Upcoming events.
Vinyl Revival
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!
Local Author Panel
Join 3 fiction authors to learn about their book(s), their publishing process and more! Copies of the authors’ books will be available for purchase. More details coming soon!
Romance Readers Book Club
Join us for Romance Readers Book Club. This month’s book is Off Limits by J.A. Low. If you can’t find this book are don’t want to read it, feel free to join us anyway!
Movie Night
Every month the library will debut new popular films, as soon as they're available! Today's movie is TBD
Literary Cafe
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
International Film
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
International Film
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
Adults Create!
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. Today we are making faux stained glass jars. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Space is limited and opens up the month prior to each program.
Theater Project
We are thrilled to begin the 2024 season of "Perfecting the Play!"
New Jersey’s own Theater Project will present a reading of an original short play. The reading will be followed by a question and answer session with the audience, director, playwright and cast. Funds benefiting the Theater Project have been provided by the Union County LAP Grant and the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. No registration needed!
Join us this month for "Vile Things In Dark Corners" by Lynn Marie Macy.
Wednesday Morning Adult Crafts
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.
Romance Readers Book Club
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!
Movie Night
Every month the library will debut new popular films, as soon as they're available! Today's movie is TBD
International Film
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
International Film
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
Adults Create!
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 faux stained glass jars!
Collage Workshop
Join artist Kat Blcok and learn how to make beautiful paper collages in this 3-hour workshop! Space is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Registration link coming soon!
Literary Cafe
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
Wednesday Morning Adult Crafts
Please note, this program has been moved from 4/16 to 4/23. This program is also currently full.
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.
Tech for Seniors 1:1 Appointments
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.
Paint with Coffee and Matcha Powder @ The Morning Roast
Please note this program is now full
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
Tech for Seniors 1:1 Appointments
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.
International Film
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
International Film
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
Adults Create!
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 beehives from twine and mini planters.
Tech for Seniors 1:1 Appointments
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.
Romance Readers Book Club
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!
Literary Cafe
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
Movie Night
Every month the library will debut new popular films, as soon as they're available! Today's movie is TBD
Tech for Seniors 1:1 Appointments
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.
Reeds, Rhythm and All That Brass Concert
Join us for this 17-piece brass band and vocals concert! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library in partnership with the Cranford Community Center.
Tech for Seniors 1:1 Appointments
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.
Wednesday Morning Adult Crafts
Join us in the teen zone for a new monthly adult craft program on Wednesday mornings! Today’s craft will be oven baked clay creations. All supplies will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
You Can Make a Difference: Be a Foster or Adoptive Parent Information Session
Join a representative from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families Union County for this program. No registration needed. This program will be meeting in room 204 of the Community Center.
Tech for Seniors 1:1 Appointments
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.
Theater Project
We are thrilled to begin the 2024 season of "Perfecting the Play!"
New Jersey’s own Theater Project will present a reading of an original short play. The reading will be followed by a question and answer session with the audience, director, playwright and cast. Funds benefiting the Theater Project have been provided by the Union County LAP Grant and the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. No registration needed!
Join us this month for "Vile Things In Dark Corners" by Lynn Marie Macy.
Virtual Opera Talks: Marian Anderson
Join Tanisha Mitchell—opera singer, librarian/archivist, and creator of "Opera Talks”— for this virtual program all about Marian Anderson.
Marian Anderson (1897-1993) is a cultural icon whose contralto voice broke through racial barriers in the operatic world and ultimately in American society. Her beautiful illustrious voice is most memorable through her controversial recital on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 and her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1955.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Cranford Public Library.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83179032878?pwd=eIVi5fqfkeluvJRsGawxoLfrhxnCmm.1
Meeting ID: 831 7903 2878
Passcode: 396479
Adults Create!
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.
Tech for Seniors 1:1 Appointments
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.
International Film
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
International Film
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
Literary Cafe
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
Movie Night
Every month the library will debut new popular films, as soon as they're available! Today's movie is Wicked Part 1!
Tech for Seniors 1:1 Appointments
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.
Pedal Steel Guitar Concert
Join us for tunes from the British Invasion played on the Pedal Steel Guitar! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library and in partnership with the Cranford Community Center.
Tech for Seniors 1:1 Appointments
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.
Wednesday Morning Adult Crafts
Join us in the teen zone for a new monthly adult craft program on Wednesday mornings! Today’s craft will be vanilla sugar scrubs and lavender sachets. All supplies will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.