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Salmon Brook Quilt Exhibit

All Day 10/2 - 10/29
Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, General Interest

The Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Quilt Project portrays 20 locations along the Farmington River and seven locations along Salmon Brook.

Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: Adults, General Interest
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Quilt Project portrays 20 locations along the Farmington River and seven locations along Salmon Brook.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs and sign language. For ages 15 to 24 months (walkers). Program meets Thursdays, October 9, 16 and 23.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs and sign language. For ages 15 to 24 months (walkers). Program meets Thursdays, October 9, 16 and 23.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Custom Design Demo and Training

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Custom Design Station - Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Custom Design Demonstration and Training Session:

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on sublimation and vinyl cutting, with special attention to Cricut and Brother equipment.  Attendees will gain ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Custom Design Station - Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required

Custom Design Demonstration and Training Session

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on sublimation and vinyl cutting, with special attention to Cricut and Brother equipment.  

  • Attendees will gain an exposure for how the Cricut cutting machine can take digital designs created in the Cricut Design Space and print/cut their project onto sticker paper, vinyl, and other soft materials.

  • For more information on how you can be successful using the Cricut take a look at our Getting Started Guide.

After this…

  • Attendees will learn about the art of Sublimation which uses heat to transfer graphics, like the ones taken with your phone, and transfer them to ‘blanks’ such as tee shirts, puzzles, mugs, and wood.
  • For more information on how you can be successful sublimating take a look at our Getting Started Guide.

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Age Requirements

  • All patrons, 10 and up should sign up individually.  Registration is required for all active and passive participants.
  • Children under the age of 10 are not allowed in the space.
  • Youth between 10-16 may use the space under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian who has completed a training session with the Makerspace staff.  Limit one youth per Adult.

Safety and use guidelines:

This training was made possible in part by the sponsorship of The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

This event is in the "Children" group

Nightfall Stories & Stretch

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches, and an interactive activity. For children ages 4-7 years old; registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches, and an interactive activity. For children ages 4-7 years old; registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Native Pollination and DIY Seed Balls

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Master Gardeners Beth Ann Loveland Sennett and Susan Grew will explain the pollination process, identify important local pollinators and the challenges they face, and offer ways to support and sustain them.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Master Gardeners Beth Ann Loveland Sennett and Susan Grew will explain the pollination process, identify important local pollinators and the challenges they face, and offer ways to support and sustain them.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Movers

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Music and Dance
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Children

Join us for an interactive music program featuring songs, dancing, scarves, and shaker eggs. Suitable for children ages 14 mos. - 4 yrs. This program meets Fridays, October 3, 10 and 24.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music and Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive music program featuring songs, dancing, scarves, and shaker eggs. Suitable for children ages 14 mos. - 4 yrs. This program meets Fridays, October 3, 10 and 24.

Cossitt Closed

All Day
Cossitt Library Branch

Due to a staffing shortage, Cossitt Library will be closed today. 

Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch
Description:

Due to a staffing shortage, Cossitt Library will be closed today. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lets Make Monster Bookends @ the Makerspace

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Programming with Makerspace Technician at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Lets get crafty in the Makerspace!  We have the bland book ends and the monster parts.  You have the imagination.  Let's work together to choose some monster parts and make your own Monster Book End!

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Programming with Makerspace Technician
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lets get crafty in the Makerspace!  We have the bland book ends and the monster parts.  You have the imagination.  Let's work together to choose some monster parts and make your own Monster Book End!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group

Pumpkin Carving

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest

Families are invited to join us for some pumpkin carving fun on the library front lawn! Registration required. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for some pumpkin carving fun on the library front lawn! Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fall Fitness Sampler: Body Weight Strength

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Rise and shine for a low impact fitness experience. Enjoy a different exercise modality each week with fitness instructor Aubrey Schulz.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rise and shine for a low impact fitness experience. Enjoy a different exercise modality each week with fitness instructor Aubrey Schulz.

This event is in the "Children" group

Autumn Apple Treats

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a tasty, hands-on adventure as we whip up homemade applesauce together and dive into apple-themed activities! After all the fun, we will treat ourselves to warm applesauce and delicious apple cider donuts. For ages 4-7.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a tasty, hands-on adventure as we whip up homemade applesauce together and dive into apple-themed activities! After all the fun, we will treat ourselves to warm applesauce and delicious apple cider donuts. For ages 4-7.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Welcome Wags with Emmie

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Catch some pawsitive vibes with four-footed, furry friend Emmie. Join us the second Monday of the month, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, for tail-waggin' fun at the library. A visit with Welcome Wagger Emmie and Handler Kathryn K.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Catch some pawsitive vibes with four-footed, furry friend Emmie. Join us the second Monday of the month, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, for tail-waggin' fun at the library. A visit with Welcome Wagger Emmie and Handler Kathryn K.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Matinee: Killers of the Flower Moon

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

David Grann's broadly lauded best-selling book, Killers of the Flower Moon, inspired the gripping historical drama directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Fox Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

David Grann's broadly lauded best-selling book, Killers of the Flower Moon, inspired the gripping historical drama directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro.

This event is in the "Children" group

Autumn Seed Art

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Get crafty this autumn with a sprinkle of creativity and a handful of seeds!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get crafty this autumn with a sprinkle of creativity and a handful of seeds!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive lap-sit program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs, and baby sign language. For ages birth to 14 months (non walkers).

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Babies and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive lap-sit program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs, and baby sign language. For ages birth to 14 months (non walkers).

This event is in the "Children" group

Imaginary Creatures

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to create a craft stick monster. Will you make it silly, spooky, sparkly-or something entirely unique? All supplies are provided. Bring your creativity and a monstrous sense of fun. For ages 4-7 years.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a craft stick monster. Will you make it silly, spooky, sparkly-or something entirely unique? All supplies are provided. Bring your creativity and a monstrous sense of fun. For ages 4-7 years.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printing Demo and Training

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
3D Printing Demonstration and Training:

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on how to design for and use the Bambu 3D Printer.  Attendees will gain an introductory exposure to how to find...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required

3D Printing Demonstration and Training

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on how to design for and use the Bambu 3D Printer.  

  • Attendees will gain an introductory exposure to how to find a 3d file (STL) on sites like Thingiverse and design their own files with software like Tinkercad.  
  • Following this attendees will then learn how to use the Bambu P1S 3d printers to print basic projects.
  • For more information on how you can be successful designing and printing in 3D take a look at our Getting Started Guide.
  • Upon completion of this training, attendees will be certified to reserve and use the equipment through our Library Calendar website.

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Age Requirements

  • All patrons, 10 and up should sign up individually.  Registration is required for all active and passive participants.
  • Children under the age of 10 are not allowed in the space.
  • Youth between 10-16 may use the space under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian who has completed a training session with the Makerspace staff.  Limit one youth per Adult.

Safety and use guidelines:

This training was made possible in part by the sponsorship of The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sound Energy Healing

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Sound healing is an ancient practice that has been shown to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote emotional balance. Practitioner Julia Nadolny uses crystal bowls, tuning forks and a gong to effect a profound sense of relaxation.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sound healing is an ancient practice that has been shown to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote emotional balance. Practitioner Julia Nadolny uses crystal bowls, tuning forks and a gong to effect a profound sense of relaxation.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Children

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring nursery rhymes, stories and music activities that promote language development, visual literacy, social and emotional skills.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring nursery rhymes, stories and music activities that promote language development, visual literacy, social and emotional skills.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs and sign language. For ages 15 to 24 months (walkers). Program meets Thursdays, October 9, 16 and 23.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs and sign language. For ages 15 to 24 months (walkers). Program meets Thursdays, October 9, 16 and 23.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitizing Demo and Training

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Digitizing Station Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Digitizing Demo and Training:

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on a variety of equipment that converts old technology into new, digital formats. The components include vinyl, cassette ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Digitizing Station Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required

Digitizing Demo and Training

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on a variety of equipment that converts old technology into new, digital formats. The components include vinyl, cassette tapes, VHS, DVD, CD, slides, photos and 8 mm film.

  • For more information on how you can be successful Digitizing your media and see what formats we can digitize take a look at our Getting Started Guide.
  • Upon completion of this training, attendees will be certified to reserve and use the equipment through our Library Calendar website.

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Age Requirements

  • All patrons, 10 and up should sign up individually.  Registration is required for all active and passive participants.
  • Children under the age of 10 are not allowed in the space.
  • Youth between 10-16 may use the space under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian who has completed a training session with the Makerspace staff.  Limit one youth per Adult.

Safety and use guidelines:

This training was made possible in part by the sponsorship of The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

This event is in the "Children" group

Nightfall Stories & Stretch

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches, and an interactive activity. For children ages 4-7 years old; registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches, and an interactive activity. For children ages 4-7 years old; registration required.

Cossitt Closed

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cossitt Library Branch
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fall Fitness Sampler: Core Stability

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Rise and shine for a low impact fitness experience. Enjoy a different exercise modality each week with fitness instructor Aubrey Schulz.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rise and shine for a low impact fitness experience. Enjoy a different exercise modality each week with fitness instructor Aubrey Schulz.