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This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Fox Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discussing author Candice Millard. Millard is an American writer & journalist.  She is a bestselling historian whose meticulously researched books unearth some of U.S.

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

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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 "Adults" group

Stitch In I

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're invited! Members of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America welcome all ages and skill levels with an interest in embroidery to a Stitch-In.

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

Introduction to Knitting

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginning knitters and those who need a refresher will learn basic knitting skills, including casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitch, stockinette and garter knitting.

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

Custom Design Demo and Training

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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 "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. A visit with Welcome Wagger Emmie and Handler Kathryn K.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Matinee: The Monuments Men

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:

Join us for a relaxing movie experience at the library. Unwind on the second Monday of the month with a mix of classic films and hidden gems that cater to all tastes.

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

Digitizing Demo and Training

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taverns in early Connecticut were more than just a place to drink. Travelers and locals alike saw taverns as a place to be entertained, spread news and gossip, have a good meal, and get a night’s lodging.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group

Granby Children's Book Festival

10:00am–1:00pm
Babies/Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for a joyful celebration of stories, imagination, and creativity at the Granby Children’s Book Festival!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch In II

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're invited! Members of the Connecticut River Valley Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America welcome all ages and skill levels with an interest in embroidery to a Stitch-In.

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:

Take a fascinating journey down memory lane when we visit one of the first factory stores in Connecticut.

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

Sew Simple: Reading Pillow

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Sewing Station- Brother XR9550 1-4
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a cozy pillow cover with a built-in pocket—perfect for holding your favorite book, journal, or small keepsakes. Instructor Sandy Salazar will guide you step-by-step through the process. Use our pre-cut fabric or bring your own.

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

Laser Cutting Demo and Training

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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 "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The McLean Game Refuge assembles a broad mixture of geologies, land types, and waterways into one of southern New England’s most diverse places.

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 Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. Tress lives a simple life on an island in an emerald-green ocean.

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

Custom Design Demo and Training

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

-----------------

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

Knit and Crochet Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
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.

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

3D Printing Demo and Training

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group

Annual Gingerbread Houses

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for this delicious and festive program! Each registrant will receive their own gingerbread house to decorate with frosting and lots of candy! The library will provide all supplies.

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. A visit with Welcome Wagger Emmie and Handler Kathryn K.

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.