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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!

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Children" group

Heartfelt Keychains

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come create a personalized Valentine keychain. Use a variety of beads, including hearts and letters to create a special message to a favorite someone. Registration required. 

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

Come create a personalized Valentine keychain. Use a variety of beads, including hearts and letters to create a special message to a favorite someone. Registration required. 

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

3D Printing Demo and Training

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

Wednesday, February 18, 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 18, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 19, 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

Digitizing Demo and Training

Thursday, February 19, 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 "Children" group

Nightfall Stories & Stretch

Thursday, February 19, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Movers

Friday, February 20, 2026 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, February 20 & 27.

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:

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, February 20 & 27.

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

Music in the Stacks: My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Music and Dance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, General Interest

Tom Callinan, Connecticut's first State Troubadour, visits Granby Public Library and performs patriotic tunes. Enjoy hearing the music that helped found a nation, and be sure to join in on the chorus! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, General Interest
Program Type: Music and Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tom Callinan, Connecticut's first State Troubadour, visits Granby Public Library and performs patriotic tunes. Enjoy hearing the music that helped found a nation, and be sure to join in on the chorus! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Monday Makers

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Upcoming
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, February 24, 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 24, 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

Colonial Toy Creations

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Main Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Turn everyday material into historical playtime! We will use simple supplies like cardboard, yarn and fabric to craft classic toys while learning how colonial children entertained themselves.

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

Turn everyday material into historical playtime! We will use simple supplies like cardboard, yarn and fabric to craft classic toys while learning how colonial children entertained themselves.

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

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

Tuesday, February 24, 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 25, 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 25, 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

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 "Babies/Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, February 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Movers

Friday, February 27, 2026 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, February 20 & 27.

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:

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, February 20 & 27.

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.