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Monthly Makes: Engraved Slate Coasters

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a set of personalized slate coasters perfect for gifting or your own table!

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

Monthly Makes: Engraved Slate Coasters

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: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a set of personalized slate coasters perfect for gifting or your own table!

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

Knit & Crochet

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Some days you just want to go home and knit, until you realize you can do that here. Join us for our May Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library for a relaxed, welcoming crafting session. All skill levels welcome.

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

Monthly Makes: Engraved Slate Coasters

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker Equipment Training, Maker Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a set of personalized slate coasters perfect for gifting or your own table!

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

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 Pandora’s Star by Peter Hamilton.  The first book in the Commonwealth Saga is set in the year 2380.  Humanity has colonized over six hundred planets with Earth all interlinked with wormholes.

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

Knit & Crochet

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

They say you can’t make knitting your whole personality, but we disagree. Join us for our Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library for a relaxed, welcoming crafting session. All skill levels welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Book Swap at Back East Brewery

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate summer with local libraries and Back East Brewery at our Community Book Swap! Bring 1 to 3 books in good condition you want to swap and go home with new reads! Don’t have any to swap? We will have extra!

This event is in the "General Interest" group

Annual Friends Used Book Sale

All Day 7/24–7/26
General Interest
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: General Interest
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Annual Friends Used Book Sale- click here for more info! 

 

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

Knit & Crochet

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

That moment when a pattern has you double-checking the math… and your stitches. Join us for our July Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library to work through projects together and share tips in a relaxed, supportive space.

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

Knit & Crochet

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to meet new people in a relaxed, low-key way? Join us for our August Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library, a welcoming space to stitch, chat, and connect. All skill levels welcome.

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

Knit & Crochet

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Knitting is our happy place. Join us for our September Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library and ease into fall with a relaxed, welcoming crafting session. All skill levels welcome.

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

Knit & Crochet

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our October Knitting & Crochet Group at F. H. Cossitt Library. This is a cozy, creative meetup for fiber artists of all skill levels.

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

Knit & Crochet

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our November Knit & Crochet for a relaxed, welcoming space to work on your projects and share your love of yarn. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned maker, all are welcome, crazy yarn ladies (and gentlemen) included.

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

Knit & Crochet

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library Branch
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

As soon as the temperature drops and there’s a hint of a breeze, it’s time to reach for the yarn. Join us for our December Knit & Crochet at F. H. Cossitt Library to stitch, chat, and stay cozy together.