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Nightfall Stories & Stretch

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Open
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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Children
Waitlist
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, November 7 & 21.

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:

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

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Waitlist
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

Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
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

Teens: Dungeons and Dragons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
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

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.

Cossitt Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch

Both Branches Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Main Library Branch, Cossitt Library Branch

Cossitt Closed

10:00am–2:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch
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 "Teens" group

Teens: Felted Raindeer

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
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

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Open
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

Animal Explorers: Penguins

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
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 "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

Remembering G. Fox & Co.

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:

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

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am–11:15am
Babies/Toddlers, Children
Open
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Make: Custom Cards @ the Makerspace!

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you remember how wonderful it was to receive a card in the mail?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Fiber Arts Club: Mini Wreaths

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
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
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 "Babies/Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers
Open
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, December 4, 11 & 18.

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 "Children" group

Nightfall Stories & Stretch

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Open
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.