The authors of Cranston Revisited and Cranston Through Time invite you to go on a photographic journey that chronicles the history of Cranston and its citizens’ lives. The first book features vintage photos along with captions describing how people throughout our city’s history lived, worked, traveled, worshipped, studied, played, and were governed. The second book pairs vintage photos of buildings and landmarks in the various villages that make up Cranston with modern photos of what is now located at the same sites. You’ll get a chance to test yourself on how well you know your city.

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to produce a book, you’ll enjoy hearing the problems with the first book and how the authors overcame them while writing the second book.

Free and open to the public. Register below to receive email reminders about the event or contact the library for assistance. Copies of the books will be for sale.

Sandra Moyer is a long time member of the Cranston Historical Society, who currently serves as President of the organization. She is the coauthor of two books on Cranston’s history as told through photos. Sandra is a retired teacher who loves to read and is a frequent participant in CPL’s book groups.

Janet Cullen Ragno is also a member of the Cranston Historical Society and is a recurrent contributor to the Society’s newsletter.  She is a retired assistant middle school principal.  Jan frequently travels to New York and Arizona to visit her children and grandchildren.