a sensory-friendly event and will therefore have a limited number of tickets available.*

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-in-motion-tickets-891279329467?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Make some messy art at the library! This program is best suited to children ages 2+ with a caregiver. Dress for a mess.

This May, join us for three creative writing classes for third graders run by author Brigit Young. Writers will play games that teach and reinforce concepts such as character motivation, the structure of a beginning/middle/end, showing versus telling, descriptive language, and more. class will focus on tapping into creativity and finding joy in storytelling. 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 notebook. 

Applications for this class will be open until April 26. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Preschool-aged children are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Monday mornings from April 8 through May 20 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join us as we celebrate Asian American Heritage Month with a Paint N’ Sip cosponsored by Downtown Cranford! Teens ages 11+, registration required.

Registration goes live May 7th at noon.

Join us for a free eight-week writing workshop run by author Brigit Young. Workshop participants will learn what makes a story tick and how to dive into writing their own! By the end of class, children will have a completed work of writing or - in the case of much longer pieces - a plan for how to move forward with their piece. This class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Applications for this class will be open until March 15. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Singer/Guitarist/Keyboardist Elaine Orzechowski is a veteran of the Jersey Shore music scene, having been a part of numerous bands/trios/duos and even a stint as a party DJ over the years. Performing in several country rock/southern rock bands she developed a love for harmony-driven country-tinged music. With her band, The Cimarron Sky Band, the same classic country/country rock songs are taken to the next level with full instrumentation and up to four-part harmony – with a heavy touch of bluegrass added to the mix! Sponsored and paid for by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. No registration needed.

Join us for some unguided, open-ended play! We’ll supply the space and toys, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to hang out and play. No registration required.

Learn to play chess! Children grades 3 and 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.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from April 11 through May 23 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Do you have questions about services for seniors or their caregivers? Come visit the Aging Services Kiosk, speak to our specialists and get answers to your questions about:

Pharmaceutical Assistance

Home Energy Assistance/USF

Cooling Assistance

Home Care

Home Delivered or Congregate Meals

Medicaid Eligibility

Social Security

Caregiver Relief Programs

Transportation

And much more!

Join us for a free eight-week writing workshop run by author Brigit Young. Workshop participants will learn what makes a story tick and how to dive into writing their own! By the end of class, children will have a completed work of writing or - in the case of much longer pieces - a plan for how to move forward with their piece. This class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Applications for this class will be open until March 15. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Join us for a free eight-week writing workshop run by author Brigit Young. Workshop participants will learn what makes a story tick and how to dive into writing their own! By the end of class, children will have a completed work of writing or - in the case of much longer pieces - a plan for how to move forward with their piece. This class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Applications for this class will be open until March 15. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored 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.

Join the teen librarian to watch anime on our Crunchyroll subscription! Ages 10+

Join us for a free eight-week writing workshop run by author Brigit Young. Workshop participants will learn what makes a story tick and how to dive into writing their own! By the end of class, children will have a completed work of writing or - in the case of much longer pieces - a plan for how to move forward with their piece. This class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Applications for this class will be open until March 15. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Preschool-aged children are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Monday mornings from June 3 through July 15 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Learn all about birds of prey! The Raptor Trust will present this 30 minute educational presentation. This program is appropriate for ages 4-5. Space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Video recording and flash photography are not permitted.

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

Join us for a free eight-week writing workshop run by author Brigit Young. Workshop participants will learn what makes a story tick and how to dive into writing their own! By the end of class, children will have a completed work of writing or - in the case of much longer pieces - a plan for how to move forward with their piece. This class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Applications for this class will be open until March 15. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored 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.

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

Cranford resident, cheese connoisseur and creator of the Curd is the Word podcast, Brittany Bisset, will conduct a cheese tasting with an assortment of cheeses in addition to talking about cheese and her podcast. Open to adults. Space is limited and we plan to have another class in the Fall; registration for this class opens up May 15. Sponsored and paid for by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from June 6 through July 18 (weather permitting). We will not have storytime on the 4th of July. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join us for a free eight-week writing workshop run by author Brigit Young. Workshop participants will learn what makes a story tick and how to dive into writing their own! By the end of class, children will have a completed work of writing or - in the case of much longer pieces - a plan for how to move forward with their piece. This class is limited to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Applications for this class will be open until March 15. Participation is not guaranteed.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Friends in grades 3-5 are invited to have fun in the library as they discuss The remarkable journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart!

Registration is required, library staff will email all participants to coordinate book pickup.

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.

Meet the author of Pangu’s Shadow, Karen Bao! Bao is a PhD candidate at Harvard University who comes home from the lab and writes about it. Bao grew up in New Jersey, and the library is thrilled to welcome her for an author event!

Preschool-aged children are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Monday mornings from June 3 through July 15 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join us each month for an International film screening. The same film will be shown at 2pm at 7pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Today's movie is TBD

Children ages 7 and up are invited to this fun cooking class.

Registration required. This free program 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 2pm at 7pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Today's movie is TBD

Join us for some unguided, open-ended play! We’ll supply the space and toys, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to hang out and play. No registration required.

Make your own corsage for prom with supplies and flowers provided by the library!

Teens ages 15 and up

Join us each month as we explore fairytales/folktales from different parts of the world! We'll start by reading books and discussing their authors and the parts of the world they're from. Next, we'll do art projects and STEM activities related to the books we read. This program is best suited for children in grades K-5. Registration required.

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.

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.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from June 6 through July 18 (weather permitting). We will not have storytime on the 4th of July. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Make some messy art at the library! This program is best suited to children ages 2+ with a caregiver. Dress for a mess.

Join us for our annual Pride party! This year’s celebration is extra special because we’ll be joined by New York Times bestselling author Robb Pearlman! He’ll be sharing his book, The Sublime Ms. Stacks, at 11:30 a.m.

Stop in anytime from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to decorate the library’s walkway using chalk, make a variety of crafts, and celebrate with us!

Our friends at the Cranford Unity Project will be joining us to run a craft station. All are welcome at this all-ages program, no registration required.

Join us for an introduction to developing black and white film! Participants should bring a roll of 35mm or 120 black and white film. Registration is required.

Depending on demand, we may be unable to accommodate all applicants. Applications are due by Monday, May 27. A staff member will reach out to let you know the status of your application by May 30.

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

Preschool-aged children are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Monday mornings from June 3 through July 15 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join us for the Cookbook Club and prepare and share a recipe from this month’s cookbook, Milk Street. Copies will be available at circulation to check out. Bring enough to share!

Join us for some unguided, open-ended play! We’ll supply the space and toys, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to hang out and play. No registration required.

Join us for an Author Talk and Q&A! In partnership with Cranford Unity Project.

Bree Fram (she/her) is an author, podcast, host, keynote speaker, and active duty colonel and astronautical engineer in the United States Space Force. Bree also co-leads the Department of the Air Force LGBTQ+ Initiatives Team, dedicated to eliminating barriers to LGBTQ+ military service in the Air and Space Force. She is a passionate advocate and speaker on diversity and inclusion, leadership, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Dr. Liz Cavallaro is an Executive Coach, Adult Development Scholar, Educator, and Leader Development Practitioner. Her research interests include a range of topics relevant to the development of leaders, including cognitive development, coaching, self-awareness, organizational development, wellbeing, meaningful work, and eudaimonia. Dr. Cavallaro is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Leader Development at the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC), in Newport, RI.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from June 6 through July 18 (weather permitting). We will not have storytime on the 4th of July. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Children in Kindergarten and older are invited to join us for a pirate-themed storytime! No registration required.

Learn to play chess! Children grades 3 and up.

Join us for an introduction to developing black and white film! Participants should bring a roll of 35mm or 120 black and white film. Registration is required.

Depending on demand, we may be unable to accommodate all applicants. Applications are due by Monday, May 27. A staff member will reach out to let you know the status of your application by May 30.

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

Preschool-aged children are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Monday mornings from June 3 through July 15 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Learn the basics of karate with Master C of USA Karate and Fitness! This class is appropriate for children ages 3 and up. No registration is required, just drop in.

Join us for our first ever Wings of Fire Book Club! We'll be talking about The Dragonet Prophecy—participants are welcome to read either the original book or the graphic novel—and creating some crafts inspired by the book. Registration is required and space is limited.

Do you have questions about services for seniors or their caregivers? Come visit the Aging Services Kiosk, speak to our specialists and get answers to your questions about:

Pharmaceutical Assistance

Home Energy Assistance/USF

Cooling Assistance

Home Care

Home Delivered or Congregate Meals

Medicaid Eligibility

Social Security

Caregiver Relief Programs

Transportation

And much more!

Join us for some unguided, open-ended play! We’ll supply the space and toys, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to hang out and play. No registration required.

Decorate cupcakes for Pride at the library! We celebrate the entire LGBTQIA+ rainbow at the library. Ages 10+

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.

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.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from June 6 through July 18 (weather permitting). We will not have storytime on the 4th of July. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join us for an introduction to enlarging prints! Participants should bring 35mm or 120 (6x6/square) black and white negatives.

Depending on demand, we may be unable to accommodate all applicants. Applications are due by Monday, May 27. A staff member will reach out to let you know the status of your application by May 30.

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

Preschool-aged children are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Monday mornings from June 3 through July 15 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Party with Dog Man! We’ll be celebrating the popular book series in room 200 of the Cranford Community Center. Make crafts, play games, and win prizes! No registration required, just drop in.

Join us for some unguided, open-ended play! We’ll supply the space and toys, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to hang out and play. No registration required.

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.

Set off for adventure with magician Steve Woyce! This fun-filled program will get children and families excited about reading and visiting the library through magic, comedy, and tons of audience participation.  Volunteers will help make lightning bugs appear, meet Presto the Super Worm, and even join in a magical game of hide and seek with Bigfoot!

This program is best suited to elementary-aged students.

No registration is required, but space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

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

Make art using perler beads! Just drop in, no registration required. Children 8 years and younger will need a parent or adult caregiver to assist them.

Preschool-aged children are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Monday mornings from June 3 through July 15 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

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.

Join us for some unguided, open-ended play! We’ll supply the space and toys, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to hang out and play. No registration required.

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.

A world of adventures 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 Croicodile. You will be amazed.

This program is best suited to elementary-aged students.

No registration is required, but space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

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

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from June 6 through July 18 (weather permitting). We will not have storytime on the 4th of July. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Looking for some good reading at bargain prices? The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to visit their Used Book Sale in the Cranford Public Library’s Friendly Book Cellar from Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, April 13, 2024. Saturday is bag day. We provide the bags. Browse through thousands of books at low prices. This sale is open to all, and registration is required.
Attendees are invited to sign up for a one hour session, starting on the hour. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION ONLY; reservations for multiple sessions on one day will be canceled except for the first session booked .
Only cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.

Please follow the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/used-book-sale-tickets-890312186717?aff=oddtdtcreator

This storytime is perfect for children ages 5+. We’ll read stories and tackle some fun crafts! No registration required.

Looking for some good reading at bargain prices? The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to visit their Used Book Sale in the Cranford Public Library’s Friendly Book Cellar from Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, April 13, 2024. Saturday is bag day. We provide the bags. Browse through thousands of books at low prices. This sale is open to all, and registration is required.
Attendees are invited to sign up for a one hour session, starting on the hour. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION ONLY; reservations for multiple sessions on one day will be canceled except for the first session booked .
Only cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.

Please follow the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/used-book-sale-tickets-890312186717?aff=oddtdtcreator

Looking for some good reading at bargain prices? The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite you to visit their Used Book Sale in the Cranford Public Library’s Friendly Book Cellar from Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, April 13, 2024. Saturday is bag day. We provide the bags. Browse through thousands of books at low prices. This sale is open to all, and registration is required.
Attendees are invited to sign up for a one hour session, starting on the hour. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE SESSION ONLY; reservations for multiple sessions on one day will be canceled except for the first session booked .
Only cash and checks are accepted; no credit or debit cards.

Please follow the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/used-book-sale-tickets-890312186717?aff=oddtdtcreator

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.

Preschool-aged children are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Monday mornings from June 3 through July 15 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Children ages 7 and up are invited to this fun cooking class. Registration is required, please notify us of any allergies.

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

Join us for some unguided, open-ended play! We’ll supply the space and toys, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to hang out and play. No registration required.

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.

The Starlab Portable Planetarium System is bringing the universe to the library! A field trip without leaving the building.  Participants are able to view the nighttime sky.  They will observe the stars, planets, the moon and other celestial objects as they appear in the evening sky.

This program is best suited to elementary-aged students.

No registration is required, but space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will be given out at the Children’s Desk beginning at 6:30 on the day of the performance.

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

The Starlab Portable Planetarium System is bringing the universe to the library! A field trip without leaving the building.  Participants are able to view the nighttime sky.  They will observe the stars, planets, the moon and other celestial objects as they appear in the evening sky.

This program is best suited to elementary-aged students.

No registration is required, but space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will be given out at the Children’s Desk beginning at 6:30 on the day of the performance.

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

Today is the very last day to register and/or report time for our Summer Reading Challenge! Be sure to enter all of the time that you spent reading this summer. Everyone who participates in the challenge is invited to our end of summer party, happening on Thursday, August 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from June 6 through July 18 (weather permitting). We will not have storytime on the 4th of July. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

The goal of this course is to acquire pre-literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, sound to letter correspondence, blending, and segmenting of words. Before a child develops the ability to read they must first understand that letters map to speech sounds. Later children will develop the ability to sense syllables and syllable types. Here is where real reading begins! The approach in this course is multisensory. We will utilize narratives, visual cues, kinesthetic cues, and auditory cues in order to set every child up for reading.

This free class will be held on Thursday nights in the Cranford Public Library from July 18 through August 29. There will be no class on Thursday, August 15. Registration is required.

Join us for our 2nd 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 and Downtown Cranford.

Learn the basics of karate with Master C of USA Karate and Fitness! This class is appropriate for children ages 3 and up. No registration is required, just drop in.

Join us for some unguided, open-ended play! We’ll supply the space and toys, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to hang out and play. No registration required.

Learn to play chess! Children grades 3 and 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.

Learn all about, and get hands-on, with real animals! Spanish words for the animals will be taught and we will highlight some challenges caused by humans that the animals face in their natural habitats. We’ll be joined by 6-8 animals as well as Tripod the Sulcata Tortoise!

This program is best suited to elementary-aged students.

No registration is required, but space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

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

The goal of this course is to acquire pre-literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, sound to letter correspondence, blending, and segmenting of words. Before a child develops the ability to read they must first understand that letters map to speech sounds. Later children will develop the ability to sense syllables and syllable types. Here is where real reading begins! The approach in this course is multisensory. We will utilize narratives, visual cues, kinesthetic cues, and auditory cues in order to set every child up for reading.

This free class will be held on Thursday nights in the Cranford Public Library from July 18 through August 29. There will be no class on Thursday, August 15. Registration is required.

Join us for some unguided, open-ended play! We’ll supply the space and toys, toddlers and their caregivers are welcome to hang out and play. No registration required.

Root for the United States Women’s National Team against the Matildas in a buzzy matchup during the Olympics! Will the United States make it out of the group stage? Come cheer on the team and enjoy fun activities. Ages 10+

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.

Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts:

• Air pressure

• Energy transfer

• Physical vs. chemical changes

• And more!

Volunteers help conduct each experiment and the whole audience gets involved in changing variables, making predictions, and comparing results! We’ll even bring some experiments out into the crowd for all to see.

This program is best suited to elementary-aged students.

No registration is required, but space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

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

The goal of this course is to acquire pre-literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, sound to letter correspondence, blending, and segmenting of words. Before a child develops the ability to read they must first understand that letters map to speech sounds. Later children will develop the ability to sense syllables and syllable types. Here is where real reading begins! The approach in this course is multisensory. We will utilize narratives, visual cues, kinesthetic cues, and auditory cues in order to set every child up for reading.

This free class will be held on Thursday nights in the Cranford Public Library from July 18 through August 29. There will be no class on Thursday, August 15. 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.

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.

Children in Kindergarten and older are invited to join us for a fairy-themed storytime! No registration required.

The goal of this course is to acquire pre-literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, sound to letter correspondence, blending, and segmenting of words. Before a child develops the ability to read they must first understand that letters map to speech sounds. Later children will develop the ability to sense syllables and syllable types. Here is where real reading begins! The approach in this course is multisensory. We will utilize narratives, visual cues, kinesthetic cues, and auditory cues in order to set every child up for reading.

This free class will be held on Thursday nights in the Cranford Public Library from July 18 through August 29. There will be no class on Thursday, August 15. Registration is required.

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.

Celebrate the hard work of our Summer Reading Program participants at this huge party! We’ll have games, music, crafts, entertainment, and a bounce house. Everyone who participated in the program is 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 12.

This free program 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.

Learn to play chess! Children grades 3 and up.

The goal of this course is to acquire pre-literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, sound to letter correspondence, blending, and segmenting of words. Before a child develops the ability to read they must first understand that letters map to speech sounds. Later children will develop the ability to sense syllables and syllable types. Here is where real reading begins! The approach in this course is multisensory. We will utilize narratives, visual cues, kinesthetic cues, and auditory cues in order to set every child up for reading.

This free class will be held on Thursday nights in the Cranford Public Library from July 18 through August 29. There will be no class on Thursday, August 15. Registration is required.

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.

The goal of this course is to acquire pre-literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, sound to letter correspondence, blending, and segmenting of words. Before a child develops the ability to read they must first understand that letters map to speech sounds. Later children will develop the ability to sense syllables and syllable types. Here is where real reading begins! The approach in this course is multisensory. We will utilize narratives, visual cues, kinesthetic cues, and auditory cues in order to set every child up for reading.

This free class will be held on Thursday nights in the Cranford Public Library from July 18 through August 29. There will be no class on Thursday, August 15. Registration is required.