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Animal Explorers: Penguins

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Discover the wonders of the animal world through stories, experiments and creative projects. This session features the fascinating and fun world of penguins! Registration required. 

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

Discover the wonders of the animal world through stories, experiments and creative projects. This session features the fascinating and fun world of penguins! Registration required. 

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

3D Printing Demo and Training

Tuesday, February 3, 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

Makin' Mosaics: Glass Mosaic Trays

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Programming with Makerspace Technician at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Work with the Makerspace Technician to design and craft your very own custom glass mosaic tray!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Programming with Makerspace Technician
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work with the Makerspace Technician to design and craft your very own custom glass mosaic tray!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Fiber Arts Club: Cross Stitch

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join our monthly Teen: Fiber Arts Club and explore a new craft each session! This month, join us for a simple introduction to cross stitch and turn thread into fun, pixel-like-art featuring animal and nature patterns.

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

Join our monthly Teen: Fiber Arts Club and explore a new craft each session! This month, join us for a simple introduction to cross stitch and turn thread into fun, pixel-like-art featuring animal and nature patterns.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

The Danbury Library does an amazing job with their trivia night, let's join as team Millennials Read! This is a hybrid event that takes place at Danbury's local brewery.

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

The Danbury Library does an amazing job with their trivia night, let's join as team Millennials Read! This is a hybrid event that takes place at Danbury's local brewery.

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

Digitizing Demo and Training

Thursday, February 5, 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 "Adults" group

Passion for Papercraft: Victorian Valentines

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Step back in time and discover the charm of Victorian-era Valentines!

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

Step back in time and discover the charm of Victorian-era Valentines!

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

TYCTTLDAY: Simply Enchanted

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Children

Celebrate "Take Your Child to the Library" with the Little Mermaid and the Wayfinder!  Sing along to their favorite songs, hear a story, play games and the Wayfinder will even teach you the dance native to her island, the hula!!

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

Celebrate "Take Your Child to the Library" with the Little Mermaid and the Wayfinder!  Sing along to their favorite songs, hear a story, play games and the Wayfinder will even teach you the dance native to her island, the hula!!

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

Calligraphy That Inspired a Nation

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to sign your name like John Hancock. Calligrapher and art educator Debby Reelitz shares stories and images of famous colonists (George Washington, Phillis Wheatley, and John Hancock) and their writing implements.

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

Learn how to sign your name like John Hancock. Calligrapher and art educator Debby Reelitz shares stories and images of famous colonists (George Washington, Phillis Wheatley, and John Hancock) and their writing implements.

This event is in the "General Interest" group

Welcome Wags with Emmie

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
General Interest

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
Room: Other
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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: The Ballad of Wallis Island

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an entertaining movie experience at the library. Whether you're a movie buff or just looking for a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, the Monday Movie Matinee is a perfect opportunity to view a feature film for free.

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

Join us for an entertaining movie experience at the library. Whether you're a movie buff or just looking for a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, the Monday Movie Matinee is a perfect opportunity to view a feature film for free.

This event is in the "Children" group

Portraits from the Heart

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Travel back to colonial America and explore how people captured memories before photography! Children will create their own traditional silhouette portraits using historic art techniques, then design a decorative frame to complete their artwork.

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

Travel back to colonial America and explore how people captured memories before photography! Children will create their own traditional silhouette portraits using historic art techniques, then design a decorative frame to complete their artwork.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ken Burns' The American Revolution

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:15pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to watch the highly acclaimed six part, 12-hour, PBS documentary series exploring the birth of American democracy. The series explores America’s founding and the era’s inspiring ideology, brutal reality and ongoing relevance.

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

Join us to watch the highly acclaimed six part, 12-hour, PBS documentary series exploring the birth of American democracy. The series explores America’s founding and the era’s inspiring ideology, brutal reality and ongoing relevance.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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).

Upcoming
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 "Teens" group

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Fox Meeting Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a thrilling session of Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master PK!  Prepare to face new challenges, exciting battles, and explore deeper into the fantasy world. The adventure awaits- are you ready? Light snack provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Fox Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a thrilling session of Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master PK!  Prepare to face new challenges, exciting battles, and explore deeper into the fantasy world. The adventure awaits- are you ready? Light snack provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Berry Dippin' Good

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Together we will create a delicious creamy chocolate sauce, use it to cover strawberries and then dip into toppings of your choice. Registration is required. 

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

Together we will create a delicious creamy chocolate sauce, use it to cover strawberries and then dip into toppings of your choice. Registration is required. 

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

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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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 "Babies/Toddlers" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers
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
This event is in the "Children" group

Tales Together

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Children

Join us for a fun and engaging storytime featuring lively stories, interactive flannel board activities, music and movement, and an occasional simple craft, or hands-on activity that supports early literacy and a love of books.

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

Join us for a fun and engaging storytime featuring lively stories, interactive flannel board activities, music and movement, and an occasional simple craft, or hands-on activity that supports early literacy and a love of books.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makin' Mosaics: Glass Mosaic Trays

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Programming with Makerspace Technician at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Work with the Makerspace Technician to design and craft your very own custom glass mosaic tray!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Programming with Makerspace Technician
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work with the Makerspace Technician to design and craft your very own custom glass mosaic tray!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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, February 12, 19 & 26.

Upcoming
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, February 12, 19 & 26.

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

Custom Design Demo and Training

Thursday, February 12, 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.

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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, February 12, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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

Makin' Mosaics: Glass Mosaic Trays

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Programming with Makerspace Technician at Cossitt Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Work with the Makerspace Technician to design and craft your very own custom glass mosaic tray!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Programming with Makerspace Technician
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work with the Makerspace Technician to design and craft your very own custom glass mosaic tray!