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This event is in the "School Age" group.

Nightfall Stories & Stretch

6:00pm - 6:30pm
School Age
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age
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. Registration required. Program meets Thursdays, May 8, 15, & 22.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the health of the local landscape when you meet its tiniest inhabitants. Insects represent more than half of all animal species and are the most diverse group of animals.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Mini Movers

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Preschool
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. Registrations required. Program meets Friday, May 9 & 23.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit and Crochet Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Knitters and crocheters are invited to a monthly meet-up to work on individual projects, and perhaps, a group activity. The gathering is not intended to be a workshop for beginners, but advanced stitchers are encouraged to share purls of wisdom.

Branches:
Main Library Branch, Cossitt Library Branch
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
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. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Printing Demo and Training

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer Training
Age Group: 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.

SciFi / Fantasy Book Discussion

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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 Midnight Library by Matt Haig.  This is the story of Nora, a depressed woman in her 30s, who, on the day she decides to die, finds herself in a library full of lives she could have lived.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
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 - 24 months. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Digitizing Demo and Training

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Digitizing Station Training
Age Group: 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.

Composting in Your Backyard

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn recommended composting practices from Master Gardeners with UCONN College of Agriculture, Hartford County Extension Service.

Cossitt Closed

10:00am - 2:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Something About the Author

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Fox Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group: 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 "Adults" group.
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 "Adults" group.

Custom Design Demo and Training

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Custom Design Station - Training
Age Group: 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.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a culinary adventure featuring a taste of the diverse and vibrant flavors from the Mediterranean Basin. Learn unique traditions and cooking methods. Take home recipes to create bold dishes at home. Registration required.

Cossitt Closed

10:00am - 2:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Welcome Wags with Emmie

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Matinee: Knives Out

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Fox Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monday Movie Matinee

Join us for a relaxing movie experience at the library. Unwind with a mix of classic films and hidden gems that cater to all tastes. Whether you're a movie buff or just looking for a pleasant way to spend your afternoon, the Monday Movie Matinee is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a film in the company of fellow community members.

Adults are invited to join us for a special screening of Knives Out, a cleverly crafted mystery that offers both suspense and sharp humor in the spirit of classic whodunits.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Printing Demo and Training

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer Training
Age Group: 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.

Digitizing Demo and Training

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Digitizing Station Training
Age Group: 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "General Interest" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff: DJ Red Supreme

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Program Type: Music and Dance, Other, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this year’s All Ages Summer Reading Celebration is all about “Mystery and Mayhem!” Bring your dinner, a blanket and/or outdoor chairs, and join us on the library front lawn with some music and dancing led by DJ Red Sup

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Race Against Time: Escape Room Challenge

2:30pm - 3:30pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

A mystery needs solving, and only the sharpest detectives can crack the case! Gather a team of 3-5 (ages 8+) and put your puzzle-solving, code-breaking, and critical-thinking skills to the test.