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Mini Movers

Friday, December 19, 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, December 12 & 19.

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, December 12 & 19.

Cossitt Closed

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cossitt Library Branch
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch

Cossitt Closed

All Day
Cossitt Library Branch
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch

Main Branch Closing at 2:00 pm for Holiday

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library Branch
Closing
Branches:
Main Library Branch

Both Locations Closed for Holiday

All Day 12/25 - 12/26
Main Library Branch, Cossitt Library Branch
Closing
Branches:
Main Library Branch, Cossitt Library Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit and Crochet Group

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Are you working on your PhD in kitting? Projects Half Done? Come to the Knit and Crochet monthly meet-up at the F. H. Cossitt Library branch. Join us in the cozy upper level of the historic building and get stitching!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you working on your PhD in kitting? Projects Half Done? Come to the Knit and Crochet monthly meet-up at the F. H. Cossitt Library branch. Join us in the cozy upper level of the historic building and get stitching!

This event is in the "Children" group

Monday Makers

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Get building! Join us each month to design, construct, and test your engineering skills. We supply a variety of materials- from LEGO bricks to unexpected household items- and throw out new challenges every time.

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

Get building! Join us each month to design, construct, and test your engineering skills. We supply a variety of materials- from LEGO bricks to unexpected household items- and throw out new challenges every time.

This event is in the "Children" group

Beaded Snowflakes

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

Create sparkly snowflakes using pipe cleaners and colorful beads! Perfect for decorating your windows or giving as a gift. Registration required. 

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

Create sparkly snowflakes using pipe cleaners and colorful beads! Perfect for decorating your windows or giving as a gift. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

SciFi / Fantasy Book Discussion

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Discussing Existence by David Brin.  Astronaut Gerald Livingstone is an orbital garbage collector clearing a hundred-year mess when he spots something unexpected – a sparkling crystal.

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

Discussing Existence by David Brin.  Astronaut Gerald Livingstone is an orbital garbage collector clearing a hundred-year mess when he spots something unexpected – a sparkling crystal.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Something About the Author Book Discussion

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Discussing author Ayaan Hirsi Ali.  A Somali-born American writer, activist, and former politician. She is a critic of Islam and an advocate for the rights of Muslim women.

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

Discussing author Ayaan Hirsi Ali.  A Somali-born American writer, activist, and former politician. She is a critic of Islam and an advocate for the rights of Muslim women.

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

3D Printing Demo and Training

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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

January Millennials Read- Andy's Italian Kitchen

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all.

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

Digitizing Demo and Training

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Laser Cutting Demonstration and Training Session:

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on the GlowForge Pro laser cutter.  The Glowforge laser cutter is a versatile desktop device that uses a laser to cu...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required

Laser Cutting Demonstration and Training Session

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on the GlowForge Pro laser cutter.  The Glowforge laser cutter is a versatile desktop device that uses a laser to cut, engrave, and score a variety of materials such as wood, acrylic, leather, fabric, and more.

  • Attendees will learn how to design a file for successful engraving/cutting using Google SlidesPhotopea, or the Glowforge’s native design environment and how to safely and sustainably operate the Glowforge Pro laser engraver.
  • For more information on how you can be successful operating the Glowforge and for a list of approved materials 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.

-----------------

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

Custom Design Demo and Training

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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.

-----------------

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

3D Printing Demo and Training

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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.

-----------------

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

Digitizing Demo and Training

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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.

-----------------

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

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Laser Cutting Demonstration and Training Session:

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on the GlowForge Pro laser cutter.  The Glowforge laser cutter is a versatile desktop device that uses a laser to cu...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required

Laser Cutting Demonstration and Training Session

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on the GlowForge Pro laser cutter.  The Glowforge laser cutter is a versatile desktop device that uses a laser to cut, engrave, and score a variety of materials such as wood, acrylic, leather, fabric, and more.

  • Attendees will learn how to design a file for successful engraving/cutting using Google SlidesPhotopea, or the Glowforge’s native design environment and how to safely and sustainably operate the Glowforge Pro laser engraver.
  • For more information on how you can be successful operating the Glowforge and for a list of approved materials 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.

-----------------

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

SciFi / Fantasy Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Discussing The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis. When level-headed Francie arrives in Roswell, New Mexico for her roommate’s UFO-themed wedding complete with a true-believer bridegroom, she can’t help but roll her eyes.

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

Discussing The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis. When level-headed Francie arrives in Roswell, New Mexico for her roommate’s UFO-themed wedding complete with a true-believer bridegroom, she can’t help but roll her eyes.

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

Custom Design Demo and Training

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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.

-----------------

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

Something About the Author Book Discussion

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Discussing author Penelope Fitzgerald.  An English novelist, poet essayist, and biographer.  She won the Booker Prize in 1979 for her novel Offshore. Her work is noted for its wit, precision, and poignant humor.

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

Discussing author Penelope Fitzgerald.  An English novelist, poet essayist, and biographer.  She won the Booker Prize in 1979 for her novel Offshore. Her work is noted for its wit, precision, and poignant humor.

This event is in the "Adults" group

February Millennials Read- Virtual Trivia Night

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual- Zoom Link Provided at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Virtual- Zoom Link Provided
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

At this no-stress book discussion, join readers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to talk about current book picks. You do not need to be reading anything to participate. A partnership between Bloomfield, Granby, and Simsbury libraries and open to all.

This event is in the "Adults" group

SciFi / Fantasy Book Discussion

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Discussing Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Kim Stanley Robinson.  The novel is set in an alternate 2007 in the Yiddish-speaking metropolis of Sitka, Alaska.

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

Discussing Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Kim Stanley Robinson.  The novel is set in an alternate 2007 in the Yiddish-speaking metropolis of Sitka, Alaska.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Something About the Author Book Discussion

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Discussing author Jamie Ford. An American author & is best known for his debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. The novel spent 130 weeks  on the NYT Bestseller List.

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

Discussing author Jamie Ford. An American author & is best known for his debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. The novel spent 130 weeks  on the NYT Bestseller List.