Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra,
hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? What does it take to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Could my dog be a sled dog, too?

2025 is the 100th Anniversary of the 1925 Diphtheria Epidemic Serum Run! Remember Balto and Togo and the many heroic huskies and mushers who carried life-saving anti-toxin to the town of Nome, Alaska? Want to learn more? Musher, Karen Land, will cover these subjects and more when she and Noggin, the Alaskan husky, visit the Cranford Community Center!

Land is a writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race as well as many other sprint and endurance races in Alaska, Canada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Maine. Since 2000, Land has traveled to nearly every state with her dog sled, mushing gear, Arctic clothing, and beloved dogs, giving over a thousand school and public library presentations.

This free program is made possible by the Friends of the Library and is open to participants of all ages, children and adults. Registration is not required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers. RSVP to the event on Facebook. Doors open at 9:50 a.m.

Join us for books, songs, and a craft in honor of National Crayon Day! All ages welcome. No registration required.

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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Come join us for a thrilling evening at the Cranford Community Center as we celebrate the release of the latest installment in the Hunger Games series! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Panem with various games and activities. Participants will even have the opportunity to create elaborate camouflage makeup like Peeta or recreate some Capitol fashion trends. Don't miss out on this epic event - may the odds be ever in your favor!

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 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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

Join the teen librarian to play video games on the library’s Nintendo Switch!

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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

Join us for books, songs, and a craft all about pollinators! All ages welcome. No registration required.

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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Join us as we make a recipe from Chetna Makan's family of cookbooks! Bring in a cooked recipe from one of her cookbooks to share. Cookbooks will be available at the library to check out.

Join us for Romance Readers Book Club. This month’s book is Forged by Fire. If you can’t find this book are don’t want to read it, feel free to join us anyway!

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from April 8 through May 27 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

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 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 sugar scrubs and lavender sachets.

April 9th is National Unicorn Day! Come enjoy a story and a craft. Friends in grades K & above.

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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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.

Families with preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from April 10 through May 22 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join the teen librarian to watch anime and make a craft!

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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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.

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. The second half will be in the style of a book club, with poems that we will discuss and interpret together as a group.

In this session, we will be focusing on poems about springtime. We'll discuss the history of spring poetry, including some classic examples and common motifs used by poets throughout time to capture the essence of the season through verse. Please bring one to two poems of your choice that evoke spring so we can read and discuss together!

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

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from April 8 through May 27 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join us in the teen zone for a new monthly adult craft program on Wednesday mornings! Today’s craft will be beautiful paper and button flower bouquets in salt shakers. 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 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 preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from April 10 through May 22 (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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Learn all about the importance of bees with Pointer Bee Farm! Get an up-close look at an observation hive and pick up some pointers on saving pollinators. This program is best suited to elementary-aged children.

Registration is not required, but space is limited and may be unavailable to latecomers.

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

Join us at The Morning Roast to learn watercolor techniques with coffee and matcha powder led by a local teaching artist. All supplies will be provided (coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase). Open to adults and teens 11+. Space is limited and registration is required. We will be having 4 of these programs this year, and we strongly encourage those who attended January's program allow new participants to participate.

This free class is sponsored by The Friends of the Cranford Public Library. The address for The Morning Roast @ YTB is 26 Eastman St, Cranford, NJ 07016. Registration opens Monday March 31 @ 10am

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from April 8 through May 27 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Join the teen librarian for a relaxing hour at the library coloring with hot chocolate!

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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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.

Families with preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from April 10 through May 22 (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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Join teen volunteers to decorate cupcakes at the library! (In the Community Center kitchen). This is a sensory friendly event open to teens with disabilities. Registration required

Ages 8+

Due to immense popularity at our last program in January, we are bringing this program back! Did you know: that we are in the midst of a resurgence of vinyl records?  In 2022, vinyl record sales in the US outperformed CDs for the first time since 1987.

Most of the record albums being reissued are from the early ‘60’s up through the 70’s, and record collectors are looking for the ORIGINAL copies of these reissues and as a result, values have increased significantly.

Are there hidden gems packed away in that cardboard box that could be worth hundreds or even thousands? Are you interested in knowing how to determine if a record you own is valuable?

Join Lance Jacobs, Scotch Plains resident (and record collector) as we explore how to “read” a record. Websites considered by many as authoritative regarding values will also be discussed and shared.

It’s encouraged to please bring in a record or two so you can learn how to check its value! Join us in the Community Room of the Community Center!

Join us for our next Books and Brew book club at The Morning Roast! We are reading Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop. Books will be available through the library. The Morning Roast offers coffee and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Books are also available through The Cranford Bookstore at a 10% discount!

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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Join us for a magical cake decorating party where we will decorate enchanting fairy house cakes and make a fairy door craft. Registration is required.

Join us for our next Books and Brew book club at The Morning Roast! We are reading Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop. Books will be available through the library. The Morning Roast offers coffee and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Books are also available through The Cranford Bookstore at a 10% discount!

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from April 8 through May 27 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

Make a clay bowl with pressed flowers!

Teens ages 10 and up

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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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.

Families with preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from April 10 through May 22 (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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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 cat behaviorist, Stephen Quandt, Feline Behavior Associates, LLC, for this informative and engaging program all about cat behavior! After the presentation, there will be plenty of time for Q&A if you have questions about your own cats! Please follow the link (will be posted shortly) to register for this Zoom program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public 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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

Join us for Romance Readers Book Club. This month’s book is Forged by Fire. If you can’t find this book are don’t want to read it, feel free to join us anyway!

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from April 8 through May 27 (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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

Families with preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from April 10 through May 22 (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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

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 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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from April 8 through May 27 (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 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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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.

Families with preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from April 10 through May 22 (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 free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Applications will be accepted until February 5. Participation is not guaranteed, priority will be given to Cranford residents and cardholders.

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.

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from April 8 through May 27 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

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.

Families with preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Thursday mornings from April 10 through May 22 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

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. The second half will be in the style of a book club, with poems that we will discuss and interpret together as a group.

In this session, we will be focusing on poems about TBD

Families with babies and toddlers are invited to join us for storytime at Hanson Park on Tuesday mornings from April 8 through May 27 (weather permitting). Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

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.