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Library Closed for Mini-Renovation

All Day 1/4 - 1/12
Closing
Branches:
Main Library Branch
Description:

The Main Library Branch (15 North Granby Rd, Granby CT) will be closed January 4-12 for the installation of new carpets, removal of wallpaper and application of new paint. Please call or email the library to coordinate curbside service. The F.H.

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Laser Cutting Demonstration and Training Session

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on the GlowForge Pro laser cutter.  Upon completion of the class, attendees will be certified to reserve and use the equipment at the Cossitt Creation Station, the new makerspace located in the lower level of F. H. Cossitt Library, 388 North Granby Road, North Granby, Connecticut. Adults and teens16 years and older may register to attend. Ages 10-15 may register with an adult. Adult and youth should sign up individually. All attendees must complete and sign a liability waiver, available on site or on the library's webpage. Class size is capped at four attendees. Classes are offered several times throughout the month. Registration required. Closed-toe shoes are required in the makerspace.

Sponsored by Friends of the Granby Public Library.

Sew Simple: Traditional Rug Hooking

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Lower Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to use wool and linen to create a landscape design. All fabrics provided; participants will need to bring a wood hoop. Please see website for details. Register to attend; drop-ins are welcome when space allows.

Custom Design Demo and Training

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Custom Design Station
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

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. Upon completion of the class, attendees will be certified to reserve and use the equipment at the Cossitt Creation Station, the new makerspace located in the lower level of F. H. Cossitt Library, 388 North Granby Road, North Granby, Connecticut.
Adults and teens16 years and older may register to attend. Ages 10-15 may register with an adult. Adult and youth should sign up individually. All attendees must complete and sign a liability waiver, available on site or on the library's webpage. Class size is capped at four attendees. Classes are offered several times throughout the month. Registration required. Closed-toe shoes are required in the makerspace.

Sponsored by Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

Sublimation Printed Puzzles

10:30am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Custom Design Station
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your own image and create a personalized jigsaw puzzle (8" by 12") using the sublimation printer and heat press. Register to attend.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

 

Sublimation Printed Puzzles

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Custom Design Station
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your own image and create a personalized jigsaw puzzle (8" by 12") using the sublimation printer and heat press. Register to attend.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

 

Movie Matinee: Fly Me to the Moon

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Event Details:

Enjoy a feature film and complimentary snacks at the monthly Monday Movie Matinee. Check the library calendar for listings. Registration required; drop-ins welcome if space allows.

 

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Teen Tuesdays: Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for the next thrilling session of Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master PK! This game continues from the last adventure, so participants should already know how to play and bring their character sheets.

3D Printing Demo and Training

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: 3D Printing Station
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

3D Printing Demonstration and Training

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on the Bambu 3D Printer. Upon completion of the class, attendees will be certified to reserve and use the equipment at the Cossitt Creation Station, the new makerspace located in the lower level of F. H. Cossitt Library, 388 North Granby Road, North Granby, Connecticut. All attendees must complete and sign a liability waiver, available on site or on the library's webpage. Adults and teens16 years and older may register to attend. Ages 10-15 may register with an adult. Adult and youth should sign up individually.. Class size is capped at four attendees. Classes are offered several times throughout the month. Registration required. Closed-toe shoes are required in the makerspace.

Sponsored by Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

SimplyArt: Dragon Clay Creations!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
School Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for SimplyArt: Dragon Clay Creations, a creative children's library program celebrating Dragon Appreciation Day!

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Joanna for an interactive program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs, and sign language.

Digitizing Demo and Training

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Digitizing Station
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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 coming soon, 8 mm film. Upon completion of the class, attendees will be certified to reserve and use the equipment at the Cossitt Creation Station, the new makerspace located in the lower level of F. H. Cossitt Library, 388 North Granby Road, North Granby, Connecticut.
Adults and teens16 years and older may register to attend. Ages 10-15 may register with an adult. Adult and youth should sign up individually. All attendees must complete and sign a liability waiver, available on site or on the library's webpage. Class size is capped at four attendees. Classes are offered several times throughout the month. Registration required. Closed-toe shoes are required in the makerspace.

Mini Movers

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Music and Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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. 

Cossitt Closed

10:00am - 2:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch

Stop the Bleed

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn basic tools to stop uncontrolled bleeding in an emergency situation. Granby Ambulance Association offers the nationally recognized program to show bystanders how to quickly step in before first responders arrive. There is no fee to attend.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Teen Tuesdays: Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for the next thrilling session of Dungeons & Dragons with Dungeon Master PK! This game continues from the last adventure, so participants should already know how to play and bring their character sheets.

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Laser Cutting Demonstration and Training Session

Join us in the makerspace for a demonstration and training on the GlowForge Pro laser cutter.  Upon completion of the class, attendees will be certified to reserve and use the equipment at the Cossitt Creation Station, the new makerspace located in the lower level of F. H. Cossitt Library, 388 North Granby Road, North Granby, Connecticut. Adults and teens16 years and older may register to attend. Ages 10-15 may register with an adult. Adult and youth should sign up individually. All attendees must complete and sign a liability waiver, available on site or on the library's webpage. Class size is capped at four attendees. Classes are offered several times throughout the month. Registration required. Closed-toe shoes are required in the makerspace.

Sponsored by Friends of the Granby Public Library.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Teens: Fiber Arts Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join our Fiber Arts Club for teens and explore the world of crochet, needlepoint, sewing, or paper crafts! This month learn the art of string crafting as you design a stunning work of string art using wood, nails, and colorful yarn.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Joanna for an interactive program featuring a story, nursery rhymes, songs, and sign language.

Jewelry Making: Beaded Bracelet

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Lori Catlin Garcia teaches adults and teens 16 years and older how to make an adjustable cord bracelet with decorative beads. Discover techniques for using colors and shapes to create both symmetrical and non-symmetrical jewelry.