This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, November 6, 13 & 20.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Custom Design Demo and Training 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Custom Design Demo and Training 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 RequirementsAll 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:Please follow the guidelines and sign the Patron Equipment Use Agreement and the Patron Code of Conduct while in the Makerspace. (Printed copies of the Use Agreement are available in the Makerspace)Closed-toe shoes are required in the makerspace.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 Nov 20 2025 Thu Nightfall Stories & Stretch 6:00pm–6:30pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Nightfall Stories & Stretch 6:00pm–6:30pm Children Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Nov 21 2025 Fri Mini Movers 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers, Children Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Mini Movers 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers, Children Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, November 7 & 21.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Knit and Crochet Group 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Knit and Crochet Group 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Knit your dreams one stitch at a time. Stitchers of all skill levels are invited to a friendly Knit & Crochet meetup on the fourth Saturday of the month, 10 AM - 12 PM, at F. H. Cossitt Library, North Granby.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Nov 25 2025 Tue Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: In this fun fall craft, we will use pipe cleaners to twist, coil, and shape our own mini pumpkins! Students will learn simple techniques for forming 3D shapes while strengthening fine motor skills and exploring their creativity.
This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Teens: Dungeons and Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Teens: Dungeons and Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Children's Program 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 25 2025 Tue 3D Printing Demo and Training 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 25 2025 Tue 3D Printing Demo and Training 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 RequirementsAll 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:Please follow the guidelines and sign the Patron Equipment Use Agreement and the Patron Code of Conduct while in the Makerspace. (Printed copies of the Use Agreement are available in the Makerspace)Closed-toe shoes are required in the makerspace.This training was made possible in part by the sponsorship of The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries.
Nov 26 2025 Wed Cossitt Closed All Day Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Cossitt Closed All Day Branches: Cossitt Library Branch
Nov 26 2025 Wed Main Library Closing at 2:00 pm for Thanksgiving Holiday 2:00pm–7:00pm Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Main Library Closing at 2:00 pm for Thanksgiving Holiday 2:00pm–7:00pm Branches: Main Library Branch
Nov 27 - 28 2025 Both Branches Closed for Thanksgiving All Day 11/27–11/28 Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Both Branches Closed for Thanksgiving All Day 11/27–11/28 Branches: Main Library Branch, Cossitt Library Branch
Nov 29 2025 Sat Cossitt Closed 10:00am–2:00pm Closing Nov 29 2025 Sat Closing Cossitt Closed 10:00am–2:00pm Branches: Cossitt Library Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Something About the Author Book Discussion 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Something About the Author Book Discussion 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Fox Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Discussing author Annie Proulx. Proulx is an American novelist, short story writer, & journalist. Proulx works are filled with quirky individuals & unconventional families.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Teens: Felted Raindeer 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Teens: Felted Raindeer 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ready to learn a cool new skill? Join fiber arts expert, Angelina, and discover the magic of needle felting! You'll use specialized needles to shape soft wool fibers into an awesome, customized reindeer ornament.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Dec 2 2025 Tue Animal Explorers: Penguins 4:30pm–5:00pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Animal Explorers: Penguins 4:30pm–5:00pm Children Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Remembering G. Fox & Co. 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Remembering G. Fox & Co. 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Retail shopping has changed over the years, but in the 1950s most major cities had a landmark department store. In Hartford, Connecticut it was G. Fox & Co.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Mother Goose on the Loose 10:30am–11:15am Babies/Toddlers, Children Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Mother Goose on the Loose 10:30am–11:15am Babies/Toddlers, Children Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children 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 "Teens" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Fiber Arts Club: Mini Wreaths 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Fiber Arts Club: Mini Wreaths 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get creative with yarn, color, and texture at this month's Fiber Arts Club! We'll transform simple mason jar lids into mini wreath by wrapping them with soft yarn and decorating them with ribbons, beads, and other fun embellishments.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 3 2025 Wed December Millennials Read- Cookie Swap at Simsbury Public Library 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 3 2025 Wed December Millennials Read- Cookie Swap at Simsbury Public Library 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Babies/Toddlers" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Babies/Toddlers Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, December 4, 11 & 18.
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Nightfall Stories & Stretch 6:00pm–6:30pm Children Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Nightfall Stories & Stretch 6:00pm–6:30pm Children Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Dec 5 2025 Fri Passion for Papercraft: 3D Festive Paper Ornaments 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Passion for Papercraft: 3D Festive Paper Ornaments 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Branch Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn a simple technique to fold and assemble beautiful papers into three-dimensional ornaments. Make one or two if time allows. Use the decorative paper baubles to personalize a gift or to display in your home.