Cranford Public Library March 2024
Children and Teen Programs
Storytime Yoga
March 7, 14, & 21 @ 10:15AM – 11:00AM
Children ages 2-5 and a caregiver are invited to join us for Storytime Yoga! This is an active class for very young learners, caregivers are expected to assist their children. While advance registration is not required, space is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk on the morning of the program. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Cranford residents only, please.
Open Play
March 5, 12, & 26 @ 10:15AM – 11:00AM
Toddler’s are invited to play with toys and other toddlers at this open playtime.
Tech for Seniors: 1:1 Appointment
March 5 & 12 @ 1:00PM – 2:30PM
www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-for-seniors-tickets-832707308977?aff=oddtdtcreator
TAG
March 5 @ 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Pajama Storytime, Grades K+
March 7 @ 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Let’s snuggle with our favorite stuffed animal & listen to “Greenlight” by Breanna Carzoo! This is a drop-in program. Check out the description on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/pajama-storytime-tickets-808163598077
Kids Can Cook, ages 7+
March 11 @ 6:00PM
Children ages 7 and up are invited to this fun cooking class. We’ll be making snacks inspired by St. Patrick’s Day!
Registration is required and can be done online: www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-can-cook-tickets-789644165957?aff=oddtdtcreatorThis free program is made possible by the Friends of the Library.
ASK: Aging Services Kiosk
March 12 @ 10:00AM – 12:00PM
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!
Ms. Erin’s Magic of Make-Believe
March 13 @ 10:00AM – 10:45AM
This class, for children ages 3-6, combines theater games, music, movement, and creative play to build confidence and creativity! This musical class fosters teamwork, connection, active listening, and emotional intelligence. Watch your little one shine! Parents/guardians are expected to attend. This is a free, drop-in program; no registration is required.
Macrame Keychain Craft
March 13 @ 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Once upon a time… Irish Folk Tales, grades K-5
March 13 @ 6:00PM – 7:00PM
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 is required and can be done online: www.eventbrite.com/e/once-upon-a-timeirish-folktales-tickets-828875598227?aff=oddtdtcreator
Challah Baking Class
March 13 @ 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Learn to bake challah! All materials will be provided and at the end you can take your challah home to bake. Registration required:
www.eventbrite.com/e/challah-making-class-tickets-848310217697?aff=oddtdtcreator
Who was/is Look & Fine, grades 3 – 5
March 14 @ 6:00PM
Join us for a Library Scavenger Hunt to Celebrate Women’s History Month!
Who was/is books will be hidden throughout the library. Participants will search for the missing titles and meet up to share their discoveries. No registration required, read more on the event page:
www.eventbrite.com/e/who-wasis-book-club-tickets-795584684207
Cherry Blossom Art
March 15 @ 4:00PM – 4:45PM
Children of all ages are invited to use cotton balls to create paintings of cherry blossom trees! No registration required.
Mario Kart Live Circuit Lockin
March 15 @ 5:00PM – 6:30PM
Grades 5 and up, registration required
www.eventbrite.com/e/mario-kart-live-circuit-lock-in-tickets-841717137617?aff=oddtdtcreator
Registration required, please email sshapiro (at) cranfordlibrary.org for a permission slip required for after hours events.
Spring Storytime
March 19 @ 10:15AM – 10:45AM and @ 4:00PM – 4:45PM
Come enjoy some Spring stories and a simple craft on the 1st day of Spring
Anime Club
March 19 @ 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Come watch anime with the teen librarian!
“Paws” for Reading
March 19 @ 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Young readers are invited to hone their skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Dogs are a perfect, non-judgmental audience for children learning to read independently! No registration is required, but space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Chess Club
March 21 @ 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Join us to learn how to play chess!
Finger Paint Friday
March 22 @ 12:30AM – 11:15AM
Make some messy art at the library! This program is best suited to children ages 2+ with a caregiver. Dress for a mess.
Darkroom Drop-in
March 27 @ 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Join us for our first ever Darkroom Meetup! 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.
Trading Card Club, ages 6-14
March 28 @ 6:00PM – 6:45PM
Bring any trading cards (Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, Pokemon, etc.) you’d like to show others or trade. There will be opportunities to show and trade cards with other participants. This program is best suited for 6-14 year olds.
Adult Programs
Pedal Steel Guitar Concert–Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m.
We are excited to welcome back Cranford resident Gordon Wells for a Pedal Steel Guitar concert! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. No registration needed.
Movie Night–Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m.
Movies are back! Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a screening of a recently released DVD! Please visit our website or contact the library for film titles.
Literary Cafe–Saturday, March 9, at 10:15 a.m.
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. Refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Patrons are welcome to join us in person or online.
International Film–Monday, March 11, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
International films are back! Join us for an International film screening. The same film will be shown at 2pm and 7pm. Please contact the library for the film title.
Adults Create–Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m.
Join us the 2nd Tuesday of every month for crafts! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. Space is limited; please visit our website or contact the library to register.
Theater Project–Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m.
The Friends of the Cranford Public Library invite everyone to attend a live theatrical performance -back in person! 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!
NJ Makers Day Darkroom Open House–Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide celebration of tinkering, crafting, and creation. It’s the perfect time to unveil our refurbished Darkroom! All are welcome to stop in, take a peek at the space, and share ideas for how the space could best serve the community. No registration is required. The Darkroom is located in the Arts & Crafts room on the second floor of the Cranford Community Center. The venue 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.
Adult Grab & Go Kit
March 20 @ 10:00AM
Trivia Night–Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m.
Join us for another fun evening of trivia on Wednesday, March 20, at 7pm! 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. Please visit our website or contact the library to register.
Friends of the Cranford Public Library Meeting
March 21 @ 7:00PM
Readers Forum–Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m.
All are welcome at the Readers Forum Book Discussion Group! This month’s book is The Book Women of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson.
Reeds, Rhythm and All that Brass Concert–Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m.
Join us for this 17-piece big band concert! Sponsored by the Friends of the Cranford Public Library. No registration needed.
