Grab a craft to complete at home! Each kit contains the supplies necessary to make a penguin out of recycled materials. Kits are available on a first come, first serves basis while supplies last.

Join us for Books and Brew at the Morning Roast as we read Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong. 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 light of the forecast, the Zoom link has been added

This event has been postponed due to the forecast, the program organizer will email registered participants information about the new date.

Fans of graphic novels and comics in grades 3-5 are invited to join us for Graphic Novel Book Club. This month, we’ll be reading The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen.

Join us for Books and Brew at the Morning Roast as we read Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong. 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 light of the forecast, a Zoom link has been added

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.

This program is hosted by the Green Thumb Garden Club in partnership with Hanson Park Conservancy and the Cranford Public Library.

This interactive program brings together local partners to support native plants, pollinators, and community education. Participants will help sow native seeds that will be grown for future rain garden projects and shared through community initiatives. Participants will learn and practice a simple, effective method for starting native plant seeds.

During the workshop, you will:

• Prepare recycled containers for seed sowing

• Fill containers with soil and plant native seeds

• Learn how this method mimics natural winter conditions to support healthy germination

• Help grow plants that will be used in local rain gardens and community projects

• Take home one container planted with native seeds for your home garden (or you can choose to donate to the community projects).

All materials are provided. No gardening experience is required.

Build the mini-est mini golf course! This program is for children ages 6-12, no registration required.

Practice your appetizers before the Super Bowl! Come to cookbook club with your favorite appetizer cooked and ready to share. There will be a selection of cookbooks at the library you can choose from or make your favorite handed down family recipe.

Join us for Romance Readers Book Club. This month’s book i Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws

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

Let's snuggle with our favorite stuffed animal & listen to a fun story in 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.

Children ages 2+ and a caregiver are invited to listen to a story and then create some messy art!

No registration required.

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 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

Make a beautiful painting out of different colored matchas at The Morning Roast with our art teacher! One drink will be included for teens, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library.

Registration required, ages 11-18 only. Registration begins Jan 16 at 10 AM.

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.

Unleash your creativity and enjoy a treat by entering our Cupcake Wars! Middle Schoolers will decorate two cupcakes with a Valentine theme and the winner gets prize. Every contestant gets to snack on or bring home their two cupcakes.

Ages 10+. Registration is required and begins two weeks before the program date, call or stop by the Children’s Department to enroll.

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.

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

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 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 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.

Join us at Books and Brew to discuss Dracula by Bram Stoker. You can request the book through the library or the Cranford Bookstore is offering titles at 10% off! Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase. Registration requested.

Join us at Books and Brew to discuss Dracula by Bram Stoker. You can request the book through the library or the Cranford Bookstore is offering titles at 10% off! Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase. Registration requested.

Everyone will walk out with a unique, community created piece of art. Every 5 minutes you'll pass the canvas to the person next to you, until everyone has a chance, ending with your original canvas. What will it look like at the end? Open to adults. Registration link will open 2/9.

Join Rachel to learn how to make hamentaschen for Purim! No previous baking experience necessary. You’ll go home with cookie dough ready to bake and a recipe and sense of accomplishment! Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Registration is required and will start Jan 24 at 10 am.

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.

Those with special needs are welcome to join this program for socialization and to make a fun craft. This month, bake something new! Parents/guardians are requested to stay on site during this program. Registration opens January 26th.

Ages 10+, registration required.

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

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

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 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

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 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.