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Toddler Time

Thursday, September 25, 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, September 4, 11, 18, 25.

Open
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, September 4, 11, 18, 25.

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

Custom Design Demo and Training

Thursday, September 25, 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 "Adults" group

Crafters Café: Leaf Printing on Canvas Totes

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Choose favorite leaves and words of affirmation to create a design on a canvas tote bag. Art educator Denise Smith offers guidance using a nature printing techniques.  

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

Choose favorite leaves and words of affirmation to create a design on a canvas tote bag. Art educator Denise Smith offers guidance using a nature printing techniques.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Nightfall Stories & Stretch

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches and an interactive activity. For ages 4-7 years. Program meets September 11, 18, 25. Registration required. 

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

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches and an interactive activity. For ages 4-7 years. Program meets September 11, 18, 25. Registration required. 

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

Mini Movers

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Music and Dance
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Children

Children are invited to join us for an interactive music program featuring songs, dancing, scarves and egg shaker activities. For ages 15 months to 4 years. Program meets Fridays, September 19 and 26.

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

Children are invited to join us for an interactive music program featuring songs, dancing, scarves and egg shaker activities. For ages 15 months to 4 years. Program meets Fridays, September 19 and 26.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit and Crochet Group

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

The only difference between an experienced knitter and new knitter is that the experienced knitter makes bigger mistakes faster. Be bold; there are no terrible consequences in knitting, and we don’t judge at the Knit and Crochet group!

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

The only difference between an experienced knitter and new knitter is that the experienced knitter makes bigger mistakes faster. Be bold; there are no terrible consequences in knitting, and we don’t judge at the Knit and Crochet group!

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

Lets Make Bookmarks @ the Makerspace

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

You know you've turned the pages in your books and thought, "I've had this bookmark since my 2nd grade bookfair, it's time to get a new groove!."  Now you can!

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

You know you've turned the pages in your books and thought, "I've had this bookmark since my 2nd grade bookfair, it's time to get a new groove!."  Now you can!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Nature Journaling: Delight in the Wonders All Around Us

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Teens

There is a whole universe in a pinecone, acorn, leaf or flower! In this mindfulness class, we will make close observations and record our findings in words and expressive drawings in our journals.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

There is a whole universe in a pinecone, acorn, leaf or flower! In this mindfulness class, we will make close observations and record our findings in words and expressive drawings in our journals.

This event is in the "Children" group

Animal Explorers

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Get ready for a wild adventure! Each week, we'll journey into the exciting Animal Battles series to discover two incredible animal competitors and their amazing super skills.

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

Get ready for a wild adventure! Each week, we'll journey into the exciting Animal Battles series to discover two incredible animal competitors and their amazing super skills.

This event is in the "Children" group

Coding Crew

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Come have fun learning to program our Ozobot robots! Use colorful codes to give your bot special commands- make it twirl, navigate mazes, and even hunt for treasure on a pirate map.

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

Come have fun learning to program our Ozobot robots! Use colorful codes to give your bot special commands- make it twirl, navigate mazes, and even hunt for treasure on a pirate map.

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

3D Printing Demo and Training

Tuesday, September 30, 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

Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut

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

Which side are you on? That’s the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen colonies began a rebellion against British rule. Loyalty was not only a matter of words or opinion.

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

Which side are you on? That’s the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen colonies began a rebellion against British rule. Loyalty was not only a matter of words or opinion.

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

Digitizing Demo and Training

Thursday, October 2, 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.

Cossitt Closed

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Cossitt Library Branch
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group

Something About the Author Book Discussion

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Discussing Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry.  Set in 1990s Ireland, the novel follows a recently retired police officer, Tom, whose 1960s cold case has been reopened.  The case involved two priests accused of sexually assaultin

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

Discussing Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry.  Set in 1990s Ireland, the novel follows a recently retired police officer, Tom, whose 1960s cold case has been reopened.  The case involved two priests accused of sexually assaultin

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

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 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, 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.

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

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

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.

Upcoming
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 "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.

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

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.

Upcoming
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 "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.

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

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.

Cossitt Closed

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

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Discussing Out of the Dark by David Weber.  The galactic Hegemony like stability.  The Carnivorous Shongairi like to disturb.

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

Discussing Out of the Dark by David Weber.  The galactic Hegemony like stability.  The Carnivorous Shongairi like to disturb.