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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, September 4, 11, 18, 25.

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
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches and an interactive activity. For ages 4-7 years. Program meets September 11, 18, 25. Registration required. 

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sew Simple: Buttonholes and Buttons

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
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:

Join instructor Sandra Salazar for a hands-on workshop using the Brother sewing machine and learn to make button holes. She will also teach participants how to sew on a variety of buttons the right way. All materials provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Coding Crew

4:15pm–5:00pm
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:

Come have fun learning to program our Ozobot robots! Use colorful codes to give your bot special commands- make it twirl, navigate mazes, and even hunt for treasure on a pirate map.

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: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Will Madsen and members of the Granby Conservation Commission share sustainable solutions to reduce food waste and composting methods to enrich soil and reduce landfill waste.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: 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 "Children" group

Artbox: Gnome Peg Dolls

2:30pm–3:30pm
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:

Step into the magical world of gnomes where every child becomes a maker of their own whimsical woodland friend!

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

Lets Make Bookmarks @ the Makerspace

4:00pm–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, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

You know you've turned the pages in your books and thought, "I've had this bookmark since my 2nd grade bookfair, it's time to get a new groove!."  Now you can!

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, September 4, 11, 18, 25.

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 "Children" group

Nightfall Stories & Stretch

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us for an independent mindfulness program featuring stories, stretches and an interactive activity. For ages 4-7 years. Program meets September 11, 18, 25. 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
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Music and Dance
Registration Required
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. Program meets Fridays, September 19 and 26.

Cossitt Closed

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

Animal Explorers

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild adventure! Each week, we'll journey into the exciting Animal Battles series to discover two incredible animal competitors and their amazing super skills.

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

Coding Crew

4:15pm–5:00pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come have fun learning to program our Ozobot robots! Use colorful codes to give your bot special commands- make it twirl, navigate mazes, and even hunt for treasure on a pirate map.

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 "Children" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library Branch
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: 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

Sew Simple: Serger Basics

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Brother Serger, 1034D
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sergers are excellent tools for making clean-edge stitches to prevent fabric from fraying. Learn to thread and use the Brother 1034 D Serger at the Cossitt makerspace OR bring your own serger and enjoy a refresher session with a local expert.

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 The Last Astronaut by David Wellington.  Due to a failed mission to Mars, Sally Jansen, a leading astronaut, is convinced her days in space are over.  But she’s wrong.