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Salmon Brook Quilt Exhibit

All Day 10/2–10/29
Adults, General Interest
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: Adults, General Interest
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Lower Farmington River & Salmon Brook Quilt Project portrays 20 locations along the Farmington River and seven locations along Salmon Brook.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fall Fitness Sampler: Yoga

9:00am–9:45am
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rise and shine for a low impact fitness experience. Enjoy a different exercise modality each week with fitness instructor Aubrey Schulz.

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 Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry.  Set in 1990s Ireland, the novel follows a recently retired police officer, Tom, whose 1960s cold case has been reopened.  The case involved two priests accused of sexually assaultin

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

There is a whole universe in a pinecone, acorn, leaf or flower! In this mindfulness class, we will make close observations and record our findings in words and expressive drawings in our journals.

This event is in the "Children" group

Coding Crew

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, three part coding adventure using Ozobots-tiny robots with big personalities! Learn how to guide your bot through twirls, turns, and tricky challenges using hand drawn color codes.

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 "Teens" group

Teen: 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

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:

Join members of the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic Committee for an informative presentation featuring this important natural resource. Learn why the waterway is special and how it's being protected.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

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: 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

Watercolor Basics

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re new to watercolor painting, have some experience with art, or are just curious to get in touch with your creative side, this workshop is for you! Douglas Williams returns to Cossitt Library for another art instruction series.

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

Introduction to Knitting

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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 "Children" group

Lets Make Monster Bookends @ the Makerspace

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

UPDATED AGE GROUP! THIS WAS ADVERTISED AS ADULT/TEEN AND IS A KID'S PROGRAM. 

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group

Toddler 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:

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, October 9, 16 and 23.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Native Pollination and DIY Seed Balls

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:

Master Gardeners Beth Ann Loveland Sennett and Susan Grew will explain the pollination process, identify important local pollinators and the challenges they face, and offer ways to support and sustain them.

This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Movers

10:30am–11:00am
Babies/Toddlers, Children
Open
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, October 3, 10 and 24.

Cossitt Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Cossitt Library Branch
Description:

Due to a staffing shortage, Cossitt Library will be closed today. 

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

Lets Make Monster Bookends @ the Makerspace

10:30am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Programming with Makerspace Technician
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lets get crafty in the Makerspace!  We have the bland book ends and the monster parts.  You have the imagination.  Let's work together to choose some monster parts and make your own Monster Book End!

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

Pumpkin Carving

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, General Interest
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for some pumpkin carving fun on the library front lawn! Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fall Fitness Sampler: Body Weight Strength

9:00am–9:45am
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Series - Meets Multiple Times, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rise and shine for a low impact fitness experience. Enjoy a different exercise modality each week with fitness instructor Aubrey Schulz.

This event is in the "Children" group

Autumn Apple Treats

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other, STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a tasty, hands-on adventure as we whip up homemade applesauce together and dive into apple-themed activities! After all the fun, we will treat ourselves to warm applesauce and delicious apple cider donuts. For ages 4-7.

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.