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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Baby Rhyme Time
10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
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. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Toddler Time
10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
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 - 24 months. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
May
9
2025
Fri
Mini Movers
10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
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Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Music and Dance
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. Registrations required. Program meets Friday, May 9 & 23.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Lets Make Stickers @ the Makerspace
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Library Branch:
Cossitt Library Branch
Room:
Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training,
Maker Workshop
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Cricut Maker & Maker 3
Bring your own images
$5 Program fee required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Lets Make Stickers @ the Makerspace
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Cossitt Library Branch
Room:
Cricut Maker Cutting Machine Training
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training,
Maker Workshop
Event Details:
Learn how to use the Cricut Maker & Maker 3
Bring your own images
$5 Program fee required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
Something About the Author
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Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Fox Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Discussing Desert Queen by Janet Wallach. This is the story of Gertrude Bell, who explored, mapped, and excavated the Arab world thro
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Music and Dance
Event Details:
Music director Jim Lenn leads the Kinetic Ukes and the audience in a celebration of spring! The much-loved Connecticut ukulele ensemble delivers a good-time vibe with timeless songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
May
5
2025
Mon
Cancelled
Hands-On Innovators: Balancing Bridge CANCELLED
4:30pm - 5:15pm
School Age
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Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
STEAM
Event Details:
How many pennies is too many? Join us as we build bridges out of paper and test how many pennies they can hold! Can you rise to the challenge?
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Laser Cutting Demo and Training
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Library Branch:
Cossitt Library Branch
Room:
Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter Training
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training
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 Slides, Photopea, 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.
----------------- 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Custom Design Demo and Training
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Library Branch:
Cossitt Library Branch
Room:
Custom Design Station - Training
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Sound healing is an ancient practice that has been shown to reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote emotional balance. Practitioner Julia Nadolny uses crystal bowls, tuning forks and a gong to effect a profound sense of relaxation.
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Offsite Event
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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.
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Nightfall Stories & Stretch
6:00pm - 6:30pm
School Age
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Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Storytime
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. Registration required. Program meets Thursdays, May 8, 15, & 22.
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