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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group
Preschool,
School Age,
Teens,
Adults,
General Interest
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group
Jun-Aug
9
2025
Join the Summer Reading Program
All Day
6/9–8/9
Preschool,
School Age,
Teens,
Adults,
General Interest
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Age Group:
Preschool,
School Age,
Teens,
Adults,
General Interest
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Join the 2025 Summer Reading Program! Readers of all ages are invited to read their way towards fun and prizes! Stop by the library to pick up your gameboards or print your own below.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Sunshine Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join Miss Joanna on Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and a simple craft! Registration required. Please register for each class individually.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Kindergarten Bootcamp: Mornings
10:30am–11:00am
Preschool,
School Age
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
School Age
Program Type:
Other,
STEAM,
Storytime
Event Details:
Get ready for kindergarten with this fun and interactive summer series!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
12
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Cossitt Library Branch
Room:
Upper Level
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Embrace your wild style! Calligrapher Debby Reelitz shares a sampling of unique designs, stylized signatures, and colorful scribbles.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Something About the Author
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Fox Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Sew Simple: Serger Basics
1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Cossitt Library Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training,
Maker Workshop
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Mice & Mayhem: Felting Workshop
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Unravel the mystery of needling felting and craft you own felted mouse! Fiber artist Angelina Fleury will guide you through the art of shaping wool into a small, one-of-a-kind creation full of personality.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Digitizing Demo and Training
Library Branch:
Cossitt Library Branch
Room:
Digitizing Station Training
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training
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.
----------------- 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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Awesome Air: Science Behind Mystery
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
STEAM
Event Details:
Discover the mysterious power of air in this exciting experiment! Can air really collapse a bottle without even touching it? Come find out as we explore the incredible effects of air and its hidden force.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
11
2025
Fri
Mystery Stitches: Quilted Bag (Part 2)
Library Branch:
Cossitt Library Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Maker Workshop
Event Details:
Unravel the mystery of Foundation Paper Piecing as you create a stylish summer bag, one section at a time! With Dawn Zillich, you'll follow clues to piece together your 8" block, then join us to sew it into a chic tote.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
3D Printing Demo and Training
Library Branch:
Cossitt Library Branch
Room:
Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer Training
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Maker Equipment Training
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.
----------------- 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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Kindergarten Bootcamp: Evenings
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Other,
STEAM,
Storytime
Event Details:
This evening version of Kindergarten Bootcamp offers a gentler approach to help children feel confident and excited for kindergarten.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Conservation Conversation: Insect Insights
Library Branch:
Main Library Branch
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Discover the health of the local landscape when you meet its tiniest inhabitants. Insects represent more than half of all animal species and are the most diverse group of animals.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
July Millennials Read- Back East Brew Tour and Book Swap
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
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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